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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1960

Page

7

Tom Cat Roams Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman Rome Replica

A long running feature in Cullman’s Ave Maria Grotto depicts a large red cat nicknamed Tom Cat as the dominant resident of the Old Rome miniature complex on the St. Bernard College campus. Tom Cat has claimed the ruins as his domain, defending his turf against other cats and delighting visitors with his presence and wary charm.

Tom Cat Cullman Ave Maria Grotto Circus Maximus Romas Coliseum Senate Rome Old Rome St. Bernard College Brother Joseph O.S.B Ole Tom St. Bernard Haaeadel Nemaeerek Sreeard Tom Wellard Babyalon Tommy King

Meed a Friend by Melvin Toneas

A promotional verse urges readers to ease financial worries with a low cost loan. It emphasizes reliability and the value of discussing options with the lender to get help in times of need. The piece frames the loan as a dependable friend in hardship.

Meed A Melvin Toneas

The fastest upland game bird is the wild turkey

A note on upland birds identifies the wild turkey as the fastest in its class and notes its large size among game birds.

Pacific Northwest

Tell Me Why Britannica Contest Winners and Rocks Lesson

The Decatur Daily announces winners in the Tell Me Why contest with Nancy Eick of Batavia New York and Sharon Sullens of Oklahoma City Oklahoma. The item explains rocks minerals sedimentary igneous and ore and poses three kid friendly questions with answers.

Decatur Daily Nancy Eick Batavia N. Y

Daytons Blaze Destroys Stores Near Scopes Trial Site

A daytime fire in Dayton Tennessee raged over eight hours in the business district near the Scopes trial site. A department store and a furniture shop burned while three other buildings were badly damaged. Firefighters from five cities fought the blaze, evacuating a small hospital upstairs with no injuries. Loss is estimated at 500000 dollars by local businessmen.

Dayton, Tenn East Tennessee Dayton

Egan Elected to Foundation Post at Southern Colleges Meeting

The Very Rev Brian Egan president of St Ber leges was elected to chair the foundation. Dr Leslie S Wright president of Howard College was named as a member and Henry King Stanford president of Birmingham Southern College was chosen as secretary treasurer. The vote occurred in Memphis at the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools meeting reflecting Alabama independents like St Bernard Howard Birmingham Southern Athens Spring Hill Judson and Huntingdon.

Cullman Brian Egan St. Berleges, Inc Leslie S. Wright Howard College Henry King Stanford Mingham Southern College Memphis Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Alabama St. Bernard Howard Birmingham Southern Athens Spring Hill Judson Huntingdon

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