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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1955

Page

22

Eisenhower signs bill for hurricane loss study

President Eisenhower signed legislation authorizing a three year study to reduce loss of life and property from hurricanes and other storms. Sen Bush cited swift enactment while Rep Fogarty backs funding. Engineers will survey Atlantic and Gulf coasts with priority to high risk areas and likely start in Narragansett Bay.

Washington Eisenhower Sen. Bush R-Conn Congress Army Atlantic Gulf Public Works Rep. Fogarty Dri Narragansett Bay New England Sen. Green D-Ri Commerce Department House Weather Bureau

Sub district MYF meeting attendees in Falkville

Attendees at the Falkville Methodist Church sub district MYF meeting include Arthur Lee McCord Harold Aldridge Linda and Edna Earl Lee Rev and Mrs M L Palmer and Mrs Add Randolph. Also noted are Mr and Mrs Jack Wright welcoming a daughter born Tuesday June 7 at Hartselle Hospital. Robert Owen attended Decatur graduation for granddaughter Linda Gayle Smith. Bertha Irving from Lynchburg Tenn visited Arthur McCord’s family. Others include Mrs Guy Smith and several local women.

MYF Falkville Methodist Church Arthur Lee McCord Harold Aldridge Linda Edna Earl Lee M. L. Palmer Add Randolph Jack Wright Hartselle Hospital Robert Owen Decatur Linda Gayle Smith Bertha Irving Lynchburg, Tenn Arthur McCord Guy Smith Hugh Lindsey Lorene Dutton Danny Penn

Late TV Radio Schedule Filters From Decater Daily

A fragmented log lists radio and TV program changes and daily lineups for Decater Daily with items like Rise N Shine With and Hillbilly Highlights, plus late scheduling notes and sign offs across channels 18 and local pages. The messy entry shows shows from News to Theater and children's blocks with unclear dates and times.

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Family visits and local events in Rocky Ford and surrounding area

Mrs Edna Turrentine hosts Ozell McNutt and family from Oklahoma. Martha Brown of Oak Ridge marries Donald Shipley in Iuka Mississippi. Local gatherings include Gaines McNutt Harold Bell visiting Reed families. Kathy Ann Craze from Kentucky stays with grandparents C E Craze. Mrs Burl Hardwick attends a shower for Miss Jean Morris in Valdermosa Springs.

Raymond Turrentine Oklahoma Edna Turrentine Martha Brown Brown Oak Ridge Donald Shipley Iuka Gaines McNutt Harold Bell Tillman Reed Jean Robert Reed Dora Reed Etheridge Nettie McKay Robert Slack Hattisburg Miss J. B. Lee Kathy Ann Craze Kentucky C. E. Craze Burl Hardwick Valdermosa Springs Jean Morris

Letters of Administration Granted in Morgan County

Letters of Administration with the Will annexed on the Estate of the deceased were granted to the undersigned on June 4 1955 by Hon T C Almon Judge of the Probate Court of Morgan County. Notice is given that all persons having claims against the estate must present them within the time allowed by law or be barred. R L Handley June 9-16-23. The notice reflects probate action and claimant requirements.

T. C. Almon Probate Court Morgan County R. L. Handley

Madison Jury Indicts Man On Perjury Count

Madison County Grand Jury indicted Jim Edwards 52 on perjury charges for false testimony. He bonds $1,500 on the perjury count and $1,000 on a liquor nuisance charge. Also mentioned are other unrelated names and a separate tax evasion case involving Albert Anastasia.

Madison Huntsville Jim Edwards New Market Madison County Edwards Ala

Dandelion Head Wine Compared to Champagne

The article notes wine made from dandelion heads being compared to champagne, highlighting its novelty and potential for beverage makers seeking nontraditional luxury options.

Training Camp Emphasizes Hands On Military Drills

At Fort Carson Colorado draftees and enlisted men undergo practical Army training. Instructors are veterans from World War II and Korea. The program centers on the M 1 rifle with other weapons and skills such as bayonet fighting night firing first aid guard duty camouflage and field sanitation.

FT. Carson Colo

Descent Lines Vary Across Cultures Matrilineal and Patrilineal

The text notes that while patrilineal descent traces lineage through the father, many societies also use matrilineal systems where descent is reckoned through the female line.

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