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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1955
Page
9
Three year old Sherry Segars writes to Santa asking for a tiny tears doll a John Deere tractor an iron and ironing board and other surprises. She asks for fruits nuts and candy and asks Santa not to forget her grandmother grandfather and grandmother Segars. She plans to leave cake and coffee under the tree.
An aged letter from Margaret Nan Nelson and a younger boy William Kruidenier asks Santa for toys and tools including a doll bicycle cooking set and games. The plea lists numerous specific items and ends with a note about an eagle nest used yearly to house birds.
Gov James E Folsom says Alabama posted a 390 087 800 industrial boom in 1955 and foresees brighter expansion in 1956. He cited 69 new or expanded plants and about 10 000 new jobs while noting wealth from mineral deposits lumber textile and agriculture. He praised planning and progressive operation drawing national business attention to Alabama resources and power.
Emergency shipment of botulism anti toxin sent to Fort McClellan for WACs amid wartime health concerns. The botulism treatment arrived from a Pearl River New York laboratory to bolster guards and recruits in the camp medical unit.
Ohio Governor Frank J. Lausche announced his bid for the U S Senate joining the May 8 Democratic primary in Ohio. He previously hinted at running for Senate or for a sixth term as governor and refused further remarks. Republican Senator George H Bend er commented that Lausche would decide to run and remains optimistic about his own re-election.
Fort McClellan training center reported eight women soldiers became ill after eating home prepared food mailed from Hawaii. Public information officer called it a precautionary measure, noting one hospitalized but not seriously ill and the rest recovered and returned to duty. Names were not disclosed.
Shirley Ann Chaney, a ten year old from Falkville, visits her school to show she can understand without motions. She attends a hearing clinic in Tuscaloosa, part of the University Capstone speech department, offering therapy and hearing aids to state clients. Dr Otto Menzell leads the course with group and individual sessions, teaching families how to use and care for hearing aids and support at home.
Edward Harbison was elected president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce at the Elks Club luncheon. John L. Turker was named first vice president, J. B. Blalock second vice president, and Jean Deese secretary treasurer.
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