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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1956

Page

3

Imagination in photography lifts a picture with character

Imagination cannot be bought and lives in the photographer mind. It shapes subject choice lighting angle and presentation from shooting to printing, making a photo more than a simple record. The piece notes Colonial Williamsburgs first Williamsburg Award and Sir graph Walands use of a silver bell to anchor the image, plus tips on viewpoint lighting and focus to spark quality.

Colonial Williamsburg Williamsburg Williams YE Olde Town Crier Winston Churchill

Christmas Present Causing Injury Near Montgomery

James Peek, 43, owner of Alabama Wholesale, was injured when a Christmas present crash landing near Montgomery in Elmore County according to Highway Patrol. The statements indicate Peek was en route for a landing when the incident occurred.

Montgomery James Peek Alabama Wholesale Elmore County Highway Patrol Peek

Radio Television Logs Show Evening Card of Programs

Schedule lists daily line up with News at 11 48 and 12 00. 4 45 Music. 5 00 News. 5 15 Veterans. 5 30 Cisco Kid. 6 06 Gospel Favorites. 7 00 Boston Blackie. 7 30 Hit Parade. 9 30 Name That Tune. 10 00 Joe and 10 15 Showtime. 11 00 Sign Off. plus cartoons and dramas through late night including Love of Life Fireside Theater Martha Raye and more.

Caravas Mouse Club Martha Raye Fireside Theater

Falkville Local Holiday Visits and Hospital Update

Falkville residents share holiday trips and family visits. Edgar Buckner and son Ed traveled toward Moody Alabama en route to Los Angeles after visiting relatives. W. M. Patterson Sr. improves at Cullman Hospital after recent surgery. Mrs J Elliot plans to return to Athens.

Edgar Buckner Moody Ala Los Angeles J. B. Elliott Howard Worthington Sid Carolyn Bruce Lansing Mich S. G. Parker Adkins Beatrice Adkins Washington, D.C Bill Drinkard Jerry Bill Montgomery Roy Drinkard Cullman John Drinkard E. L. Drinkard Jr Hartselle Jeanne Skelton E Linkard M Laughmiller Fvely Elms Birmingham Birmingham.—Lyndall Stinson, Billy von Mason, Hercel Jones Joe Summerford W. M. Patterson Sr Cullman Hospital W. C. Payne Bill Haley D. A. Cox Gadsden J. P. Eden C. R. Owens Herman Parker Eddie Jones Falkville 2 J. Elliot Athens

Royal Nevada Hotel Kept Open Amid Cash Shortage

Las Vegas Royal Nevada Hotel with 250 rooms halts roulette and craps since Saturday night. Hotel officials cite theft of cash and chips by employees fearing closure after a writ of attachment for 3900 dollars. future of the five million dollar property remains uncertain as union wage claims trigger shutdown concerns.

Las Vegas Nev Royal’ Nevada Las Vegas Strip Morry Brodsky Brodsky Culinary Workers Union

Hague Dies Ex-New Jersey Boss Frank Hague Dies

New York report on 81 year old Frank Hague former Jersey City political boss. He built a dominant Jersey City machine for about three decades and led New Jersey Democrats including a term as mayor with massive 110743 to 6798 vote. He died at Park Avenue residence with wife Jennie son Frank Jr and Peggy present. Cause pneumonia and complications after recent heart attacks.

New York Frank Hague Jersey City N.J Hague Bailwick Democratic Party New Jersey National Party Park Avenue Jennie Frank Jr Peggy

Police Report Details Three Decatur Traffic Mishaps

On New Year’s Day three traffic accidents in Decatur were reported with no injuries. A truck driven by Freddie Cowley left Washington Street near Canal Crossing at 9:55 a.m., causing heavy damage. Cowley forfeited a $50 bond for reckless driving. The truck traveled about 150 feet, knocked down six guard posts, and stopped near small trees. In a second collision, James Ollie Morgan and Billy Calvin Watson were involved in a 9:45 a.m. crash in the 1300 block of 6th Avenue SE. A third crash on Moulton Street involved Dee Windell Terry and Paul Hubbard. both cars sustained damage. Police investigators were listed as Alex Terry, E. C. Bowman, W. C. Hunter, and Tommy Robbins.

Decatur Washington St Canal Crossing Freddie Cowley Alma St City Recorder’s Court Canal Bridge James Ollie Morgan Chestnut St 6Th Ave Billy Calvin Watson 5Th Ave Alex Terry E. C. Bowman Dee Windell Terry Moulton Moulton St Paul Hubbard 5Th Ave. SE First Ave W. C. Hunter Tommy Robbins

Cullman teacher Sue Strickland home for holidays

Miss Sue Strickland, instructor at Cullman High School, has been at her home here for the past two weeks and is spending the holidays with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. T. B. Strickland.

Sue Strickland Cullman High School T. B. Strickland

Alabama Farm Leader D. R. Harbor Dies at 47

D R Harbor prominent Alabama farm leader died of a heart attack yesterday at Auburn. Harbor, 47, became extension agronomist in 1944 after serving as Marshall County county agent. He earlier worked as assistant county agent in De Kalb Jackson and Cherokee counties. An Auburn 1931 honor graduate, he was a Marion County native active in Auburn Baptist Church and Masonic work.

Auburn D. R. Harbor Alabama Harbor Marshall County DeKalb Jackson Cherokee Marion County Auburn Baptist Church

Posse Captures Murder Suspect in Alabama Slaying

In Camden Wilcox County Sheriff P C Jenkins reports Clarence Johnson 58 was tracked by a 50 man posse with bloodhounds to a swamp near the scene where W H Smith 44 a part time loan company collector and M W Smith Lumber Co machinist was shot dead after a debt dispute. Johnson captured asleep about a half mile from the murder site near Kilby Prison dogs recovered the shotgun. Johnson to be charged with murder.

Camden Ala Wilcox County P. C. Jenkins Clarence Johnson W H. Smith Smith Johnson M. W. Smith Lumber Co Kilby Montgomery Jenkins Jack Taylor Taylor

Cold Wave Grips Northeast With Frigid Temperatures

The Associated Press reports a deep cold spell across the Northeast with Mesena New York at 16 below, Syracuse 3 below, and Albany 1 below. Midwest temperatures range from 40s in southern Illinois to 20s in northern Wisconsin amid snow and mixed precipitation. Snow extends to central Illinois with 1 to 4 inches in parts, while dust storms howl in California and rains fall in the Pacific Northwest.

Associated Press Midwest Mercury Messena N.Y Syracuse Albany Tennessee Virginia Illinois Wisconsin Bemidji Minn Duluth Lake Superior Iowa Indiana Minnesota California Washington Oregon Idaho

Birmingham Optometrist Emil Klein Dies at 54

Dr. Emil Mantell Klein, a Birmingham optometrist credited with a noted slogan, died at his home after a three day illness. The Indiana native was 54. Funeral services were held this afternoon.

Birmingham Emil Mantell Klein Indiana

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