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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1952

Page

3

Rayburn Keeps Convention on Track as Barkley Steals Spotlight

At Chicago, Speaker Rayburn presided as platform was read and a quick voice vote approved it. Meanwhile Senator Barkley drew an ovation with speeches, while Kefauver ally Whitaker pressed to add crime-investigation pledges before the vote.

Rayburn Barkley Rep. McCormack Massachusetts McCormack Tennessee Paul Whitaker Kefauver Whitaker Mississippi

Hartselle Garden Club outlines summer activities and notes

The July meetings of the Crepe Myrtle and Wayside Garden Clubs are recapped with programs on Gladiolus care and Day Lilies. Members discuss plans, decoration, and social events while noting visitors, equipment, and upcoming Dutch lunch, summer outings, and yearbook tasks.

Crepe Myrtle Garden Club H. G. Long Jim Cain A. C. McClanahan C. R. Hood

Lee Name Fails to Rally Democrats at Convention

At Chicago Democratic gathering, Robert E. Lee was not cheered as Sam Rayburn mentioned the Confederate hero. delegates in a noisy hall missed the reference during the session.

Chicago Robert E. Lee Sam Rayburn

Notable July Activities At Recreation Park

Mrs. Guy Roberts gave a report on July activities at Recreation Park. A New Year themed talk by the president concluded the program. During social hour, dainty refreshments were served by the hostesses.

Hood C. B. Lavender Leslie West F. F. Anderson Ralph Lauderdale American Legion Home D. D Lindsey C. R. Hood Reation Park Mr. West L. M. Hatcher Italyene Hardwick John T Cooper Hartselle Garden Club L. S. Echols S. F. Orr J. C. Cannon Columbus W.T. Stewart, Jr Stewart Pierce Pattille Pattuis Franklin Stewart Kent Recreation Park Guy Roberts

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