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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1958

Page

11

Harshman Back Hurting Yet Shines Amid 5-0 Start

Baltimore’s Jack Harshman aches in the back from a December trade that sent him from Chicago to Baltimore. He carries a 5-0 record with a 1.25 ERA after 36 innings, allowing 18 hits and 5 runs while striking out 22. He notes no changes in delivery or control, yet asks why his success defies explanation.

New York Baltimore Paul Richards Ford Frick Chicago White Sox Jack Harshman Orioles Bob Turley Harshman Chicago

Itch Me Not Promises Quick Relief At Drug Store

An ad claims Itch Me Not deadens itching fast and kills germs on contact. Suitable for eczema feet itch ringworm insect bites and surface rashes. Available today at Goidel Drug Co with a 48¢ money back guarantee if not pleased.

Goidel Drug Co

Decatur High School selects Celia Smith for Girls State

Celia Smith a junior at Decatur High School is chosen to represent the school at Girls State at Huntingdon College in Montgomery June 8 to 14. The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors the Decatur representative. Celia is an honor student, class secretary, active in Tri-Hi-Y D Club and on the newspaper staff. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F H Smith based on service and scholarship.

CeCelia Smith Decatur High School Huntingdon College Montgomery American Legion Auxiliary CeCelia F. H. Smith

101st Airborne Becomes Model Of Army Efficiency

The 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell Ky has not yet celebrated its second birthday but is hailed as a model division. It can be airlifted anywhere on short notice and stands by in the Caribbean to help Venezuela if needed. The unit helped enforce integration at Little Rock and kept Bastogne in World War II. It uses five combat groups and new weapons like Honest John and Little John rockets. It is ready to move within 36 hours and can leave behind only a small rear guard.

101St Army Carribbean Venezuela Richard Nixon Little Rock Central High School Ark Bastogne Hitler Patton 187Th Airborne Caribbean Lou Breault Fort Campbell T. L. Sherburne

Decoration and Home Coming at Union Church

Morgan County notes that laces spring Augusta Marble will observe Decoration and Home Coming next Sunday at Union Church. Rev Lee Gray to preach morning service with singing and fellowship in the afternoon. Also reports: T R Wilson suffered a heart attack and remains in serious condition at Huntsville Hospital. Dr Kirby to show slides on Africa at the Methodist church Wednesday evening. Harry Wing made his semi monthly report Sunday. Mrs Ruby W Walter and daughter Mary Ellen plan to visit her son Joe F Walter now with the Marine at Parris Island SC for graduation.

Union Church Lee Gray T. R. Wilson Huntsville Hospital Kirby Africa Methodist Church Harry Wing Ruby W. Walter Mary Ellen Joe F. Walter The Marine Parris Island South Carolina

Rebels Hold Part Oil-rich Santa Cruz Province

Rebels held parts of oil rich Santa Cruz Province today near Santa Cruz city as Bolivian forces attempted to regain control. The clashes disrupted oil operations and drew international concern from neighboring states and energy markets alike.

Santa Cruz LA Paz Bolivia

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