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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1958
Page
9
The All-Grandma Orchestra, 22 grandmothers aged up to 72, plays blues and rock and roll and aims for television bookings. Organized by Jean Ward, the group rehearses weekly to prove grandma can be active and valued.
A Morgan County veteran’s widow learned of federal benefits for her son with help from the county service officer, enabling a college loan for Gene Teal. County service offices report 3,187 veteran contacts and 1,859 benefit letters last year, with A. L. Malone directing daily services in Decatur.
Mrs Noah Simmons and daughter visited friends Sunday. Kay Matthews of Rock Creek visited J B Mathews Friday night. Several families attended the Decoration at Pine Burr Sunday. Annie Rhee Pridmore and J L Sanders shopped in Decatur Saturday. Kermit Powell of Ryan was a Sunday guest of Gordon Pridmore. Sunday afternoon guests of Homer Pike included Willard Shanod family from Decatur, O Q Childers of Cullman, and Edd Evans. Paul Shelton and sister went to California for a brother’s funeral. Mary Ellen Pridmore of Birmingham spent the weekend with W A Pridmore family. Jim Lowe and children of Woodland Mills were Saturday night guests of Harvey Stinson. Elbert Buckhannon of Arab and Clyde Stinson of Boaz were Sunday guests of H O Drinkard. Willard Aday of Michigan visiting Tom Aday and family.
Several listings note workers including teachers, a sporting goods clerk, a soda fountain employee, and a photographer's model seeking positions. Ads highlight job availability and contact details for the next step.
Athens Limestone Hospital workers gathered with Board of Revenue Chairman Arthur L Spence Mayor Arthur Stewart and administrator Thomas L Qualey to celebrate the hospital seventh anniversary Six seven year pins were awarded to Essie Bates Mary Holt Ozelle White Ruby Wiggin and Tonis Lentz for seven years service Others for six years included Lula Cooley Hettie Lentz Mary E Pepper R N and Inez Stewart Five year pins went to Katie Holt Will Gibson and Lucile White During seven years the hospital admitted nearly 11 000 patients and treated a similar number in the emergency rooms.
Mrs. Charles Speake and Mrs. George Nancar row depart for Florida. Alexander City visitor Mrs. Janie Hamlett visits daughter Mrs. Hiram Phillips. Local gatherings include Dr. John Speake’s family and weekend guests of the Kelsoes. Bible study held at the Baptist Church led by Mrs. Hancock.
Rev Sivley and Harry Wing led services at the Union Church on Sunday. Tommie Wilson was buried at the Union Church with attendees from various areas. Harold Hood and Mrs Black toured Georgia on a business trip, and Mrs Bud Murphy visited from Waldermose Springs. A wartime veterans benefits survey notes Malone filed 27 claims in 1957 for veterans in need of the law’s support.
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