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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1951

Page

3

Capitol Visit Inspires Boys State Leaders at Go at Capitol

Montgomery June 8 Delegates to the annual Boys State occupied state offices at Goat Hill and staged a mock legislative session. Milam Turner elected to head the youth state met Gov Gordon Persons and had lunch with the governor. Turner announced a cabinet including personnel director Bob Flowers health officer Ira Dearing and other officials from across Alabama.

Montgomery Ala Boys State Milam Turner State Capitol Goat Hill Turner University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Gordon Persons Selma Alabama James Billen Gadsden Persons Bob Flowers O’neil Hamm Abbeville Ira Dearing Mobile Jerry Bailey Bill Kelly Jr Brewton Alfred Poole Eddie Bass Fairhope Sonny Anderson Florence Rex Helms Andalusia Guy Thigpen Evander Peavy Atmore Dept. of Labor Wilburn Rand Orrville Commerce Ronald Mason David Smith Stevenson Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Frank Pittman Prattville State Planning Board Judson Snead Summerdale State Pardon and Parole Board Carlos Moorer Columbiana Allan Moody Decatur Aeronautics

Vacation School To Open Monday At Northside Baptist

The daily vacation Bible school starts Monday at 8:30 at Northside Baptist Church. Principal is Mrs. Ethel Gantt and secretary Mrs. Dave Lee, with an able faculty assisting.

Northside Baptist Church Ethel Gantt Dave Lee

Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote Puzzle Challenge

A printable puzzle page lists a daily crossword with numbered across and down clues and a cryptogram quotation puzzle. Clues span standard wordplay and general knowledge, followed by a King Features cryptogram exercise with a sample solution and instructions.

Hal Writes Stirring Defense Of The Nations Teen Age

New York opinion by Hal defends teenagers amid rising blame. He argues youths aged 12 to 20 face scapegoating, counters stereotypes of teen behavior, and notes past generations also faced youthful rebels. The piece urges measured view of young people and their role in society.

Flapper

Church School To Begin On Monday At Westminster

The Westminster Presbyterian church school opens Monday morning at nine o'clock. Classes will be offered for all ages. Volunteer teachers include Mrs. Richard Watkins, Mrs. Douglas Dodd, Miss Rayceil Whitworth, Mrs. Henry Richter and Mrs. Bill Wilder. Miss Mildred Clonts directs the two week vacation school ending June 22.

Westminster Presbyterian Church School Richard Watkins Douglas Dodd Rayceil Whitworth Henry Richter Bill Wilder Mildred Clonts

Dog on spree in Kansas City evidence of wine fueled antics

Mr and Mrs Barney Mahoney returned home to find overturned vases and signs of disorder. Their boxer, normally well behaved, had knocked a bottle of wine from a table, drank the contents and went on a drunken spree.

Kansas City Barney Mahoney Boxer

Noted Teenagers Under Pressure From War and Economy

The author argues teenagers today face a harsher era shaped by economic lows and Cold War tensions. He praises their strength and responsibility, cites teen soldiers in Korea as examples, and urges adults to offer help rather than scorn as youths transition to adulthood.

Korea

Dr Mead Named Dean of Instruction at Athens College

Athens College announces Dr A R Mead former UF Gainesville education department director becomes dean of instruction at the start of the summer quarter on June 4. He will direct the academic program and help set long range goals as summer school faculty and staff are listed.

Perry B. James Athens College A. R. Mead School of Education University of Florida Gainesville Dr. Mead Edwin C. Price Harrison L. Euler Walter E. Fairman R. L. Garrett Dennis P. Hale Daisy Fai James Charles E. Mathews Charles H. Owens Lewis M. Parifoy, Jr Keener L. Rudolph Faye Vann Leonard de L. Wallace James W. Woodroof W. C. Hunter, Jr Cecil Gregg Rachel Christopher R. H. Richardson, Jr Mable D. Davis Irene H. Rockhill Thelma Walker Harriet Jones

Plane as Tip Untouched by Generous Passenger

Vancouver report recalls a cab driver Bob East who was surprised when a fare bought him an airplane as a tip after ferrying a passenger to Sea Island airport for a Victoria trip. East, who later found the gesture, says he has not slept since and remains in a tailspin. A prior ride yielded a $100 bill and the promise of future work from the same benefactor, who has yet to be identified.

Vancouver B. C Bob East East Sea Island Victoria

BPW Chairmen Are Announced in Decatur Club

The Decatur BPW club met at Miss Flora Boyd’s home to outline the new year’s program. Mary L Sullivan announced committee chairs including education Evelyn McCulloch finance Evola Potts health and safety Ann Fusch international relations Dorothy Woodall and others among a roster of sixteen members.

Decatur Business and Professional Women’s Club Flora Boyd Third Avenue West Mary L. Sullivan Evelyn McCulloch Evola Potts Ann Fusch Dorothy Woodall Elbert Weaver Beaulah Pettey Alabama Phyllis Hames Winnie Sentiff Katherine Thompson Myrl Hambric Katherine McRae Sybil Gunn

World population distribution in three global regions

The statement notes that about 75 to 80 percent of the world population lives in three main regions: Southeast Asia, Northwestern and central Europe, and the Northeastern United States. It emphasizes regional share of global people.

Southeast Asia Europe United States World

Sheikh Title in Arabic Roles and Leaders

Sheikh is an Arabic title of respect used for heads of religious orders chiefs of tribes and headmen of villages in various Arab cultures and communities.

Hertogenbosch Capital City of North Brabant Province

The city of S Hertogenbosch serves as the capital of North Brabant province in the Netherlands. It is noted as the region's administrative center with historical significance and regional governance.

S Hertogenbosch Province of North Brabant The Netherlands

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