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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1966

Page

3

Hospital births and admissions listed for Decatur area

The item lists admissions and births at Decatur General and nearby areas. Names include Mrs. Dennis Fowler infant Kimberly Mann Mr. R C Gary Athens Mrs. A L Nix 7th Ave Mrs. R W Hagood Athens Infant Romona Dugger 1420 Beech St SE Mac Ragsdale Somerville Infant Donna Nichols Paradise Trailer Court Elymas Riley 614 3rd Ave SW Infant Randall Murphy Madison Mrs. David Usery 508 Oak Robert Irving Madison Infant Stacey Tenniman 1703 Pennylane SE Mrs. Leonard Shankle 1310 Magnolia St SE Virgil Culps Ardmore 1 Little Miss Susan Williams 2411 Stratford Rd SE Mrs. Millie King 2011 College St SE William Means 602 Edgewood St SW Mst Timothy Olinger 110 Edgewood St SW.

Romona Dugger Beech St Mac Ragsdale Somerville Donna Nichols Paradise Trailer Court Thermon de Armonde Wadsworth St Elymas Riley 3Rd Ave Robert Irving Madison Stacey Tenniman Pennylane Leonard Shankle Magnolia St Virgil Culps Ardmore Susan Williams Stratford Rd Millie King College St

Births in Cullman area announced in local hospitals

Mr and Mrs Earl Cottingham of 1608 Chestnut Street welcome a son at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Mr and Mrs Walter Vassar of 1411 Cedar Street greet a daughter at Baugh Wiley Smith. Mr and Mrs Walter Evans of 922 East Acres announce a son at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs David Usery of 508 Oak Street welcome a daughter at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Daniel L Evans of Hanceville 3 report a son at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Andrew C Power of Cullman 3 announce a daughter at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Ralph E Weaver of Cullman 8 report a son at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Paul Borke of Cullman 1 announce a son at Cullman Hospital.

Earl Cottingham Chestnut St Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital Walter C. Vassar Cedar St Baugh - Wiley-Smith Daniel L. Evans Hanceville Cullman Hospital Andrew C. Powe Cullman Ralph E. Weaver Paul Borke

Local Dismissals and Addresses From Area Notices

A reader coordinate list shows multiple dismissals and residents across Hartselle Decatur Athens Falkville Elkton and Albertville with listed addresses and names including John Peek Roger Hill Leonard Gregory Mrs Bertie Bentley Mrs Jerry Bunham and infant daughter Gordon Chetham Mrs Joe Croney Miss Donna Tidwell Mrs Emmett Ferguson Mrs J Frank Baird Thomas Russell Mrs James Hill and others. The fragment preserves names and street addresses with no clear story context beyond notices of dismissals and residents.

Bertie Bentley 3Rd Ave Jerry Bunham Gordon Chetham Morgan Ave Joe Croney Elkton Tenn Mark Mason Olive St Billy Pike Broadus Ave Phillip Smith Athens Samuel Newton Lexington Melvin L. Phillips College St James Hill Birmingham J. Frank Baird Albertville Thomas Russell 13Th Ave

Know Your Operator Last Names Now Said on Dial Tone

Public notices a change in telephone practice as operators now provide last names during calls rather than only identifying by title. The shift aims to personalize service and improve caller orientation amid routine interactions.

Posters Still On Utility Poles

Local politicians face violation of a city ordinance banning posters on utility poles. Police urge volunteers to remove signs, while Southern Bell tests a new campaign poster program, with decisions pending on continuing the effort. Bill Hutto notes the Decatur district office may be first in the state to try the system.

Pack Self Southern Bell Telephone Co Bill Hutto Hutto Decatur

Navy Band Delight Captivates Decatur Audience

The U S Navy Band drew a near capacity crowd at the Decatur High School auditorium in a two hour concert. Conductor Lt Cmdr Anthony Mitchell led a varied program with harmonica solos by Richard Bain and encores for Earl Louder and Morris. The band also featured John Farrell, Bobby Taylor, and the Navy Band Trumpet Trio. The concert, part of a 10 week tour, was sponsored by the Decatur High School Band Boosters Club and a daytime school performance followed.

U.S. Navy Decatur High School Federico Ben Mitchell Morris Richard Bain Bain Cmdr Anthony A. Mitchell Morris Earl Louder Victor Herbert John Farrell Bobby Taylor Navy Band Samuel Aksers Edward Cooper William Joachim Mitchell Decatur High School Band Boosters Club

Three Contestants Named Finalists In Poultry Queen

Three finalists were chosen from Northwest Alabama for the state poultry queen contest to be held May 20. Linda Louise Hughes of Warrior One, Nancy Rooper of Parrish One, and Carolyn Yawn of Birmingham were selected to represent their district and will vie against finalists from the other three districts at the Alabama Poultry Jubilee in Birmingham for the crown.

Cullman Alabama Linda Louise Hughes Warrior Nancy Rooper Parrish Carolyn Yawn Birmingham

Thunderbolt Unit Seeks Members for Lost Troops Search

The 83rd Infantry Division known as the Thunderbolt Division is looking for about 25,000 former members not contacted since World War I. Many targets are thought to be from Alabama as the 83rd Infantry Division Association continues its annual reunions.

83Rd Infantry Division Alabama 83Rd Infantry Division Association

20th annual con clave in Pittsburgh this August

Former members of the 83rd infantry are urged to contact national secretary Harry Lockwood at 43 Oakland Ave Jersey City 6 NJ to join the 20th annual con clave in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania this August.

Pittsburgh 83Rd Infantry Harry Lockwood Oakland Ave Jersey City N.J

Also Mentioned on This Page

Decatur General Dennis Fowler 10Th Ave Kimberly Mann 6Th Ave R. C. Gary A. L. Nix 7Th Ave R. W. Hagood St.joseph Aspirin Randall Murphy David Usery Oak William Means Edgewood St Timothy Olinger Decatur—Gateway Center John Peek Hartselle Nolan Hamlin Clearview St Donna Tidwell 16Th Ave Emmett Ferguson Harrison St John Stevens Endlam Blvd Thomas Farris Navy Parisan Robin Hood A. Hale Parisian—Gateway Center Soderhamm RCA Victor New Vista Solid State Aycock Radio Shack N.E Thunderbolt Unit Cooper Furniture & Appliances Somer of Bank & Church Sts Acryltrether Chemstrand Buick Kansas Missouri Nebraska R. L. Polk and Co P.O Detroit Michigan Continental U.S Florida
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