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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1954

Page

9

Bride Brings Hope and a Publisher to Joan's Plight

Joan tells Miss Bishop of her hardship after selling a cherished antique to cover hospital bills for Todd. Miss Bishop agrees to present the story to Mr. Adams, warning that any extra advance will reduce future royalties. Todd and Joan reflect on their shared fault and vow to persevere as Joan plans a new book.

Miss Bishop Joan Todd Bishop

Union Grove WSCS Meets At Mrs. Nelson Home

The Union Grove Methodist WSCS held its regular meeting Monday at Mrs. R. V. Nelson's home with eight members and one visitor. Miss Sadie Clark gave the devotion, reading Psalm 124. President J. R. Parker led the business and reported on the officers training session at Falkville. Newt Kitchens presented a chapter from Alcohol and Christian Responsibility. Mrs. C. M. White offered the closing prayer. refreshments were served.

WSCS Union Grove

Coal production efficiency in United States near eight tons per man day

A report notes productivity in U S coal mining approaching eight tons per man day, indicating gains in labor efficiency and output across major mining operations.

United States

Salem WSCS Meeting at Salem Methodist Church

The WSCS of Salem Methodist Church met Tuesday with 16 members present, welcoming new member Evelyn Segars. Mrs. Ruel Foote presided as the group conducted routine business, studied from the regular book, and shared a devotional from Mark, ending with the Lord's Prayer and the hymn The Lily of the Valley.

WSCS Salem Methodist Church Ruel Foote Evelyn Segars Mark

Fire boat can outpump 20 standard fire trucks

A fire boat is capable of pumping as much water as about twenty fire engine pumps, highlighting its capacity for rapid water delivery in coastal or harbor emergencies.

Twenty Five Years Ago Today June 11 1929 Disappearance Shock

A 200000 pound steel stockpile owned by the State Highway Department near L and N tracks vanished in what authorities call an astounding case. Dr J D Hunter of Birmingham visiting local residents and other figures like Dr Fred B Pearson and Ensign A B Buttrey appear in this roundup of community notes and local news. Sheriff Vance Wilkins and bank teller Mrs Aileen Robertson are involved in a separate crime incident in Bostic North Carolina.

Bostic N.C Vance Wilkins Aileen Robertson

Scientists Say Humanity Is Under A Million Years Old

Scientists argue the human species emerged less than a million years ago. They point to fossil records and genetic data tracing early hominins to Africa and early stone tools marking cultural milestones.

Brothers Undergo Appendectomy At Same Hospital

Meriden Connecticut report: Winslow Chase, 13, operated for acute appendicitis. Hours later his brother Glendon, 15, at a private school 100 miles away, became ill and was rushed to the same hospital. He also underwent surgery by the same surgeon.

Meriden, Conn Winslow Chase Glendon

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Joan Foster Alice Ross Colves Decatur Nursery Danville Rd S.W Second Avenue Pontiac Kennedy Motor Company First Avenue S. E Southern Engineering CO Birmingham, Ass Decater N.W Don's Floor Don Will U. S Patent Office R. V. Nelson Salem Church State Highway Department J. D. Hunter Birmingham Central Methodist Church Dr. Hunter B. A. Turner A. W. Reams Fred B. Pearson Palestine Southside Baptist Church Pearson J. D. Pickens A. B. Buttrey U.S.N J. A. Buttrey Ensign Buttrey Annapolis U. S. Pennsylvania J. B. Moyer Florida F. D. Peebles Bill Willoughby Clyde Scott Joe Gunn Goodyear Joseph Paul 2Nd Ave S.E Belk-Hudson Decatur Ala Vic Armstrong WMSL RCA Victor Goodfyear Service Stores Cor Or. Lee and Line Sts
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