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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1957

Page

3

Chemists Honor Area Students for Outstanding Work in Science

Seven area high school students are receiving honors from the North Alabama Section of the American Chemical Society for excellence in science. Dwight Eddins of Decatur High School received a copy of A Handbook of Chemistry and Physics from E L Ringwald and Harry Anschutz of Chemstrand. Other honorees include Burl Smith of Austinville High, Ireta Turney of Cotaco High, Sophia Carroll of Folkville, and Betty Wagnon of Morgan County High, with additional awards planned in spring.

North Alabama American Chemical Society Decatur High School Dwight Eddins A.C.S E. L. Ringwald Harry Anschutz Chemstrand Burl Smith Austinville High School Ireta Turney Cotaco High School Sophia Carroll Folkville High School Betty Wagnon Morgan County High School

Rotary hears five pointers on good business

Paul M. Millians of Commercial Credit Corp Baltimore spoke to the Decatur Rotary Club on five key factors for success. He cited product or service quality as first, noting rivals constantly improve, and highlighted product research along with advertising and promotion as essential elements.

Decatur Rotary Club Paul M. Millians Commercial Credit Corp Baltimore Millians Pete Henderson

John Phillips and Harold Harris Named in Local Race

John H. Phillips of Morgan County Training School and Harold Harris of Lakeside High School are identified as participants in the referenced local event.

John H. Phillips Morgan County Training School Harold Harris Lakeside High School

Labor Leader Urges Union Meeting Attendance Reform

Washington a top leader urged Congress to back a system that fines union members who skip meetings. George Harrison president of the Brotherhood of Railway Workers said such a move would safeguard democracy and curb corruption.

Washington Congress George Harrison The Brotherhood of Railway

Good business factors noted by Millians and visitors

Millians outline key business virtues including truth in advertising salesmanship and goodwill. Leadership is cited as essential for success. Ed Shipper of Florence and Perry James of Athens are mentioned as guests at Rotary meetings.

Ed Shipper Florence J. B. Bradford Perry James Athens

Taft Hartley cited for amending discharge rules

Clerks urged that the Taft Hartley act be amended to allow discharge of an employee for nonpayment of union fines as well as for nonpayment of union dues and initiation fees.

Bras Seale Family Get-Together Reported in Decatur

Neel Mr. and Mrs. Luke Roberts hosted a Bras Seale family gathering on Vaughn Bridge road Saturday night. Attending were H. D. McElroy, Guy Lamon and Ann of Decatur, Elliott Roberts, Gail and Jimmie of Hartselle, Charlie Thompson and family, Charlotte, Jeanne and Jan, along with Mrs. Clint Thompson and Dot Neel.

Neel Luke Roberts Vaughn Bridge Road Brasseale H. D. McElroy Guy Lamon Ann Decatur Elliott Roberts Gail Jimmie Hartselle Charlie Thompson Charlotte Jeanne Jan Clint Thompson Dot

Cullman Club Guests Spotlight Local Science Projects

J V Tillman head of Cullman High School science dept will be guest speaker to night at Cullman Kiwanis Club presenting outstanding science projects developed this year. Louis Graf to show a film on latest improvements in structural steel at Cullman Rotary Club meeting tonight depicting construction of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Cullman J. V. Tillman Cullman High School Cullman Kiwanis Club Tillman Louis Graf Cullman Rotary Club Golden Gate Bridge

Moore Family Mentioned in Listing

Mrs. M. M. Moore and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Moore are named along with Douglas in a brief family or property notice.

City Clerk reports $25 350 in building permits issued

Fourteen permits totaling 25 350 were issued last week by the city clerk. Permit recipients include Henry Pettey of 403 Gordon Dr SW for a 1 000 general repair and Jim Roberson of 204 Second St SW for a 2 500 store room project.

Henry Pettey Gordon Dr Jim Roberson Second St Maggie White McCart

Dinner guests from multiple families gather in Paducah

Of Pensacola Mr and Mrs B G Lane Mr and Mrs Jimmie Lane and Vera Louise of Paducah Ky Mr and Mrs Charlie Thompson and girls Mr and Mrs James K Lindsey were Saturday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs C L Thompson Dot and Mrs Adda Thompson.

Pensacola B. G. Lane Jimmie Lane Vera Louise Paducah Charlie Thompson James K. Lindsey C. L. Thompson Dot Adda Thompson

Cemetery Cleanup Drive Near Pine Grove Church

Lawrence County residents asked to help clean Siiey Cemetery about 1.5 miles south of Pine Grove Church on Friday or Saturday. Decoration Sunday features a 11 a.m. sermon by Rev. Earnest Shelton with all singers invited.

Moulton Siiey Lawrence County Pine Grove Church Earnest Shelton

Local Property Repairs and Constructions Listing

A fragment lists multiple property improvements with names and addresses. Repairs include porches garages patios doors and windows while several structures are to be torn down or add rooms. Notable entries mention Edward A Johnson J W Perkins D H Johnson Maxwell Harker Thurman Glenn and Central Methodist Church among others.

Ney St Edward A. Johnson 14Th Ave J. W. Perkins 13Th Ave D. H. Johnson Beech St W. T. Miller Chestnut St 19Th Ave Maxwell Harker 8Th Ave William Hitt Creighton Ave Thurman Glenn Cagle Ave W. J. Duncan, Jr Wilson St Chas. Elliott Oak St Central Methodist Church 6Th Ave Jackson St John Dunn 12Th Ave. NW

Harry Parker Rites In Cullman

Funeral services for Harry Parker 66 retired merchant were to be held this afternoon at 2 30 at the residence 602 3rd St SE Cullman conducted by Rev W H Curl He died Sunday at 4 p m at his home He is survived by wife Roberta Kinney Parker a nephew Marion Robertson and a niece Ruth Griffin all of Cullman Moss Service Funeral Home to direct interment in City Cemetery

Cullman Harry Parker W. H. Curl 3Rd St Mr. Parker Roberta Kinney Parker Marion Robertson Ruth Griffin Moss Service Funeral Home City Cemetery

Solomon King of Wealthless Penury in Tenth Century

In a historical note, Solomon, reputedly the wealthiest figure of the tenth century, is described as having no money to his name. The paradox highlights the era's taxation, coinage, and perceived value of wealth.

Solomon

Colonaid Promises Overnight Constipation Relief

An ad touts Colonaid as a breakthrough laxative that moistens and bulkes the colon to stimulate the urge to purge. It claims safety for pregnant women, superior to older laxatives, and lists a 60 tablet package for 98 cents.

CoLonar Colonaid Colonnar CoLonam

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