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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1957

Page

12

Smallpox Vaccination Urged By Health Education Director

Public health advocate W W Bauer, MD, cites Jenner and cowpox history to warn against vaccination myths. He urges renewal of vaccination within five years and condemns anti vaccinationists while stressing protection through inoculation. Tomorrow: Protein Requirements For Health.

W. W. Bauer M. D American Medical Association Edward Jenner

Morgan County Center Springs community notes

Dr Otis Kirby preached at the morning service and Reverend Robert Heaps led the evening. Numerous local residents and guests from Decatur Hartselle Florence and Albertville visited or hosted gatherings. The McGee Reunion and a bridal shower for Lena Hammicks were noted along with several family visits and church events.

Otis Kirby Decatur Robert Heaps Robert Hopkins Hubert Willis Weslaco Texas Lewis Mason Zelma Gaines Albertville Bob Sutton Talucah Bertice Richardson Vesey McGee Tennessee Lois McGee Somerville Gladys Eubanks Johnnie Cartwright Edna Jackson Gene Humphries H. P. McGee Floyd Sivley Leander Allen Charles McCaig Hartselle McGee Ramona Childers Florence John Lee James Winton Lee Birmingham Southern College Cordie Winton Buford Johnston Clara Lemmond Lena Leonard Hammicks Margaret Draper C. T. Sharp Vestor Winton J. H. Weaver Robert Turney Antioch N. C. Sharp Tim Sharp L. N. Whitten S. E. Berry Lester Whitten Nellie Freeze Georgia H. C. le Wylodean Sharp Opal Whitten Chattanooga Atlanta Drucilla Sharp Rt. 2 A. M. Lemmond Florette H. C. Lemmond

New York Harbor Handles About Half of U.S. Foreign Trade

The New York harbor accounts for roughly one half of the nation’s foreign trade by dollar value, underscoring its role as a primary hub for international commerce.

New York Harbor U.S

Danville Methodist Youth Fellowship Event Sponsored

The M Y F of the Danville Methodist Church sponsors a youth event in Danville. Mrs Add Randolph listed as organizer. Details read in community column indicate plans for a church youth gathering with participation encouraged from local families.

Morgan County Danville Mrs Add Randolph M.Y.F The Danville Methodist Church

Ice cream supper and local social visits noted

Community notices report an ice cream supper on Saturday June 22 at 7 PM hosted by Mrs. Woofin Hardwick and others. Several families Joe Lockhart Smith Pickens Berlin Hudson Tomlinson Owen Randolph Norwood Nix visitations and hospital or travel mentions in Birmingham Jasper Hart sel le Decatur and Mt Hope. Jerry Smith receives a Birmingham News award.

Woofin Hardwick Massey Ben Terry Helen Hardwick Birmingham H. T. Gregg Hamilton John Lockhart Jerry Smith Guy Smith Jerry The Birmingham News Farris Pickens Mt. Hope Leonard Berlin Rolf Smith Decatur Robert Owen Add Randolph Hartselle W. E. Whitaker Nix Claude Norwood

Italian artist Corne and his tomato claim remembered

Arthur McCord notes that in 1833 Michael Felix Corne ate the first tomato to prove love apples were not poisonous. Corne, an Italian artist, has paintings exhibited in the U.S. Naval Academy Museum.

Michael Felix Corne Corne U.S. Naval Academy Museum

Teen Favorite Meal Ready Fast on Portable Grill

A quick teen favorite meal cooks in minutes on a portable grill. Simple prep makes it ideal for quick lunches, outdoor gatherings, and student meal ideas.

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