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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1966

Page

18

125 Children Have A Home In Selma

In Selma the Methodist Children's Home hosts 25 children in a village of ten brick cottages. Social worker Thomas Parnell notes many come from broken homes rather than death. Children live as families, attend local schools, churches, and activities while funds from the White Christmas Offering support care and scholarships. Plans include new homes in other cities across two conferences.

Thomas Parnell Tam Parnell Senita Wey Methodists North Alabama Alabama-West Florida

Golfer Misses Ball. Pilot Seeks Damages Over Broken Window

In Cheyenne Wyoming golfer Thomas Kirk hit a five iron onto the sixth hole at Cheyenne Airport Golf Course and avoided a penalty ball until later. Pilot Gary C. Lowry reported a golf ball shattered his windshield during a low approach over the course and questioned insurance coverage for the aircraft damage.

Cheyenne Wyo Thomas Kirk Cheyenne Airport Kirk Gary C. Lowry Lowry

Origin of the word copper linked to Cyprus

An etymology note explains that the English word copper derives from Kypos the Greek name for Cyprus. It states ancient Cyprus was renowned for its ore contributing to the metal’s name.

Kypos Island Cyprus Ancient Sanat Gans

Balanced diet for a normal dog and its guiding idea

A balanced dog diet is palatable and meets the dog’s weight body type and use needs. Commercial dog foods provide the right mix of dry matter protein carbs fats minerals and vitamins unlike table scraps or home mixes.

J. C. Delong Flushing N.Y

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