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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1954

Page

12

Talented Jane Ann Thompson Wins Piano Contest

Jane Ann Thompson won first place in a piano contest in Decatur on Monday sponsored by the Alabama Women's Federated Clubs. She earned a scholarship for several weeks at a camp in Illinois and is known as an accomplished pianist. She was named Miss Cullman High and plans to attend Girls State at Huntingdon College in Montgomery as a Cullman High representative.

Jane Ann Thompson Decatur Alabama Women’s Federated Clubs Illinois Jane Cullman High Montgomery Huntingdon College

Decatur High School graduation plan announced

DHS principal W H Jenkins revealed the graduation and baccalaureate programs. Dr Frazer Banks will give the main address at the 8 p.m. ceremony followed by music and awards to seniors. Diplomas will be presented by J E McClary.

W. H. Jenkins Decatur High School Frazer Banks Birmingham School Minar Triplett First Methodist Church Jenkins Dr. Banks Mary Paul Glenn Walter M. Jackson Glee Club Edwin Branscomb Flore Branscomb Neely Crawford Willoughby Presbyterian Church

Social Event Notices Reach Out-Of-Town Visitors

Out-of-town guests attended the event including Rev. and Mrs. Robert Pooley from Guntersville Rev. and Mrs. John Hungerland and Rev. and Mrs. Richard Rouquie from Decatur Mr. and Mrs. Dell Spears of Huntsville Messrs Thomas and Joseph Nalls of Hobbs Island among others.

North Alabama Leroy C. Bledsoe E. C. Boles Robert Bryan Barbara Eddins Exer High Murray Howell E. L. Kidd Bertha Koepcke Royce McMeans James B. Miller H. F. Paddock Cyrus Shear James Simmons Charles Sims Frank Smith Sidney Wager George Whisenhunt Robert Pooley Guntersville John Hungerland Richard Rouquie Decatur Dell- Spears Huntsville Thomas and Joseph Nalls Hobbs Island

Two friends urge a habit break in a quiet chat

Jones and Smith exchange sharp talk about a recurring habit. Smith chides Jones for being distracted and rude, urging him to quit. Jones agrees to listen and asks what was being said.

Jones Smith

Memorial prayers and light steps on the sod

A mixed page of short poems and humorous anecdotes reflecting on peace prayer and everyday moments. Florid lines call for faith and hope to replace fear, while a car station joke and light family vignettes reveal humor and memory.

Warthogs Dig Burrows Hind-First For Defense

Warthogs live in burrows they habitually enter hind-end first to be ready to attack animals that may pursue them.

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