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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1948

Page

6

Miss Pettey and Mr Summer to Wed in New York City

Birmingham-born Miss Ruby Elizabeth Pettey will marry Ben J. Summer son of Mayor H R Summer in a ceremony set for August 29 at five in the afternoon. The wedding takes place at the Little Church The Corner New York City.

Miss Pettey Summer New York City J. T. Pettey Birmingham Decatur Ruby Elizabeth Ben J. Summer H. R. Summer Little Church Corner New York Irvine Clifford Smith Smith Independent Presbyterian Church Mary Virginia Christie Donald William Christie Mr. Smith A. M. Smith

Personal social notes from Birmingham and Decatur region

Local society items note Mr. and Mrs. Earl Alversori and Mr. and Mrs. W J Durian III attending the Birmingham Nashville Leg in Birmingham. Dinner parties honor Mrs Amanda Vaughan and Miss Tillie Johnson. Visits include Mrs T A Bowles at Decatur Country Club and Reverend Gordon Bishop and family touring Canada.

Earl Alversori Birmingham A. C. Bailey Decatur Country Club Bailey Amanda Vaughan Montgomery Tillie Johnson Selma W. G. Pride T. A. Bowles Walter Carter Greeneville Tennessee Gordon Bishop Nigeria Africa Johnny Windsor Ontario Canada

Family to Return Home from Michigan Bible Conference

After attending a Bible conference in Michigan the past week, the family will return next month to be with their mother and grandmother Mrs. A. B. Harvey before resuming duties on the mission field.

Michigan A. B. Harvey

Berlin Becomes Capital of United German Empire in 1871

The city of Berlin was established as the capital of the united German Empire in 1871, marking a pivotal political shift. This defining moment linked the Prussian state with a broader German nation and shaped the era's governance.

Berlin German Empire

Crossville Man Wins Gadsden Checker Tourney

W. B. Bloodworth of Crossville won The Gadsden Times checker tournament in Gadsden Alabama defeating H. A. Wright of Albertville in the Class A final. Wright and Bloodworth each won semifinals over M. G. Alexander and O. L. Redfern. Class B finals scheduled tonight.

Gadsden Ala W. B. Bloodworth Crossville

Global energy reliance on oil and gas for engines

Crude petroleum and natural gas supply nearly thirty percent of the energy used by the world’s engines and machines.

Women graduates face tougher jobs and fault lines in training

Vocational education counselors from four leading women's universities say fewer jobs for new graduates this year with higher employer demands. Dorothy Dix argues mothers bear blame for women’s workplace shortcomings while praising women who invest effort, noting marriage can demand real work.

Dorothy O Miss Smith

Motion Picture Theater Count Surpasses Eighteen Thousand

A report notes that the United States hosts over 18,000 motion picture theaters. Industry figures highlight growth and expanding cinema access across regions.

United States

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