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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1955

Page

9

Salvation Army Reports On Work During First Half Year

The Salvation Army assisted 544 local families with aid in the first six months. Two received medicine and 165 received household furnishings. There were 432 transient applicants, 395 given lodging, 815 meals served, 199 shoes donated, and 24 transportation offers. Captain Bowman noted 115 transient served in May and June with 102 lodgings, 208 meals, 54 garments and shoes, and 17 transportation services. Adult activities and services in May and June totaled 106 with 82 for young people. Local families served in two months totaled 190 with 26 grocery orders, 5 122 garments, and 499 pairs of shoes issued. One order of medicine and household articles and

Salvation Army Accord Bowman

Health for Today Readers Ask

Reader letters discuss thyroid gland remedies and risks of organic iodine. A 38 year old describes menopause symptoms, cramps, and a lump in the throat. The columnist cautions against unqualified use of dangerous drugs and notes possible hereditary cramps and influence from the mother.

Furnishings for 73 Provided for These Families

Montana reports 5,038 miles of railroads while furnishings for 73 families are provided.

Montana

Dr. Sam Loses Another Round

A three judge panel denied a request for a new trial by Dr. Samuel H. Sheppard 31 in Cleveland. They ruled the basis for error in the 10 week trial which ended December 21 the previous July.

Cleveland Samuel H. Sheppard Marilyn

Florida Editor To Address State Press Association

TUSCALOOSA Only business on schedule when the Alabama Press Assn meets at Fairhope July 21 23 is a two hour session on freedom of information. Principal a Newton Jr managing editor of the Tampa Tribune and vice president of the Associated Press. Modern artificial eyes resemble natural eyes and some people buy extra eyes that appear bloodshot for hangovers says the Better Vision Institute.

Tuscaloosa Alabama Press Assn Fairhope Ala Freedom of Informa A Newton Jr Tampa, Fla Tribune Associated Press The Better Vision Institute

Waterbury polio shots to be followed by lollipops

Dr. Clayton B. Mathers announced that first and second graders in Waterbury receiving polio vaccines would get a lollipop as a chaser.

Waterbury, Conn Clayton B. Mathers Waterbury

Two Eagle Scouts Mistaken for Escapees Walk Home

Joe Barton and Billy Culver, both Eagle Scouts and former Camp Tuckabatchee counselors, were mistaken for ex convicts while hiking toward Selma Alabama. Sheriff William C. McGolde questioned them after spotting the sunburned youths and learned they were not逃 escapees. Joe, chosen boy of the year by Selma leaders, will enter the University of Alabama. Billy attends Parrish High School.

Tuckabatche Kilby Montgomery Joe Sam Barton Selma Billy Co. A. Culver Cona Rene University of Alabama Parrish Highek

Musk Ox Wool Resists Shrinkage Unlike Sheep Fiber

The article notes that wool from musk ox remains resilient and does not shrink in the same way as sheep wool, highlighting a key difference in textile properties between the two animal fibers.

Baptist Brotherhood Announces Annual Picnic This Saturday

The church will furnish transportation for those who need it. Call the church office to arrange rides. John Short chairs the general committee with Ed Tubbs and Adolph Feil. Other committees include drink Neil Bass Jim Roberson recreation Milton Norris Roy Wymbs Charles Ap.

John Short Ed Tubbs Adolph Feil Neil Bass Jim Roberson Milton Norris Roy Wymbs Charles Ap

Average age of hourly male workers in U.S. steel industry

The average age of men employed by the hour in the U.S. steel industry is 41.

U.S

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