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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1956

Page

13

Mexico Travel Notes Fact File From Ancient Sites To Modern Resorts

Tourists find Mexico offers cleaner food service and diverse shopping along with improved highways and new outlets. Cities like Mexico City provide bullfights sports and nightlife while Acapulco attracts with cliffside hotels beaches and bargains in silver. Veracruz and Cuernavaca offer ancient ruins and relaxing markets with year round appeal. The best time to visit is anytime with Acapulco busier in winter and average monthly visits steady.

United States Mexico City Acapulco Cuernavaca Veracruz Yucaten

Memorial talk and social notes from Morgan County

The Rev Walter Brooks preached at Ryan and guests included Mr and Mrs Floyd Ryan and Pat Wright with Elaine Wintzell Bertha NeSmith Theo Wright and several Wright family members from Birmingham. Other visitors came from Roanoke New Home Michigan and Orlando. Memorial news notes Nehru says India would welcome a suitable INA memorial but has not initiated a project.

Walter Brooks Ryan Floyd Ryan Pat Wrights Wrights Elaine Wintzell Bertha NeSmith Theo Wright John Wright Birmingham Donald Graces James Wrights Quinton Wright Bullard Wright Ronny Larry Orlando Florida Bullard Wrights Milford Humphries Letson Hare James Michigan Landonks Joe Brooks Roanoke Ala Plunkett New Home Oval Light Arab Hospital Maude Smith Carl Greene Mobile Marie WMU New Delhi Jawaharlal Nehru Singapore David Marshall Nehru India INA C. C. West Eva Methodist Church Charles Adams Church of Christ Albert Cobb Indianapolis Ind Gene Enterkin Cleveland Tennessee Winford Morgan Flint R. A. Ryan Buron Vann Edd Brown Bobby Gene Enterkin Huland Ryan

Oak Ridge Couple Name Son James Benjamin

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Story a son on June 25 whom they have named James Benjamin. Described mentions of local families visiting, hospital news, and a death in the area with several brief notes about residents and travel.

Elmer Story James Benjamin Glen Johnson Decatur Olen Cooper Buddy Hugh Townson Georgia Charles Wayne Legg Hartselle Desar Brown Kyle Kirby Barley Thompson Bingham Grady’ Woods Cpl Thurman Terry Columbus Terry Redstone Arsenal Mary Sparkman

Cadets Undergo ROTC Training At Fort Lee And Fort Knox

Cadet Dwight W. Bradley son of Mr and Mrs Dwight M Bradley of Decatur is doing six weeks of quartermaster training at Fort Lee Virginia through the University of Alabama ROTC program with training ending August 3. He is a 1953 Tuscaloosa High School graduate. Cadet James F Stewart whose father lives at 605 Ivey Street Hartsville is doing six weeks of officers training at Fort Knox Kentucky through Alabama Polytechnic ROTC program. Stewart is a graduate of County High School.

Fort Lee Dwight W. Bradley Dwight M. Bradley Gordon Dr Decatur University of Alabama Bradley Tusceloes High School

Fort Benning Private James H. Ran Assigned to Command

Specialist Fleet Class James H. Ran and his wife Vide live on 3, were assigned to Special Troops Command at Fort Benning Georgia. Ran works as a cook at the command transfer point after entering the Army in 1940 and completing basic training at Fort Ben.

Fort Benning James H. Ran Vide Special Troops Command Ransom Army Fort Ben

Revival and Vacation Bible School Week in Lacey's Spring

During the week of August 5 a revival and Vacation Bible School will operate in the mornings with selected directors and teachers. Classes for all ages will be offered. woodcraft and other handiwork join Bible lessons. Community clubs report a picnic and upcoming work on the Lacey lot in Lacey's Spring cemetery. ammonium nitrate is available for grass lands. Mr and Mrs J W Maples and sons are vacationing in Florida.

Georgia Dunn Lacey Lacey’s Spring Cemetery

New Career Sacrament o California Grandmother Begins Social Work

Mrs. Alice C Harness a 53 year old grandmother and recent college graduate plans a social work career. She is the first in her family to earn a degree and has two daughters a son and seven children. A son served in World War I.

Sacramento Calif Alice C. Harness Harness

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