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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1963

Page

3

Ardmore Lad Is Elected To State 4-H Treasury Post

Ruth Sherman, 16, Baldwin County, is elected to the state 4-H Council treasury as part of a statewide convention in Auburn Alabama. She has been a 4-H member eight years and previously won the 1961 state dairy food title. Other officers include Jackie Tucker Margie Nourse Peggy Newburn and Harold Harmon across various districts.

Auburn Ala Baldwin County Ruth Sherman Summerdale Girls State Montgomery Miss Sherman Ernest Sherman Jackie Tucker Bagley Margie Nourse Pittsville Peggy Newburn Florence Harold Harmon Wedowee Jerry Knight Ard

Bank officers certify condition report

W. L. Standridge as cashier declares the report of condition true and correct to the best of knowledge. Directors A. L. Johnson Wm. B. Eyster Barrett C. Skelton attest to the report and confirm it has been examined and is true and correct.

W. L. Standridge A. L. Johnson Wm. B. Eyster Barrett C. Skelton

Water in Alabama booklet outlines state’s water resources

The Geological Survey of Alabama and USGS release an 89 page guide "Water in Alabama" answering how to reduce floods and where well water comes from. It details The Supply of Water The Use of Water and Tomorrow's Water with focus on cities rural needs and industrial demand.

Alabama Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company

Local 4 H Winners Dominate Regional Contests

The report lists 4 H competitors led by Randy Boyce of Oxford who earned top honors in three electrical categories and was named overall electric project winner. Gene Manning of Oxford teamed for the lighting demonstration win. James Hayes of Centreville captured the individual lighting award. Other winners include Brenda Stanley of Tusumbia in dress revue and district tractor drivers Delano Towson and Jerry Kitchens.

More Richard Avery Jr Greensboro Billy Collie Titus Calhoun County Randy Boyce Oxford Gene Manning James Hayes Centreville Tuscaloosa Brenda Stanley Tuscumbia Ann Grimes Weogulka Delano Towson Evergreen Jerry Kitchens Parrish

U S Rail Passengers Close To Record Miles In year

U S railroad travel nearly matched previous totals with 20.2 billion passenger miles in year. Coach travel rose while commuter and first class travel declined across the system.

U. S

Local Radio Call Sign Montage

A整理 of station call letters and frequencies lists WAJF WJIMW AM WJOF FM MC Tune to 640 or 1240 in :55 a.m. to midnight Sunrise to Sunset Sunset to 10 30 p.m. Includes Mutual WMSL 1400 and WHOS AM FM WHRT 860 guidance.

WAJF WJOF WMSL Mutual

Six Honored At Athens College

Six Athens College students earned perfect all A records for the spring quarter. The dean’s list lists 38 students on the second honor roll with 12 hours or more and at least a 2.5 average. Names include Linda Beasley and Barbara Carter of Athens and others from Huntsville Decatur Athens Elkmont Hartselle and surrounding areas. Part time honorees and additional names complete the list.

Athens Athens College Linda Beasley Barbara Carter Carol Raby Toney Deanie Brannum Huntsville Wyman Logan Decatur Mary Ann Lurie Fort Payne William Cole Judy Douthit Linda Ford Patsy Gore Melvin Hutto Patsy Jones Carolyn Mooring Penne Laubenthal Marie Usery Donald Watson James Williams Woodrow Wood Margie Gregg Elkmont Olivia Eaken Bill Jenkins Wayne Slaten Sandra Maples Hartselle Dorsey ‘Walker Somerville Clifton Depreast Lynn Holladay Danville Ralph Butler Thomas Butts Ralph Cook Sue Freeman Dilana James Ross Jones Linda Latta Gail Mackey Margaret Woods James Solomon Brownsboro Ruth Ann Hill Paint Rock Linda Nabers Anderson Tommy Guice Geraldine Ed Higdon Walnut Grove Nancy Cole Boaz George Grant Troy Imogene Winsett Taft Tennessee Micki Young Miami Florida Jeannette Bracey Roger Harwell Nicky Holland Nancy Leopard Billy Ray Moore Leighton Young James Click Forrest Leonard Leslie Mix Gertrude Powell Jamies Rose John Schmanske James Burr Jimmy Cosby Rogersville Albert McWhorter Moulton Charles Atkins Helen Cain Nancy Hal Hazel Ho

Methane Dominates Natural Gas Content

Methane makes up about 90 percent of natural gas also called marsh gas. It forms mainly from decaying vegetation and is found in marshes.

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