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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1956
Page
7
The first United States citizen to win the Nobel Prize in literature is Sinclair Lewis in 1930. His award marks a milestone for American letters and signals growing recognition of U S authors on the world stage.
A dense listing of radio and television programming across Decatur stations detailing daily shows, times, and segments from morning to late night. Includes news, music hours, gospel, variety programs, soap operas, sports, and special broadcasts across WMSL WERU and related channels.
The Austinville Home Demonstration Club held its annual Christmas Party Friday night in the club room. Roll call and minutes were given by Mrs Gil Johnson. Mrs Austin Self shared the history of the song Away In The M and led the group in singing it. Mrs Robert Wilson gave the devotion and Miss Hawkins closed with prayer. Mrs Kyle Martin led the pledge to the flag.
Mrs Theo Burrell hosted the Valhermosa Home Demonstration Club annual Christmas party. President Mrs Robert Willis opened, with devotion by Mrs W R Murphy and a talk on the true meaning of Christmas by Mrs Willis. Miss Lucile Hawkins discussed Indian customs as members shared fruit and candy for needy families.
The West Decatur P-TA held a regular meeting in the school auditorium Tuesday evening. Christmas Carols were sung by the first second and third grades. Mrs. J. C. Smith presented the Christmas Story The Other Wise Men. The meeting adjourned to the cafeteria where punch and cookies were served by room mothers of the lower grades.
Milwaukee observations report a local dining spot with walls fully carpeted. Owner Bill Jarvis notes only five other places nationwide have similar wall treatments, three in New York and two in California.
M. Jones presented the treasurer's report. Cake and punch were served to 35 members and children. Hostesses were Mrs. Johnnie White, Mrs. Kyle Martin, and Mrs. Gwen Pickle.
President Eisenhower will press a button at nightfall to light a 67 foot national community Christmas tree and deliver a brief national address over CBS and ABC. Mrs Eisenhower will join him on the White House grounds for the annual ceremony at 5 15 p m EST.
MINEOLA New York postman Edward Serven 42 says in Supreme Court that the same dog bit him 18 times over 11 years and he seeks 100000 in damages. He alleges the 18th bite caused a back injury forcing him to deliver mail from a cart.
Montgomery date unknown reports a meeting of Democratic and Republican leaders with Gov James E Fol in 1960s context discussing a state inauguration agenda and party roles amid political maneuvering.
Yesterday in Alabama officials tentatively planned the governor to ride in the inaugural parade. Folsom would be in the governor's car with Ralph Hammond unsure who else would ride. The Dixie Division band of the National Guard will perform in the parade.
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