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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1961

Page

7

New Historical Entertainment: Sal's Voyage to Plymouth

Donald Barr Chidley presents a dramatized tale of Sal from the pirate ship Meermin disguising as he sails to Plymouth in 1620. The narrative follows his capture of New World longing, Priscilla Mullins' charm, and tension with Captain Jones and John Billington aboard the Mayflower. The excerpt ends with Sal's reluctance and resolve as the voyage proceeds toward America.

Meermin Plymouth England Sal America Christopher Jones Jones Elder Brewster Priscilla Mullins Priscilla John Alden Crow's Nest Cape Cod John Billington Billington London Hudson's River Virginia Company New England John Smith Robert Coffin Boyd

Degrees Awarded to Area UA Graduates at Denny Stadium

Forty graduates from the area will receive degrees at the University of Alabama ceremony Sunday at 5 30 p m in Denny Stadium. In total 1215 degrees will be conferred by President Frank A Rose on behalf of the Board of Trustees. Names include Morgan Decatur Dwight L Eddins Marguerite Stone Hugh A McClellan Melvin H Standridge James K Benfield Barbara A Harrison Claude B McRae Jr Lucida L Caddell Rebecca W Pinkston Patricia D P Julich Thomas C White Jr Bobby J St John Jack E Lee Lonnie G Black Billy D Weaver Otis F Kirby Jr Arthur H Groover Jack B Long Charles M Rushing Susan P Lile Lawrence Moulton Joe T Jett William K How

University of Alabama Denny Stadium Frank A. Rose Morgan Decatur Dwight L. Eddins William G. Nichols Marguerite €. Stone Hugh A. McClellan Jack E. Lee Lonnie G. Black Billy D. Weaver Otis F. Kirby Jr Hartselle Arthur H. Groover Jack B. Long Charles M. Rushing Limestone Athens Janis W. Speake Harold C. Raley Mooresville Susan P. Lile Lawrence Moulton Joe T. Jett William K. How

Radio and TV Listings Set for Morgan County Area

A scanned TV radio schedule from Morgan County Alabama lists programs across channels WMSL WBRC WAPL and others with time slots from morning to late evening. The page also includes probate notices for Marion Grizzard estate and other estate administrations with filing deadlines and executor details.

Woman claims stray dog as own after warden finds one

In Grand Islands New York a woman complains about unleashed dogs. Dog warden Arthur Kingston locates one stray and advises the owner at her home. She then points to the dog in his truck and declares, That’s my dog.

Grand Islands N.Y Arthur Kingston Kingston

Agent Cites Cotton Aid for Delayed Growth

HARTSELLE Charles Rutledge County agent outlines a method to keep cotton about three weeks ahead by protecting young plants from thrips. He says damage appears as curling leaves and stems and notes thrips are tiny and easily unseen without shaking a plant over white paper. Rutledge recommends applying 7 to 10 pounds per acre of approved cotton insecticide to protect the crop.

Hartselle Morgan County Charles Rutledge Rutledge

Local graduates listed with degrees and towns

The record enumerates graduates from various fields including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, sociology, physics, commerce, education, dentistry and biology. Towns shown include Cullman, Hanceville, Holly Pond, Joppa, Joppa Stephens, Vinemont and Crane Hill.

Hanceville Lloyd M. Williams Jr Russell W. Arnold Holly Pond Dee A. Hairston Joppa Edna R. Stephens Logan James N. Harbison Vinemont Millard L. Dunkin

Ham Operator Broadcasts Birth News From Hospital

In Manchester Conn Richard Dibble a ham radio operator logged a portable transmitter to the hospital to broadcast the birth of his newborn daughter. At a fellow ham's request he put the baby on the air for a brief statement.

Manchester, Conn Richard Dibble Dibble

Liberia marks 114 years of independence celebration

Liberia, the only African republic for over a century, is celebrating 114 years of independence and national pride.

Liberia Africa

Probate Notice in Morgan County Alabama 1961

In the May Term 1961 Probate Court of Alabama Morgan County, notice to Emma Jordan Teague and John Teague and to the children and descendants of Wilson Teague and Gus Teague, brothers of George W Teague, deceased. Exemptions of real and personal property including a homestead exemption have been reported by commissioners and set aside and allotted to Ethel Teague.

George W. Teague Morgan County Alabama State OF Emma Jordan Teague Chattanooga Tennessee John Teague Oklahoma Wilson Teague Gus Teague Ethel Teague

Town and Country Bargains and Services

Local ads feature started chicks for sale with multiple varieties and benefits. Also rental equipment and Father’s Day gift items such as silver and gold tie tacks cuff links priced from 8.50 to 38. Includes plant bulbs sale, baby chicks, pet sorghum references, and mail box signs with installation services offered by Paul C. Davis De Paint and Wallpaper and others.

Paul C. Davis Fannie Richardson

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Donald Barr Chidley Him Crown Huckster Mayflower Moses Aaron Israel Coffin Area UA Saturdev Decatur Daily Wale Freed-Hardemar Mutual News Social Security Wmsl-Tv Seturgay Sparta Bonanza Deputy Travter Wbrc-Tv Wapl TV Art Linkletter Marion Grizzard C. Almon Louise Reid Harvey Martin Blaxton T. C. Almon Julian Ray Blaxton Ima Jean Burks Linda Burks Jimmy Burleson Edwin Burrow Jimmie Ruth Byrd Linda Crumbley Jimmy Daniel Jeraldine Dunalap Charlotte Federer Veronica Feemster Charles Corham Geraldine Gunter Ruth Harris Sharon Sue Hays Paulette Helton Jo Ann Henderson June Henderson Melvin Henderson Darrell Hicks Mary Ann McWhorter Alvin Hooper Mary Lou Hooper Ann Huffman Faye Huffman Charles Jones Jerry Leathers Janice Lovell Jimmy Lovell Walker Meade Linda Middlebrooks Faye Moore Marilyn Moore Harold Neal Bill Nuss Elizabeth Patterson Jesse Peoples Cinda Phillips James Phillips Ruth Plunkett Judy Gilley Priest Gail Reeves Lillie Robertson Dewitt Ison Smith Danny Speegle Bud Stallings Shirley Stidham Virginia Vee Sweatman Johnnie Thrasher Mike Wisener Norman Wisener Brenda Woods St. John’s Pa Standridge Eagar Refrigeration Co 2Nd Ave Farrer Kirby Sales and Service Macks Holland & Woodard General Contractors St. EL Hargitt E. F. Hargitt Frank Hargitt Clyde B. Murphy, Jr Sherman St Ph. EL Elliott Drilling Co W. Main St Ala THE Photographic Dept J. R. Sandy Gould Pumps S. E. Miller Hortselle Ale Trinity Stone Co., Inc KNAPP Henry Wade Paul C. ‘Davis Colleary Wede Church St McCulloch’s Household Appliance, Inc Bank St EL Higginbotham Construction Co Walter George's Riddle Rug EDD Edward Lott J. E. George Jr 1St Ave Studebaker Volkswagens GIL Moody, Inc Hwy Chevrolet Oldsmobile 8Th Ave Zife Beas BUICK Gmac Financing McRae Buick Company Lee St Electrolux Glenn Butler Business Services Lawn Mowe ER “Repairs E. Giulton St Finley Or Ory’s—Garrison’s Cleaners & Laundry Second Ave P. O Lawrence Limestone County Kennedy Motors Pontiac Grant St Triumph Austin John Penney Lucian Leon Smith Hollis West Bank St Bank Street Rambler
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