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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1955
Page
11
The Commercial Appeal reports the Budget Bureau counter proposal to TVA's self financing plan is deemed unworkable. TVA officials will be asked to explain their stance to a House appropriations subcommittee soon.
A period style log lists Decatur Dailys broadcast antenna times for radio and TV shows. Programs include Rise N Shine, Jamboree, News in Gems, Breakfast Time, World News, The Nightline lineup with Sign On and Sign Off, and Channel 6 and Channel 13 schedules featuring Superman Red Buttons Show and Tonight Steve Allen.
A wandering set of humorous vignettes unfolds from a European lecturer boasting about a flawless Swiss watch to diners and waiters debating fat on a chop. The pieces mix quotes, one liners, and stock office humor, including a banker and farmer joke and a New Mexico college president’s quip about vocabulary.
Somerville school held a graduation for the sixth grade with a decorated auditorium funded by Mrs. Skeggs Johnston and Mrs. Kate Mikell. Speakers included Bro. G. P. Norman. graduates listed include Troy Mooneyham Harold Lowery William Jack Dempsey Mary Elizabeth Pierce Charlene Lyle Martha James and Jewell Dempsey.
Authorities note that daylight saving time is a relatively recent practice with varying adoption across regions. The question of its origin and current effectiveness remains a topic in public discussions among officials and residents.
Rev J R Heaps filled his regular appointment at Antioch Sunday. The M Y F held their monthly social at the church Friday night. Mr and Mrs Lester Whitten and family spent Sunday with Rev and Mrs J C Whitten at Geraldine Alabama. Mr and Mrs Warren McGee and family visited Decatur. Mr and Mrs W R Livley and children visited George Johnston and family. Rev J C Whitten and son visited relatives here Thursday. Mrs Lavonia Allen of Hartselle visited O T Sharp last week. Mr and Mrs Buford Johnston visited.
Gum Pond Home Demonstration Club held a May meeting hosted by Mrs T C Dobbs. Mrs J L Graham won first place in the dress revue while officers were absent and Mrs W M Puckett and Mrs R L Meherg were noted as missing. Mrs W D Shadix led the meeting with prayer, Mrs L E Hopper led hymn, and Mrs J D Shadix gave the meditation. Demonstration on selecting Mr and Mrs O T Sharp was announced for Wednesday.
Martha Faye Pettus presented the program as assistant home agent. Refreshments were served to 16 members Miss Pettus and one visitor. The June meeting will be at the home of Mrs. M. B. Allbritten.
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