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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1955

Page

17

Take My Place by Frances Sarah Moore

Landon McCrae hides a secret amid a church service and a wedding like atmosphere as gossip swirls about her feelings for Eric while Maggie, Landon’s sister, battles illness. Dora Hendrix resents Landon’s presence and Kay Ireland weighs an engagement with Trace Fellowes as TB shadows loom, and a grim cancer stat closes the page.

Frances Sarah Moore Judith Maggie Landon Scott Gran London Scott Wylie Grandmother Dora Hendrix Landon McCrae Mr. Scharffe Dora Mrs. Scharffe Eric Scharffe Miss Landon Kay Ireland Trace Fellowes Trace Dr. Fellowes Kay

Community Notes From Enon and Surrounding Areas

A large crowd attended decoration at Enon on Sunday. The community extends sympathy to the Keenum family. Mose Owens family visits and local gatherings are noted with several relatives visiting in the area including McCaghren and Lowery households. Local residents from Aldridge Grove Five Points Courtland and Decatur are mentioned in weekend visits and supper gatherings.

Enon Charlie Keenum Mose Owens Elmer Owens Owens Floyd Lowery Lois and Morris Moulton Heights Annie Lowery Carley Frank Bolden Aldridge Grove P. L. McCaghren H. B. Way Gladys Five Points Carlton Way Omie Johnson Courtland Edward Borden Decatur Bob McCaghren

Post Office Seeks Danville Rural Carrier

The U S Civil Service Commission announces an exam for a rural carrier at Danville Post Office. Applicants must reside within the delivery area for one year before the closing date. Age 18 to 50, veteran preference waived. Forms from the office or Washington DC. Applications due June 14 1995.

United States Civil Service Commission Danville Commission Washington U. S. Civil Service Commission D. C

British strike looms before election across railways and ports

British railway firemen and engineers plan a nationwide strike for May 28, two days after the national election. Simultaneously a dock union threatens to strike at four major ports next Monday, three days before voting.

London

Worthington Declares Quarterly Dividends

The Worthington Corp board on May 18 declared a $1.12 1-2 per share dividend on 41 2 percent prior preferred stock, payable June 15 to record holders June 1, 1955, plus a 50 cent regular quarterly dividend on common stock payable June 20 to holders of record June 1, 1955.

Worthington Corp

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