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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1955
Page
16
Dr J Carter Swaim explains that Magi means scientists and astrology gave way to astronomy. He notes the Magi followed a star to Bethlehem and warns modern scientists to use knowledge to worship rather than to destroy the world.
A New York animal dealer intending to ship birds to the St. Louis zoo packed two great spotted woodpeckers in a crate with a wood partition. The partition had a hole, causing the birds to remain together when the crate arrived.
The article notes about 5,260 new pneumonia cases daily among Americans, highlighting rising illness levels and ongoing public health concerns.
During Sunday morning worship at Wheeler Presbyterian Church in Omaha an amplifying system interfered with a radio beam causing the tune The Yellow Rose of Texas to blast over the loud speaker mid service.
Jolly Santa visited the District One Tuberculosis Sanatorium delivering gifts to 184 patients. The annual Christmas party was run by the Volunteer Hospital Service Club led by Mrs. Elva Tipton with WHOS hosting Cousin Josh as MC. Liaison officers from multiple counties delivered Christmas messages and assisted distribution, with children receiving dolls and toys and others practical gifts.
Stanley Decker of Easton started for Philipsburg one evening and found his car lights painted over with black poster paint after several blocks. The incident suggests vandalism to his headlights.
The Better Vision Institute says eye care can prevent mental difficulties in children with normal intelligence caused by poor vision.
In Madison County and Lawrence County the sanatorium party and liaison officers plus the Volunteer Club attended a holiday gathering at Mrs. C. E. Morrows residence on Beeline Highway South following the sanatorium event.
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