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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1956
Page
7
Hal Boyle reflects on a widespread middle age malaise described as cancer of the mind. He argues that many feel a futility about life even when they are financially secure, with a wife and children accomplished, urging society to teach adults that middle age is a bend in the road not a dead end.
Former U S president Harry S Truman, said to be too poor for college, received an honorary Doctor of Civil Laws from Oxford University. Lord Halifax praised him as a true ally while Truman, moved to tears, thanked the university amid applause from 94 nations.
Rev John Phars filled his regular appointment here Sunday. Cpl and Mrs Thurman Terry of Columbus returned home after visiting their parents. Miss Carrie Wallace weekend with Miss Lola Mae Day. Mrs Glenn Johnson of Decatur visited her parents. Clarence Morris recovering from Florence surgery. Billie Lorance and family of Texas visiting Willie Bullard. Junior Legg and Linda of Louisville visiting. W S C S to sponsor barbecue Friday night at 6 30. Public invited.
In Washington the list of possible national convention keynote speakers includes Senators Robert Kerr John Pastore and Hubert Humphrey and Governor Frank Clement of Tennessee. The effort aims to land a moderate civil rights plank and keep unity among factions ahead of the November election.
Program listings show farm news at 6:00, Hits From the Hills at 6:05, News at 6:45, Rise and Shine at 7:00, and 7:30 and 8:30 sign on with news. A late changes disclaimer notes not responsible for schedule shifts.
National Geographic Society notes an average of about 10 mice per farm acre. The statistic appears in a rural wildlife context highlighting small mammal densities on agricultural land.
The name Tennessee comes from the Cherokee village Tanasi. The term reflects the region’s Indigenous heritage and was adopted as the state's name.
Rev Floyd Parker led a Sunday service in Lacey s Spring Augusta Winfrey visits noted guests Mrs Bobby Black and daughter with Miss Alice Woody from Huntsville. Mrs Edwin Morris held a recent shower at Mrs Herbert Brown s home. Mr Fannie Kay and Mazie McCutcheon helped host. Omer Elders and son of Chicago visit relatives. W M A met with Mrs Georgia Dunn for a Tribes Go Up book review. Nancy Pierce of Huntsville to teach piano and voice two days weekly.
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