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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1956

Page

18

Best Dad Contest Draws Hundreds of Heartfelt Entries

Decatur Daily presents top letters from readers aged 6 to 16 on why their fathers are the best. Winners highlight faith, sacrifice, and family devotion with stories from Alabama towns including Hillsboro Somerville Decatur Moulton and Trinity. The first place tale and two runner ups receive cash prizes as judges praise sincerity and Christian values.

Decatur Daily Paul Pitts Hillsboro Ala Danny Howell Pal Buddy Dock Whitmire C. S. Whitmire Dock Ares Sharon Hartwig 7Th Ave Decatur, Ala Ruth Jackson Hartselle Tore God Syodean Helton Vinemont C. P. Helton Glenn Hartwig Glenn Hartwig Center Sharon Decatur Michigan

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