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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1952
Page
15
Mrs Reginald Bogue hosted the Baptist church Missionary Society meeting with plans for a June program featuring missionary speaker Mrs Petty who has spent two years in Alaska. The report on the Miami Southern Baptist Convention was shared and prayers closed the gathering.
Several students are noted for recent activities in Alabama. Miss Eloise Tanner Maxine Ben nich and Ruth Alvis returned from the F H A convention in Montevallo while Miss Mary Ann Allredge was elected to attend Girls State in Montgomery and Pat Fitzgerald will attend Boys State in Montgomery. Mrs John Thompson and family spend a few days in Birmingham.
Birds such as pelicans and terns nesting near California’s Salton Sea face heat stress as their eggs require cooling rather than warming to hatch. Researchers note rising temperatures threaten breeding success and advise shade and water features to lower nest heat.
Rev. M. S. Palmer led services at Hamby's Chapel. Tuscaloosa visitors B L Haman and sons spent the weekend with the Vanns. Peggy Funderburke and Harvey visited grandparents L H Merrell in Huntsville. Cleo Childers headed to Florence State Teachers College for summer sessions. Redstone Arsenal’s William Black and Elbert Smith with Nell Hamilton of Trussville visited the Vanns. Brown, Oden, and others from Hartselle visited Frank Browns. Carol Vann vacationed in Birmingham and Trussville. Ken Battles of Selma stayed with R M Holmes grandparents. Maurice Vann and son of Birmingham visited John Vann’s family. Mrs. Palmer of Trussville spent time with Byron Vann’s family. Jack Morgan and daughter returned to the University of Alabama. Leon Morgan joined them for summer schooling.
Lawrence County news notes a homecoming at Enon Baptist church on Sunday June 15 with invitation to all. Local residents update on visits among McCaghren and Jackson families including Mrs. Emmett Owens improving. Jean Jackson and Hilda Hembree are among those mentioned visiting relatives in the county.
During the Ice Age the ice blockage cut off the original Great Lakes drainage through the Mississippi. The new outlet that formed was the St Lawrence River, changing ancient water flow patterns.
Sunday school attendance at Harmony drew a large crowd. Local visits included Rev and Mrs W M Briley in Franklin county and Mrs Clement in critical condition at Wilson Clinic Russellville. Families like Gillespie Thrasher and Terry shared time with local residents plus Annie Sue Garrison visiting Opal Mills. Bertha Cole heads to Michigan for summer work with relatives in Lawrence.
Mrs Charles Speake hosts visitors as Mr and Mrs John Wiley call on Chaffin in Guin for health reasons. Attendees include Mrs Clifford Speake and Miss Marie Hampton at Athens summer school. Emmett Bussey and wife from Madison County stop by, visiting Charles Speake. Oklahoma relatives the Dunlaps visit. Birmingham guest Ollie Jean Kelsoe spends weekend with Lawrence Kelsoe family. Dan Lowery and children of Moulton Heights visit Eaton Stephenson family. Charlotte McCaghren from Decatur stays in town. Hollis McCaghren, working in Aiken, SC, spends weekend with wife and parents. Tennis Teague shops in Decatur. Bud Segars seen in town. Otto Brown and family of Decatur visit mother Agness Brown. Grady Miller, employed in Ohio, returns to relatives. Howell Smith of Moulton also in community recently.
The redwoods on the West Coast are native to California and Southern Oregon dating to the Glacial Age, before widespread movement by populations.
The National Geographic Society states Mt. Everest is the world’s highest peak at 29 002 feet, confirming its extreme height and status among mountaineers worldwide.
The American Cancer Society Chinese language bulletins inform San Diego’s Chinese community about cancer and assist in English learning. Advanced students translate pamphlets for newcomers through the Chinese Community Church Americanization classes.
A goodwill delegation from Burma will visit Nepal under the All Burma Nepali Association to bring greetings from about 600000 Nepalis in Burma to Nepali leaders. The effort aims to strengthen ties and cultural links between the communities.
A coal hauling locomotive that worked 70 years was given to Nanaimo and placed in Piper's Park. The engine drew power from coal mined at an old pit that closed in 1899 for its final journey.
An advertisement describes a soap saver used in washing clothes dishes glassware and kitchen sinks. The notice cites CHURCH & DWIGHT CO INC located at 1 Cedar Street New York.
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