From Camden Farm to Speaking Fame George Hean
Reared on a Camden cotton farm George Hean became an emblem of his creed In his heart so is he A former Emerson Electric superintendent and Standard Steel Spring executive Hean battled cancer and paralysis and now tours as a sought after business speaker Hean credits Denver as a memorable stop and promotes Through The Golden Door the first speaking album from the Businessmen's Record Club
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Emerson Electric Co
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Louisville
Notable businessman George Hean chairs Roselawn Cemetery stake
George Hean, a Mississippi A&M graduate and cemetery manager, controls 50 percent of Roselawn Cemetery and speaks on private enterprise and government impacts. The former cancer survivor with a record named record of the month by Businessmen’s Record Club for January, Hean backs self-help themes and cites Norman Vincent Peale’s autographed interest. Hean’s talks draw cemeterians, undertakers, and other businessmen.
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Newsom To Command Survey Ship McArthur In Norfolk
LCDR Ronald L. Newsom, formerly of Decatur, will assume command of the $2.4 million survey vessel USC&GSS McARTHUR Thursday in Norfolk Virginia. The 175 foot 995 ton ship will be commissioned at the Coast and Geodetic Survey Atlantic Marine Center. Newsom and his wife Sylvia Smith will move to Hawaii where the ship is based. He is a Decatur Eve School and Auburn University graduate.
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Decatur
Usc&gss
McArthur
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Coast and Geodetic Survey
Atlantic Marine Center
Omas L. Newsom
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Moulton
Hawaii
Decatur Eve School
Auburn University
Eva FHA Members Help Elderly and Community Groups
Eva High School FHA members distribute fruit and baked goods to senior citizens as part of Reach Out Your Hand. Troop 51 Girl Scouts decorate lunchroom for Christmas. PE girls finish skating lessons and host a party at Phillips' Rollercade in Hartselle.
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Girl Scouts
Phillips’ Rollercade
Hartselle
James
Besssie Phillips
Fritz Bowen
The Little Woman Pants Comment Sparks Public Backlash
A stage quip haywire prompts debate as a character mockingly says women should not wear pants. The line triggers letters to editors and community discussion about gender norms and era theater.
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