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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1962

Page

5

Two Things Are Offered By Columns

Barrett Shelton Jr notes that newspaper columns inform and entertain readers. He highlights reader response to Heloise in The Daily, including praise and requests for repeats, while Heloise explains she aims to provide helpful hints in a light style and to stimulate reader interest.

Barrett Shelton, JR Daily Heloise Irvin H. Goulet Betty St. SW Decatur Lela Terry Moulton Decatur Daily Somerville Rd Virginia F. Ellis Millbrook Ala Hartselle J. T. Young Arcadia St Alpha

Proper Dough Rising Temperature Tips

When yeast dough rises keep it away from heat. Maintain a steady 80 to 85 degrees to prevent overheating and ensure proper rising.

State Department seeks candidates at 363 colleges

The Department of State reports it visited 363 colleges and universities nationwide and in Puerto Rico to recruit qualified young people for the Foreign Service. The annual exam has been moved to September 8 with a July 23 filing deadline. Open to U S citizens aged 21 to 31, or 20 if they have completed junior year. Applications and info available from the Board of Examiners for the Foreign Service, Room 2533, Department of State, Washington 24, D C.

Department of State Puerto Rico Department Foreign Service United States Board of Examiners Washington D. C Thomas P. Carroll

Reapportionment to shift Alabama Legislature seats

The Alabama reapportionment may raise awareness of problems from growth and industrial development as Rep. Albert P. Brewer of Morgan and Rep. Roscoe Roberts of Madison discuss effects. They cite population growth, municipal services, education facilities and road funds as key issues with modest expected changes over several years.

Alabama Albert P. Brewer Morgan Roscoe Roberts Madison Brewer Jefferson Mobile Montgomery Rathher Roberts

Farm Bureau Chief Attacks Alabama Delegation Over Farm Bill

J D Hays president of the Alabama Farm Bureau Federation said Alabama's congressional delegation voted for the Kennedy farm bill despite massive opposition. He warned the measure would harm Alabama agriculture and create a political czar in the secretary of agriculture. He stressed the issue is economic not partisan and urged a sound approach.

Decatur Alabama V. Voss McLeansboro CBS WBBM Chicago Montgomery Alabama Farm Bureau Federation J. D. Hays Hays Alabama Cattlemen's Association Dairymen Poultry Producers Farm Bureau

Decatur urged to expand education for youth and adults

A letter from T. K. Lewis and Dr. M. D. argues that towns with top Alabama schools should offer a state trade school, college for older youth, and continuing education for adults. They question whether Decatur will feed or starve this progress.

Alabama Decatur T. K. Lewis M. D

Town Creek Exam Date Set

An exam for postmaster at Town Creek will be open for acceptance until July 17. The job pays 5790 a year and requires three years experience with possible substitution by higher education. Applicants must pass a written test, be of good reputation, and reside within the delivery area for one year. They must be at least 18 by closing date.

Town Creek U.S. Civil Service Commission Commission Post Office Department

Appointment rules for civil service examinations

Date for acceptance of applications is stated. Persons over 70 cannot be appointed. Complete information about examination requirements and filing instructions available at the Post Office. Applications must be filed with the U.S. Civil Service Commission in Washington 25, D. C., and must be received or postmarked by the closing date.

U.S. Civil Service Commission Washington D. C

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Mrs Homer M. Jones 8Th Ave Deca Tur Fearline Whisenant Lacey Decater Buschs 2Nd Avenue S.E Admiral Tidwell Semmes Shipper and Finney Florence, Alabama Florence Decatur EL Pustic Forum BY Forrest Castleberry Senate Limestone Covington Douglas Webb Escambia E. St. Charles St McLeansboro, Ill Mr. Barret Shelton Sincerely, V. Voss Barett Shelton Mark Hopkins Lovelady’s 6Th Street S.E Dial EL Raps State House H&h Drugs Walgreen Agency 2Nd Ave Johnston St L. C. Fisher CO North Alabama Sheffield Ale THE Athens Skinner S&h Oleo Charketts
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