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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1965
Page
8
The page catalogs a dense schedule of shows and films across NBC and local stations, including Gunsmoke Warp, Wagon Train, Ed Sullivan, Twilight Zone, Candid Camera, and sports programs, with times and program groupings for a broad broadcast day.
A. Leokum outlines the origins of biology from ancient curiosity about animals plants and the human body. He explains biology derives from bios life and logos study and traces biologists goal to uncover relations between humans and the vast network of living things surrounding them.
Biologists seek origin of life and life forms on other planets while classifying Earth’s organisms. Botany and zoology are main branches with many subdivisions. Biochemistry rises in the 19th century focusing on protoplasm and its origin and possible synthesis.
Rev J W Myers reports on the 1956 Morgan County Missionary Baptist Association annual gathering. It records officers Hugh Penn, Wilbur Smallwood, W T Lewis, and Mrs W R Wallace, church pastors, financials, member counts, baptisms, and a petitioning Fifth Avenue Baptist Church in Decatur for admittance.
A reader contest notes Carolyn Heiligman of Clare Oklahoma as today’s winner in the riddles and jokes feature Tell Me Why soliciting submissions for Britannical World At las Yearbook of Events.
A historical snippet lists trivia such as Georgia as the largest east of the Mississippi and Queen Victoria’s 64 year reign, plus a tip on testing stiff egg whites by lifting the beater and tilting the bowl to see if peaks stand upright.
In Morgan County Alabama the Probate Court announces that Gaynell Wallace Johns administratrix filed accounts for final settlement of the Edison Noble Johns estate. The settlement will be heard June 7 1965 at 10:00 AM. Parties may appear and show cause. Judge T C Almon signs the notice dated May 13 1965.
A dense catalog of used cars including a 1964 Chevelle 4dr a 1961 Ford Tudor a 1960 Valiant 4dr and a 1964 Tempest Sport Coupe plus a 1963 Ford Galaxie Tudor and a 1962 Pontiac Tempest Wan. also a 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix a 1957 Pontiac 4-dr with manual transmission and a 1963 DKW 4-dr.
Notice lists Charles E. Halbrooks a well driller in irrigation and local drilling services. Two contact references appear: 784 2708 and 353 233 for a water well job and an inquiry about Jack Herbert. Also offers a 1959 Chevrolet four door Impala for sale at 14 Vine St Apt 2.
Vacation Bible school runs May 31 through June 4 at the Sixth Avenue Church of God under Rev. W A Crim pastor. It starts 8 30 a m Monday with classes at 8 50 a m Tuesday to Friday culminating Friday at 11 a m followed by a picnic at Delano Park. Rev James Luellen assistant pastor is school director and Mrs A B Sharp acts as principal. All children from kindergarten through junior high are invited.
The clergyman, who has spent about three years at Ninth Street church, moved from a Methodist church in Florence and continues service in Birmingham.
Dr Chitwood thanks supporters for years of ministry and says he would walk the last mile for the last person on earth to help him. The text also explains black pepper comes from the whole berry while white pepper uses the inner kernel. He suggests using pepper in light colored dishes.
A classified list shows various pre owned vehicles including a 1964 Pontiac two door hardtop a 1962 Thunderbird coupe a 1963 Chevrolet two door hardtop a 1963 Chevrolet half ton pickup a 1961 Willys jeep a 1959 Ford half ton pickup a 12 000 mile Chevrolet half ton pickup and a 195 GMC half ton pickup.
Car listing offers a 1960 T Bird with 29000 miles, full power, air condition, and asking price. Vehicle view at 1434 7th Ave S.W. Call 355-3493 for details.
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