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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1957

Page

7

Acquittal at Last and Tense Inn Confrontation

Nora Pendleton faces a reopened case after Stuart Young is acquitted of murder. Cousin Charles Deming and Aunt Olive confront Nora at the inn as Finn Black confirms investigations will continue. The atmosphere grows uneasy with threats of exposure and further danger.

Nora Stuart Candy Charles Deming Connecticut Bert Hazel Huger Charles Frank Howard Ives Olive Riddle Finn” Black Finley Black Finn Hugers Aunt Olive Olive Stuart Young Frank Deming Young Tom Mrs. Riddle Nora Pendleton Tom Jones

Church Homecoming and Decoration Observed in Morgan County

Decoration was observed Sunday at the Church of God with Rev. Elliot as pastor. Several speakers filled the pulpit and visitors from nearby communities attended. Kay of Corinth visited his mother Mrs. Fannie Kay for the weekend. Homecoming and decoration are set for May 19 with Rev. Floyd Parker speaking at eleven o clock. Dinner will be served at noon and singing in the afternoon.

Church of God Elliot

Health for Today Progress in Child Health

Dr W W Bauer of the American Medical Association describes a decade‑long decline in infant mortality from about 200 to 20 per 1000 live births. He cites premature birth, maternal care, sterile feeding, and hospital incubator support as key factors shaping safer outcomes for newborns and a projected further decline in stillbirths and preterm deaths.

Health Department

Answers From VA Clarify GI Loans and Beneficiary Rules

Public answers from the Veterans Administration explain GI loan entitlement after the WWII deadline, beneficiary changes for VA life insurance, and eligibility for War Orphans schooling under provisional approval. Also noted are veteran benefit deadlines, extensions, and Tennessee Valley inquiries, with a tangent on natural gas as a major U.S. industry and Gulf of Mexico drilling platforms.

Q. A

Preacher Otis E Kirby at Forrest Chapel service

Dr Otis E Kirby preached at Forrest Chapel on Sunday with Mrs Kirby visiting. Mr and Mrs Charles Mattox and Russell spent Sunday with his parents, Mr and Mrs J C Mattox. Brenda Whitten visited grandparents N E Bailey. others visited relatives in Columbus and San Antonio.

Otis E. Kirby Jim Ward Hartselle Coffer Speakman Ann Mattox Brenda Frazier Pat Hogan Dave Sims M. M. Kyle Ray Thompson San Antonio Brenda Whitten N. E. Bailey

Length of the St. Lawrence River Recounted

The article states the St. Lawrence River stretches about 1,800 miles in length.

St. Lawrence River

Parents Praise Syrup of Black-Draught for Stomach Upset

When children have sour stomachs and cannot eat or sleep, wise mothers use Syrup of Black-Draught. Its laxative action relieves discomfort and improves dispositions. Children like its one-y taste and herbal blend.

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