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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1952

Page

15

Peck Conquers Rome Without Firing a Shot

Rome gossip column details Gregory Peck visiting Rome with his wife and children for a summer role as a foreign correspondent in Roman Holiday. The actor enjoys sightseeing despite heat, posing for photos at the Colosseum and drawing autograph seekers while his family joins in, including Italian summer school for the kids.

Peck Rome Jerry Quigg Gregory Peck Eternal

Local Notes and Visits Highlight Cullman Area

Judge Annie Lola Price of Montgomery spent the weekend in Cullman. Several residents and families traveled to Chicago Atlanta Birmingham and Rome for events and schooling. A film star visit drew crowds as Gregory Peeks met fans during a lengthy autograph session. Dismissals at Cullman Hospital listed numerous patients and their families.

Annie Lola Price Montgomery Charles Rainey Helen Chicago Dorothy Vredenburgh D. C. Fuller Eddie Fuller Atlanta P. G. Hartung Margaret Lucas Violet Ezekiel Mary Charles Lucas Bobby Clark Gatlinburg Darlington Rome H. O.thompson Athens Dora Gray Birmingham Madison Tenn Andrew M. Coltharp Baptist Lodge Virginia Beach Robert S. Jeffers Richmond Ridgecrest

Harmony County Harmony Notes and Local Visits

Lawrence County Harmony reports church revival closing at Harmony Saturday night. Rev Joe Henderson led services Sunday. Local families visit Decatur and Lavonia. Briley and Henson families spend time with relatives. Helen travels home for a week. Mary Heaps returns after two weeks with grandchildren. Stephen Foster origin noted for Old Black Joe written in 1860 in New York City.

Harmony Joe Henderson Woodie Briley Bill Ailey Decatur Ailey Heaps Clarence Gillespie Lavonia Junior Stricktin John Henson W. E. Mills Helen Mary Heaps W.W. M. Briley Pickwick Stephen Foster New York City

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