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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1954

Page

3

Piano Recital At Moulton Heights School Auditorium

The annual piano recital of Mrs. Joe Burt’s pupils was presented at the Moulton Heights School auditorium. Stage decorations depicted an enchanted garden. The program featured numerous student performances including piano solos, arrangements, and a vocal number with ushers Shelba Key, Susan Mitchell, Willamina Johnson, and Nell Standridge assisting.

Moulton Heights Sullivan Joe Burt Baron Cockrell Man Wayne Lamon Thompson Ann Free Waldo Wayne Free Armour Virginia Green Smith Betty Ann Smith Leslie Larry Hill Liebestraum Liszt Peggy Counts Birdling Aaron Shirley Wilhite Dixie Weybright Charles Mac White Ganschal Brenda Gulley Novelty Larry Douglas Rea Betsy Burden St. Mary’s Mary Cole Roberts

25 Years Ago Today May 28 1929 Local Guest Arrivals

Miss Mildred Martin of Birmingham will arrive Wednesday to visit her aunt Mrs. F R Benson. Families travel and guests include Emmie Frances Polhill en route home from Judson College Marion, Laura Davis Athens College faculty visiting with Hartwell Davis, and other relatives from Trinity Birmingham Huntsville Camden Laredo Talladega and Birmingham arranging short visits and returns.

Mildred Martin Birmingham F. R. Benson E J. Polhill Emmie Frances Marion Judson College Laura Davis Athens College Hartwell Davis William Steed Trinity Winifred Mary Bonar Tinsley Martha Stringer Talladega J. H. McMath

Foundation Delays Work On 3 Schools For Negro Children

The Olin Foundation delays construction on three Southern Negro schools while reviewing the Supreme Court's anti segregation ruling. Dr Charles L Horn says the decision will be thoroughly studied and notes the foundation may alter policies though it plans to continue building. The foundation has funded schools nationwide and is financing a $600000 Negro vocational high school in Birmingham.

Birmingham Olin Foundation Supreme Court Charles L. Horn Minneapolis Horn Clemson S. C Atlanta Alton Ill Mt. Vernon N. Y

Birds Nest Forces Newspaper Swap in Saranac Lake

Mrs. Lee Gillespie plans to have her evening paper delivered by a neighbor until a family of birds in a road side newspaper tube raises its brood. The birds’ species are unknown and the nest blocks her regular delivery.

Saranac Lake N.Y Lee Gillespie Gillespies’ Road

Distribution Of Surplus Food In Walker Studied

In Birmingham officials will study distribution of surplus food in neighboring Walker County to determine how the program can be operated to aid needy families. The effort seeks a practical approach to extending nutrition support to residents facing hardship.

Birmingham Walker County

Food aid needed for 60 000 in Jefferson County

Dan R. Houston of the CIO Steelworkers outlined to the Jefferson County Public Welfare Board that 20 000 Birmingham area families, about 60 000 people, require federal surplus food. He and welfare director A. H. McDanel urged fact gathering on distribution and the Walker program as Walker County is declared a disaster area from mine closures and resident migration. The federal government could send 21 freight car loads monthly to Jefferson, but local agencies must handle storage and distribution.

Jefferson Birmingham) County Houston A. H. McDanel Walker County Federal

France Coal Output in 1953 Compared to U S Mines

France produced about 60 million tons of coal in 1953, roughly the amount U S mines emit in two months. The comparison highlights differing scale in European and American energy production during the period.

France U. S

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