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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1955

Page

5

Wooten Updates Morgan County Schools On Resignations And Policy Reforms

Morgan County Schools face a wave of resignations as teachers move to Florida and other districts for higher pay. Superintendent Lester Wooten outlines new transport and maintenance record systems, uniform board policies, and strict 6 hour teaching day guidelines to unify administration across 32 schools.

Marian Chandler Morgan County Lester Wooten Morgan County High School Hartselle Florida Mary Grace Smith Eva High Ellen Hutchinson Eva High School Sylacauga Quenton Hightower Falkville Earl Webb Lauderdale County Rogersville Carolyn McClanahan Carmaleta Dunlap Collins School Billie L. Stone Emma_ Stone Cotaco Stone Huntsville George Nancarrow Danvile Hazlewood High Town Creek William Collins Eva Wooten County Board of Education Morgan

Doan's Pills Offer Relief for Various Aches

Doan's Pills relieve pain and soothe bladder irritation from overexertion and stress. They ease nagging backache and sleepless nights by soothing discomfort and improving kidney function, a remedy trusted for over 60 years.

Dean Doan

Area Men In Service Headline Summary

Pacific Fleet aboard USS Hornet Billy Joe Tapscott seaman from Hartselle joins 7th Fleet for Far East duty. Pvt. Franklin D. Irons of Decatur serves in Japan with 12th Marines. Marine Corps promotes Billy B. Owens of Decatur. Pfc. Fenix E. Moses of Decatur serves with 1st Infantry Division in Germany. Oscar Chapman of Decatur and Alva W. Bryant of Decatur join 5th Infantry and Navy Medical Corps, respectively. Cpl. Wallace E. Green Jr. of Hanceville promoted at Kaneohe Bay. Sgt. Cecil D. Monk of Decatur in 5th Infantry, etc. Jurisdictions mix between Germany, Japan, and Hawaii with multiple service updates.

Pacific Fleet FHTNC Hornet Far East 7Th Fleet Billy Joe Tapscott USN Woodrow W. Tapscott Hartselle 4 Franklin D. Irons James W. Irons Fourth Ave. S.E Decatur Japan 12Th Marines 3Rd Marine Division Camp McNair Fujiyama Germany Fenix E. Moses Annie 14Th St. SE Moses Robert Moses Rt. 2 Priceville High School Oscar Chapman H. Chapman Walnut Pfc. Chapman 50Th Field Artillery Fort Sill Okla Kaneohe Bay, T. H Wallace E. Green, Jr Wallace E. Green Hanceville 4Th Marine Regiment Marine Corps 1St Provisional 5Th DIV Cecil D. Monk Virgil Monk Decatur 3 5Th Infantry Diamonds Seventh Army Monk Kaneohe Bay T.H Marine Pvt Jack D. Lenz James A. Lenz Fifth Ave John M. Kitchens Marvin M. Kitchens Rt. 3 Alva W. Bryant Alva E. Bryant Seventh Ave 4Th Marines Packs Island 8.C Ee Perea

Mississippi River Source Elevation Given as 1670 Feet

A historical note states the river’s source lies at an elevation of 1670 feet above sea level, highlighting the highland origin of the Mississippi watershed.

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Joycelin Hale Austinville High School O. N. Williams Reba Penn Harold Lentz Pilor Brittan Dad Sewell WINGS Brittan Clothing Company Second Ave RAND Washington, D. C Marine Corps Headquarters Billy B. Owens Millard E. Owens Third Ave Marine Air Control Squadron 9 3Rd Marine Aircraft Wing 3 Miami Fila Erskine M. Hollimon Eugene Hollimon Moulton 4Th Ivy U.S. Seventh Army Holliman Army Camp Gordon Mt. Hope High School Pennleigh’ Brand Winnie Day Lurene Tuttle Leon Ames Tits Life Wits Roto-Broil Rotisserie Second Avenue Et Grant
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