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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1955

Page

5

Warren Named To Athens Limestone Hospital Post

C. E. Warren, x ray and laboratory technician at the Athens Limestone hospital since its May 1951 opening, was selected to succeed Mrs. Mary H. White as temporary administrator. Mrs. White resigns after a second term as temporary head, with a permanent administrator expected soon. The Limestone County Sportsmen's Club meets Friday night at the Athens Cafe at 7 30 for a fishing rodeo ticket stubs drawing and a picnic ice box prize.

Athens Limestone County Sportsmen’s Club Athens Cafe Frank Crouch Mary H. White Athens-Limestone Hospital C. E. Warren White

Limestone County Board of Education to Meet at Courthouse

The Limestone County Board of Education planned a 1:30 session in the courthouse today to discuss a routine agenda item. The meeting was expected to be a standard school board gathering with no major decisions anticipated.

Limestone County Board of Education

Cattlemen Leaders Visit Colbert County Meeting

Marvin P. Littrell president of the Limestone County Cattlemen's Assn. and Mack Maples former state association president attend a Sheffield meeting of Alabama Cattlemen's Assn. directors as guests of the Colbert County group touring area stock farms.

Marvin P. Littrell Limestone County Cattlemen’s Assn Mack Maples State Association Sheffield Alabama Cattlemen’s Assn Colbert County

Sanatorium Move Planned for Southeast Alabama Site

The Sixth District Tuberculosis Association will soon receive title to the old Marine Hospital in Mobile. It will become a tuberculosis sanatorium while the Public Health Service outpatient clinic continues in part of the building until new federal facilities are finished in July.

Mobile

Mass Crowds Welcome Davy Crockett in Birmingham

In a one day stand crowds met Davy Crockett at Pizitz department store with about 9 733 handshakes recorded and 13 000 passers by. thousands more lined up downtown and at the airport as Parker drew a crowd rivaling Eisenhower’s 1952 visit. Police praised Crockett's patience as he spoke to kids and shook hands for hours. The Birmingham event, the largest stop on the tour, prompted joking remarks from officials and highlighted Parker’s rising fame with Walt Disney Studios noting the turnout.

Birmingham Davy Crockett Davy Mearly Fess Parker East Lake Gihcels Mineil Muert Eisenhower G. L. Pattie Alabama James E. Folsom Walt Disney Studios Oklahoma City

Big Ben Faces Measure 22 Feet Across Says NatGeo

National Geographic Society notes Big Ben in London has clock faces 22 feet in diameter. The feature highlights the scale of the famous timepiece and its iconic status.

London National Geographic Society

Adlai Backs U S Aid To Medicine

New York June 2 Adlai E Stevenson urged federal help for subsidizing worthy private health insurance programs boosting medical research and assisting medical schools. He spoke at the dedication of the Medical Science Building 10 million dollar NYU Bellevue Medical Center. He urged voluntary private prepayment insurance as the key to broader medical service without crippling costs.

New York Adlai E. Stevenson Dentral New York University-Bellevue Medical Center Stevenson

Youth Drowns In Alabama River Tragedy

William Earl Stokes 13 drowned in the Alabama River when he slipped from the bank while fishing with three companions. Fire department rescue recovered the body but efforts to revive him failed.

Montgomery William Earl Stokes Alabama

Elevators at Rockefeller Center Hit High-Performance Benchmark

In New York City Rockefeller Center eight of its 166 elevators can rise 65 floors in 37 seconds, marking a notable speed feat for the building's vertical transit system.

Rockefeller Center New York City

Stevenson Calls to Overcome Barriers to Care Plans

Stevenson argues for group action to break down barriers hindering private doctors and patients from crafting effective prepayment plans. He cites restrictive hastily passed laws in about half the states that block these efforts.

Stevenson

Nominee Picked For Bagley Post in Calhoun County

The Calhoun County Democratic Committee nominated Hugh D. Merrill Jr. for the Calhoun House seat left by the death of Rep. Howard L. Bagley. Merrill is an attorney and state committee member from the Fourth District and could serve without an election unless a Republican or independent candidate arises, otherwise an election will be required.

Anniston Calhoun County Democratic Committee Hugh D. Merrill Jr Calhoun Howard L. Bagley Merrill State Committee

STOP THAT ITCH in Just 15 Minutes a fter

A quick remedy promises relief from itch in minutes using a topical formula. The ad-like note urges readers to try the product for fast smoothing skin comfort.

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Warren Goidel Ste Ave W. Decatur Cole Springs Morgan County Falkville U.S. Forestry Department Martha Faye Pettus Charles Rutledge Clyde Maples Massey Home Demonstration Club Claudie Morris Windes Home Demonstration Club Larry Sandlin Jimmy Scott David McAbee John Warren Massey 4-H Martha Cornhill Morgan County High School Morgan County High School 4H Joyce Cary Linda Morris Miss Pettus Mr. Rutledge John F. Kelley Charles W. Nichols State Forestry Dept H. Ryan Appliances and Furniture Decatur Hartselle Hardware Glasscock Plumbing Company Hartselle U.S By Jack Stillman First Ave Adlai Bagley Post Steak House Darlings Nev JQ White and Kay JR Martee Junior Kay Windsor Henry Rosenfeld Chiffon Woiles Chambray Clayton Batiste Sherrow Second Ave Moulton ST
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