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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1952

Page

8

North Alabama Heart Seminar reviews heart research progress

The second annual North Alabama Heart Seminar at Decatur Country Club showcased talks by Dr. J. F. T. McManus of the University of Virginia on kidneys and cardiovascular disease and Dr. Edgar Hull of LSU on infection of the heart. The Alabama medical college's cardiac catheterization work and sustained funding were highlighted, with emphasis on early diagnosis and ongoing research.

North Alabama Decatur Country Club Wm. Block Morgan County Heart Association James C. Nash J. F. T. McManus University of Virginia Medical School United States McManus Feedemdac Wasn Ten Edgar Hull Louisiana State University Medical School Hull Fred Cooper Emory University Medical School Cooper Atlanta Harrison Medical College of Alabama

Two Collisions Reported Here

Damage totaled 125 in a two car collision on Second Avenue SE at Johnston Street intersection Friday night. A 1947 Chevrolet sedan and a 1951 Chevrolet taxi cab sustained $100 and $25 respectively after the cab was rear ended while Southbound. Investigating officers were Louis Landers and Richard Hyde. The cab was driven by William R. Kelly and owned by Decatur Transit. The 1947 Chevrolet was driven by Sammy Mandes and owned by McGill Mandes. A second minor collision at Alabama Street and Church Street involved a 1939 Chevrolet sedan and a 1942 Ford coupe with light damage to both vehicles. Officers Garland Nuby and James R. Guyse reported. The Chevrolet was owned and driven by Leander Kinley of Town Creek. The Ford driver was Levert Manous, with owner Bonnie Evans of Decatur.

Decatur Second Avenue Johnston Street Louis Landers Richard Hyde William R. Kelly Chestnut Street Decatur Transit Sammy Mandes Wilkesboro N. C McGill Mandes Alabama Street Church Street Chevrolet Ford Church Garland Nuby James R. Guyse Leander Kinley Town Creek Levert Manous 19Th Avenue Bonnie Evans Decatur 3

Local items note university visits and medical society meetings

Mary and Bill Russell return to the University of Alabama after Thanksgiving at home. Carolyn Chunn returns to Montevallo with Mrs. Lund. Mrs Alma McCutcheon of Decatur visits the Overstreets. The Co. W. F. program includes Miss Julia Burrell leading Christmas customs. The C. W. F. observes Woman's Day with Mrs. Glenn speaking. Miss Ann Johnson and Jack Campbell marry. Christian churches convention at Athens. Thanksgiving guests of the Matkins and Thomases. The pansy earns attention. The Morgan County Heart Association backs a yearly meeting. The North Alabama cardiovascular session lists many doctors from across the region, with Drs. Hull, McManus, Harrison present. Dr. Block thanks all supporters.

North Alabama Birmingham Kermit Pitt Decatur Tinsley R. Harrison The Medical College of Alabama G. H. Nungester Sche Mary Bill Russell University of Alabama Carolyn Chunn Montevallo Lund Alma McCutcheon Jesse Overstreet Co. W. F Theo Burrell Julia Burrell Burrell Tom Russell Paul Thomas Robert Glenn Alex Williams J. M. Chunn Glenn Ann Johnson Jack Campbell Allen Ralph Athens Pat Matkins Hugh. Penn Morgan County Heart Association Edgar Hull New Orleans J. F. A. McManus University of Virginia Medical College of C. C. Erwin Albertville S. J. Nethery Belle Mina Leon S. Smele T.k.lewis J.B. Barrett Charles C. Donald Arthur Owens Rhett Walker L. H. Clemmons Cullman C. F. Luckey Florence Walter C. Duncan Claude Lavender W. H. Block David Cobb Hartselle C. O. Underwood Phil Campbell Walker Dempsey Red Bay Edith Gay Ledbetter John R. Ledbetter, Jr Rogersville B. S. Henry N. P. Underwood Price Clayton Russellville Don Chapman Charlies C. K. Pitt Phil Morgan L. R. Murphree J. M. Chenault A. M. Roan Block

Jaycees Plan Christmas Shopping Tour for Children

Decatur Jaycees announce a nationwide Christmas Shopping Tour for underprivileged children with no formal asks for contributions. Radio call in programs will raise funds, and all money goes to gifts for children chosen by schools and the Salvation Army. The tour starts December 20 in groups of four to five with a goal of five hundred dollars.

Paul H. Blackwell Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce Blackwell Jaycees Salvation Army Jaycee

Mason-Dixon line marked as historic regional boundary

The Mason-Dixon line surveyed in 1766 remains the traditional dividing line between the North and South in United States history.

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