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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1954

Page

5

Washington clinic romance deepens in late chapter

Norman Brandt and nurse Cynthia Doyle navigate love and friendship amid hospital scenes near Washington. Cynthia faces pressure from Norman while Roz schemes for a party to advance her own romance, as Julius’s recovery remains uncertain. The cliffhanger leaves relationships unsettled.

Norman Brandt Cynthia Doyle Washington, D. C Cynthia Sellers Doyle Mr. Brandt Norman Roz Walt Julius Nora Tommy Alan

Ordination Sermon at Central Baptist Church in Decatur

Rev. Van Arsdale preached the ordination sermon Sunday at Central Baptist Church. Local notices mention visits by Mr. and Mrs. Milford Humphries in Orlando and other Florida trips, a fifth birthday party for Danny Wright, and the birth of Sandra Gail Carter in Arab Hospital. Luther Fuller, a prominent Alabama farm figure, retires from TCI United States Steel after 45 years of agricultural work.

van Arsdale Central Baptist Church Decatur Milford Humphries Wayne Wright Orlando Florida H. J. Latham Leesburg W. O. Walker Jers Jean Sue Louie Nunnelley Sim Alabama Luther Fuller T.C.I United States Steel Corporation Fuller Ist

Community Notes from Union Grove Church and Nearby Visits

A large crowd attended church with visitors Rev and Mrs Howard Smallwood from Birmingham and others from Decatur Morgan City and Arab. Social events included an ice cream party at Alvie Thomas home with many attendees. Cpl Donald Lawrence left for Fort Smith Arkansas after furlough with wife and daughter. Bonnie Joyoe of Huntsville visited Ann Hornbuckle and Gordon Boles of Bessemer visited his sister Mrs Harold Brooks.

Howard Smallwood Birmingham Roy Ferguson Sylvia Ferguson Decatur Bert Bray Morgan City Elvin Light Bill Brooks Huntsville Harold Brooks Alvie Thomas Meredeth Puckett Betty Johnson Rhena Gertrude Burks Malcom D. C. Thomas Boyd King Charles Jones Charles Thomas Shirley Abercrombie Donald Brazelton Joe Lenox Gerald Abercrombie H. C. Smallwood T. E. Burks Mathew Thomas Jerry Carol Goodson Clara Hipps M. C. Yancey Cpl Donald Lawrence Fort Smith Arkansas Bonnie Joyoe Ann Hornbuckle Gordon Boles Bessemer

Lawrence County Speaks on Moves and Visits

Hazel McCaghren and Mrs. Charles Speake plan to move to Danville where he will coach and teach at a school. Mr and Mrs Ike Johnson Jr hosted family at Decatur. Bible school at Baptist Church starts July 5 with attendance at Sunday 3 pm.

Hazel McCaghren Decatur George Nancarrow Danville Ike Johnson, Jr Johnson Cross Baptist Church Charles Pullen Carrie Speake Robert Alexander Allen Way Imogene Johnson Moulton Wesley Curtis Sullivan J. S. Pearce Betty Hampton Marie Freeman The

Cancer Research Grants Awarded in Alabama Institutions

The American Cancer Society approved two grants totaling 40572 dollars to Alabama institutions for 1954 55. Southern Research Institute Birmingham receives 24872 dollars while Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn Department of Animal Husbandry and Nutrition gets 15700 dollars. Announcement by Mrs Lillian G Meade executive director Alabama Division of the American Cancer Society notes funding from Alabama Crusade donors since 1945 totals 65384098 dollars.

Birmingham Alabama American Cancer Society Southern Research Institute Department of Animal Husbandry and Nutrition Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn Lillian G. Meade

Blind Ex Marine May Win Carnegie Medal

Mobile 22 year old blind ex Marine Charles Vines saved two girls from drowning in the Pascagoula River last Sunday following their cries for help. The Mobile Red Cross chapter unanimously recommended him for the Carnegie Medal for extraordinary heroism. He was blinded by a mortar explosion in Korea.

Mobile Charles Vines American Red Cross Vines Carnegie Foundation Pascagoula Barbara Wood Anne Louise Ball Korea

Sunday School Omitted for Funeral Services at Old Chalybeate Church

Funeral of Mr. John Voss held at Old Chalybeate Church at 2 p m. Sunday. Mrs Ida Rose visited relatives in Lawrenceburg Tennessee and several local families extended sympathy to Rev E O Spain of Sulphur Springs. Visits by Mr and Mrs B J Cahela to the Filyan home and by Tommy Templin of Bessemer to evolve with local residents.

John Voss Old Chalybeate Church Ida Rose Joe Voss Lawrenceburg Tennessee E. O. Spain Sulphur Springs B. J. Cahela Louis M. Filyan and Sons Tommy Templin Bessemer Eugene Hayes Decatur Clyde Jones Herbert Eady Tri-Cities George Eady

Puerto Rican Crisis Described by Henry La Cossitt

New York writer Henry La Cossitt addressed about 200 at the University of Alabama urging Americans to better understand Puerto Rico. He argued against myths about crime, revolt, relief dependence, and race, noting lower death rates and a population-based crisis tied to overpopulation and economics.

Ala United States Puerto Rico Henry la Cassitt New York Morgan Hall U. S la Cossitt Pu Rico

Low Salt Diet Helps Manage High Blood Pressure

A historical note reports that reducing sodium intake can lower blood pressure and prevent heart failure complications. It mentions salt restriction aiding treatment, with caution about monotony and potential potassium deficiency from certain resins.

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