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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1971

Page

5

Calendar Of Events Include Graduations And Community Activities

Graduation exercises at Austin and Decatur high schools begin at 8 p.m. A Royal Arch Masons convocation meets at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Joe D. Ray speaks at 1 p.m. Senior worship. Gospel singing at First Assembly of God 7:30 p.m. Berea Baptist Church hosts a three night revival from 7 p.m. Town Creek. Decatur Women’s Club luncheon 11:45 a.m. at Decatur Inn with speaker Mrs. Townsend. UDC picnic and memorial at Wheeler Plantation 10:30 a.m. Guest Dr. Sidney Standridge. Bellview Baptist kindergarten graduation 7 p.m. Junior-Senior Banquet 6 p.m. Bethel Baptist Hartselle $3. Youth rally 7 p.m. Central Christian Hartselle. All night gospel at J. C. Petty Gym 8 p.m. Free admission. Rummage and bake sale 10 a.m. to support playground equipment. Col. Levy to speak at Decatur Rotary noon. Vacation Bible School 7 p.m. at Sherman Street Church of God. Parents without Partners 7:30 p.m. at St. John's Parish House. Health clinic 1–4 p.m. Morgan County Training School Hartselle with free shots for ages 3 months–17 years.

Morgan-Lawrence

Talented Pageant Opens at Point Mallard This Summer

The summer grand opening of Point Mallard features a free pageant and open house. Co sponsors include State National Bank, First State Bank, First National Bank, First Federal Savings and Insurance Co., and the Decatur Chamber of Commerce. Holiday Inn hosts contestants, judges, and officials. Tucker and Browder will tabulate results.

Point Mallard State National Bank First State Bank First National Bank First Federal Savings and Insurance Co Decatur Chamber of Commerce Holiday Inn

Prosecution Seeks Evidence On Signatures In Higdon Case

The defense contests Ryan's testimony as inadmissible and challenges signature identifications. Prosecutors used photographic enlargements to compare Higdon handwriting with Georg Schell and Seal. The trial began May 10 andDar has extended beyond the planned close. the defense expects eight witnesses and a week and a half more testimony, including a man claimed to be the real Georg Schell.

Hopper Ryan Higdon Georg Schell Seal

Best Way To Avoid Sunburn

Washington AP reports Americans face sunburn risk as they search for effective suntan products. FDA cautions no product fully prevents sunburn. AMA urges moderation and proper sunscreen choice. A study notes wide variation in protection among brands, with most offering limited or no protection during sweating.

Washington Food and Drug Administration American Medical Association AMA Committee On Cosmetics New England Journal of Medicine

Delicatessen Macaroni Salad With Chinese Touch

A macaroni salad with sweet-sour flavors and crunchy almond slivers from the California almond growers association. Ideal for picnics or the first barbecue of the season.

San Francisco California Almond — Growers Association

Sweet sour macaroni salad and public bid notice

A recipe for sweet sour macaroni salad mixed with pineapple pineapple peas and almonds. Separately a public bid notice describes plans for a Two Unit National Guard USAR Armory and Maintenance Shop in Alabama with deposit details and building specs totaling about 31 366 square feet.

Contractors invited for two unit National Guard facility in Decatur AL

Sealed proposals for construction of a two unit National Guard USAR Armory and Maintenance Shop in Decatur Alabama will be received by the State Military Property and Disbursing Officer at 1720 Federal Drive Montgomery. Proposals are due by 1:00 pm on June 9 and will be opened publicly at that time and place.

State Military Department Federal Drive Montgomery Alabama Evan M. Terry Montgomery, Highway Birmingham F. W. Dodge Corporation Mobile Atlanta Columbus Georgia Birmingham Builders Exchange Terry National Guard Usar Armory Armory Vta National Guard Usar Decatur

Probate Court Estate of Elsie F Crawford

Letters testamentary on Elsie F Crawford a Morgan County deceased were granted May 18 1971 by Judge Bryan McAfee. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legal time or be barred. Susan Elizabeth Crawford Executrix of the will. 20-27-63

Probate Court Elsie F. Crawford Bryan McAfee Morgan County Susan Elizabeth Crawford

Bids Sought for Security Guard Service at Lurleen Wallace Center

Sealed proposals to furnish security guard service for the Lurleen B. Wallace Developmental Center in Decatur Alabama must be received by A Hildreth Assistant Comptroller Alabama Department of Mental Health at 562 Washington Avenue Montgomery by 11 00 am cdst Monday June 14 1971 Bid forms available from A W Hildreth and may be viewed at the center A certified check or Bidder s Bond for at least 4 percent of the bid but not over 10 000 is required with bids Bids may not be withdrawn after closing and the owner may reject any or all bids or waive informalities

Lurleen B. Wallace Decatur Alabama A. Hildreth Alabama Department of Mental Health Washington Avenue Montgomery A W Hildreth Lurleen B Wallace Developmental Center

Also Mentioned on This Page

Austin Royal Arch Masons Masonic Temple Joe D. Ray Southside Baptist Church Assembly of God Town Creek Berea Baptist Church Moulton Josephine H. Townsend Rosemont Decatur Christian Women’s Club Decatur Inn Joe Wheeler United Daughters of the Confederacy Joe. Wheeler Wheeler Plantation Sidney Standrige Athens College Bellview Baptist Church Old Moulton Rd Good News Fellowship Bethel Baptist Church Hartselle Central Christian Church West Main St The Christian Churches of North Heart of Dixie J. C Petty Gymnasium Speake Pto Gilbert Paul Levy U.S. Army Missile, and Munitions Center Redstone Arsenal Decatur Rotary Club Sherman Street Church of God Rev. A.nee St. John’s Parish House Jackson St Edwin Dalstrom T. C. Almon Recreation Center Weare Gratwick Art Thompson Tucker and Browder Thompson Gratwick Edward Hopper Huntsville Stroming Lee Rose Celia Jordan Bobby Herbert NCO Long Binh Vietnam Burma Laos Thailand Steele Sullivan Ranch Corona Whiteaker Shelby Contracting Co, Inc Morgan County Water & Fire Protection Authority Ala Tor Conception St. NW Faraip Farah Dante ELGIN Jantzen & McGregor Patterson Men’s Shop, Inc Decatur Shopping Center Clubman
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