THATS EARL BROTHER- Column Helps Get Van Dyke A Role
Hollywood column notes Dick Van Dyke thanks a Broadway writer for boosting his path to Mary Poppins with Disney backing. He recalls Hollywood talks, his church speak, and public letters of support. The piece spans further gossip on Ethel Merman, Debbie Reynolds, Paris rumors, and SAG contract stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algonquin Hotel
Dick Had Been Replying. “Mr. Disney Does Pretty Good!” Speaking Now From Cbs TV
Hollywood
Danny
Disney
Julie Andrews
Brentwood Presbyterian
Michael Rennie
Barry Nelson
Debbie. Reynolds
Mary
Warner Bros
Mervyn LeRoy
Rennie
Nelson
Area Men In Service News Briefs
Navy petty officer Ensign William E. Lowe, son of Mrs. Curtis Hester, spent Christmas and New Year in Decatur while serving on the Antarctica detachment. Airman Basic George E. Grigsby, son of Edward Grigsby of Athens, is reassigned to K I Sawyer AFB for training as an air policeman after completing basic training at Lackland. James P. Whaley of Hanceville, son of Avis C. Whaley, is reassigned to Sheppard AFB for technical training as a communications operations specialist following selection for a specialized course.
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Antartica
Decatur
Ens
Lowe
Curtis Hester
9Th Ave
Navy
Lackland Afb
Tex
George E. Grigsby
Edward Grigsby
Lucas Street
Athens
K. I. Sawyer Afb
Mich
Grigsby
United States Air Force
Trinity High School
Ernestine L. White
Elkmont
James P. Whaley
Avis C. Whaley Hanceville
Sheppard Afb
Whaley
Cold Springs High School
Breman
Ala
Navy and Marine Quarantine Force Returns from Caribbean Cruise
The U S S Hawkins and Marine unit return to the US from the Caribbean quarantine mission under Vice Admiral Ward. Hawkins sailed from Mayport and operated with 18 000 troops aboard 51 days at sea visiting Puerto Rico Jamaica and Panama. James I Shipp returns to Camp Pendleton after service with the Fifth Marine Expeditionary Brigade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uss. Hawkins
Bobby J. Hatfield
USN
E. L. Hatfield
Canal St
Decatur
Hawkins
United States
Caribbean
Alfred G. Ward
Mayport
Fla
Camp Pendleton
Marine S
James I. Shipp
Alice B. Shipp
Athens
Camp Pendelton
Calif
Fifth Marine Expenditionary Brigade
United States Quarantine Forces
California
Panama Canal
Navy
Marine Corps
Pacific Coast
Puerto Rico
Jamica
Panama
Falkville Senior Class Christmas Party Hosted by Members
The Falkville Senior Class held a Christmas party at Miss Caro lyn Morris's home with sponsor Miss Martha Bowling. Refreshments were served to class members and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Payne. Baptist Church circles organized the event in the church dining room with Mrs. Larry Patrick chairing and Mrs. James Prater decorating. Devo by Mrs. John Anders. Twenty four members from Hazel Halbrooks Mildred Womack and Margie Olive circles attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Nype
Nype
Perry Como
Moose’ Charlap
Moose
Morris
Henry Morgan
Sardi’ S
Grossinger’s
Norman Mailer
Jean Campbell
Preshy Marker
Newark
Forum
Jimmy Rufiero
Monsignore
Kim Novak
New York
el Morocco
P. J. Clark
Lee Winston
Aristotle Onassis
Olympia
Mansfield
N.Y
Playboy Club
France
Nuyen
Jimmy Hoffa
Screen Actors Guild
Hollywood
Falkville
Carolyn Morris
Martha Bowling
W. C. Payne
Circles of the Baptist Church
Larry Patrick
James Prater
John Anders
Hazel Halbrooks
Mildred Womack
Margie Olive
Alabama Mom Replies to Child’s 40 Thieves Tale
Mrs Elsie McShea of Morehead Kentucky answers her five year old son asking about the story of Alabama. He explains Janie told him about Alabama and the 40 Thieves. The light exchange shows child curiosity and local color from the AP report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Morehead
Elsie McShea
Janie
Hartselle Jaycees Announce MOD Fundraising Schedule
Hartselle Jaycees outline a March of Dimes fund drive with events this month including a peanut sale coffee day road block a bowling tournament and a telethon. Mothers March is set for Jan 31 with co chairs Betty McGhee and Mary Gully seeking volunteers.
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Hartselle
Hartselle Jaycees
Joe Bennich
Cochairman
Bennich
Hartselle Jayceettes
Bennick
Betty McGhee
Mary Gully
Wmsl-Tv
Decatur
Burnswick Bowling Barn
Sensational sweepstakes offer from Goidel Drug Co
The All Super Plenamins sweepstakes promises prizes up to 50000 with multiple tiers from 25000 down to 1000, each prize deposited in the winner’s name. Entry costs 10 dollars and ends March 31 1963 with no obligation.
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van Dyke
Wilson
Ethel Merman
Ethel
Investment Services
Sal
McCulloch Electric Service Center
2Nd A
Bill Clements
6Th Ave. S.E
Sears
Sears Roebuck and CO
Second Ave
S.E
William E. Lowe
U.S.N
Roy A. Brenner
Earl
Zsa Zsa Gabor
the Hall Syndicate, Inc
Morgan County
Alice C. Summersord
Fairlane
Jaycees
Morgan County March of Dimes Campaign
Goidel Drug CO
Ave, SW
Giles County
South
Lions Swine Show
Sam Davis Park
Pulaski
Tennessee
Giles County Livestock Association
Ford
America
Ford Falcon
Thunderbird
Dick Coffey
Ford Dealers
Anderson Business College
Civil Service
IBM
Anderson Business College IS Fully Accredited BY
THE
Accrediting Commission For Business Schools
Gregg
Norman Albright
Anderson Business
North Alabama
Machi
Nancy Taylor
Decatur, Ala
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