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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1956

Page

7

Picnic Cinemascope Triumph Based On Pulitzer Prize Play

A William Holden led cast with Kim Novak and Rosalind Russell stars in a Technicolor CinemaScope adaptation of a Pulitzer Prize winning play. Directed by Joshua Logan, the film follows a former football hero who returns to a Kansas town seeking belonging and romance with Novak as the alluring love interest amid family pressures and a Labor Day gathering.

William Holden Kim Novak Rosalind Russell Rosemary Pica Columbia Picture Bowline Theatre Technicolor Betty Field Susan Strasberg Cliff Robertson Joshua Logan Mister Roberts Kansas Kim Holden Susan Strassy Rosalind Rus America Arthur O’connell Columbia Pictures

Town Creek Cubs Earn Awards At Monthly Meeting

Town Creek Cub pack 28 held a monthly meeting in the Baptist Church basement with Cub Master Edward Weems. Awards included Gold Arrow for Larry Beavers and Ray Campbell, Wolf Badges for Dale Brackin Tom Campbell and Danny Neal, and Silver Arrow for Gary Collier. James Weems also received a Silver Arrow. Den I and Den II girls helped display bird feeders and model crafts. Den I earned $2 for most parents present as refreshments were served by Mrs.

Town Creek Baptist Church Edward Weems Larry Beavers Dale Brackin Robert Bradford Ray Campbell Tom Campbell Gary Collier Charlie Dill Joe Johnson Danny Neal Bobby Sexton James Weems H. W. Crisler den I America Den 1

Unwelcome Visitors Health Advice From a Medical Doctor

Health Education article outlines common household pests and the risks of various insecticides. It warns that spray bombs and pesticides like DDT Lindane and pyrethrum require caution near humans and pets. Readers should treat only affected areas and vent promptly after spraying to protect toys cribs and items used by infants.

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Family attendance list from local event

The article lists attendees including Mrs. Mary Roberson Mrs. Hazel Neal and Edward Weems. Parents present were Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Dill Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Collier Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Campbell Herman Bradford Mrs. Charles Roberson Mrs. Robert Brackin Mrs. H. W. Crisler and Edward Weems.

Mount Etna Features Main Crater and 200 Sub Craters

The Sicilian volcano Mt Etna shows a primary summit crater along with about two hundred secondary craters scattered along its flanks, indicating extensive volcanic activity and a complex vent system.

Mt. Etna

Left Overs Subject For Town Creek HDC

Town Creek Home Demonstration Club held a May meeting on Left Overs in Family Meals at Hazlewood High School's home economics department. Mrs Hazel Neal presided. demonstrations by Mrs Lucy B Moore on pastry shells and creamed chicken were prepared and served. Members were urged to bring contributions for Korea. A club trip to Cullman on May 15 was discussed.

Town Creek Town Creek Home Demonstration Club Hazlewood High Hazel Neal Lucy B. Moore Cullman Gladys Roberts Jean Core Mabel Hall Russell Armstrong George Nancarrow el Che Weems

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