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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1955

Page

7

Experiment To Produce Gas By Burning Coal Underground

A technical advisory committee to study the underground coal gas experiment at Gorgas Alabama has been formed by the Bureau of Mines. The group will review work at Gorgas and offer recommendations, meeting first in Birmingham on July 11 and 12. Members include Dr J J Forbes Dr Milton Fies Dr Richard Mungen Dr N K Chaney Dr F B Brown and Dr H J Rose from major industry and research bodies.

Washington Gorgas Ala Bureau of Mines Imake Birmingham Bureau Alabama Power Co J. J. Forbes Milton Fies Richard Mungen Stanolind Oil and Gas Co Tulsa Okla N. K Chaney American Gas Assn New York City F. B. Brown Carbide & Chemical Co Charleston W.va H.j.rose The Bituminous Coal Research Institute Pittsburgh, Pa

Morgan 4-H Talent Winners Crowned In Alabama Contest

In Auburn Alabama the Alabama 4-H Club contest saw Jane Jones of Trafford win District 4 Central Alabama honors for singing while Joe Brewer of Double Springs took District 1 North Alabama piano title. Runners-up included Mary Ruth Thompson and Skip Drinkard as two other districts compete for finals. About 50 participants entered the elimination.

Auburn Ala Jefferson County Winston County Alabama Jane Jones Trafford Joe Brewer Double Springs North Alabama Jane H. C. Jones Joe Elmore Brewder Mary Ruth Thompson Tusca

Falkville Church Ends Revival With Growth and Additions

Falkville Church of Christ concluded a revival after a period of growth. The church now averages 75 in attendance on Sundays across five classes, with a fourth Sunday School room added costing $2000. Earl Elliott serves as Sunday School Superintendent and Pastor Raymond Pirtle is based in Decatur. The congregation has installed electric heat.

Falkville

Chessman Wins Execution Stay in Case Review

A court spokesman announced that the stay of execution for Chessman remains in effect while the court considers his petition for review. The stay could endure until this fall as the case progresses. Chessman, convicted seven years ago of attempted rape and kidnapping, has dodged execution through multiple legal maneuvers while on death row. He authored a best selling book while imprisoned and has another due this month titled Trial by Ordeal.

Chessman Death Row

Harmony church services and social visits noted

Rev. Bert Murphree filled his appointment at Harmony on Sunday morning and evening. Mrs. Clarence Gillespie and Lavonia visited Mrs. J. C. Kelly and children Sunday night. Rev. and Mrs. Bert Murphree were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Holland and daughters Sunday. Lavonia Mills spent Saturday night with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Mills.

Bert Murphree Harmony Briley Clarence Gillespie Lavonia J. C. Kelly Ellis Holland W. E. Mills

Health for Today: Insects and bites risks and reactions

The article notes bite injuries include skin penetration and possible infection. It describes black widow bites causing abdominal pain and possible death, and mosquitos in extracts damaging chick embryos or killing guinea pigs. It also explains varying tissue reactions and potential immunity after repeated bites.

Insect Bites Remedies and Reactions Overview

The article explains variable reactions to insect bites and notes that many bites can come from lice mosquitoes chiggers and ticks. It suggests removing attached stingers applying remedies such as baking soda paste and antihistamines, with doctors prescribing sedatives for severe itching fevers or constitutional symptoms.

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