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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1956
Page
11
Scheduling notes show Birmingham Barons versus Nashville at 7 15 p m and a 9 00 sign off on WMSL Friday A M with stand by segments and a 6 30 WMSL news followed by Mary au and Ray at 6 48 placeholder entries reflect late program changes responsibility disclaimer included.
The Board of Directors and members of the Boys' Club of Decatur thank many supporters, stores, banks, outlets, posters, and the bus company for their cooperation during Boys' Club Week celebration and dedication. Signed by Robert H. Brigham Jr. Director Public Relations President.
Falkville residents report weekend visits from Mr. and Mrs. B H Roan and son Robert of Louisville. Mrs. James Ferguson and children David and Don depart Birmingham by air to join Mr. Ferguson in Japan for two years. he returns on a 60 day pass. Coach Bill Whitlock joins Florence State Teachers College alumni. Several families including the Drinkards and Owens family visit relatives and Hopewell Cemetery near Hanceville.
The Thomasville Times editor Earl Tucker spoke to the Kiwanis Club on country editor philosophy and taking things less seriously. Daren Easter introduced him, with guests Marion S. Bingham and Clyde Hendrix, Sr. Tucker, a former Alabama legislator, writes for South Magazine.
Members of the Athens First Methodist Church met at the pastor's request to form a Methodist Men's Club. A board of directors was elected with David Smith as temporary chairman. Officers will be chosen from the directors, with charter and by-laws to be adopted once the chairman calls for final organization.
In 1900 about 194 Americans per 100 000 died of tuberculosis compared with 10 per 100 000 in 1954.
Sheriff James Evans nabbed two youths after Cyril Senninger reported fuel thefts. Deputy Kenneth Kenyon advised adding five gallons of water to three gallons of gasoline in the farm machinery tank. The pair attempted to drive away on the watered mix but only traveled a mile from the farm.
The Town Creek chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star met in the Masonic Hall for a routine session. Plans were made to initiate two new members, and Mrs. Jean Abrams served refreshments after the business portion. attendees included Mrs. Mabel Hall, Mrs. Lura, Mrs. Cecil Beavers, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Burney, Mrs. Eloise Houston, Mrs. Celia Martin, Mrs. Louise, Mrs. Vera Gower, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ferguson.
The Wesleyan Service Guild of Town Creek Methodist Church held a Pledge Service this week at the home of Mrs. Marie Lee. Mrs. Josephine Spangler led the program. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Nita Carter to a list of guests including Mrs. Etta Sanderson Mary George Roberson Mrs. Thelma Forbes Mrs. Ocille Greene Miss Flossie Sanderson Mrs. Ruth Anderson Mrs. Fred Collier Mrs. George Nancarrow and Mrs. Traycene Dill.
The Hazlewood Middle School seventh grade held a picnic at Wheeler Dam with about 45 attendees. Elmer Dill served as sponsor and accompanying parents included Mrs. Marie Lee and Mrs. Gunter McCullough along with Geneva Harris and another parent, Mrs. Elmer.
The item reports on the share or amount of asphalt tile used in the United States during 1953. It notes a measurement of the market or production of asphalt tile within that year.
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