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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1960
Page
5
columnist Jack Smith rails against sunburn and tanning trends. He prefers shade and air conditioning, recalls farm sunburns and the cost of suntan oil, and argues sunbathing is overvalued by sun worshipers.
Rep Robert E Harris of De Kalb told capitol listeners that Democrats should not nominate John F Kennedy for president if they want De Kalb County to back the ticket. He argued the religious issue could cost Kennedy the county and imperil local Democratic officials up for election.
Loyd McCarley won the horseshoe contest Billy Petty claimed fastest swimmer Rabon Dotson had the biggest fish Earl Palmer earned a billfold Maid of Cotton prep heats loom County Agent Charles Rutledge seeks 19 to 25 year olds for a July 23 Morgan County High School contest In Decatur voters approved a $3 million school bond with May 23 turnout sparking tax debates and funding worries across the city.
A local event at Indian School Lawrence features a speaker scheduled for 7 30 p m The church hosts the gathering and invites attendees to join for the address.
A fellowship supper will be held at the church at 6 30 p m providing a community meal and gathering time for attendees.
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