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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1955

Page

11

U S Jury Charges Icardi With Perjury in War Case

Federal grand jury charges Aldo Icardi with eight counts of perjury tied to statements about Maj. William Holohan, the WWII officer whose 1944 fate involved a staged murder plot and a corpse found in Lake Ontario. Icardi faces prison if convicted.

U. S Italy Ieardi Maj William Holohan Holohan Defense Department Department New York Icardi Carl Lo Dolce Office of Strategic Services Seardi Pittsburgh la Dolce Rochester N. Y Lo Dolce Aldo Icardi Federal Court Washington Edward Bennett Williams Office of Strategic Service

Blue Haven Pool Schedule Set for Rest of Season

Charlie Smith, manager of Blue Haven Pool, announced Labor Day hours from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The pool will close for the year around September 10, with daily hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. starting Thursday, excluding Labor Day.

Blue Haven Charlie Smith Blue Haven Pool Decatur Fine Swim

Clermont Sets Five Mile Per Hour Seaboat Benchmark

The Clermont, the first successful commercial seaboat, operated at about five miles per hour, marking a milestone in nautical commerce and inland navigation.

Clermont

New Fire Chief Arrives in Hartselle as City Chooses Leadership

Comer Henderson elected city fire chief by the council replacing J C Stroup who resigned for personal business but will remain a volunteer. Garland Nuby named assistant chief. Bids advertised for paving South Corsbie Street from Pearl Avenue to new Highway 31 with a request to extend current project. Recreation Park pool closed for summer after a poor season due to late warm weather and frequent showers. Local residents travel to Tulsa and Birmingham for family and church events with multiple families mentioned.

Comer Henderson J. C. Stroup Stroup Garland Nuby Corsbie Street Pearl Avenue Recreation Park Tony Daniel

Swimming Prodigy Astonishes Virginia Town

In Lynchburg Virginia Jimmy Hanes a three year old boy leaps from his lakeside dock and swims with strokes unusual for his age drawing local astonishment. His parents say he can swim as long as he wishes until tired then comes ashore.

Lynchburg, Va Jimmy Hanes Lakeside Jimmy

Denver Visit With Scarbroughs and Family Highlight

From Denver, she visited Lt. Col. and Mrs. Ben A. Scarbrough and their young son during her trip, noting a warm reception and family gathering in the city.

Denver Ben A. Scarbrough Little Son

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