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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1962
Page
12
The document lists radio stations WAJF 1490 WMSL Mutual 1400 WHOS AM 800 WHOS FM 102.1 MC WHAT 860 WIMW AM 730 sunrise to sunset WJOF FM 104.3 MC sunset to 10 30 PM and advises tuning to 640 or 1240 in case of enemy attack.
Lt Gov Boutwell and wife reveal engagement of daughter Helen Linder Boutwell to Paul Hannon of Los Angeles. Miss Boutwell, University of Alabama alumna, works as an airline stewardess based in Atlanta.
Dothan Alabama Mrs Mary Baker expresses optimism as her son Tommy L Baker among 21 Americans slated for early release from a Cuban prison He was sentenced to 30 years in 1961 after being convicted with five others of plotting to overthrow Fidel Castro Despite long separation she continues to press officials for his return and notes prayers answered despite no contact since September
Rev. Jimmy Brown of Townley filled the Cedar Creek pulpit Sunday night. Patrick Turrentine, son of Ottis and Mrs. Turrentine, was admitted to Hartselle Hospital Monday. Mrs. Benie Davis was discharged from Decatur General Hospital recently.
Brooklyn born baritone Robert Merrill reflects on fame after a Tonight Show exposure. He credits being seen as a person with expanding his reach to young TV fans and returning to both opera and popular music. He also announces upcoming appearances on Voice of Firestone and Rodgers tributes.
Lawrence County Assistant County Agent James Pitt announced the first 1963 4-H meeting will begin Wednesday. He said boys will learn about insects and girls will study a subject titled Breakfast is not a rope so don’t skip it.
Novak presents a high school study series while Ed Sullivan Show airs on CBS from 8 to 9 p m Eastern. Puppets by Podrecca's Piccoli Theatre headline Sunday on another network along with Dinah Shore. Jack Lemmon and Cyd Charisse appear with guests on NBC. ABC features Voice of Firestone with Robert Merrill Leontyne Price and Carol Lawrence.
Birmingham businessman Louis Moore of International Oil Corp said he may join a potential suit if the Alabama Public Service Commission sticks to its ruling that only residential customers qualify for Southern Bell telephone refunds. The PSC decision was disclosed by Commissioner Joe Foster during a hearing.
Hopewell hosts a Saturday night singing chaired by Jack Miller of Decatur. Readers note Charlene Blankenship and Leo Orr recently wed in Lebanon Church and honeymooned in Panama City. Linda Hill and Clyde Lanier wed at Westend Methodist in Hartselle. Bobby Lee Roberson ill at home. The Vatican’s official residence date noted as late 14th century.
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