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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1962

Page

11

Hornblower Marries Before Grand War Command

Horatio Hornblower marries Maria Mason as war with Napoleon looms and he is named to command a new ship. Admiral Sir William Cornwallis informs him Hotspur will sail soon, orders be issued, and warns that bold action is needed yet cautions against provoking war while Brest is watched. Cornwallis favors steady leadership.

Horatio Hornblower George III Napoleon Hornblower William Cornwallis Billy Blue Boney Hotspur Admiralty Spithead Bosun Brest

Area Men In Service Updates From Gunter AFB and Korea

Gunter AFB Alabama reports Airman John H. Giles Jr of Decatur now at MacDill Florida after medical records training. Army Pvt Rayburn M Roberson of Hartselle assigned to 7th Infantry Division Korea. Willard R Kitchens of Decatur serves aboard USS Independence with the quarantine force in the Caribbean.

Gunter Afb, Ala John H. Giles Jr Decatur, Is Ing MacDill Afb Fla United States Air Force Giles Decatur High School Athens College John H. Giles Grant St Decatur 7Th Inf. DIV Korea AHTNC Army Rayburn M. Roberson Ann Vinemont 1 7Th Infantry Division Roberson 10Th Cavalry Ft. Gordon Earl T. Roberson W. Main St Hartselle Morgan County High School Ingram Oil Co USS Independence Willard R. Kitchens USN Henry C. Kitchens 19Th Ave. SE Independence United States Quarantine Caribbean

Poodle’s Mental Condition Could Affect Pups Says Expert

Rich mond Hill New Jersey reader asks if a poodle that snarls and may be bred will pass the trait. A veterinarian notes dogs show humanlike problems but warns inheritance is not certain. owners urged to have eyes ears and head examined and consider not keeping pups.

Fred Custer Richmond Hill

Navy officers named in Independence command lineup

The Independence is commanded by Captain LeRoy V. Swanson, USN, with Vice Admiral Alfred G. Ward, USN, directing overarching naval duties. This report notes these two senior officers in the ship leadership.

Alfred G. Ward USN Independence Leroy V. Swanson

Proper Service Etiquette For Salad Course Placement

The guide notes that when salad is served as a separate course after the main dish, the salad plate should be placed to the guest from their left side using the left hand. It emphasizes sequence and proper guest-facing service technique.

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Mrs. Mason Maria Finance CORI East Moulton St South Side Square Holmes Ave N.E Huntsville McCulloch Bros Bill Clements 6Th Ave Gphlber Be Conneth Clehea State National Bank Tosit Insurance Cor
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