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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1965
Page
6
The Decatur Daily invites letters from readers on daily questions. Names may be withheld on request, but the editor must know the sender’s identity and address. Manuscripts will not be returned.
A letter from Darrell Milburn of Russiaville Indiana describes the town's tornado disaster on Palm Sunday 1965 and the failed federal aid for unincorporated towns. The piece details community fundraising efforts and the Rebuilding of Russiaville Inc drive seeking 1.5 million dollars for public facilities restoration.
The 1961-1962 officers were Rev. W. L. Carden moderator, Alvis Briscoe vice moderator, Rev. Jack Belew clerk, Grady Long treasurer. The session covered church baptisms 643 among 53 churches, 15,507 total membership with 4,489 non residents. 1961 Sunday School 11,421 enrollment, 5,818 average. Training Union 2,890. Men’s 463. WMU 2,067. Receipts from 49 churches totaled $709,881.46 and Mission gifts $119,939.88.
President and Mrs. Johnson marked Luci Johnson turning 18 with a White House birthday party in the solarium attended by about 30 friends. Luci, a Roman Catholic and former youth counselor, said she is now a young adult and may gain more freedoms in some states.
A scrambled schedule fragment lists Bowling, Tennis, Baseball, Movie, Roller Derby, Golf, Wrestling and TV programs such as Hawaiian Eye and Wide World of Sports. The text intermingles times and event titles without clear dates or context.
Traffic safety notes that more accidents occur at night with fatality rates estimated at two to three times the daytime rate, though daytime driving remains heavier. The advisory emphasizes heightened caution during darkness.
Mrs Sammie McAbee has been dismissed from Black Chandler Hospital. Herschel Lawrence is a patient there now. Pfc Douglas Legg recent weekend visit to his parents in Morgan County. Local families host visits and church gatherings. MYF guest speaker Miss Susan Wallace of Neel delivers talk. Social calls include trips to Florida Mobile Gulf Shores Perdido and Michigan. Woman's Society met with eight members. prayers and program notes.
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