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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1955

Page

14

Morgan Mom Earns Masters After Raising Sons

Alabama grandmother Mary Bush Gilchrist, long-time Morgan County school worker, earned her MS degree at the Capstone while her son Bob Gilchrist pursued his LL.B. in Montgomery. She plans to focus on education for grandchildren as she advances her own studies.

Morgan Capstone Ala Alabama Mary Bush Gilchrist Morgan County Gilchrist Ren Montgomery James Robert Bob” Gilchrist Decatur Artielle Tuscaloosa University of Alabama Bob Gus Robinson

Booze Makers Lose Two Stills in Limestone County Raids

ABC and ATU agents raided Limestone County as part of a crackdown on illegal whiskey production. They smashed a 500 gallon box-type still with 500 gallons mash northeast of Greenbriar and later destroyed a 400 gallon still west of the Madison Limestone line. Agents Herman Sandlin Carlos Nelson Yank Burgess and A L Baker participated in both operations.

ABC ATU Limestone County Greenbriar Limestone Madison-Limestone Madison County Herman Sandlin Carlos Nelson ATA Yank” Burgess A. L. Baker

Local Social Notes From Morgan County And Surrounding Areas

Mr and Mrs Ernest Greer visited his mother Mrs Ethel Williams. Mrs Fred Chunn stayed with her parents in Vinemont. Mr and Mrs Leon Chunn and Mr and Mrs J M Ch dined with Miss Anfi Evelyn Moon in Huntsville. Howard King and wife spent the weekend with her mother Irene Smith. Miss Maxine Logan visited Sunday. M D Bonds Jr and wife traveled to Birmingham Friday. Ronnie Taylor of Decatur visited cousin Ramey Bonds. Bill Matkins and children moved into a new home. L T Belser of Birmingham and wife were weekend guests of her parents W G Grantland.

Ernest Greer Ethel Williams Fred Chunn Vinemont Leon Chunn J. M. Ch Anfi Evelyn Moon Huntsville Howard King Irene Smith Maxine Logan M.D. Bonds Jr Birmingham Ronnie Taylor Decaturs Ramey Bonds Bill Matkins L. T. Belser W. G. Grantland

Youthful Mayor Victory in Recount at Columbia Heights

John Stopka secured the mayoral win in Columbia Heights Minnesota by three votes after spending his 27th birthday reviewing the election recount against his opponent. The close result ensured a youthful leader for the city.

Columbia Heights Minn John Stopka

Appetite Trouble Ends With Missing Boy Found

In Greensburg Pennsylvania police and fire crews searched for 8 year old Tommy Long after he left home during meal time. Officer Robert Pierce said the boy was located shortly after the search began and that he avoided meals by choice rather than being missing.

Greensburg Tommy Long Robert Pierce Tommy

Mrs Gilchrist Earns M.S. at August Commencement

Mrs Gilchrist, formerly of Tuscaloosa, moved there four years ago to support her son Bob through pre law and law studies. She taught at Holt Elementary School while pursuing a master of science degree at the University of Arkansas and received the degree at the August commencement ceremony.

Gilchrist Tuscaloosa Bob Holt U. of A

Radio and TV Schedule Dump Shows Sunday Lineup Confusion

A cluttered log lists dozens of radio and TV times across stations WMSL and AB channels. It details programming from morning faith segments to late night music blocks and news, with multiple shows, hosts, and religious and music programs.

Wwos Dennis Lucker Eastside Church of Christ World News Decatur Stamps Wallace Austinville Theatre of Music Brie ' Trace Baptia Chares Wwmsl-Am Bob Jones Central Baptist Church Bob Considine Harry Wismer Richard Hayes Fulton Lewis, Jr U.S.A Alabama Robert Furleigh Johnny Olson Cedric Foster WMSL Bruce and Das Bobby Benson Fulton Lewis Jr Gabriel Heatter John Steele Glenn Miller

Accordionist Hurls Challenge To Keyboard Duel At Liberace

Hollywood accordionist Dick Contino vows a public contest against Liberace with a plan to have each perform on their instrument. Contino says accordions can mimic other instruments and claims he can outplay Liberace in speed, hoping to boost accordion recognition and publicity.

James Bacon Hollywood Dick Contino Liberace Contino Archie Moore

Bonanzagram puzzle instructions and entry rules

The notice outlines how to solve the Bonanzagram by filling missing letters above underscores. It explains clipping the solution to a postcard, mailing to Decatur Daily at Johnston Street, and deadlines every Tuesday night. It details eligibility, entry limits, and submission methods, plus the claim check process and office verification.

Decatur Daily Johnston St. Anti Bonanzagram Decatur

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