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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1955

Page

12

Local Displays For Industry In Alabama Observed

The sixth annual Alabama Industry Days featured Decatur window displays from Chemstrand Alabama Flour Mills McGough Bakeries and Wolverine Tube to illustrate what Alabama makes and the region’s living standards. The Associated Industries of Alabama promotes private enterprise and economic growth with about 700 member firms across the state.

Alabama Albama Flour Mills Decatur Monarch Food Carl’s Grocery Associated Industries of Alabama Chemstrand Alabama Flour Mills McGough Bakeries Wolverine Tube Het Associated Industries of

Kroger Names Local Manager For 55 Award

Elmer Bishop manager of the Kroger store in Decatur is named the 1955 Good Citizenship Award recipient for the local district announced by Nelson Robinson of the Kroger Nashville branch. Bishop is active in Kiwanis Red Cross Community Chest Chamber of Commerce and Westside Presbyterian Church and has also earned a national good service award from the National Association of Food Chains.

Elmer Bishop Kroger Decatur Nelson Robinson Kroger Nashville Robinson Bishop Harry Belcher Kroger Company North Alabama Middle Tennessee Decatur Kroger

Cullman Drug Co Sold to Illinois man R M James

R M James of Illinois has purchased Cullman Drug Company and took over on April 28. He and his family plan to move to Cullman soon after James, a Guntersville resident for two years, and his wife and two children, one an eighth grade student, are in the process of relocating from Alabama. The firm, among Cullman’s oldest, was formerly owned by the late Dr T A Robinson.

Cullman R. M. James Illinois Guntersville Cullman Drug Company James API Auburn T. A. Robinson

Don Morgan Wins Cullman Soap Box Derby Crown

Don Morgan son of Mr and Mrs Bert Morgan defeated defending champion Preston Denson to claim the fourth annual Soap Box Derby title in Cullman the event sponsored by the Cullman Cub Scouts with prizes donated by the Cullman Merchants Association.

Don Morgan Bert Morgan Preston Denson Cullman Cub Scouts of Mer

Texas musician Kasynski debuts in New York concert

B Kasynski of Texas makes his musical debut in the beacon Hall of New York City. Sister Anastasia in charge of Sacred Heart College Academy music department. Girls from pre school to seniors will participate in the event.

Sacred Heart Junior College and Academy National Guild of Piano Teachers Hubert B. Kasynski Texas Kasynski Beog Hall New York City Anastasia Sacred Heart’s College Academy

Detroit planning commission forecasts 50 percent population growth

The Detroit planning commission projects the metropolitan area population rising from 3,016,197 in 1950 to about 4,524,295 over the next two decades, indicating a major expansion plan.

Detroit Planning Commission

Grand Central Station Clocks Show Standard and Daylight Time

New Yorks Grand Central Station displays three clocks showing both standard and daylight saving time. The feature helps travelers across time zones and schedules, reflecting the stations historic role in rail travel.

New York Grand Central Station

Coughing fits can cause temporary loss of consciousness

A severe coughing episode may lead to brief loss of consciousness due to reduced oxygen flow. Medical evaluation is advised if fainting repeats or lasts longer than a moment.

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Chemstrand Corp LaBoon Wykers Calumet & Hecla, Inc Holsum” Bakery A.I.A Neil Kirk Bank Street DEVOE Triple Devoe A Hardware Company Tool Rental Headquarters 2Nd Ave N.E Cullman Lions Club East Wally Fowler Klaudt Herbert Arnold Bruce Buck Shear Jim Simmons Cornwell Simmon Montgomery Bonnie Crest Shear Pylant Mom Bey May Adwt Frypan Lyons Electric CO American Life and Casualty CO TWA Airlines Em Ed Sealy Mathers Posturepedic Sealy Eutepedi Tmunter Furniture Company Second Avenue Speegle Hardware CO
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