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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1948

Page

6

Birthday party with cake and guests in Athens

A group enjoyed games and desserts at a birthday gathering in Athens. Miss Helen Turner assisted in serving with the honoree’s aunt. Attendees included Farley Stewart, Ann Howard Finn, Carlton Kelly, Ellen Kelly, Ann Warren, and many others.

Helen Turner Atlanta Georgia Mrs. Turner Farley Stewart Ann Howard Finn Carlton Kelly Ellen Kelly Ann Warren Jeff Donaldson Jane Donaldson Julia Leigh Levin Savana Whitman Steve Lovelace Mary Frances Roberts Dan Parks Jackson Hough Steve Yarbrough

Loveless Gorham wedding at Sacred Heart Rectory

Peggy Sue Gorham and William A. Loveless wed at 4 pm Thursday in Cullman Catholic rectory. The ceremony featured white gladioli, a colonial bouquet, and organ music. Guests included Lambert Mackentepe as best man and Mrs. Gorham as matron of honor. Afterward, the couple hosted a reception before traveling to Birmingham for their wedding trip.

Venetia Hauk William Haukh Jr Mrs. Gorham M. Weber Charlotte Rosson Peggy Sue Daves Edward D. McAdory Lady Ann Sapp Frances Clisby Lillian Barnett Lovelace Birmingham

Mrs Garrison Hosts Bridge Party For Peggy Sue Gorham

Mrs C J Garrison entertained at her home with a bridge party honoring Miss Peggy Sue Gorham whose wedding was set for Thursday afternoon. Prizes were awarded for high and low scores to Miss Peggy Daves and Miss Charlotte Marie Rosson, and the honoree received several pieces of china. A salad course followed with guests including Misses Peggy Daves Joyce Leeth Jean Boschung Ele Anor Mitchell Lady Ann Sapp Betty Engle Charlotte Rosson and Mrs Lambert Mackentepe.

Garrison C. J. Garrison Peggy Sue Gorham Peggy Daves Charlotte Marie Rosson Joyce Leeth Jean Boschung Eleanor Mitchell Ann Sapp Betty Engle Charlotte Rosson

Funeral Services for John W. Frank

Funeral services for John W. Frank aged 67 who died at home on Cullman 7 will be held at Sim coen July 31 at 2 PM with Rev Cook officiating. Interment in church cemetery Mass Service in charge. Surviving are his wife Lillie Lee Frank and two daughters E J Nunnelley and Carson Cunningham.

John W. Frank Cullman Simcoen Cook Church Cemetery Lillie Lee Frank E. J. Nunnelley Carson Cunningham

Funeral for Mrs Wetha C Humphries Held at Pleasant Grove

Funeral services for Mrs Wetha C Humphries 71 who died at her home on Joppa July 29 were held Friday at 2 PM from Pleasant Grove church. Interment followed in the adjoining cemetery. Mass service was in charge. Surviving relatives are listed.

Wetha C. Humphries Joppa Pleasant Grove Church

Cullman Begins Street Meters Installation

At a Kiwanis meeting the city council member in charge of street improvement Conrad Howard outlined plans to install parking meters starting next week. Meters will be placed in the downtown business area across three blocks along U S highway 31 and stretch east from the courthouse to various corners.

Cullman Kiwanis Club American Legion Conrad Howard Ponder Walgreen Drug Moss Service

Cullman Selective Service Board Names Approved

Governor James E. Folsom approves Cullman county residents for the Selective Service Board. Named are Martin Griffith Hanceville Ralph Aldridge and M. G. Ashwander.

Board James E. Folsom Selective Service Board Cullman County Martin Griffith Hanceville Ralph Aldridge M. G. Ashwander Cullman

Otwell women plan Daytona Beach vacation with Birmingham group

Mrs. L L Otwell and daughter Elizabeth join Mrs. Gregory Johnston and daughters of Birmingham for a two week holiday at Daytona Beach. Mrs. L W Sikes returns from Atlanta where she cared for her mother Mrs J T Mitchell who is reported improving after hospital stay. Maclin Morrison spends weekend in Tuscaloosa with friends. Lady Ann Sapp and Jack Murphree visit Birmingham Friday. Mrs Anne Kinney hosts card club at Mrs Moore’s Blount Springs home. Mr and Mrs D C Fuller vacationing in New York and Canada. Mrs Leroy Bledsoe and daughter Carol return from Quincy Florida Sunday after visiting relatives.

L. L. Otwell Elizabeth Otwell Gregory Johnston Daughters Birmingham Daytona Beach L. W. Sikes Atlanta J. T. Mitchell Maclin Morrison Tuscaloosa Anne Kinney Moore Blount Springs D. C. Fuller New York Canada Leroy Bledsoe Carol Quincy Florida

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