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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1956
Page
22
Ware Foster, district manager in Decatur explains yearly unclaimed survivors benefits for insured workers. The Social Security Act allows a lump sum death payment if the worker was insured at death, with particular gaps when the deceased is a woman or lacks a widow or close relative.
Athens May 6 12 designated as Hospital Week by Mayor Elmer Vinson. The observance highlights Athens Limestone Hospital services to the community and Florence Nightingale’s birthday on May 12. He urges visits to the hospital to see its efficiency and role in community planning.
A dense broadcast listing notes station programming with times for news, religious services, music, and various shows from early morning to late night. Several named programs and hosts appear, including dramas, gospel segments, sports events, and sign offs.
Three men Sam Adams Ted Adams and Marion J Miller run a Louisville firm that makes devices for medical research including a tilting table to study people senses an electronic respirator for anesthetized animals and a nerve stimulator for surgeons They also crafted a spring actuated trigger fish hook and copper lined world globes with cutouts to grow flowers.
Falkville notes show Mrs Joyce Smith and Mrs Ernie Holssom of Idaho visiting Mrs Hunter Francis for weeks. Mrs Kate Patterson attends postmasters convention in Mobile. Charlie Oden family from Hartselle attended Methodist services. Ruth in Beshana hosts weekend with Carl and Ruth Brown. Mrs Hancel Anders treated at Hartselle Clinic after surgery. Coach Whitlock sustained an eye injury playing ball at school.
Eva high school hosts an amateur talent show in the in school auditorium Friday evening sponsored by the Student Council. Tickets cost 25 cents and may be bought from council members or at the door. Bob McKukin serves as master of ceremonies. Candy and drinks will be sold. Public is invited.
The report records U S maple sugar production at 43 000 pounds for 1955 reflecting a steep decline. The data point highlights a downturn in output and may affect seasonal supply projections and market expectations.
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