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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1955

Page

5

Methodists To Honor Bishop Clare Purcell

In Birmingham on June 27 thousands of Alabama Methodists will honor Bishop Clare Purcell first native Alabamian elected as president of the Methodist Church Council. A 5 30 p m barbecue in Munger Bowl at Southern College will lead to a 7 30 p m worship service with principal speakers Bishop Arthur J Moore and Senator John Sparkman.

Birmingham Clare Purcell Council of Bishops of The Methodist Church Munger Miele Southern College Arthur J. Moore John Sparkman

Rug overhaul would cost United States 10 million

Experts estimate replacement of all current rugs and carpets in the United States would require about 10 million dollars in total expenditure.

United States

Limestone 4-H members win district honors at Belle Mina

Mary Virginia Buchanan and James Thomas won first place in the district essay oratorical contest at Belle Mina Experiment Station. Runners-up included Janice Skinner and Marcia Yates in the girls division, with Joe Brewer and Bruce Harbison as boys runners-up. Contest judged on manuscripts and delivery. winners advance to Auburn and Purdue events.

Limestone James Thomas Athens North Alabama A. W. Jones Joe Brewer Winstone Bruce Harbison Man County Mary E. Coleman Madison Launderdale Morgan Counties Belle Mina Mary Virginia Buchanan Huntsville Miss Buchanan L. L. Self E. P. Garrett Tennessee Valley Cooperative Janice Skinner Lauderdale County Marcia Yates Morgan County Tennessee Valley Cooperatives Extension Service C. N. Buchanan J. I. Thomas Waterloo Falkville Thomas South Farmers Cooperative

Misplaced spinal joints cause backache not kidney issues

A 30 year old man with a four year backache found relief after chiropractic examination showed spinal curvature pinching nerves in the lower back. After eight weeks the pain was gone and the chiropractor promoted correction of spinal joints as the treatment. The ad lists the practice at 104 Church Street NE at Canal with telephone 197.

Church Street N.E Canal

A&P Tea Co Plans New Store at Athens Site

The Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co will clear the Crutcher lot at Jefferson and Hobbs for a 50 by 130 foot store. Alfred C. London, longtime manager, says new dispensers and displays will be installed and the outlet should be ready by mid fall.

Athens Crutcher Jefferson and Hobbs Streets Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co J. S. Crutcher A&p Salts Kate WU Bateae Hobbs Street Alfred C. London

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Decatur Decatur Transit, Inc HERTZ Alexander Nunn Progressive Farmer Jasper Barnett TVA Lillian Gray Athens College David R. Kelley Limestone County Young Thomas Valley DR. J. D A&p Tea Co Tokyo Decatur, Ala H. Ryan
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