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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1955

Page

10

Decatur Native Duo Open New Dance Studio Here

Jo Ann and Jack McCulloch announce Jo Ann Summer and Jack McCulloch open Jo Ann and Jack Dance Studio at 406 Bank St with classes beginning Sept 19 and registration Aug 29–31. Summer former Radio City Rockettes and Broadway dancer. McCulloch renowned pianist and dance instructor.

Bank ST Jo Ann Summer Jack McCulloch Jo Ann Jack H. R. Summer Ernest McCulloch Decatur J. Ann Summer Huntsville Miss Summer New York Canada Radio City Music Hall Rockettes Russell Market Music Hall June Allyson Tommy Dix Willie Howard Nanette Fabray Milton Berle Dean Martin Ed Sullivan Herb Shriner New York City Bob Hill Club Chicago Arthur Murray Studios Dale Teddy Hall Hall Ginny Sims Alan Dale McCulloch Birmingham Jasper Russellville Jack and Jean

Bread and Butter Letter From Ex-Convict Surprises Jailers

Alachua County jailers in Gainesville surprised by a postcard from Ernie Thomas mailed from Jacksonville 60 miles away after his release from a sentence. The note reflects lingering prison contact as authorities monitor post release correspondence.

Gainesville Fla.m Alachua County Ernie Thomas Jacksonville

Drunk Provokes Mixed Reactions After Arrival

A eyewitness recounts a passenger who admitted being intoxicated and thanked bystanders as he arrived safely. The remark, “I got here o.k. Thanks to everybody for being so nice to me,” reflects a calm reception despite the incident.

Desperado Trio Captured After Georgia Shootout

Three gunmen who robbed an Atlanta jewelry firm of about 27000 dollars were tracked by bloodhounds and arrested after a gunfight five miles east of Hazlehurst. The men, allegedly from California and Florida, fired on officers at a roadblock and fled before being caught with the help of track dogs and a pursuing posse. FBI agents joined the inquiry while authorities recovered the loot.

Hazlehurst Atlanta Montgomery County Jeff Davis County E. L. Hatton Frank Love Bob Hearera California Dewitt T. Byrd Jacksonville Fla Folsom Byrd Bold Here Mt. Veron FBI Savannah Hatton Myron E. Freeman & Bro Jl,t. Barlow E. W. Tullman Reidsville State Prison Georgia Bureau of Investigation

Woman Takes Blame for Speeding Ticket in Court

Mrs. Glen Edward Thompson told Judge James Demopolos she would take all the blame for her husband’s speeding ticket after disconnecting the car’s speedometer. The judge suspended the sentence and she asked to pay the fine.

Oklahoma City Glen Edward Thompson James Demopolos

Loot Recovered From Filipino Pirates Turned Over to Indonesia

Manila reports $15,000 worth of loot recovered from Mora pirates who raided Ogamas on Celebes in January has been turned over to Indonesia. The report notes piracy remains a concern in the region despite arrests and seizures.

Manila Philippines Indonesia Mora Ogamas Celebes

Unwritten Tragedy Bag of Clothes Hidden Wedding Dress

A discarded clothing bag donated to Goodwill Industries in Dallas Texas contained an unused wedding dress.

Dallas Tex Goodwill Industries

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Carl B. Conley South Singg Roland Compton 4Th Ave Desperado Run Georgia Leroy Fountain Montgomery W. Claude Sharpe William Gordon Uvalda H. Ryan Second Avenue Ala Second Ave ST. & NO Harry DEN Speedy Justice Somerville Fara Ranch Somerville, Ala Piracy Report Locust Street Decatur Land CO State National Bank Bidg
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