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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1963

Page

12

Neon Sign Craft: Lighting the Night by Hand in Neon

A feature on neon signs recalls how neon and argon gases light American towns. It explains the craft from concept sketch to final erection, highlighting J M Sign Co and owner Carl McMasters as skilled artisans bending vast lengths of tubing daily.

the Daily J&m Sign Co Carl McMasters McMasters Garland J. Ward Ward Frank Lee James Starr Avery Howard Decatur

Mapleville Mystery Hones in on Jill Bellamy

Jill Bellamy, heiress to a Bellamy fortune, faces repeated attempts on her life in Maplesville. Jim Trevor posing as chauffeur Peter Carr investigates as Denise Clayton and Chester Bennett watch, while Tara alliances and hidden identities complicate loyalties and danger.

Gillian Jill Bellamy William Bennett Maplesville Bbnnett Chester Bellamy Institute of Art Abraham Allen Wiliam Bennett Roger Clayton New York Jim Trevor Mapleville Trevor Peter Carr Miss Thompkins Jill Bellamy Denise Peters Clayton John Jones Bennett Place Dan Holt Chester Bennett Jim Mr. Garrison Gillian Bellamy Praxiteles Denise Clayton Kins

Penguin Facts and Reader Answers from The Decatur Daily

A reader prize winner is announced Deborah Carr of Provo Utah in a feature from The Decatur Daily. The piece explains penguin geography and appearance and notes their flightless wings and fat insulation. It ends with a short riddles section and a few playful questions about presidents and strawberries.

Decatur Daily Deborah Carr Provo Utah

Cathedral Origin and English Adoption

Early Greek term kathedra meaning a seat evolved through Latin cathedra to denote a seat of authority and a church building. In England the word developed to refer to principal churches housing bishops and later to grand Gothic cathedrals.

England

Bardot to star in Tony Perkins film in English test

Tony Perkins announces Brigitte Bardot will play his leading lady in a new film aimed at testing her English and acting range. He jokes about Bardot possibly appearing nude and notes his own rise from humble roots to respected co star status. The interview touches on Bardot's image and Perkins’s career contrasts.

Tony Perkins Brigitte Bardot Ingrid Bergman Sophia Loren Melina Mercouri Elsa Martinelli Tony B. B Stephen Boyd Beauty Wilson Miss Bardot Europe Perkins Broadway Ae Ely Ona Crenata Sophia Gregory Peck London Liz Taylor Dickie Burton Mike Todd Jr Liz Liza Music Jackie Mason Harvey Lembeck Bilko Ensign O'Toole George Hamilton Regency House Sammy Kaye Charlie Albertine Freedomland Harold Robbins Joe Levine Hume Cronyn Dr. Kildare

Contributed Daughter of the March Winds Awakens Spring

A verse by Zola C. Bussey from Decatur praises the season's return. It describes Spring as a active force that breaks winter, awakens nature, and ushers buds and blooms with refreshing sunlight and gentle zephyrs.

Puzzle Box Answer Wins Atlas and Yearbook Prize

Answer to yesterday's Puzzle Box lists 6 squares and 20 triangles with prizes of Britannica World Atlas or Yearbook of Events. Paula Tenzel, 12, Nashville Tenn, named today's winner and invites readers to send riddles and jokes.

Paula Tenzel Nashville Tenn

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