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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1950
Page
11
Wanda Sharp receives citizenship award and medal as most outstanding girl. Gar Van White named the school athlete and William Prince the most outstanding boy. Mrs. Julia L. Sharp presents awards and certificates for perfect attendance. Floyd W. Briscoe grants diplomas. Walter M. Jackson delivers speech on Alabama resources urging seniors to serve the state.
During its 25 game 1950 season the University of Arizona baseball team averaged nearly three stolen bases per contest.
Postmaster General Jesse M Donaldson announced details of a 3 cent commemorative stamp honoring the Boy Scouts of America to be released June 30 at Valley Forge Pennsylvania during the National Jamboree. The brown rotary print measures 0 84 by 1 44 inches and will be issued in sheets of fifty with an initial printing of 125000000.
The Decatur High School Band Mothers Club reports strong support for new band uniforms, with $148 from refreshment sales and multiple generous donations from Civitan Club, Goodyear Decatur Mills, Decatur Transit, Wolverine Tube, Home Oil Mill, Alabama Hosiery Mills, Sinclair Agency, Duncan Cotton, and Decatur Ready Mix. The project aims to outfit about eighty-five players at roughly $50 per uniform, plus ongoing needs for music stands and instrument maintenance.
A violent Thursday storm prompts a brave rescue by local Baptist minister Brother Johnnie and James Hill who saved two women and their children from a distant boat. The event recalls warning to wear life preservers and the need for vigilance at Wheeler Dam Lake. A church gathering followed with candles and refreshments hosted by many local residents and the honoree Mrs. W. B. Ferguson.
The ladies of the local Baptist church held a surprise birthday shower for the pastor’s wife in the church dining room Thursday night. They displayed many lovely gifts and a huge cake with multiple decorations.
Mrs B H Collins entertained with a spend-the-day at her home Tuesday for twenty three guests. A bountiful covered dish luncheon was served at noon to Mrs Riley B Moore Sr and others.
Norris Lee Randolph Glenn Randolph Jack Bendalls and Jonames Terry joined Reverend Sam Berry for a weekend camping trip at Brushy Lake in the National Black Warrior Forest Reserve. Scouts from Morgan Lawrence and Winston counties attended this gathering.
Miss Mary Lee Vaughn is now employed at State National Bank in Decatur and says she likes the work very much. Mrs. Robert Berryman, Mrs. L. S. Terry, and her son and daughter drove to Nashville Sunday to visit Mr. L. S.
Terry remains confined at the Ma rite Hospital after an operation about a week ago. Mrs. John Sanderson has recovered enough to be up and about. Mrs. Arthur Burden and relatives visited at Van derbilt hospital in Nashville. The community extends sympathy to the Proc tor family for their tragedy and offers aid. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Terry and son Billy Ransome with Mrs. Betty Terry Waymon Terry and J P Kimbrell traveled to Birmingham to attend the Atlanta Crackers vs Barons double header and visit sites. Mr. and Mrs. R T Little of Moulton and daughter Regina visited Miss Tommie Little.
A summer fruit spread features melon rings paired with sagan 4 cream cheese stuffed celery to provide contrasting flavors and textures. The combination emphasizes fresh fruit and creamy savory notes for balance.
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