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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1955

Page

16

Chemstrand Corp fills six technical positions at Acrilan plant

The Chemstrand Corp announces six appointments in its Acrilan acrylic fiber plant technical department led by F William Koster. John Lamarthe a group leader in process assistance. Henry B Richards Jr a chemical engineer in process development. John J Sosas a chemist in process assistance. Herbert A Spiller a group leader in process development. Charles E Steinmetz a chemical engineer in process development. and Charles W Whatley in process assistance, with prior experience and BS or BChE degrees noted for each.

Chemstrand Corp F. William Koster John Lamarthe Chemstrand Celanese Corp Summit Providence R.L. Lamartire Brown University American Chemical Society Henry B. Richards, Jr Montgomery Mr. Richards Monsanto Chemical Co Anniston Ethyl Corp Baton Rouge Alabama Polytechnic Institute John J. Sosas Reichhold Chemicals, Inc Tuscaloosa Department of Education Puerto, Rico

Radio and TV Listings Compile A Day's Screens

A detailed schedule of radio and television programs across stations, showing time slots, show titles, news updates, sports, music, dramas, cartoons, and special events for Friday through Saturday, including local news briefs and sign offs.

We Hogan Hayloftarty Moran Richard Hayes U.S.A Les Paul Mary Ford Lombardos Oklahoma City Symphony Van's Caravan Star Theater George Gobel Starlight Theater

Christmas Plans At Churches And Local Note

The Churches Chapel Hill Methodist lists Sunday School at 10 a.m. with B. E. Braswell and morning worship at 11 led by Dr. A. H. Nabors. The youth group meets at 6:15 p.m. and evening service at 7. A Christmas program and tree event are scheduled and public invitations are extended. Westside Baptist notes a finance committee meeting on Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. worship at 10:55 a.m. Dean Ives in Long Beach receives a birthday package from son Doug containing cuff links with a note about affordability.

A. H. Nabors E. Braswell William Ayers Murray Braswell Westside Baptist Memorial Dr N.W. Bethea Stedham E R. Ferguson Long Beach Calif Dean Ives Doug Dean

Engineer from Gadsden at Alabama Polytech Institute

Cast Iron Pipe Co Birmingham native from Gadsden earned a B S in chemical engineering at Alabama Polytechnic Institute.

Cast‘Iron Pipe Co Birmingham Gadsden Alabama Polytechnic Institute

Temperature readouts guide Abilene bank operations

Abilene's Citizens National Bank uses an electrically operated thermometer with 13 points to show outside, president's office, board room, lobby, and ducts temperatures. Community notices include youth choir practice at 5 15, Training Union at 6, worship at 7, Junior Girl's Auxiliary at 4, Sun beams at 6 15, prayer at 7, and Royal Service Thursday at the church.

Abilene Tex James Vanderveer New Citizens National Bank Chastain Brandaway

Safety Council Program Planned in Morgan County

A luncheon meeting set the framework for a Morgan County Safety Council with 16 representatives from clubs and organizations. They will nominate members for February meetings, elect officers, and draft a constitution to guide public safety education and counter trouble spots in the county.

Morgan County Safety Council Safety Council Charlie Minton Decatur Joyces The Tennessee R. M. Campbell Chamber of Commerce Safety Committee Decatur

Metal pigments used from ground aluminum copper and gold

Metals such as aluminum copper and gold when ground very fine are used as pigments in paint.

Morgan County Church Opens With First Service

C H Spear of Huntsville delivered a Sunday message on Faith as the new Methodist Church held its inaugural service. Dr Jessie Rodgers of Decatur scheduled to speak at Union Church next Sunday. A White Christmas program arrives Sunday night inviting all to attend and bring gifts.

C. H. Spear Huntsville New Methodist Church Jessie Rodgers Decatur Union Church

Fossil Plant Formation Methods Explained

Fossil plants form through two main processes. One preserves the plant in rock resembling coal, while the other replaces the plant’s water with minerals to create solid rock.

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