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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1956

Page

9

Poppy Day Observed Without Contributions At Local Hospital

Disabled veterans at Tuscaloosa Veterans Hospital have produced poppies as part of occupational therapy. On Poppy Day next Wednesday the American Legion Auxiliary Morgan County Unit 15 will offer poppies to the public without requesting donations, supporting Morgan County United Fund and aiding veterans and their families.

Veterans Hospital Tuscaloosa I. V. Timberlake American Auxiliary Morgan County Alabama Department of the Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary

Degrees Awarded to Seven Area Students at UA Commencement

Seventeen students from Morgan Cullman and Lawrence counties will receive University of Alabama degrees during the 125th anniversary commencement at Denny Stadium this afternoon. President C. C. Carmichael will confer degrees on 730 graduates while J. William Fulbright delivers the commencement address.

Morgan, Cullman Lawrence Counties University of Alabama Denny Stadium C. C. Carmichael J. William Fulbright Arkansas Decatur Lewis West Letha Nan Parker Jack 0. Buchanan Aubrey A. Free Bernard G. Ryan James Edwards B. Hagan King Henry F. Turner DDM All of Cullman Billy D. McAnally Garden City Flemy D. Kennemar Hanceville Alice §. Sandlin Commerce Holly Pond

Massey Elementary Commencement Set Thursday At 8 P M

Massey Elementary prepares for commencement Thursday at 8 p m at the school. Angela Thompson will play the piano and recessional with Bible reading and prayer by Reverend Darryl Harris. Class officers Zana Bailey Judy Scott and Jimmy Scott lead program. awards and farewell address planned.

Certt- Asherbraner Albert Allen Dotson Don Sherdeen Morris Huie William Russell Jerry Derand Williams Zana Rose Bailey Elizabeth

Poppies on sale for Poppy Day at Second Ave and Bank St

About 2000 bright red Memorial Poppies will be on display and for sale starting at 8 o clock Wednesday morning. Volunteers urge the public to visit the tables on Second Ave and Bank St to honor veterans with a poppy.

Second Ave Bank St

Pickup Rollover Crushes Truck in Idaho Logging Accident

George Crea escaped with only bruises after his pickup crashed into a logging truck, rolled several times, and ended upside down in a ditch beneath piled logs. Bystanders watched as the vehicle was nearly flattened.

Cottonwood Idaho George Crea

Lancaster man swerves to avoid horse vehicle damage cited

In Lancaster Pennsylvania A Landis swerved to miss a horse and struck resulting in damage to the pickup rear. The horse reared and front collided with the body of the truck wounding none of the occupants. Estimated truck damage was $200. Want ads get results.

Lancaster A. Landis

City Parks and Pools Open With Modern Facilities

The city unveils seven parks two pools and a ball diamond after a spring renovation. An increase in recreation funding from 8400 to 15000 dollars supports new facilities and safety measures. Labor Day closing is Sept 3 with public urged to protect parks and keep cars off tennis courts.

Mercury Dourites City Park and Recreation Board H. R. Summer Wiley Cox Park and Recreation Board Westside Westend Fairview Pop Oliver Memorial

School program personnel and trustees listed

Karen Bryant and Nancy Judith Scott lead the singing of the Alma Mater. Karen Bryant is noted as a principal candidate. Teachers listed include J. B. Warren, Mrs. Margie E. Warren, and Mrs. Sue P. Holland. Trustees named are W. M. Anders, C. B. Scott and Yarnell Bell.

Karen Bryant Nancy Judith Scott Karen Bryant Eeearren J. B. Warren Margle E. Warren Sue P. Holland W. M. Anders C. B. Scott Yarnell Bell

Two Traffic Mishaps Reported by Decatur Police

No injuries in two Friday traffic incidents investigated by Decatur police. A Harley Davidson driven by 15 year old Charles Tad Black struck a parked car owned by Hubert Derrick at 4th Ave SW and Second St SW causing damage to the left door and motorcycle rear fender. A 1954 Mercury and a 1955 Plymouth collided at 16th Ave SE and College St with damage to the Mercury front and Plymouth right front. Officers Hunter Crabb Terry and Sgt C M Kennedy investigated. cases to be in Thursday’s The Decatur Daily.

Decatur Charles Tad Black 6Th Ave Hubert Derrick 4Th Ave Second St Black Clay Roane Mercury Plymouth 16Th Ave. SE College St Marvin L. Skidmore Decatur 2 Hunter, Crabb, Terry Sgt C. M. Kennedy

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