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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1958

Page

3

Vacation Bible School and Revival Notices Across Towns

District Diary reports Cotaco and Hartselle churches hosting evening revivals next week with 8 p m start times and 8 30 p m preaching, plus a 9 30 to 11 30 daily Vacation Bible School, all in daylight saving time. Public invited.

Cotaco Warren Hamby Hartselle First Methodist Church Cotaco Methodist Church D. N. Sivey Courtland Roy Neal Dawson Methodist Church la Grange Courtland Methodist Church

Stock Market Surprises Critics In 1958 Rally

Sylvia Porter notes the Dow Jones index rose from its February 1958 low and defied recession era losses. She cites heavy institutional buying by pension mutual and college funds and a reluctance by large holders to dump stocks as key factors, arguing the market’s resilience will shape investor confidence despite fears of a late downturn.

Wall Street Union Hall Syndicate

Wheel chairs should fit patient needs and homes

A health column stresses wheelchair choice must match individual disability and living space. It notes that modern chairs use aluminum to reduce weight and bulk, and urges adapting the chair to hall widths, doorways, and outdoor use to preserve mobility.

Journal of the American Medical Association

Wheel chair design notes for safety and mobility

Discussion of adjustable wheel chair features for indoor and outdoor use. Notes include wheel sizes rear placement eight inch front wheels, 24 inch or 20 inch large wheels, detachable side arms, a double hand propulsion rim, knobs for grip, foam cushioning to prevent circulation issues, correctly sized footrests and possible straps. Also mentions detachable trays and local crafts for attachments and warns to drive soberly on the holiday. Tomorrow: PIRECRACKERS.

Texas Republic to Statehood milestone

Texas existed as an independent republic from 1836 until 1845 when it joined the United States, marking its transition to statehood and a new political status.

Texas Republic United States

Action unlikely this year on Hawaii statehood

Washington reports indicate Hawaii statehood is unlikely this year despite Alaska’s approval. Senate support hinges on House passage of the Hawaii bill, while House prospects look limited, with a July timing estimate and warnings against rushing the measure. Delegate Burns remains cautiously hopeful about action this year.

Hawaii Washington Congress Alaska Senate Mike Mansfield Dmont House Leo O’brien Territories House Committee On Interior and Insular Affairs O’brien O'Brien John A. Burns Dhawaii

Itch Me Not Promoted at Goidel Drug Co

An advertisement proclaims ITCH-ME-NOT relieves external itch in minutes and speeds healing. It directs readers to obtain the remedy at Goidel Drug Co for fast relief.

Goidel Drug Co

First Swedish Settlement On the Delaware River

A fragment notes America’s origins with a 1638 Swedish settlement on the lower Delaware River where Wilmington now stands. The sentence links early settlement to present city location and hints at historical context.

America Delaware River Wilmington

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