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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1956

Page

12

Screening Clinic Dream Pushes County Growth

Dr John Blandin and his wife Helen discuss turning a makeshift medical effort into a full county screening clinic. He cites saved cancer cases and argues for a new center near fast-growing northern communities while avoiding city politics. The plan faces questions about scope and local leadership.

John Helen John Blandin Burbank Shrewsbury Folsom Wilkins- Smith Smith

Local Notices from Morgan County Gandy's Cove

The W S C S met at the church May 28 with program on The United Nations. Local residents attend Falkville graduation and Athens College start. James Smith earns a scholarship to Athens College. several families note visits, illness, and travel.

W.S.C.S United Nations J. J. Dinsmore Bessie Neill Pauline Francis C. C. West W. M. Norris J. J. Dinlsmore W. F. Key Martha Sarah Mary Mortis J. C. Turney Falkville Ina Neill L. E. Brooks Decatur C. A. Poole Jr B. B. Owens Tess Dunlap James Smith Athens College Jess Turney Lem Turney Tennessee Luther Cordar Falkville High School Roy Landon McCaig W. M. McCaig Tuscumbia Cherokee Technical High School Gandy’s Cove Patricia Bramrett Linda Kay Wilthite Lila Sarah Morris Fleetwood Stinson Bert Stinson Frances Jean Turney

Winter egg production by hand reared grouse and quail

Under controlled heat and light, hand reared grouse and quail lay eggs in winter. Ventilation systems on the U S aircraft carrier Saratoga move enough air to supply twenty Radio City Music Halls.

U. S Saratoga Radio City Music Halls

Dear Dorothy Dix Advice Columns on Home, Love and Drinking

Dorothy Dix counsels on marital living with in laws, choosing own home versus shared space, and handling domestic disputes. A reader worries about selling the family home and potential pressure to cohabit with his parents. Another reader faces domestic violence and a drinking problem complicating engagement and future marriage.

Dorothy DIX Hawaii Mariel Nissen

Dear Dorothy Dix on divorce without spouse consent

Rosetta asks if a man may obtain a divorce without his wife’s consent after admitting he is still married. Dorothy Dix replies that divorce laws are not within her remit and advises consulting a lawyer.

Dorothy DIX Admite

Radio and TV Schedule Highlights for Decatur Area

A scanned listing shows a packed Saturday lineup with 8:35 News and 6:00 Hillbilly Highlights, 9:00 Weather Roundup, 9:08 Tee to Towe Jamboree, 2:00 Manhattan Melodies, 9:15 Saturday Dancing Party, and 11:00 Van's Caravas plus multiple News segments and sign offs throughout the day.

Morgan Mary Ford

Service Award For Thomas Burgess At Home Ceremony

Decatur resident Thomas C. Burgess received the Albert Gallatin award for outstanding service to the government during a ceremony at his home yesterday. He retires from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division of the IRS after a long career beginning in 1931 with the enforcement division. Attendees included local investigators, state alcohol board members, a Decatur attorney, a pastor, and Burgess's brother in law.

Thomas C. Burgess Albert Gallatin Homer L. Snead Alabama Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division Internal Revenue Service Decatur United States Secretary of the Treasury Burgess United States Treasury Dept Huntsville Portland Maine Oak St. NE W. S. Lamon A. L. Baker Jim Haywood S. O. Colter State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Russell Lynne Minar L. Triplett First Methodist Bob Powers

Dear Dorothy Dix and Lorna warning on rides with strangers

A 15 year old asks about accepting rides from strange boys while friends ride along. Dorothy Dix and Lorna advise the girl to refuse and discourage others, stressing the practice is dangerous and could be deadly.

Dorothy DIX Lorna

Guidance To Gracious Living For Dorothy Dix

The newspaper invites readers to request free Dorothy Dix leaflets titled Guidance To Gracious Living. Send a stamped self addressed envelope to her, care of this newspaper, for distribution of the leaflets.

Dorothy Dix

Palladium leaf debuts for decorative use

The article notes palladium leaf has become possible for decoration after ancient practice with gold and other metals. It also compares U S deaths from communicable diseases among the top ten causes, totaling 36 percent of 1900 deaths versus 5 percent in the present period.

U. S

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr. Mays Elizabeth Seifert Ry — Seifert Publish., Inc King Features Syndicate Helen Blandin Sfdo Maal Morgan County Mrs. W. M. Morris H. Ryan Goidel’s Sfe Ave W. Decatur Blue Haven RED Cross Automobile Bank Charlotte Dorothy Dix Gladys Rosetta Decatur Daily Bob Wmil Ion WABT Thomas Burgess Davis Baltimore Decatur Glass Co Bank St Old Tae Eureka Tula Lee Guarentee South WOME Second Ave. S.E
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