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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1952
Page
6
Thousands queued four abreast to file past Eva Peron in a milled procession as she lay in state after dying from illness. Her burial plans include aCGT hall interment with a guard and symbolic flame at her tomb.
Mrs Falla Bailey and Minnie Gay depart for a two week Lake Junaluska trip. Lawrence Pressnell and family return from Hopkinsville visit. C B Rogers Dal ton Georgia visit Somerville kin. Joe, patient at Grady Hospital, polio recovery good. son Charles back home. Joe accompanied by Charles. Walton Turner visits sister Mrs Martin in Mobile. Mack Jacobs and baby Mona Lisd discharged from Decatur General. Mary Louise Garrett and Kitty Ivy set extended eastern tour. Helen Davidson and Jennifer Ann return to Okolona after three weeks with Broadway family. Jack Cantrell family host Roy Foster of Homestead Florida and E R Foster of Waco Texas. Mrs Louis Argend recovering well after St Mary’s Hospital surgery. daughter Andrew-Jones of Houston accompanies.
Historic Sunday marks the third building dedication of Sanderson's Chapel in western Lawrence county. Miss Mildred Taylor and Rev R T Sanderson helped inaugurate the service with links to a long Methodist history including Rev James Fennel and circuit associations in Moulton Town Creek Mt Hope Decatur and Florence districts.
Needlecraft focuses on a practical summer wardrobe including a bathing suit skirt with blouse changes trim shorts and sun suits. Cotton is king for beginners easy to sew inexpensive and adaptable with patterns in gay prints and simple lines. Pre-shrunk fabric and proper washing before cutting prevent later shrinkage.
Adlai E. Stevenson says Mark Twain helped create confusion over his name. In a letter to Cyril Clemens, he notes quotes from a Twain luncheon and notes newspapers mispronounced Adlai. He asserts the correct pronunciation is Ad lay.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Edna Howell age 83 widow of W C Howell were held Saturday at Bethel Baptist church officiated by Rev Faank T Smith and Rev J A Gomes. She was daughter of the late Jim Stephenson Confederate veteran and niece of the late Rev John McClanahan. She belonged to Central Baptist church over 35 years. Survived by brother Fred Stephenson Hart sel e and several nieces and nephews.
Columbia University Teachers College will start a deferred payment plan in September for veterans under the new G I Bill of Rights. Eligible veterans may defer up to two thirds of tuition, with a $600 annual bill meaning a $200 payment by the veteran.
The sun suit pattern features five pieces and needs 24 yards of material. It flatters with printed cotton and trim options like rick rack eyelet embroidery and ruffles. Sewing instructions are available by mail from the Needlework Department requesting Leaflet No. E 919.
In South Bend Indiana a 3 year old named Donald C Chip Newman had been driving the family convertible for almost four months. He would start the car and move it in gear despite efforts to hide the keys. A neighbor called police after Chip drove off in another car. After talking with police he agreed not to drive again until he is old enough for a learner permit.
In Charlton Massachusetts Fanny a mongrel dog died last night at the ripe old age of 20 years while undergoing a major operation at Dr M Terry Mills hospital She was bought by the Edwin Nelson family at one month old and three years ago produced a litter of four puppies at age 17 Local authorities note dogs age unusually fast compared to humans claiming seven human years equal one dog year in general context
The Inter Agency Archeological Salvage Program plans excavations in valleys submerged by dam backed waters to recover artifacts before they are lost, targeting sites threatened by rising water levels.
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Magnolia Holt announces in Morgan County that Letters of Administration for Cloyd Holt were granted on July 24, 1952 by Judge T. C. Almon. Claimants must present all claims within the deadline or be barred by law. Notice dated July 28 to August 11.
The U S Air Force plans a base near Nara fueling local fear for safety of cultural relics including Horyuji Temple. Citizens fear war damage to Japan’s art sites as Kyoto and Nara were spared in World War II.
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