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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1955
Page
17
Auburn based economist Foy Helms reports Alabama 1955 farm income likely to total 355 million, down from 399 million in 1954, due to smaller cotton acreage, drought, and spring freeze. Cotton income at 30 million, peaches and pecans losses, livestock and poultry near 187 million, with crops at 168 million.
North Alabama chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants placed 11th of 123 in the NAC A annual chapter competition. President Jack W. Mueller of Chemstrand Corp Decatur will receive a banner at the June 22 banquet in New York’s Waldorf Astoria, alongside other top 20 chapters.
The annual Stringer and Self reunion was held at the Old Stringer Church on June 12. Attendees named include Mr. and Mrs. Theo J. McKee, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jones, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. George Rollins, and many others from Tulsa, Gadsden, Falkville, DeLeon, Winters, and Dallas. Visitors in the afternoon included L. E. Oden and others from Trinity and Somerville.
Six building permits issued at the city clerk office over Friday and Saturday totaled $48500. Loyd M. Wilson secured five room houses with garages at 901 and 913 11th St Court for $13500 each. Merle Hassen got a seven room house with garage at 704 14th Ave SE for $20000. A garage permit at 1812 7th St SE was issued to R R Clay and another at 711 7th Ave SE to Mrs John R Goode, each $500. James C Wade received permission to demolish a building at 1023 9th Ave SE for $500.
Morgan County Missionary Baptist Association invites girls to Judson College Marion Alabama for house parties July 4 8 for intermediates and July 11 15 for juniors Insured attendance costs 10 40 covers board room and insurance plus 2 registration Miss Marjorie Stith Montgomery will attend The event features guest mission workers from Brazil Nigeria India and Texas with Dr W E Prout as Bible hour teacher Junior and intermediate girls programs hosted by association officers and church leaders
Members of the Windes Home Demonstration Club were reminded of the County Home Demonstration Camp on July 12-13 at a recent meeting held at Mrs. Warren Carter’s home. Mrs. Maples led meditation and scripture readings then closed with prayer. Demonstration on Selecting And Arranging Furniture was given by Mrs. Jack Orr with Miss Lucille Hawkins assisting. Nine ladies modeled dresses for the county dress revue.
Mrs. Ferrell Woodard is president of the clan and J. D. Baker serves as secretary with Puller and Ronald in Trinity.
New York reports eight new highs in ten sessions over two weeks with the Associated Press index finishing at 171.30, the highest level yet. Brokers note selective strength amid high prices and caution a normal reaction could occur without signaling a market break.
The Better Vision Institute warns that drivers involved in frequent accidents often suffer tunnel vision, meaning they notice only objects within a narrow field of view. The finding highlights the need for broader driver awareness and safety measures.
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