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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1976

Page

3

Area Men In Service Take Part In Solid Shield 76

Marine Lance Corporal Michael D. Metz 21 son of Norma Henke Austin High School graduate joined the Marine Corps in May 1974 participates in Solid Shield 76 with the 2nd Marine Division Camp Lejeune N C. Marine Private First Class William H. Lott 18 son of Henry and Mary Lott and his wife Jonnie daughter of Jerry Metz participates in Solid Shield 76 with the 2nd Marine Division Camp Lejeune N C.

Michael D. Metz Norma Henke Carridale St. SW 2Nd Marine Division Camp Lejeune N.C North Carolina Georgia Austin High School The Marine Corps William H. Lott Henry W. Lott Mountain View Apartments Jonnie Jerry D. Metz Teague Road Hartselle Morgan County

Tell Me Why Tell Me Why Book Contest Winner Notice

Contest announces Barbara Barda age 15 Brunswick Ohio as today’s winner for the Tell Me Why book set. The page includes science notes on rain formation and clouds, a riddle box segment, and a call for readers to submit jokes and riddles with zip code.

Barbara Barda Brunswick Ohio Link Book of Knowledge

Thompson and Thompson vs Wayne and Sterling promissory suit

In Vinemont, C M Thompson and Lillian Thompson sue Harry Wayne and Marcella Sterling over a $244 promissory note at Vinemont Trailer Park. In other actions, Dr O B Evans sues Michael G McCay with garnishment by Davis Constructors and Engineers Inc. and Security Mutual Finance sues Norman Horton with South Central Bell as garnishee. Midwest Musical Instrument Co sues Jerrell Parker for $392.62. Civil actions also include Cotton States Mutual Insurance and Robbies vs Leroy and Melanie Bolden for $1,070.58 and Concrete Products Co vs Bobby Bodley with Hampton Brothers Construction Co. garnishee. Pineview Hospital vs Joyce Widner for $680.10. Births noted in Athens Limestone Hospital and Decatur General Hospital. Building permits list 216th Ave NE office addition valued at $19,000.

C. M. Thompson Lillian Thompson Harry Wayne Oe Marcella Sterling Vinemont Dr. O. B. Evans Michael G. McCay Davis Constructors and Engineers Inc Security Mutual Finance Corp Norman Horton South Central Bell Idwest Musical Instrument Co Jerrell Parker Jerry's Beard St Cotton States Mutual Insurance Co Robbies Leroy Bolden Melanie Bolden Concrete Products Co Bobby Bodley Hampton Brothers Construction Co Pineview Hospital Joyce Widner Falkville

Remembering Rudy Dieffenbach at Margraten Memorial

A survivor recalls Sgt Rudolph A Dieffenbach of the 1st Division who died 40 days before Europe’s end. The piece reflects on his family’s loss, the Margraten memorial, and the enduring memory of World War II sacrifice.

AL Dieffenbach Seattle Times Margraten Netherlands Rudolph A. Dieffenbach New Jersey Rudy Europe Mother North Africa Sicily D-Day Normandy Rhine America New York Western Union Daddy Mengeringhausen Essen Germany

Statue Honors POWs at Andersonville Memorial Unveiled

A 9 foot bronze statue memorializing prisoners of war was unveiled in Andersonville cemetery. About 600 attendees heard Rep. Jack Brinkley praise soldiers and their families, linking to Vietnam War service. The Georgia Prisoner of War Memorial, sculpted by William J. Thompson, was funded with 100000 dollars and took a year to complete.

Andersonville, Ga America Jack Brinkley Columbus Brinkley Ft. Benning Andersonville Georgia Thompson Richard B. Russell State Capitol Atlanta

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