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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1952
Page
3
Falkville volunteers sponsor a Methodist basket supper on Saturday night to raise funds for converting the vacant church lot into a youth playground. Plans include a tennis court and barbecue pit, with proceeds from the free will offering to be used locally.
At Friday evening’s election in the high school auditorium patrons were nominated: J. W. Allredge, Roy Moore, Tom Drinkard, Austin Gouch, Cecil Crowe and G. D. Sims. From these six, the county board will select three trustees for the next four years.
Mr and Mrs J D Hadley welcomed children and grandchildren for a weekend gathering. Only Willard was absent from the family visit.
Millard D. Stephens aged 58 was shot to death early today at his home near Gadsden. Coroner Morris said the chest wound came from a rifle and the hour was about 3 am. Stephens widow Margie Virginia Stephens, 29, was brought to Gadsden for questioning amidst no charges filed.
A reader argues schooling overemphasized prescribed literature harms lifelong reading. He recalls disliking classics from Shakespeare to Dickens due to forced memorization and stresses reading is a personal voyage. He cites comic books as gateways and urges early, engaging access to books to boost lifelong interest.
Sen. Richard B. Russell of Georgia tours the West in support of more air power for the Korea truce stalemate. He hopes for New Mexico backing and predicts nomination on an early Chicago ballot, likely the sixth or seventh. He says he would defeat Eisenhower or Taft if they run.
In Carson City a French divorcee, Jeanne D Arc Michaud, 36, was found guilty by a federal jury of directing the burglary that stole more than 147000 dollars across state lines from La Vere Redfield. The jury rejected her claim of consent in a Reno mansion tryst and she faces five to 10 years.
Montana State University students closed the year with a humor society event called Be Kind to the Faculty. Apples were given to instructors, favors in class, and between class refreshments. The creed urged love for the faculty at least one day.
Rado, campaign manager, said in a statement he based his prediction on a confidential poll of delegates supplemented by careful inquiry.
Chicago reports describe a nationwide heat belt sway with sweltering temperatures. The piece notes the fatigue and jokes about hot weather while officials and residents seek relief as cool air becomes the sought after relief.
Committees named in Hartselle and Decatur swanis clubs to plan charter night for the pre new Kiwanis club Artselle. No date set awaiting Alabama Kiwanis governor's return from Seattle international convention. Hartselle committee includes L. T. Wagnon L. H. Houston Billy D. Mitchell Horace W. Broom W. B. Allen. Decatur committee assisting Hartselle includes William Buster Barrett Shelton H. P. Stull W. P. Dozier Proctor Barnes.
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