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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1951
Page
10
Florence Alabama June 14 The Florence Chamber of Commerce and Florence State Teachers College join in a long range program to bolster valley development and civic improvement through coordinated efforts by local organizations.
An ad explains how PASTEETH powder helps dentures stay in place by offering firmer placement and more comfort. It claims the alkaline formula controls plate odor and denture breath, and that the product cleans without scouring. Available at drug stores.
An informal campus open house drew thirty five Florence leaders from business professional and civic sectors. The visit aimed to show new departments in operation and discuss college challenges and benefits. Lloyd Johnson praised the college as a one and a half million dollar payroll for North Alabama and noted local access to affordable quality education. Dean F E Lund represented the college during remarks.
A dense crossword page lists across clues from Astringent fruit to Dance step and down clues from Beetle to Elevated train. A cryptogram quote challenges solvers with a substitution cipher, followed by a sample solution and a King Features Syndicate note.
Decatur Civitan club heard Melvin Hutson, local attorney and president of Mutual Savings Life Insurance Co, outline views on current government. He urged honesty and efficiency as keys to reform and said change must come from the people, not rulers, with delegates named for the International Civitan convention in Jacksonville.
Three Decatur area soldiers complete 14 weeks of basic training at Camp Cooke California and return home for a 16 day furlough before heading to Camp Stone Man California. They are Pvt Felton H. Terry and Pvt Robert E. Wharton awaiting further details.
Dr. R. H. Tody Parks announces Civitan softball team will win its second game of the civic season Monday night against the Lions club. Civitans previously topped Kiwanis 11 to 7 last Monday.
MOBILE Alabama June 14 Another major step in the 2 million Alabama state docks grain elevator project is reported as the Army corps of engineers seeks navigation permits for a 1376 foot concrete pier and dredging progresses. The growth of the college from normal school to four year degree institution is noted with taxpayer savings in North Alabama. A Chamber of Commerce College Committee motion to continue its work is approved to promote college cooperation across 14 counties served by the State Teachers College.
About 200 people heard Rev. T. J. Chitwood speak on The Price of Redemption at the Wednesday night revival. Ed die Self directed music and sang Ninety And Nine. He urged attendance for Thursday at 10:00 AM and tonight’s 7:30 PM service. The revival continues through the week with morning and evening services.
East Germany lacks mouse traps as planners failed to include them in the economy. Millions of mice gnaw unchecked. Officials suggest keeping cats as a temporary remedy for the rodent problem.
Contracts have been let for the jobs totaling 727 350 dollars. The elevator is scheduled for completion in October by the project team.
Pvt. Harold V. Ballew, son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Ballew of Union Grove, is named in a local military notice from the ton Owens Cross Roads area.
The ancient city of Paris endured multiple Viking raids in early eras, with key sieges and plundering events marking its history and shaping defenses and regional power dynamics. The incursions highlighted the threat posed by Norse forces to Frankish authorities and local populations.
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