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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1952
Page
3
Washington reports polio more prevalent this year with more cases in the first 25 weeks than 1951. The first half total reaches 3,683 versus 2,974 in 1949. 583 new cases were added in the past week nationwide.
A historical note observes that leprosy is far more prevalent in hot damp climates than in dry areas, implying environmental factors influence disease distribution.
The Commerce Department's field offices in Mobile Alabama and Savannah Georgia will gain new authority for on-the-ground action to amend export licenses, effective July 10. The Office of International Trade announced the change to provide exporters added convenience.
In Panama City Florida July 4 three Tyndall Air Force Base pilots escaped peril in two crashes. Lt Robert J Vitt was pulled from a flaming F-94 seconds before impact by civilian H B Hill who cut him free from gear and helped to safety. Fellow pilots Lts Gordon Peters and W R Keller bailed out over the Gulf with Peters injuring a leg and clinging to a buoy until a Marine rescue boat retrieved him.
Recreation and religion will draw several thousand people to Monteagle Tennessee for the 70th annual Sunday school assembly. Two months of study and vacation begin this Sunday with twilight prayer services and daily cultural programs, concerts, swimming, and dancing. Attendees from parts of the South will gather at the 100 acre grounds of the interdenominational resort known as The Chautauqua of the South. Facilities include a large library and 335 acres of woods and mountain terrain for picnics golf and other outdoor pursuits.
The body of Dorothy Ruth Edwards, 19, was found in a shallow ditch near the Birmingham airport. Police say she was likely shot to death Sunday and are seeking a 21-year-old African American soldier she was last seen with.
Mrs. Fannie Dunaway, 82, one of East Acres first residents, praises the new housing project as open house is announced by Housing Authority Director Charles Parker. Rentals are income based. units range from one to five bedrooms with modern appliances.
Pvt Ellenburg son of Mr and Mrs Frank Ellenburg of 1536 Bowery St Hartsille Ala will complete basic training at the quartermaster replacement training center Fort Lee Virginia on July 5 He was inducted into the Army April 7 and prior to service attended Essex Missouri High School After basic he will be trained in a specific military occupational specialty and assigned to a unit in a permanent position for which he was trained
Dr Joe T Odle of Gulfport Miss will preach at Central Baptist Church here on July 9 following a large midweek congregation meeting. I C Craig chair read the report noting Odle from Gulfport First Baptist plans to bring his wife one son and one daughter to address the church. The Gulfport church with 2500 members is the citys largest and earlier revival additions reached 153.
In Montreat North Carolina on July 4 the largest birthday offering by Presbyterian Church women was announced totaling 149821 dollars. The gift includes 75000 dollars to fund a Bible chair at Stillman College Alabama and the rest to support Sunday School extension via the Board of Church Extension in Atlanta. About 1500 women from 18 states attended the training school.
The Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce and Jaycee Auxiliary installed officers at a Country Club banquet. New Jaycee officers are J B Hewitt president, Daren Easter first VP, Pete Henderson second VP. new directors include Johnnie Washburn and others. Awards went to multiple members and non members for outstanding work and leadership.
The French contributed 450 dollars for the statue in New York harbor while the United States raised 350000 dollars for the pedestal through public fund drives.
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