Martha Ann's Valley and Local Youth Balltrimmed Tales
John Sims son of Billy and Katherine Sims pitched his first ballgame at Sparkman Park, reporting that they only got one hit off him as he plays for the Yankees in the Bronco league. David Grove also plays for the Dodgers, with family notes from Falkville and Joppa about visits and tomato plant plans.
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John Sims
Billy
Katherine Sims
Bethel Rd
Hartselle
Sparkman Park
John
Yankees
Jay
Chris) Grove
David Grove
Dodgers
Bronco League
Growth and new board in Decatur childbirth group
The Decatur Childbirth Association, three months old, expands to 31 members, adds male board members, sets six week classes starting June 17, and plans hospital liaison with Decatur General. Officers include Annlee Fletcher and Peggy Howard. contact Donna Wicker for registration.
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Decatur Childbirth Association
Peggy Howard
Fran Harrison
Elaine Conville
International Organization
International Association
Harrison
Decatur General
Association
Leland Griffith
John Gilmore
Kathy Stover
Ramona Bell
Linda Jones
Annlee Fletcher
Rick Nichols
Fletcher
Jones
Huntsville
Birmingham
Kid Diets Are Harder in Obesity Fight for Children
A physician notes childhood obesity needs a long term low calorie diet and gradual behavior changes. He warns early weight loss is often from parental pressure and can cause emotional issues, urging maturity before dieting. Denver is described as the Mile High City at 5 280 feet.
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Denver
Local notes reflect community life in Hartselle and Mobile
brief items describe moving from Mobile to Michigan for a husband’s job, plus Hartselle happenings. Carol Camp bicycles in afternoon sun, Mrs. Wynn Sittason’s smile, Barry and Anna Pugh yard work, Billy McKelvey in flower beds, Rog Chapman umpiring at Sparkman Park, Lucy Parker’s personality, Jimbo Cain’s fifth birthday, and Ida Wallace’s warm friendship.
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Hartselle
Carol Camp
Wynn Sittason
Barry
Anna Pugh
Billy McKelvey
Rog Champman
Sparkman Park
Lucy Parker
Jimbo Cain
Ida Wallace
Morgan County High School Graduates Celebrated
Morgan County High School applauded a group of graduates Monday night. The note mentions Maxine Stephenson awaiting a second grandchild and Delores Carrol of Hillsboro, with Martha referenced on Page A-12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County High School
Billy Charles Tanner
Maxine Stephenson
Delores Carrol
Hillsboro
Martha
Also Mentioned on This Page
St. Ann’s
Johnston St
Martha Ann’s Valley
Charles
Evelyn) Bolin
Falkville 1
Janet
Janet Wilhite
Sheila
Falkville High School
Ryan School
Joppa 1
Billy Abercrombie
Retha Edgeman
Berta Holliday
Summerford
Falkville
Thomas O. Reynolds
Pensacola
Pat Leverett
Myrtle Cryer
Susan
Childbirth Association Adds
St. Ann’s Church
S.E
Lee
Retreat Pharmacy
Retreat Hospital
Free City Wide Delivery
Wee Ct
Kathy Lane
Beltline
Michael Lenoy Slaten
Don Slaten
Somerville
Robert M. Stewart
Charles B. Slaten
Jesse Turner
Gervace Lenox
Waldermose Springs
Robe Slaten
R. W. Stewart
Decatur
Dow Whisenant
Waitress & Beautician
6Th Ave
S.E. Decatur
A *T
Laa Ee
Mr Donut
Mobile
Michigan
Jimmy Smith, Mgr
Jimmy Smith
First State Bank
Flint Rescue Squad
Thomas Town House Furniture
Thomasville
Oshomasville
Broyhill
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