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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1948

Page

11

Kitchens Home Reunion Scene

The descendants of the late J. H. Kitchens gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Kitchens in Decatur for a family reunion. A noon meal was served under the trees and attendees included Author Kitchens Furman Thompson J E Kitchens Carolyn Nancy J E Jr Hebrew Ryan June Jean Geraldean Juanita Dorisse L W Jones James G W Hampton Anna Kitchens Wade Ray Kitchens C T Kitchens Frankie Percy Philips Percy Jr Claburn Pike Sandra Jane M M Kitchens Douglas Carol Jean John Sylvia Horace Robert Fannie Mae Addee Lee Minnie Bert Rev George A Ice.

J. H Doc) Itcher Marvin Kitchens Decatur 3 Author Kitchens Furman Thompson J .E. Kitchens Carolyn Nancy J. E, Jr Hebrew Ryan June Jean Geraldean Juanita Dorisse L. W. Jones James G. W. Hampton Anna Kitchens Wade Ray Kitchens C. T. Kitchens G.T. Rice Frankie Percy Philips Percy, Jr Claburn Pike Sandra Jane M. M. Kitchens Douglas Carol Jean John Sylvia John Kitchens Horace Robert Fannie Mae Addee Lee Minnie Bert George A. Ice

Woman Pharmacist Accepts Unusual Role in Decatur

Carol Pickens, 22, from Hartselle, becomes the only woman pharmacist in Decatur at Cad dell Drus company. A Howard College graduate, she says she is crazy about the profession and her first job. She has lived in Hartselle since 1939.

Decatur Carol Pickens Hartselle Caddell Drus Company Carol Howard College Birmingham Caroll

Health Officer Urges Diphtheria and Whooping Cough Shots

Health officials warn parents to vaccinate babies and small children against diphtheria and whooping cough promptly. Immune carriers can spread disease to unprotected youngsters, and full protection takes weeks after shots. Countywide vaccination blitzes will offer typhoid, diphtheria, whooping cough vaccines, smallpox vaccines, tuberculin tests, and more.

Local Business Expands Staff For Improved Services

The notice from 108 West Moulton advertises increased personnel to maintain prompt efficient service and thanks customers for their support. It highlights commitment to continued quality and customer appreciation.

Bus Schedules on Nashville Run Hit By Detours

Bus schedules between Decatur and Nashville are disrupted by four detours forcing southbound buses to arrive late from the north. A Jacksonville Florida bus arriving around 12 58 for Birmingham and points South ran about an hour late and a replacement bus was called after the driver parked at Harvey store due to mechanical trouble. Highway construction across Tennessee cities fuels the delays.

Decatur Nashville Tennessee Jacksonville Fla Birmingham Points South Harvey Store Flint Sanatorium

Hearing on Boswell Law Opening Monday in Federal Court

Hearing on a suit attacking the Boswell voting law is set for Monday in federal court in Mobile. The defense and plaintiffs show missing replies and nonattendance signals, with Chicago attorney David Landau not replying to multiple notices. The February suit argues the law unconstitutional by denying voting rights to blacks and non members of the Democratic party in Alabama.

Mobile Ala John Foscue David R. Landau Chicago Alabama

Berlin Population Falls After World War I

Berlin's population shrank from about four million to around two million in the postwar era, reflecting widespread destruction and displacement following World War I.

Berlin

Cullman Wedding Plans Announced for Miss Sapp

Miss Lady Ann Sapp announces wedding to Jack Kilpatrick Murphfee set for Wednesday September 1 at 5 PM in First Methodist church Cullman. Officiant Dr Fagan Thompson music by Mrs John King and Connie Sue Edwards with bride's party including Jackie Wise Ann Moyers Dorothy Nell Bright and others.

Ann Sapp Joe Clay Sapp Jack Kilpatrick Murphfee E. T. Curlee la Porte Texas First Methodist Church Fagan Thompson John King Connie Sue Edwards Sapp Betty Engel Jackie Wise Ann Moyers Dorothy Nell Bright Cullman Betty Joyce Cain Madison Ala Barbara Berry Macon Judy House Atlanta E. T Curlee Jack Nesmith Scarbrough Whiteside Jr Ernest Fehler Joe Bailey Birmingham Edward McAdory Jr Tuscaloosa Don Neville Huntsville WY. P. Hughes

Engagement Bridge Party for Joyce Leeth Highlighted

Mesdames Harry Parker and Louie Hand hosted a bridge party at Hand's home Wednesday evening in compliment to niece Joyce Leeth bride elect of August 12. Eleanor Mitchell won high score while George Ponder Jr. had low. Gifts were given and Leeth received two pieces of silver with a salad course served to guests including Peggy Bright, Peggy Daves, Charlotte Rosson, Betty Engel, Lady Ann Sapp, Mary Eleanor Mitchell, Joyce Griffin, Elizabeth Swafford, Ann Leeth, and others.

Harry Parker Louie Hand Joyce Leeth Eleanor Mitchell George Ponder Jr Peggy , Bright Peggy Daves Charlotte Rosson Betty Engel Ann Sap

Linen Shower for Bride Elect Joyce Leeth

Mrs. E. G. Plunkett and Mrs. R. E. Beck Jr. co hosted a linen shower and coca cola party for bride elect Joyce Leeth on Saturday at Plunkett home. Pink and blue decorations complemented gifts for the honoree. Guests included Peggy Bright Peggy Daves Charlotte Rosson Eleanor Mitchell Joyce Griffin Betty Engel Lady Ann Sapp Jackie Wise Ann Leeth Mrs. George Ponder Jr. and Mrs. Charles McNutt.

Joyce Leeth E. G. Plunkett R. E. Beck Jr Plunkett Peggy Bright Peggy Daves Charlotte Rosson Eleanor Mitchell Joyce Griffin Betty Engel Ann Sapp Jackie Wise Ann Leeth George Ponder Jr Charles McNutt

MISS ROSSON HOSTESS BRIDGE PARTY HONORING BRIDE-ELECT

Miss Charlotte Marie Rosson hosted a bridge party at her home Friday honoring bride-elect Miss Joyce Leeth. Summer flowers adorned rooms and after games a dessert course was served. Attending were Joyce Griffin Betty Engel Eleanor Mitchell Lady Ann Sapp Peggy Daves Ella Marie Hagan Jackie Wise Peggy Sue Bright Ann Leeth and Mesdames Charles McNutt Raybourne Bradford and Erma Leeth plus of California Billy Lovelace.

Miss Rosson Charlotte Marie Rosson Joyce Leeth Joyce Griffin Betty Engel Eleanor Mitchell Lady Ann Sapp Peggy Daves Ella Marie Hagan Jackie Wise Peggy Sue Bright Ann Leeth Mesdames Charles McNutt Raybourne Bradford California Billy Lovelace Erma Leeth

Medical Society Fish Fry Hosted by Dr George T Rowe

Dr George T Rowe entertained the Cullman Medical Society with a Monday fish fry at his home. Attendees from Birmingham included Dr Leo Mr Bashinsky in charge of the program Dr J M Craw ord Dr C D Gaines and Dr Julian among others.

George T. Rowe Cullman Medical Society Birmingham Leo Mr. Bashinsky J. M. Craword C. D. Gaines Julian

Aquarius and Pisces Horoscope Snippet

A compact horoscope fragment shows Aquarius dates January 21 to February 19 and Pisces dates February 20 to March 21. It lists numbers possibly representing lucky digits or readings and mentions neutral and adverse tones alongside a bell syndicate reference.

Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Jones announced

Funeral services for Annie Deora Jones 53 will be held Sunday at Mt. Carmel Church near Berlin with interment in the church cemetery. Surviving are Emmett L. Jones husband Clifford Jones and Dora Farmer daughter and two granddaughters Mrs. Billy Lovelace and family recently returned from a coast trip. Local relatives and guests are noted including Mrs. J W Woodward, Bishop Marvin Franklin, Dr. Fagan Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Kelley and Elizabeth Otwell.

Annie Deora Jones Mt. Carmel Church Berlin Church Cemetery Emmett L. Jones Clifford Jones Dora Farmer Billy Lovelace J. W. Woodward Quincy Florida Leroy Bledsoe Marvin Franklin Birmingham Fagan Thompson W .O. Kelley Billy Jr Eer Kelley Dalas L. L. Otwell Elizabeth Otwell Daytona

Local Medical Figures List Leads to Community Event

E Linn and a group of doctors including George S. Graham and Leon S Cmilo are named in a forthcoming community medical event. Other listed physicians Dr. Earl Drén nen and Dr. Jermone Meyers appear among attendees.

E. Linn George S. Graham Leon S. Cmilo Earl Drénnen Jermone Meyers Sig

Florida residents return from Michigan vacation

Beach residents Dr. and Mrs. N. V. Culpepper and daughter Florence with Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Vogel returned from a weekend trip to Michigan. Mrs. George Bledsoe and Mrs. Carl Thompson visited Birmingham on Thursday. Erma Leeth and three Misses visited a home with an infected hand. D. C. Fuller couple report a wonderful trip through New England and are guests of Dr. Edward J. Hobbs of Burt New York.

D. C. Fuller New England Edward J. Hobbs Burt, New York

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