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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1961

Page

8

Dean Martin Birthday Bash Highlights Las Vegas Show

Las Vegas coverage recalls Dean Martin's 44th birthday party at the Sands with Peter Lawford in waiter gear serving Frank Sinatra. Guests included Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen, with Marilyn and Dick Nixon referenced in a playful moment. The event featured a large Scotch bottle cake and a telegram reading Eichmann.

Las Vegas Dean Martin Peter Lawford Frank Sinatra Jack Sinatra - Martin Dean Dino Heck Teser Jeanne Sammy Cahn Jimmy van Heusen Eddie Liz Marilyn Charlie Snob Dick Nixon Mike Joey Bishop Sinatra Eichmann Midnight Earl New York Lucille Ball London Gary Morton Ed Ames Ames Bros Julius la Rosa Yankee Stadium Ted Williams Nelva Moore Erika Selene Walters Sigyn ‘Lund Garroway TV Loew's Europe Park Aveciano Joe Wei- Sigyn Lund Der’ll Eleanor Powell Max Shulman Peter Romano Vaughn Monroe

Jam Heist Trial Comedy Skit Cites Court Delays

A fragmented page mixes dialogue about Johnny seeking delay and venue changes with a mock courtroom tone. It jokes about habeas corpus and appeals while weaving in pop culture quips and playful notices from the era. The piece reads like a local humor column with ad blurbs and celebrity mentions.

Johnny Europe

Morgan County Center Highlights Local Visits and Moves

Allen family updates include Donna and Ricky visiting Mr and Mrs Howard Allen while Allen and Johnie’s son Allen is a patient at Seinenane. Rev Charles Miller dined with Bruce Johnson in Antioch as Huel Sharp family visits. A graduate, Jimmie Watkins, returns from Auburn University after earning his degree. Samuel Sharp and Akron relatives visit. Gregory Freeze stays with Hammond Day. Family news covers moves to Emory University and local social calls.

Athens College Athens Alabama Carrie Winton Lucille Crow P. G. Winton Howard Dobbs L. M. Winton E. P. Berry S. E. Berry Friendship Samuel Sharp Akron Ohio Gregory Freeze Hammond Shirley Jimmie Watkins Auburn Jimmie Auburn University

Boy's Guilty Look Halts Easy Dismissal

A township school board interrupts a lone teacher as she nears dismissal after a student claims never to have been in a class. A board member insists the boy not get off easy, pressing that he has a guilty look.

Township School Board

Springs Give Arkansas Towns Their Names

Arkansas towns and communities derive their names from nearby springs with many settlements reflecting the natural water sources. The practice ties local identity to spring origins across the state.

Arkansas Springs

Police Courtesy Tops Tonawanda Police Phone Manners

In Tonawanda New York Chief James G Oldenburg trained officers in courteous telephone manners after a customer service consultant advised. The goal is a modern police force that handles calls with courtesy, reflecting the public’s entitlement to respectful service.

James G. Oldenburg

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