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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1957
Page
13
Postmaster I E Self advises Decatur residents to stock up now on heavy wrapping paper sturdy cartons strong cord cellulose tape and seals to prevent last minute mail material shortages. He urges one store trip to avoid repeated trips and improper packaging as Christmas mailings proceed.
Probate Judge T. C. Almon announced Dec 17 voting changes in Decatur. Box 12, Decatur beat one in Austinville will vote at the Home Demonstration Clubhouse instead of the old Austinville city hall.
Violinist Yehudi Menuhin, appearing as soloist with the New York Philharmonic, ignored a ban on encores as audiences demanded more after his solos. The orchestra, unhappy with the repeated encores, asked him not to repeat the act, but Menuhin complied again during a subsequent performance.
B E Patton 69 of Russellville died. Services set for 2 p.m. at Thorptown Baptist Church eight miles east of Russellville with Rev George Jackson and Rev Bill Grissom officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by wife, four sons Malcolm Patton Michigan Guy and B E Patton Jr Tus cumbia and Billy Patton Russellville. two daughters Mrs Strat Byars Russellville and Mrs Copeland Pace Ft Payne. 13 grandchildren.
An urgent note was sent to Menuhin’s manager pleading for action. No comment has been issued by Menuhin or his manager as the request remains unaddressed.
Four million people inhabit about 70,000 square miles in Syria. The country’s size mirrors North Dakota in area, highlighting population density in the region.
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