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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1958

Page

3

Age Barriers Tighten Hiring for Over-30s and Over-35s

A study by the New York Office Executives Assn. finds employers increasingly reject workers over 30 and 35, with 42.3 percent of firms not hiring men over 50 and 56 percent excluding women by age 50. Despite claims of reliability and productivity, training older workers is deemed harder, as Congress debates no action since Sputnik era.

George H. Gutekunst, Jr David D. Kiviat Forty Plus Club of New York New York City Assn Panies Congress Sputnik Washington Gutekunst Kiviat The Hall Syndicate

Miss Independent Mind Your Manners

Dear readers share questions on independence vs kindness and family harmony. Dorothy Dix responds that true politeness follows the Golden Rule and independence can border on envy and unkindness, urging a gentler approach and patience with family dynamics.

Miss Independent Dorothy DIX Mariee Nissen Flossie

Students and Graduates Honored at Austinville Church

College students and 1958 high school graduates of Austinville Methodist Church celebrated Student Day. Recognized college students included Betty Sue Johnston Florence State College Bobby Joe Johnson Alabama Polytechnic Institute and Floyd Stovall Florence State College. High school graduates honored were Howard Walden Gaynell Woodall Janice Smith Faye Stewart Sarah Burns Allen and Cecil McDonald as engraving gifts were presented by Rev. Newton Malony.

Austinville Methodist Church Church Suny Betty Sue Johnston Florence State College Bobby Joe Johnson Alabama Polytechnic Institute Floyd Stovall Newton Malony Howard Walden Gaynell Woodall Janice Smith Faye Stewart Sarah Burns Allen Cecil McDonald

Summer School Opens At Hazlewood High

A Hazlewood High School summer session begins today in Town Creek with extra courses for credit. Wayne O. Wagnon of Lawrence County High School instructs junior English and mathematics and senior English and science. Classes run 7 to 11 a.m. with a $3.50 weekly fee.

Town Creek Hazlewood High School Wayne O. Wagnon Lawrence County High School Moulton

Mrs. Richardson's Services Held Today in Athens

Mrs Matilda Margaret Richardson 83 of Athens died Friday at 9 40 am at her residence Funeral services were held today at 11 am at Copeland Presbyterian Church with burial in Copeland cemetery McConnell Funeral Home Athens directed by Rev Robert Muir Rev Robert Kribbs and Rev Earl Arnold officiating She is survived by four daughters Mrs Lee Barksdale Athens and others

Athens Matilda Margaret Richardson Copeland Presbyterian Church Copeland Cemetery McConnell Service Funeral Home Robert M. Muir Robert Kribbs Earl Arnold Lee Barksdale

The Spark of Life and Chiropractic Healing

A public service piece by Dr. Judson Pitts explains the analogy between automotive ignition and the body's life force. It describes how chiropractors adjust the nervous system to restore normal function and health, noting his clinic at 916 6th Ave. SE and contact EL 3-5805.

Judson Pitts 6Th Ave. S.E

Wallace Urges Alabama Unemployment Benefit Accord

Judge George C. Wallace appeals to Arthur Kelly to press federal authorities for immediate extension of unemployment benefits to over 32 000 Alabama workers under act 12065. He cites suffering and urges swift action ahead of his Scottsboro speech and statewide TV rally from Montgomery.

George C. Wallace Arthur Kelly State Dept.,of Industrial Relations Alabama Scottsboro Dothan Montgomery House Chamber of the State Capitol

Richardson Kin Total 42 Grandchildren 31 Great Grandchildren

Mrs Chester Patterson and Mrs Thomas Smith and Mrs James Arnett of Athens are listed among the survivors. W J Richardson of Athens harvest and T E J B of Athens are among the grandsons noted as pallbearers. E B Richardson of Canoga Park California also mentioned with 42 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. A sister, Mrs G D Horton of Birmingham, is named as survivor.

Chester Patterson Athens Thomas Smith James Arnett W. J. Richardson R. L Harvest T. E J. B E. B. Richardson Canoga Park Cal G. D. Horton Birmingham

Taos Assassin Charles Bent Killed in 1847 Uprising

New Mexico history notes Charles Bent, the territory's first civilian governor, was scalped and slain in Taos during the 1847 uprising, marking a pivotal early clash in the region's territorial era.

New Mexico Charles Bent Taos

Cole Porter Briefly Altered Academic Path in Harvard

Cole Porter, famed composer of numerous song hits, attended Harvard Law School for one term before transferring to the Harvard School of Music, reflecting his shift from legal studies to musical training.

Cole Porter Harvard Law School Harvard School of Music

Also Mentioned on This Page

By Sylvia Porter Claudia Jill Jo-Jo U.S Bell Syndicate, Inc Daren Easter Bill Lee John Patterson Co DIAL Johnston St. Decatur Morgan County John W. McCant Board of Revenue and Control Decatur, Ala Hazlewood High Mrs. Richardson J. P. Pitts Wallace Daniel Webster Franklin, N. H Sterchi’s Oe Cabinet 2Nd Ave M. R. Rankin Rex Rankin
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