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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1960

Page

3

Aunt Jane McPhipps Finds Courage After Horace's Death

In San Francisco, Aunt Jane McPhipps late husband Horace dies leaving widowhood and poverty prospects. She contemplates independence, seeks full-time teaching, faces age discrimination, then learns Horace’s longtime employer Mr. Gresham will gift 3000 in stock, a move Jane finds hopeful.

Jane McPhipps al Bonelli San Francisco California Jane Horace McPhipps Horace Rosemarie Eleanor Eleanor Forbes Board of Education Mr. Gresham Gresham Longfellow

Side light to be a political campaign paper matchbooks

Impartial Annapolis Md AP reports small paper matchbooks circulating as a political campaign side light. The items promote or comment on candidates and issues, reflecting local civic engagement and campaign activity.

Impartial Annapolis, Md

Radio and TV Schedule Snips Across Multiple Stations

A dense lode of broadcast timetables lists programs, news slots, weather, religious talks, dramas, game shows, and educational blocks across WHOS AM FM WMSL TV channels Channel 3 and educational network. The page captures daily lineups with actions like Sign On Sign Off News and multiple show titles.

Huntley-Brinkley Draw McGraw Barbara Stanwyck Wells Fargo Klondike Jack Paar

Southeastern Regional Wilson Fellowship Committee Meets in Georgia

The Southeastern Regional Selection Committee of the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship Program will meet at the University of Georgia in December to screen more than 600 applications from students in Georgia Florida Alabama and South Carolina. About 200 will be invited for interviews in January in Atlanta Birmingham and Daytona Beach. After interviews about 100 will be awarded one year fellowships at schools chosen by the winners.

Jane Rosemarie Horace Eleanor Bush Street Athens, Ga Cee Eee of Georgia Florida Alabama South Carolina Atlanta Birmingham Ala Daytona Beach Fla

Front and back page votes urge Ira Wolcott reelection

In Anne Arundel County front cover messages urged Re elect Ira E. Wolcott Republican candidate for sheriff while the back urged Vote Democratic. The contrasting political appeals appeared in the same issue indicating a contested local sheriff race.

Anne Arundel County Ira E. Wolcott

Fraternity Gains Approval At Auburn University

Auburn University president Ralph B. Craughon approves Beta Theta Pi petition for campus recognition. Founded in 1839, it marks the fraternity's first Alabama chapter.

Auburn Ala Ralph B. Craughon Auburn University Beta Theta Pi Social Fraternity Alabama

Auburn Official Attending National Vocational Convention

Dr. R W Montgomery head of the agriculture education department at Auburn University attends the American Vocational Association convention in Los Angeles this week.

Auburn Ala R.W Montgomery Department of Agriculture Auburn University American Vocational Association Los Angeles

Decatur Jaycees seek nominees for Outstanding Young Man 1960

The Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce will honor its Outstanding Young Man of 1960 at a January 13 Distinguished Service Award and Bosses Night dinner. Nominations are open to 21 to 35 year olds with a midnight January 6 deadline.

Decatur Jaycee John Cook Jaycees

Gloria Jean lands lead in Jerry Lewis film Ladies' Man

Gloria Jean signs with Jerry Lewis for a lead role in Ladies' Man ending a decade drought. She continues as host at a San Fernando Valley eatery and recalls losing her fiance in the Korean War, saying she feels wonderful though sleep is scarce.

Hollywood Gloria Jean San Fernando Valley Gloria Jerry Lewis Lewis

Science Shrinks Piles with New Non Surgical Method

A world famous research institute discovers Bio-Dyne a healing substance now sold as Preparation H in suppository and ointment forms. It claims to shrink piles stop itch and relieve pain with reports of piles ceasing to be a problem. Available at drug counters.

New York, N. Y

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