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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1946

Page

7

Regular first Sunday singing at Forrest Chapel

The regular first Sunday singing will be held here Sunday night with many singers expected to attend. Visitors include Willie Tedtrod of Wenvir Kentucky and several community members attending local events such as baccalaureate at the Methodist church and graduation exercises at Austinville high school.

Willie Wenvir M. G. Whitten Hartselle Forest Burleson Methodist Church James D. McConnell Greenville S. C W. P. Roberts Noah Wynn Bob Robinson Ben Roberts Jimmy Hoyt Oscar Sybert Malcolm Oak Ridge J. L. West Doris, Willodene Maverine Roberts Benton Roberts Austinville High School Shoal Creek

Limestone County Capshaw Mrs Balch Visit Notes

Mrs. W. E. Smith left Thursday for a several days visit with Mr. and Mrs. Leon Swanner and children of Birmingham. Mrs. Ferguson and Miss Marcele ne Brock of Pulaski Tenn spent a few days with Ralph Balch and Clint Brock. Walker Say Mierson visited Mrs. George Sanders. The Balchs and children visited Withiam Fogg and family Sunday. Mrs. Will Worthey and Mrs. Raymond Humphrey visited Rebecca Pepper Sunday. Lawrence Laxson and children spent Sunday with E. L. Laxson family.

W. E. Smith Leon Swanner Birmingham Ferguson Marcelene Brock Pulaski Tenn Ralph Balch Clint Brock Samson Sanders Edwin, Blair Walker Say Mierson George Sanders Withiam- Fogg -And-Family Will Worthey Raymond Humphrey Rebecca Pepper Lawrence Laxson E. L. Laxson

Gish Fish in Athens Offers Abundant Minnows for Sale

Gish Fish in Athens advertises plenty of minnows for fishing enthusiasts. The shop promotes a wide selection and ready stock to meet weekend demand.

Athens

Statesman who served on boards and senate and charities

A noted public figure served with distinction on the State Board of Education and as a State Senator and trustee of numerous charitable agencies, reflecting a life of public service and philanthropy.

State Board of Education

Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues Small Grid

A mixed clues page listing across and down crossword hints including: Young salmon dull pain ostrich like bird sound as of a cannon river a NE France the cony wide of Old otherwise girl s in age between nineteen religion of the Moslems time regret warp yarn centers as of apples young rowdy emit encountered Testament meaning surmise colleg gull like bird eye in symbolism public vehicle medieval boat male adults insect observes follow a Cuban dance in this place midday glossy surfaced silk wasted city Nev posterior hauled blunders and a cryptogram quotation with yesterday s answer.

France

New hydraulic artificial limb aids amputees in Europe

German scientists Ulrich Henschke and Hans Mauch, aided by American doctors, develop a hydraulic prosthetic at Heidelberg's Aero Medical Center. The device uses abdominal muscle action to control knee and ankle joints, allowing near normal walking and stair climbing with improved balance and freedom of motion.

AP News Heidelberg Europe Army Air Force U. S. Air Forces’ Aero Medical Center Robert J. Benford Ulrich Henschke Hans Mauch

Pettusville News Notes Local Visits and Planting

Community brief highlights numerous visits and weekend gatherings in Pettusville and nearby areas. Mentions of illness recoveries, cotton planting updates amid rains, and residents traveling to Athens Pulaski and Veto. A final note states forty three percent of Americans live in towns under 2,500 residents.

U.S

Teen club rally and fashion chat in the early 20th press

A New York department store runs a youth club with 4,000 members ages 13 to 17 discussing housing juvenile delinquency and women's roles. The piece notes fashion trends like overalls and dented sunlamps for tanning, plus a design contest with a Bond prize.

New York

Funeral custom echoes ancient practice with horse burial

Discussion notes suggest honoring a deceased military officer by leading his horse in the funeral procession. The practice is described as a survival of an ancient ritual of sacrificing a horse at a warrior burial.

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