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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1956

Page

10

Hartselle Happenings Group Photo List

A local social column lists numerous attendees and associates from universities including the University of Alabama, Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Florence State Teachers College, Livingston State Teachers College, Jacksonville State Teachers College, and Birmingham Southern. Names appear with affiliations hinting at a gathering or alumni group, featuring Betty Orr, Johnny, Bobby Hicks, June Hodges, Amelia Hartselle, Wanda Gatlin, Wanda Hill, and many others across multiple colleges in the region.

Ded University of Alabama Betty Via Bob Orr Johnny Ee Bobby Ray Hicks Gnieny Neil Bleton Billy Char— ‘Tanner Joe Groover Max Mer Alabama Polytechnic Institute Susan Stewart Betty Palmer Judy Newman Sarah Ann Thompson Ann Blizzard Bobby White Wayne Summerford Edward Monroe Frank Stewart Ted Gibson Robert Peck Ted Williams John Hodges Billy Evans Charlies Wright Charles Quinn Florence State Teachers College June Hodges Shirley Hicks Amelia Hartselle Shirley Foote Hewlett Roberts Billy Sims Willie Grisham Robert Orr Livingston State Teachers College Lamar Puckett Herman Shoemaker Bobby Jack Rodgers Jacksonville Hal Butler Wanda Gatlin Junior

City Okehs Boost In Gas Capacity

Decatur City Council held a brief meeting last night and approved increases in gas capacity on two business items. The actions aim to expand supply and improve service for residents and local businesses.

Okehs Pa Eer Decatur City Council

Radio TV Logs Reflect Late Program Changes

A chaotic schedule from Decatur Daily lists 10:00 Kraft Newscast, 10:05 Story Time, 11:03 Country égamberee, 1:08 Harteselle Quartet Hour, 2:00 Melodies, 3:00 Hits, 4:00 Club 1400, 4:30 The Wax Works, and late entries like 6:58 General time. Other entries show 2:00 Sign on with News, cartoons, matinee theater, game shows, and TV theater blocks across stations WMSL and WBERC with Disneyland, This Is Your Life, and Tonight among the offerings. The log captures frequent shifts and cross-network overlaps typical of early television programming.

Fulton Lewis, Jr Wmsl-Tv Father

City Council Approves Auto Purchases and Gas Contract

The council authorized the finance committee to receive bids and buy two automobiles for use by the city license and building inspector, with purchases expected in days. It also authorized the mayor to sign a contract with Alabama-Tennessee Natural Gas Co increasing local gas delivery to the department from 6,012 to 6,385 MCF daily.

Alabama- Tennessee Natural Gas Co

Nomination Deadline Set for Distinguished Service Award

Local citizens may enter names for the Junior Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award with a Jan. 7 deadline. Nomination blanks are available at Morgan County National Bank and State National Bank or from Jaycee President Charlie Minton. Nominations must be postmarked by midnight Jan. 7 and sent to WA at 824 Johnston St. Winner announced Jan. 31. last year’s winner was Robert MacGregor.

Chamber of Commerce Decatur Jaycee Morgan County National Bank State National Bank Charlie Minton City Electric Department Frank Keown Wolverine Johnston St Minton Robert MacGregor

Friday Final Day For Registrations At Athens College

Athens announces the last day for course changes and new student registration for the winter quarter will be January 6. Most old students registered before Christmas recess under pre registration, and many new students have enrolled since.

Athens College Athens

Al About Teen-Agers By W W Bauer M D

The author discusses teen-agers with humor and realism, noting that while headlines focus on youth crime, millions of teens contribute quietly through education, work, and community groups. He argues elders often misjudge youth, urging balanced attention to both troubled incidents and everyday positive activity.

Hal Boyle on New Year resolve for a perfect world

Hal Boyle riffs on New Year resolutions in America as everyone, about 160 million people, vows to be better and purer. The piece humorously portrays widespread self improvement, from husbands and wives to workers and bosses, with a wry note on the absurdity of perfect virtue.

Hal Boyle New York America St. Peter's Pearly. Gates Tener Bank Nober

University Hospital Names New Official Assistant Administrator Named

Kyser Cox, administrator of Bullock County Hospital at Union Springs Alabama, is appointed as an assistant administrator at University Hospital in Birmingham.

University Hospital Birmingham Kyser Cox Bullock County Hospital Union Springs Ala

New Year Promises Fade With Cataclysm Fear

The text notes how New Year resolutions have brief life and how even a looming catastrophe would not inspire lasting vows. It contrasts human desire for a heavenly utopia with the tendency to abandon resolutions when danger remains imminent.

Surplus weapons used to drive off pest birds by service

Surplus military arms including flares and grenades are deployed by the U S Fish and Wildlife Service to frighten crop destroying birds.

U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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