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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1965

Page

8

Underdog and Classic TV Lineup on Sunday Schedule

A dense TV listings page outlines Sunday programming from afternoon to late night, featuring cartoons like Quick Draw McGraw and Johnny Carson shows, sports, films, religious programs, and variety acts across channels and time slots. The grid highlights movies, serials, and public affairs programs with frequent sports and children’s fare.

First postage stamps and early use in Britain

Today's winner is Ronnie Easter from South Charleston WV. Before stamps, letters varied by distance and sheet count. In the 1830s Rowland Hill proposed a standard penny half-ounce rate, leading to Britain’s 1840 adoption of stamps with Queen Victoria imagery.

Ronnie Easter South Charleston West Virginia England Rowland_Hill Hill Great Britain Queen Victoria Switzerland Zurich Geneva Brazil United States Post Office

Rain Slated as Lawrence County Crops Struggle

Farmers in Lawrence County report severe dry spell with crops and gardens in need of rain. Local residents note visits from relatives and teachers, with several neighbors stopping by Jessie and Jimmy McCaghren. Community members attend Enon Sunday school and preaching as Want Ads promise results.

Warner Crow Georgia John W. Crow Don McCulloch Mark Five Points Jessie Jimmy McCaghren Nann Armstrong Moulton Bob Wiley Enon J. T. Borden Decatur

America sues wife for divorce in Cape Town court

AP reports in Cape Town Supreme Court Judge Hall heard before marriage Africa was Miss Africa. Mr. America was granted the divorce. The remark about America's interest in Africa was noted by the judge.

United State Cape Town South Africa P.M

Limestone 4-H Winners Named

A Tanner High School girl and an East Limestone High School boy won top honors in the Limestone County 4-H speaking contest. Sandra Grace and Steve Pepper, both 16, will receive $25 savings bonds at the Awards Day May 29.

Limestone County Belle Mina Steve Pepper East Limestone Jimmy Toney Elkmount Bellemina Tanner Sandra Grace Groce Pepper Miss Groce Pepper Competed Against Nine Other Youths. Miss’ Judy Turner, 17, Ardmore Vickey Montgomery Piney Chapel Mile Webb West Limestone Jimmy Toney Elkmont Judy Bowers Rita Usery Connie Franklin Linda Sandy Belle

Lions Stall Cody Minstrel Show With Light Bulb Fundraiser

Lions Club members interrupted the Cody Rotarians’ minstrel show by selling light bulbs from the aisles during the performance to raise funds for their club projects.

Cody, Wyo Cody Rotarians Lions Club

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