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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1950
Page
22
Hollywood reports from a press conference with Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier near the A Streetcar Named Desire set. Leigh discusses square dancing, avocado favorites, and returning to England with her Oscar while noting Olivier's Shakespeare plans.
The common cold peaks in October November December March and April due to viruses and weather changes. Treat with rest steam inhalants hot moist towels and avoid selfmedication with strong new drugs. Keep in good condition to reduce infection risk and seek bed rest if fever appears.
Limestone county shows a rapid shift from a cotton economy to livestock. The Athens Chamber of Commerce notes rising cattle herds and rising sale barn volumes, with Jack Christopher’s sale barn now averaging about 50,000 dollars per day. The piece also highlights early pioneers in registered cattle and a campus faculty workshop ahead of fall term. Reverend M E Mansell to preach at First Presbyterian as H R Peyton resigns.
Limestone County Crippled Children's Clinic will be held Wednesday September 13 in the basement of the First Methodist church starting at 8 AM. No charge for services. Luncheon served by the ladies of the First Christian Church. Total enrollment in Athens city schools dips slightly from 1040 to 1020 with 584 elementary, 161 junior high, and 275 senior high students.
Mr and Mrs Henry Dotson and family visited Mrs Ruthie Turrentine on Sunday. Vera Self stayed overnight there with Ruthie Turrentine Coy and Martha. A large crowd attended the Andrew Chapel meeting Sunday night with Rev A M Whitten to preach first Sunday nights here.
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