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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1964
Page
10
A Decatur Daily item announces a question contest winner Paul Sala and explains the origin of Braille. It recounts Louis Braille’s inspiration from an awl accident and how raised dots form letters, plus notes on Braille books and expensive production limits.
Local notes report visits and travels by residents of Morgan County. Families and friends linked to Mobile Pensacola Florida Tampa St Petersburg Smith Lake Limestone County Jasper Huntsville and north Hartselle share meals picnics birthdays and weekend gatherings.
A series of quick banter lines features Joe Lou Bob and Ed sharing light jokes. The setup includes a rope pun and a yeast and polish joke ending with a pun about rising and shining.
The article notes ancient Greek Komos festival music and dancing. The chief entertainer was the Komoidos, from which the word comedian derives. It also references a puzzle box answer and a local contest winner Gary Snow of Worcester Massachusetts.
Expressions of gratitude to friends and loved ones for support during illness and death of W M Red Chenault. Thanks extend to pastor G Reding Dr Garland G Hall Jr churches organizations and all who prayed contributed funds food flowers and care.
Stated in the classified section a tan and white female collie dog strayed from 1606 Brookmeade Rd. Finder asked to call 353-6239. Also listed lost is a 3 month old tiger striped kitten from 2520 Stratford Rd with a small reward and contact 355-3768.
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