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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1973

Page

10

Mummified Babies Found in Ames Trunk

Three full term infant corpses wrapped in Chicago newspapers dated 1955 and 1956 were found in an Army footlocker style trunk in Ames Iowa. Authorities say the bodies dated from years earlier and are investigating identities with BCI assistance. The trunk was stored at Ames Imports about five years ago by a former employee.

Ames Iowa Story County John Stark University Hospitals Iowa City Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation Darrell Coy Ames Imports Here U.S. 30 Coy State Highway Commission Chicago BCI Craig Beck Maury Powers

Calendar Of Local Events In North Alabama

A dense schedule lists Ostomy Association in Huntsville meetings at 2 30 p m at 407 Governors Dr SW with Dr Albert Canae presenting. Various church groups Across Decatur Hartselle Shoal Creek and Cullman plan breakfasts revivals homecomings memorials reunions and music. Community groups meet for VBS plans senior clubs book week and library notices with service times and contact details.

Ostomy Association of North Alabama Vocational Rehabilitation Service Center Governors Dr Huntsville Decatur Albert Cannae Shoal Creek Baptist Church Alabama 67 Shoal Creek Rd Priceville T. A. Duke Muscle Shoals Rayford Long Macon, Ga

Dowsers Aid Search For Missing 19 Year Old Miller

Map dowsers Mrs Beulah Johnston and Arthur Frantz offered their services to help Maryland and Pennsylvania police locate Richard Wayne Miller, a 19 year old from McConnellsburg believed killed in the Alday family slayings. They combed a 150 mile area, used pendulums, and reported sensations while volunteers said they would aid again if needed. Authorities continue to work with Georgia police for information to locate Miller’s body.

Richard Wayne Miller McConnellsburg Pennsylvania Maryland Georgia Alday Beulah Johnston Arthur Frantz Waynesboro Washington County Fulton County Johnston FBI Scotland Yard Miller

Extra-high platform shoes draw driver education critique

Driver education instructors warn that very tall platform footwear may hinder brake and gas pedal control, potentially impacting safe driving.

Area Service Man In News

Pvt. Jimmy Ray Martin, 18, stationed at Ft Polk Louisiana, will complete basic training Thursday. He will begin advanced training at Camp Stewart Georgia. A 1972 Austin High School graduate, he is married to Peggy King of Hartselle and is son of Mr and Mrs Walter R Martin of 115 4th Ave NW.

Jimmy Ray Martin Ft. Polk Camp Stewart Pvt Martin Austin High School Peggy King Hartselle Walter R. Martin 4Th Ave

Air Force trainees assigned to bases after basic training

Airman David J. Mansbridge is assigned to the Technical Training Center at Keesler AFB Mississippi for specialized training as a communications systems operator after basic training. Airman Edwards S. Dees is assigned to Sheppard AFB Texas for aircraft maintenance training after basic. Airman Gary W. Haynes graduates with honors at Goodfellow AFB Texas and heads to Misawa AB Japan with the Air Force Security Service.

San Antonio David J. Mansbridge James D. Mansbridge Woodland SE Keesler Afb Miss Air Force Keesler Mansbridge Decatur High School Edwards S. Dees William E. Dees 9Th St Cullman Sheppard Afb Tex Sheppard Dees San Angelo Gary W. Haynes Wilmer F. Haynes Lincoln Goodfellow Afb Misawa AB Japan Air Force Security Service Ie County High School Jacksonville State University

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Brotherhood of First Baptist Church Charles Gaston Pleasant Valley Waldermose Springs Shady Grove Shoal Creek West Hartselle Lebanon Bethlehem Southwest East Highland Flint Mt. Zion Stephen P. Hill Milligan Cemetery Alabama 24 Lawrence County Old Tows Creek Baptist Church Clyde Goodlett Oak Ridge Methodist Church Vaughn Bridge Road West Quartet Cross Road Baptist Church Cullman Co Burnham Pleasant Grove Methodist Church Hwy. 67 Holace Rex Bagwell Wew Macedonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cherry St Brook- Hopkin American Legion Wheeler Basin Regional Library South Morgan County Citizens Band Hartselle City Auditorium T.O.P.S Spring Ave Antioch Methodist Church Five Points Wheeler Basin Red Cross Cain St. NE Altrusa Club Doris Clark Morgan-Lawrence Country Action Moulton Courtland Moulton Heights Riverside East Acres 18Th Ave Ramada Inn Questers Club L. R.brooks Talucah Presbyterian Church Calvary Echoes Falkville Church of God KOTEX Delsey Big U.S. Civil Service Lincoln Service Dept Broadway Pekin Illinois Jimmy Martin David Mansbridge Edwards Dees Gary Haynes Kotex 40 Iday Bankamericars Ema Eeeae Southland Plaza Hwy South Decatur
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