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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1955

Page

7

Limestone Native Killed In Ohio

Thomas Brown age 34 a Limestone County native died in a Saturday highway crash near Bellview Ohio. Funeral services were set for 2 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Church with burial at German Cemetery. Brown was returning to Limestone County to spend Memorial Day weekend with relatives. His wife is hospitalized in Bellview. Rainey Funeral Home Ardmore handled arrangements. Authorities at his brother in law were in the car at the time of the crash. Brown is the son of Mr and Mrs G D Brown of Bethel community near Ardmore.

Athens Limestone County Ohio Pleasant Grove Thomas Brown German Cemetery Bellview Brown Rainey Funeral Home Ardmore G. D. Brown Bethel Community

Youth Held in Break-in at Leggs Barbecue Stand

W. J. Sylvester, 17, is jailed in Limestone County after arrest for questioning in a March 17 burglary at Legg's Barbecue Stand in Athens. Officials say he confessed involvement in the theft of about 35 dollars from a juke box, register, and tobacco. Charges to be filed today. he is the second suspect, with William Cox already convicted and serving a term.

W. J. Sylvester Limestone County Legg Athens C. C. Davis R. W. Godwin Sylvester William Cox

Health note hints at spinal nerve interference

A fragmented health ad claims nerve interference in the spine causes loss of health. It promotes The Shawn Clinic at 104 Church Street N.E. near Cenal, urging readers to call telephone 197 for an appointment and purported results.

Shawn Clinic Church Street N.E Cenal

Supreme Court on Desegregation Delay After Ruling

The Supreme Court orders end to public school segregation but offers no fixed deadline. Authorities in District of Columbia and four states face pressure to craft plans by September 1956 while other states may resist or dodge compliance. Desegregation pace hinges on cooperation or defiance of officials and local communities.

Washington Supreme Court High Court District of Columbia Virginia Delaware South Carolina Kansas U.S Simon E. Sobeloff Justice Department Sobeloff Supreme Court of Delaware

Senior Citizens of America Aims to Aid Aging

Health column notes Senior Citizens of America as a practical group guiding older adults. It highlights sponsors like Willard E. Givens and Joy Elmer Morgan, aims to unite local projects, and urges planning before retirement with health as a core focus.

America Willard E. Givens Joy Elmer Morgan Ths Thomas C. Desmond New York Sixteenth Street N.Y Washington, D. C

Prisoner Implicated Third Youth. Suspect Remains At Large

Authorities say Sylvester implicated a third youth in a case and the youth has not been located. City Police will accept delivery of a new four door Plymouth sedan as a special police vehicle from White Motor Co. Pauline Gossett of Athens succeeds Greer Clem Jr. as Red Cross chapter head. Clem stays two more weeks to train her.

Sylvester Secon White Motor Co Pauline Gossett Athens 1 County Red Cross Greer Clem,Jr Mobile Clem Gossett

Science Shrinks Piles New Way Without Surgery

A New York special reports science discovers a healing substance that shrinks piles and relieves pain without surgery. The article notes cases showing actual reduction and thorough results, with patients experiencing relief and healing.

New York, N. Y

Cullman Students Head To Band Camp At Alabama

Cullman five high school delegates travel to the University of Alabama for summer band camp. Patricia Eddleman attends for the third year, joined by Anna Marie Hancock and Albert Lorenz among other participants from Alabama and nearby states.

Cullman Cullman High School University of Alabama Alabama Patricia Eddleman Anna Marie Hancock Albert Lorenz

Two From Morgan To Make Up Draft Quota For June

Morgan County prepares to fill its June draft quota with Walter Eugene Jones and Otes Eugene Trammell, both volunteering for immediate induction into the U S Army for two years. John Blanchard Miles Jr will depart June 7 for a medical in Montgomery for Army entry. others in nearby counties also report quotas and volunteers.

John Blanchard Miles, Jr Gordon Drive Montgomery U.S. Army Ladessa Nash Selective Service System Local Board No Miles Coatesville Morgan County Walter Eugene Jones Maple St Decatur Otes Eugene Trammell Hillsboro U. S. Army Cullman Lauderdale Lawrence Limestone Madison Nash State of Alabama

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