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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1956
Page
7
Miscellaneous ads list a hearing aid at half price on Route 1 Athens a Seth Thomas clock a Birge day clock and a 1954 Chevrolet 1 2 ton heavy duty truck for 1050 near Mountemn plus a 5 room house on 2 acres after 3 pm.
The county 4 H Dress Contest honored leadership with awards to Elkmont 4 H Club president and county president for outstanding records. Madge Lindsay Peggy Mooresville Belle Mina Club captured first. Lanelle Glaze Athens second. Inez Scruggs Clements third. Elementary winners include Betty Sue McGlocklin Clements first Janice Delap Ardmore second Becky ax Hays Mill third. Sixty one essays by Elementary clubs and thirteen by Junior clubs. Foods and Clothing winners received pins and gifts from the Home Demonstration Council. Lily Mae Davis Elkmont won first in Age 14 and over cornmeal muffin.
In Hartselle Alabama James H Stephenson faces onion damage to his dairy herd and plans a full grazing shift to pure grass after applying 2 4 D. Weather delays hampered treatment and clover loss followed onion kill, with ongoing work to adjust feeding, grazing time, and pasture management.
Maynard Layman vents farm hardships from broken pumps to restrictive laws. He quotes congressman Tom Abernethy on farm bills and cotton policy, noting partisan shifts and the need for clearer thinking in how cotton is treated in national legislation.
The speaker criticizes President Truman for favoring wheat and dairy price supports while leaving cotton at 84 percent parity. An amendment to raise cotton to 84 percent failed after a party-line division, with only three members opposing.
The Farm Journal writer urges readers to seek the new in agriculture, not politics, calling for expanded production, new crops and markets, and cooperative effort to balance output with demand. He emphasizes lasting, nonpartisan gains and cautions against waiting for miracles.
Limestone County Home Demonstration Club members and 4-H girls met for dress revues and baking contests at Athens Elementary School on May 5. Winners—Mrs. Douglas Preston, Frances Boseck, and Lily Mae Davis—will represent Limestone at state meetings. Colonel Charles A. Anderson spoke on Korea and 4-H impact there, noting ongoing aid via the American Korean Foundation and the upcoming 4-H Club Friendship shipment from Mobile.
Nineteen members attended the regular Home Demonstration Club meeting at Mrs B M Grant’s home on Beeline Highway. President Mrs Louis Argend led, with demonstrations on favorite egg dishes and nylon hose collection for Japan. Miss Lucille Hawkins announced the May county trip to Nashville and reservations were due by May 15.
Members of the Hazlewood 4-H Boys Club met in Miss Lucy Greenhaw's room to hear a talk by an assistant agent about club work and planned activities. The session aimed to boost participation and outline upcoming projects for the group.
The county 4 H Home Demonstration program showcased 90 dresses from 19 clubs in April with six judges selecting winners. Notable participants included Miss Lillian Robinson of East Limestone and local clubs Center Hill East Mill Oak Grove Piney Chapel Reid Wheeler.
Local Junior 4 H Club held its final meeting of the school year in Town Creek. Attendees included Miss Betty Montgomery president, Miss Sue Terry, Mrs. Ruby Looney assistant home agent, and members with sewing projects. Members displayed sewing kits and discussed 4 H Club camp and sewing basket making with reports on cooking and sewing.
The 3rd and 4th grades from Athens Bible School toured Wheeler National Refuge on Friday morning. Sixty students were guided by principal Mrs. J. M. Givens and teacher Miss Loree Holt with bus driver Bobby Robinson. Refuge staff discussed aims and purposes and showed displays.
The body of actor Louis Calhern, 61, will be cremated in Japan and his ashes returned here, his studio said. The actor's death and cremation plans are announced as the Hollywood news note.
Town Creek Scouts enjoy a camping outing with leaders Bobby Thatasher and Wayne Hogeland. Attendees include Agee Ralph Ferguson and a long list of scouts: Billy Brackin Jerry Hall King Streater Billy Lee Chuck Booth Windel Norwood Butch Collier Johnny Danny Neal Ike Scoggin Jake Couch Billy Goins Homer Sherrill Kenneth Gower Irvin Norwood Earnest Norton Roger Carter Sherman Crisler Stanley Hill and David Bunnell.
Fred Robinson president of the Morgan Cattlemen Association reminds members the meeting is tonight at 7 at Big Bob Gibson's. Members and friends should be on time.
Agent Hoyt Price leads a program titled Killing Of Insects featuring youth participants Erwin Norwood Joseph Thomas Delano Bean and James in active involvement.
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