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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1955

Page

15

Lawrence 4-Hers Enjoy Camping at Wheeler Dam

Lawrence County 4-H boys and girls ended a three day camp at Wheeler Dam. Seventy two youths stayed in cabins and took part in morning walks swimming handicraft first aid and painting. A candle light service followed a movie as twelve county leaders supervised. Herbert Leigh was nominated to represent county teachers at the Alabama State Fair for longest tenure with 31 years in high school teaching and as president of the Moulton Civitan Club.

Moulton Lawrence County Wheeler Dam Hallmark Rubye Looney Miss Campbell Florence Herbert Leigh Birmingham Leigh Moulton Civitan Club

Visiting Kin From North Augusta and D C

Mrs. R. C. Rogers and daughters Patricia and Mary Ann Ms. Ernest Posey and son Tommy of North Augusta D C are visiting Mrs. Lovonia Porter this week.

R. C. Rogers Patricia Mary Ann Ernest Posey Tommy North Augusta D. C Lovonia Porter

North Alabama ACS Heads New Officers

Newly elected officers of the North Alabama Section of the American Chemical Society will serve until May 31, 1956. Chairman is Dr. Madison L. Marshall of The Chemstrand Corp. in Decatur. Chairman-elect is Dr. William F. Arendale of Thikol Corp. in Huntsville, elected for a three year term.

North Alabama American Chemical Society Madison L. Marshall Chemstrand Corp Deccatur William F. Arendale Thikol Corp Hunts- Chemstrand Corp

Burial monument dealer signs on Route 14 warn drivers

In Harrisburg district a monument dealer placed a right angle turn sign on Route 14 at Clark's Ferry reading Drive carefully. We can wait. The roadside marker urges cautious driving and patience at the bend.

Harrisburg Clark’s Ferry

Siesta for Father Health Advice by Dr Bauer

Health columnist urges middle aged men reduce pressure and embrace a midday rest or siesta to prevent heart attacks. Warns against excessive work while noting European practices of a post lunch break. Suggests short naps, relaxed meals, and brief rest periods to restore energy and prevent breakdown.

Mildred Main Thomas A. Edison Edinburgh Germany United States

Fragmented humor and quips from a vintage column reel

A collage of jokes and social quips spans misheard phrases, political jabs, a bass fishing fine, and a Woolen Company sales gag. It mixes pithy one liners with brief courtroom and dating punchlines, reflecting light, old time humor.

Mrs Lyle Installs Officers Of Antioch WSC S For Year

Mrs Albert Lyle, newly elected president of the Antioch Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service, installed officers for the year including vice president Mrs Bruce Johnson and secretaries Maude Johnson Dewitt Maxwell Vandyn Windsor and others in a ceremony at Antioch.

Antioch Albert Lyle Antioch Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service Bruce Johnson Wayne Maxwell Maude Johnson Vandyn Windsor Joe Rolfe Ottis Grantland Charles Wiggington Dewitt Maxwell Virgil Mason

Advisory Groups Urge Delaying First Polio Shots in Alabama

Alabama's Polio Vaccine Advisory Committee ordered a halt on first Salk shots for state children until after September 15 to avoid politicizing the polio season. Private doctors may continue existing immunizations for now, with second shots later when vaccine becomes available.

Birmingham Alabama Louis Friedman Friedman Alabama Medical Assn D. G. Gill James E. Folsom John Simpson

Gray Day Norfolk Navy Tales Mention Gray Family

A Norfolk report notes W. R. Gray boatswain and a helicopter pilot Lt. Comdr. W Gray arriving within minutes at Ocracoke. The Grays are not related. The piece also mentions lichens growing from perpetual snow lines to hot deserts.

Utes Ocracoke Comdr. W. ©. Gray

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