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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1949

Page

7

Midshipman Robert C. Hill Arrives at Annapolis After Sea Cruise

Fireman Robert C. Hill USN son of Mr and Mrs H W Hill of 1217 Fifth Ave S Decatur arrives at Annapolis Md today from Portsmouth England aboard the battleship USS Missouri. The Missouri was flagship of the midshipmen practice cruise squadron with 1235 naval academy and naval reserve midship men. prior to departure Hill and shipmates hosted a group of La Scala opera stars from Milan Italy visiting London.

Robert C. Hill USN H. W. Hill Fifth Avenue Decatur Annapolis Portsmouth England Guantanamo Bay Cuba Naval Academy Naval Reserve la Scala Opera House Milan Italy London

Offbeat jokes and quips from an old humor collection

A rural town banker interview, a Wash basin fishing gag, a mother and son overseas joke, and assorted one liners on money, prejudice, and waiting. The piece captures a vintage humor vibe with quick punchlines and situational gags.

X Ray Wrist Examinations Aid Childhood Health

A 1949 health snippet explains wrist X rays reveal bone changes from rickets, scurvy, lead poisoning, and infections, aiding diagnosis in children. It notes Milwaukee County study finding abnormal wrist conditions in about 10 percent of 680 children and encourages annual wrist X rays during routine exams for youngsters needing care. It also covers bone aging, growth tracking, and related heart and thyroid factors.

Milwaukee County Hospital King

Carpenter Swats Bees At Moulton School Then Finds Honey

James Shoemaker a local carpenter cleared a first grade room of a bee swarm at Moulton school removing a ceiling section with DDT and sulphur bombs. He suffered a few stings but finished with a two gallon pail of honey. A new six cylinder Ford pick up truck was bought for the City Water Department for 1259 dollars and electrification added nearly 100 new customers as power was turned on Wednesday.

James Shoemaker Moulton Grammar Shoemaker Kathleen Weatherwax City Water Department H. A. Alexander Water Board After Water Board

Incense Smell Sparks Reserved Seating at Church

A man visiting a church reported smelling incense and joking with an usher who advised him to sit in a corner where he would not be noticed. The exchange reflects a lighthearted moment during a church service.

India Mamma Pan Usher

Quartette Loyalists in Wisconsin Tribune

Four singers form a quartet in Loyal Wisconsin as the local Tribune previews a vocal group with confidence in their harmony and performance.

Wis Tribune

Teen Age Club Enjoys Meeting at Frankie Jo McAnally Home

The Bluejeans and Calico club of Six Miles and Center Point met July 21 at Frankie Jo McAnallys home. Vice president Dora Pence led in the absence of president Sue Wiggington. Members approved last minutes, heard jokes from J E Russell, and planned a trip to Cold Springs. Projects include sending get well cards and improving mail boxes. They will use Six Mile school as clubhouse and meet August 11 to clean it, with refreshments served by Mrs. Riley McAnally.

Bluejeans Calico Club Six -Miles Center Point Will Pence Frankie Jo McAnally Dora Pence Sue Wiggington J. W. McBee Donart Allen J. E. Russell Cold Springs Miss Norton H. R. Leeman Six Mile Riley McAnally Don Pence Bobby Russell Charles Wiggingston Edward Allen Haske] Evans Jean Ann Wiggington Louise Hazel Wray Rachel James Kirby Edward Jarrett

Caravan Members Will Have Program At Oak Ridge

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Oak Ridge Methodist church will host its weekly meeting Monday at 7:30 PM. The Caravan and CS S circles from other charge churches will present the program and all members are urged to attend.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Oak Ridge Methodist Church Ladies of the Caravan The S C. S

Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote Puzzle Digest

Puzzle page features a 39 clue crossword with across and down entries plus a cryptogram quote puzzle. It includes a long list of clues for both sections and a sample Saturday cryptogram using the Longfellow quotation.

Longfellow

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