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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1957

Page

9

Red Cross to Offer Summer Swim Classes at Blue Haven Pool

The American Red Cross water safety committee with the park board will run summer swimming classes at Blue Haven Pool. Programs cover beginners to senior lifesaving for youth and adults. Classes start June 10 with registration on a first come, first served basis. fees follow regular pool prices. Volunteer instructors include Mrs. June Cain and others.

American Red Cross Water Safety Committee The Park Board Blue Haven Pool Red Cross June Cain Ann Carrol Earl Dyer E. W Bud) Fisher Lewis Garrett Bud Lank Henry Richter Dorothy Roberts Ann Robinson G. L. Wade

Practical Nursing Course Starts at Tennessee Valley Trade School

A new one year practical nursing class begins June 1 at Tennessee Valley Trade School with 12 weeks of supervised study under Mrs Olga Puckett RN and nine months of clinical training at Eliza Coffey Memorial Hospital in Florence and Huntsville Hospital.

Tennessee Valley Trade School Olga Puckett R. N Eliza Coffey Memorial Hospital Florence Huntsville Hos Pital Huntsville P. O. Box Decatur Ala

Flames Devastate United Oil Building in Columbus Georgia

A four story United Oil Company building and adjacent service station in downtown Columbus were leveled by a major fire that burned three hours. Vice president Harry Y. Reeves estimated losses between one half million and over one million dollars. Fire started in the service station recap shop and spread through the structure. Fire crews from Fort Benning and Phenix City assisted. one firefighter was badly injured after falling through a skylight.

Columbus United Oil Company Harry Y. Reeves Fort Benning Phenix City Davison - Paxson Department Store

Health for Today Doctor in the Doghouse

Dr. W W Bauer outlines pet risks and benefits for families in cities. He notes allergies to dog hair and other pets, psittacosis from birds, and rabies in dogs, urging careful care, reputable sources, and protective vaccination while recognizing pets reduce loneliness and teach responsibility.

Public Forum letter thanks press on traffic safety program

A reader thanks the Decatur Daily for reporting on the traffic problem and pledges support for the Slow Down and Live program from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The writer, Bill Lyerly, notes forthcoming safety materials and ongoing collaboration to reduce Alabama traffic accidents. Also cites historical U.S. education growth.

Alabama Bill Lyerly

Lutheran World Conference on Social Responsibility

In Springfield Ohio the Lutheran World Federation sponsors the first interdenominational church sponsored meetings of social workers in Protestant history. Sessions will be at Wittenberg College campus August 7 to 10 with about 500 leaders from 57 member churches across 29 counties. The four day study will address duties in the atomic era.

Springfield Ohio U.S Lutheran World Federation Lutheran World Conference Wittenberg College

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