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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1952

Page

8

Moulton PTA hears health talks and funds band debt

The Moulton F T A met in the fional Building for year end, with Mrs. Elijah introducing Mrs. John Porter and Kyle Rigsby who spoke on diseases. Rigsby showed a Tuberculosis film. Treasurer Mrs. Plez Chenault reported $313 in assets and the group voted $100 to the band to reduce debt. officers for next year were nominated: President Mrs. J. T. Warren, Secretary Mrs. Tom Smith, Treasurer Earle Proctor.

Moulton F T. A Elijah John Porter Kyle Rigsby State Department of Health Huntsville Igsby Plez Chenault J. T. Warren Sec Tom Smith Earle Proctor

Revival Services Begin at Moulton Methodist Church

A series of revival services starts at Moulton Methodist Church on Sunday May 18 and runs for a week to ten days. Dr Roy Hewlett District Superintendent of the Decatur District will preach. Rev Steve Kimbrugh former Moulton pastor will direct singing. Daily services at 10 00 a m and 7 30 p m with public invitation.

Moulton Methodist Church Roy Hewlett Decatur Steve Kimbrough First Methodist Church Cullman W. G. Littrell Robert Grey Memphis Jerry Holland Dick Sivley A. L. Etherton The Methodist Church Falkville Price McCullough Birmingham Tom Smith S. C W. K. Pickens F. S. Wear Hope E. W. Tollison Hoyt Turner Blackville A. H. Turner

Baccalaureate Sermon Delivered by Dr James D Hunter

Dr James D Hunter pastor of the Athens Methodist church delivered the baccalaureate sermon before graduates and attending community members detailing faith guidance and college expectations. The address highlighted moral responsibility and service to others as graduates move forward.

James D- Hunter Athens Methodist Church

Textile Uni Revolt Hinted as Baldanzi May Defect

Reports indicate George Baldanzi former executive vice president of the CIO Textile Workers Union of America may join the AFL United Textile Workers of America within days. Baldanzi would be organizational director for the AFL union which has about 90,000 members and recently began a Southern drive.

Washington CIO Textile Workers Union of America George Baldanzi AFL United Textile Workers of America Hawthorne N. J Baldanzi CIO South

Graduation Exercises Held at Law rence County High

The graduating class was addressed in the school auditorium on Sunday with an invocation by Rev A L Etherton of Moulton Methodist Church and the School Glee Club directed by Herbert Leigh performing special music.

Lawrence County High School A. L.etherton Moulton Methodist Church Herbert Leigh

Twilight Garden Club Meet At Finley Island Cabin

The Twilight Garden Club will meet at the Smith Cabin on Finley Island Friday afternoon for the year’s last gathering. Hosts are Mrs Ed Farley Miss Lucy Blackburn and Mrs James Sims. Each member may invite a guest. A picnic supper will be served at 8 oclock.

Twilight Garden Club Smith Cabin Finley Island Ed Farley Lucy Blackburn James Sims

Graduation Honors At Moulton High By Hodgins Couple

The Moulton High School graduating class received theater passes from Mr. and Mrs. Clark Hodgins managers of the Star Theatre for the Wednesday evening show.

Moulton High School Clark Hodgins Star Theatre

Weekend visits span several states from 4H contest to church events

Residents list weekend travel and family gatherings across Alabama Tennessee Mississippi and Georgia. People judging baking contests visiting kin and attending church activities include Miss Lucy Blackburn in Guntersville Gurley and Courtland Rev A L Etherton in Falkville and the Littrells in Memphis.

Lucy Blackburn Guntersville Marshall County Gurley J. P. Boyles Gary Moulton Town Creek Sheffield Camp Atterbury Indiana Bennie Miller Stevenson Leo Roberson Richard Harris Hardin Florence J. O. Hardin Will Free Aubrey Matthews Millard Charles Carol Hill Mike Cathy Decatur E. M. Posey A. L. Etherton Harriet Godfrey Courtland Helen Littrell

Honor Thy Father and Mother in a Modern World

A reflection on the fifth commandment by Newman Campbell urges families to honor parents amid rising crime and broken homes. It recalls Jesus as a boy in Jerusalem, highlighting parental duty, family unity, and moral responsibility in challenging times.

Newman Campbell Palestine Jesus Jerusalem Mary Joseph

American Ace Mahurin Shot Down Over Korea

Col. Walker M. Mahurin a famed U S fighter ace with over twenty five confirmed kills in two wars was shot down over Korea Tuesday after sending a radio message I ve been hit by flak and I think I m on fire The 33 year old Sabre jet pilot from Fort Wayne Ind pioneered dive bombing and led the Fourth Fighter Wing He previously downed 21 in Europe and one in the Pacific with three and a half more likely destroyed and one damaged in Korea.

Sabre Air Force Mahurin Fort Wayne Ind Europe Pacific Korea

Production Readied in Essen Peace Contract Loosens Controls

In Essen the Allied German peace contract unclamps most security controls over West Germany’s vast industrial base. Ruhr mills can resume producing artillery shells tanks and related items while arms remain under European army authority. Atomic weapons guided missiles bacteriological weapons and poison gas are still banned.

Essen Germany West Germany Ruhr

Jesus Instructs On Family Duty And Temple Quest

A faith study recalls Jesus at the temple disputing with teachers and stressing obedience to God over tradition. It notes his care for Mary at the crucifixion and John’s role in keeping Mary as mother to the disciple, with reflections on parental love and family duty.

Temple Mary Clopas Mary Magdalene John Jesus Joseph

Singer Johnny Ray Plans May 25 Marriage in New York

Chicago singer Johnny Ray announces marriage to Marilyn Morrison age 22 in New York on May 25. Morrison is the daughter of a Beverly Hills nightclub operator.

Chicago Johnny Ray Marilyn Morrison New York

Leather Workers In Out Ask Wage Increase

AFL leather workers at Burton Manufacturing Co in Jasper Alabama walked out with 47 employees joining the strike. Union rep Wilson W. Roland said women earned 90 cents and men 1.01 dollars per hour for skilled work and asked for a blanket 15 cent per hour rise. Company president J R Burton Jr said an increase might be possible but asked workers to delay demands until July 31 fiscal year end.

Wilson W. Roland Memphis, Tenn J. R. Burton Jr

Seven-year-old Susan Burke Writes to Mayor in Binghamton

A seven-year-old resident of Binghamton, Susan Burke, asks the city’s mayor Donald W. for changes to the local license policy, seeking a trouble-free path with the law. The fragment shows her letter to the mayor urging action on licensing issues.

Susan Burke Binghamton Donald W

Lemonade Stand Plans Stir City Debate

Kramer asks about requirements to run a lemonade stand this summer. The mayor says a permit may be needed. Local officials consider safety, licensing, and public space rules as the season begins.

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