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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1957
Page
7
A dense OCR of daily air time blocks shows varied programs on WAIF WERC and other stations, listing News, Talk, Music, soap operas, and game shows across Monday to Tuesday. It references Birmingham areas, Alabama programs, and multiple timeslots with hundreds of program names and host pointers.
The article notes the tenth wedding anniversary is traditionally called the tin anniversary, highlighting the milestone with the metal metalwork theme and festive traditions.
A 14 year old Moulton youth is jailed in Lawrence County on grand larceny charges for stealing a car from T H Joiner, a local businessman. He confessed to taking mirrors from a used car lot, two watches, $10, and cigarette lighters, and was captured by Deputy Charles Smith and Eddie Mitchell after driving the car to a relative’s home.
W S McGregor, entomologist for Down Chemical Co, tallies bites by standing in mosquito hot spots with bare arms. He notes 5 to 15 minute counts yield 10s to hundreds of landings, with hotter areas reaching 200 bites in three minutes. State and US health teams later sprayed and dusted the areas.
The Ohio minister and longtime church music leader Dr Bliss Wiant of Youngstown has joined the Methodist Board of Education in Nashville. He has over 30 years in church music and will contribute to education initiatives.
Curiosity spurred David Dachs to write the first cross country guide for theater fans. The book catalogs barns tents festivals and pageants in 34 states and Canada with listings on where to stay and eat.
The article notes the creation of a new position as director of music on the staff of the Division of the Local Church, marking a fresh focus in the ministry of music.
An improved powder for upper or lower plates prevents sliding and rocking for a secure fit. It neutralizes odor, freshens breath, and is alkaline to avoid sour taste. Available at drug counters labeled FASTEETSH.
Science introduces Bio-Dyne based Preparation H, a new healing substance that reduces hemorrhoids and relieves pain without surgery. Case reports show shrinkage and complete relief for many sufferers, with a money back guarantee and availability in suppository or ointment form at druggists.
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