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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1963

Page

3

Earl Wins When Chicken Pox Hits Mr. President's Star

Robert Ryan, aging leading man, contracts chicken pox at 50 while performing at the St James Theatre. He recalls 103 fever and four days in bed and complains the illness is not funny to him. The column surveys Broadway names and showbiz chatter, from Edie Adams to Billy Rose and Frank Sinatra.

New York Robert Ryan St. James Theatre Red Skelton Rock Hudson Edie Adams New Jersey Warren Beatty Natalie Wood Natalie Robert Wagner Beatty N.Y Billy Rose Joyce Mathews Switzerland Kennedy Mickey Alpert Vaughn Meader Jack Carter Jack Puerto Rico Jack Tirman Lindy’s Tirman Peter Lawford Amalfi Big Daddy Sammy Davis Jfk Wash’n Judy Garland Rip Taylor Connie Francis Kim Sisters Korea Kelly Kyle Botes Joe Levine Art Linkletter Linkletter Ann Blyth National Road Company Camelot Myrna Loy Robert Goulet Carol Lawrence Frank Sinatra Cartinflas Frank Acapulco Dino de Laurentis Fred Zinemann Ingmar Bergman Orson Welles M. W. Larmour Oscar Homolka

Vinegar to curb diaper odor and kitchen tips

Hints and reader notes offer practical tips from 1963. Vinegar in diaper pails neutralizes ammonia and reduces rash risk. ironing wool sparingly with dampness. making white sauce in advance for meals. quick sandwich prep ideas. and small kitchen hacks from readers like Ann McClung and Catherine.

Heloise

Well St Plan Progress in Decatur Housing Project

The City Planning Commission granted final approval Monday to the Well St. Plan in Decatur, enabling street layouts and lot sizes. Two parcels have been purchased for a federal building and a Chamber of Commerce headquarters, with construction expected in spring and summer respectively.

Decatur Housing Authority Well St City Planning Commission Chamber of Commerce Planning Commission Charles Parker Housing Authority Ben L. Britnell Planning

Outstanding Young Man to Be Named 1962 Decatur

Decatur's outstanding young man of 1962 will receive the Junior Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award at Bosses Night Banquet tonight at the Country Club. Nominees were named by various organizations and the winner was selected.

Bob Harris Hal Boyle John Washburn DSA Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce Country Club Tonight

Plump Lady Quote Mentioned in Gazette Clip

A clipped quotation from the Emporia Gazette quotes a line about a plump lady and weary readers. It notes Clive Révill from Oliver finding an old New York stand magazine without any nude images. The fragment carries 1963 copyright notice from the Hall Syndicate.

Emporia Gazette Clive Révill Oliver New York Earl the Hall Syndicate, Inc

Chief Engineer of Highways Retires

Montgomery announces that Jack W Ward of Montgomery will replace Chief Engineer Robert D Jordan of the Highway Department as Highway Director Ed Rodgers disclosed.

Montgomery Jack W.ward Robert D. Jordan Highway Department Ed Rodgers

City adopts Workman's Comp. approves land use shift to manufacturing

City commission votes to adopt the state Workmen's Compensation program with Gilmer Blackburn explaining the plan as employee benefit. They approve rezoning part of a 17.1 acre Austinville Road and 4th Avenue SE tract for manufacturing to house the street department and dog pound. George Sletcher seeks an American Legion carnival license and street improvements near his business. The panel also revises the license code to place mail order houses and credit agencies under merchant rates.

Gilmer Blackburn Reigns Ae Eee Austinville Rd 4Th Ave George Sletcher American Legion Charles Smith Sletcher Sherman St 19Th St. SE Sherman General Merchant's

Decatur High Band Trip to Inauguration Runs Smoothly

Band director Jerry Countryman said the Decatur High Band’s trip to Gov George W inauguration was routine and smooth. He noted cold Montgomery weather and horn valves freezing, solved by alcohol spray. the group left at 1:45 am and returned to Decatur around 9 pm with no trouble reported.

Jerry Countryman Decatur High Gov. George W Countryman Montgomery Decatur Trailway

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