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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1961
Page
11
The Hot Slaw Relish recipe blends brown sugar celery seed cider vinegar and horseradish with green cabbage to complement frankfurters boiled potatoes roast beef and lamb. The method steams potatoes lightly and simmers cabbage 15 to 20 minutes until tender for 12 franks if served sandwich style.
FRANKFURT Germany Army Sgt Billy G McCravy 32 son of Mr and Mrs William J McCravy Cullman 4 recently became a member of the Seventh U S Army Order of Gold Patriots while serving with the 35th Transportation Co here Sgt McCravy a platoon sgt in the 35th entered the Army in September 1948 and arrived overseas in April 1959 on this tour of duty His wife Wilma is with him in Germany
California based Marine Pfc Luel B. Shaneyfelt Jr. son of Mr and Mrs L B Shaneyfelt of Hartselle Alabama serves with the First Marine Division from Camp Pendleton California and is participating in Phase III of Exercise Green Light off the California coast scheduled May 8 to June 8.
Carrollton Alabama AP Supt H C Elmore of Pickens County schools says he will reduce the teaching staff by 12 due to a money shortage. He expects retirements and resignations to total that many, avoiding dismissals.
The Alabama Chiropractic Association's spring convention will be held in Montgomery. The report also covers military personnel including Spc. 4 J. D. Atkins of Decatur in Berlin Ever Ready exercise, Sgt. William J. McElyea in Hochst joining the Seventh Army Order of Gold Patriots, and Pfc. Earl D. Carpenter of Decatur in the 1st Cal Division training test in Korea.
Lillian Smith and Charles Zimmerman denounce Alabama violence against Freedom Riders in a New York news conference linked to bus terminal picketing. Smith cites beatings and a bus fire as harming U S international relations and dignity of all people. James Peck of CORE shows injuries from Alabama attacks.
Lincoln Illinois reports Fred Cutlip began teaching at Lawn Dale School at age 19, becoming the youngest grade school principal in the United States. Next year he will join the faculty as a full professor.
Delegates from Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana register for a District Convention of Optimist International in Mobile with business sessions and forums. A separate note from Cincinnati reports Joe Smith of Aurora Indiana burned installing a CB radio antenna near an 11 000 volt line, yet continues to pursue his hobby in hospital.
Police seek suspects after a break in at the U Do It self service laundry in Logan Ohio. A coin changer was pried open and about 45 dollars was stolen.
Minute flakes of glass are incorporated in a new coating for metal wood and concrete. One coat resists wear and corrosion as well as fifty coats of paint.
Shell outlines twenty one maintenance steps to extend car life including proper break in, slow warm up, engine braking, correct spark timing, use of high octane fuel, reading tailpipe smoke, regular oil checks, tire care through speed limits and rotation, wheel alignment, battery care, oil filter changes, regular lubrication, cooling system checks, keeping drain holes clear, wash off road salt, polishing and protecting finishes, chrome care, touching up scratches, carpet and upholstery upkeep, and consulting a Shell dealer for ongoing help.
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