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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1948

Page

16

Glutamic acid shown to aid some mentally retarded children

The article reports a Columbia University study by Dr. Frederick T. Zimmerman and colleagues using glutamic acid to improve intelligence and behavior in 69 children aged 16 months to 17 years over six months. Results show average gain of 13 months in mental age and IQ increases, with better behavior noted. the mechanism may involve brain acetylcholine.

Frederick T. Zimmerman Columbia University Doan

Morgan County Notes on Local Events and Illness

Sunday night program led by Miss Ruby Lee Terrell drew local participation. Visitors included Mrs. Lula Walter from Hartselle and Mrs. Zera Lipscomb returning from Mississippi. Measles and whooping cough reported. C. E. Day ill. A. S. McCutcheon to entertain at a January 17 shower for E. C. Oakes.

Ruby Lee Terrell Lula Walter Hartselle Walter Vann Hough Zera Lipscomb Hattisburg Miss Lester Lipscomb W. C."day Hazel Green Clarefice Stidger Morgan City Wilma Edwards C. E. Day A. 8 McCutcheon E. C. Oakes

Forrest Chapel community notes and social gatherings

Rev Clarence Davis filled his appointment at Forrest Chapel and was dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Wesley Turney. The column lists numerous visits and social events across Morgan County including families and neighbors in Hartselle Decatur and Oak Ridge, with birthday celebration for Dorothy Cox and a M Y F gathering at the Bridges home.

Clarence. Davis Wesley, Turney Oak Ridge Raymond Cocke J.L. West Ermon-Story Birmingham Eugene Lanier Lewis Story Ervin Story Willodene Roberts Hartselle Nora McCall Clifton Sparkman Robert McCleskey W. D. Bullard Lazelle Whitten Marva Lee Garner Martha Story Bettie Wallace Maverine Roberts James Wallace W. P. Roberts Erby Tompson and Sons Doc Jones Mary Sparkman Olen Whitten Mildredge Garner Ernest Speakman Lawrence County Adele Faye Bridges J. L. West Dorothy Cox Joe Ramona Garner Leta Faye Garner Joy, Coy Norris Turney Ann Mattox Virginia Dave Sims Nancy Dean Arthur Garden Judy Atkins Buddy Cox

Oak Grove community notes and visit observations

Rev Wright will fill his regular appointment at Oak Grove. Mrs Mary Gray visits daughter Mrs Ervin. Neal Standridge and Dorothy Mae Nesmith traveled to Little Jerusalem in Cullman. Chester Standridge and Eloise hosted by Edd Owens family in Hartselle. Barnes guests of Phillips. Standridge home rebuilt after December fire. Jett family visits and Sunday dinners. Attendance planned for Neely singing. Nesmith and Lavern Nesmith visits.

Rev. Wright Oak Grove Mary Gray Ervin Key Neal Standridge Dorothy Mae Nesmith Little Jerusalem Cullman Chester Standridge Eloise Edd Owens Hartselle Talmadge Barnes Willard Phillips Standridge Travis Jett Byron Standridge George Jett Neel Harley Nesmith Lavern Lillian Gray Minnie Barnes Flora Nell Jett Lavern Nesmith

Local families gather for weekend meals in Morgan County

The report lists numerous Morgan County residents and guests visiting relatives across Decatur Falkville and nearby towns. Spanning dinners and weekend visits, the notes name Jackie Roger Lewis Miller A P Roberts Otto Collins Lavern Nappier Elma Nappier Faynell Lake and other relatives and hosts.

Lewis Miller Ervin Garner A. P. Roberts Decatur C. F. Lake Otto Collins Lavern Birmingham Willard Nappier Elma Nappier Connie Lake Faynell

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