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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1949

Page

7

Miss Elizabeth Jennings Weds Ollie Dunaway in Tupelo

Mrs Inez Jennings announces the marriage of Elizabeth Ann Jennings to Ollie Clyde Dunaway in Tupelo Mississippi on July 31. The bride, wearing blue chiffon over taffeta, is granddaughter of Lillie Bramlett of Lacey's Spring. The couple will reside in Winton after a short honeymoon.

Ollie C. Dunaway Elizabeth Jennings Tupelo Inez Jennings Valhermosa Springs Elizabeth Ann Ollie Clyde Dunaway C. S. Dunaway Winton Miss Mrs. Dunaway Lillie Bramlett Lacey

Goidel's Drug Store Ad Promises Foot Care Deal

An old style drug store advertisement markets antifungal foot treatment with undiluted alcohol base for deep penetration. It claims immediate germ kill and satisfaction with a 35 cent back offer.

Personal notices from Lake Charles and Huntsville visitors

Mrs. F. B. Chadick and Mrs. D. S. Blackwell, both from Louisiana, visit sister Mrs. E. F. Rhinehart on West Moulton Street. Bob Conner Jr returns from Camp Winnataska after two weeks as a leader, with Calvin McCulloch and Billy Worthington of Birmingham as his guests. Mrs. E. D. Whitman returns from a two week visit to Red Boiling Springs Tennessee.

F. B. Chadick Lake Charles Louisiana D. S. Blackwell Huntsville E. F. Rhinehart West Moulton Street Bob Conner, Jr Camp Winnataska Bob Calvin McCulloch Billy Worthington Birmingham Mrs E. D. Whitman Red Boiling Springs Tennessee

Central Methodist Church Holds Friday Conference

The Central Methodist church will host its third quarterly conference Friday at 7 30 p m. Dr A H Nabors district superintendent of Decatur Methodist churches will preside. W F Rausenberg long serving secretary has guided the body as reports on all church activities and organizations are presented for the summer season.

A. H. Nabors Decatur Central Methodist Church W. F. Rausenberg Central Church

Open Cotton Boll Brought in by Trinity Planter

C D Mc Bride a Trinity planter brought in another open cotton boll today. He noted a considerable amount of open cotton in his fields and said the opening compared favorably with last season. The bolls shown were DPL-15 and the crop was planted April 5 10. He reported extensive weevil infestation in his fields.

C. D.mcbride Trinity Planter McBride

County Wide PTA Meeting Slated Tuesday at Ardmore

A county wide PTA will hold a meeting at Ardmore School on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Representatives from all county schools will be present. Lunch will be served in the cafeteria and all interested persons are urged to attend.

PTA Ardmore

Two Alabamians Victims in Traffic

Two Alabamians died yesterday in traffic accidents. A third was fatally crushed beneath a tractor. Howard Hardie of Montgomery, 28, died in a collision with a truck in Montgomery. Henry Kelly, 46, of Ensley, died in a Birmingham hospital from injuries after a car tractor crash near Centerville. Marvin Gallagher of Anniston, an ordnance depot worker, died after being crushed by a tractor on August 3.

Birmingham Howard Hardie Montgomery Henry Kelly Ensley

Police prove motorcycle crash avoidable in hospital

Two Hilden officers say they were riding about 20 mph when a bicyclist stopped abruptly causing a spill. The police chief doubted their tale and ordered two more officers to demonstrate the crash could have been avoided. Both groups are now in hospital with similar injuries.

Home permanent craze trims beauty shop trade

Readers are urged to avoid quick home washing and instead seek professional help for a lasting gloss and soft texture. The article notes many women prefer salon care for permanents, detailing steps for proper shampooing and conditioning, including brushing, rinsing, and layering products for thorough distribution.

Dorothy Dix column tips on husbands and personal issues

An advice column notes Dorothy Dix cannot reply personally but will answer general problems. A short aside mentions a shift to a new year rule in Japan and a baby aging one year at birth plus another year on January 1.

Dorothy Dix The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Kitten Knew Best in Glenn Ellyn Rescue Snare

During a heat wave a kitten wedged between buildings in Glenn Ellyn drew a crowd. Fireman used a hoox on a long pole to free it, then police repeated the rescue with a similar tool. After two days the cat returned, again trapped, until Chief Lee Bricerton canceled further attempts as the kitten seemed content in the narrow opening.

Chicago Glenn Ellyn Lee Bricerton

Iron rings mark wedding customs in early Rome

In ancient Rome wedding rings were crafted from iron, illustrating early marital ritual practices. The durable metal symbolized strength and binding vows, reflecting traditional social bonds and gender roles of the period.

First American steelworks traced to Trenton plant

Historical note identifies the earliest American steelworks as the non at Trenton New Jersey dating to 1. The fragment notes a claim about American steelmaking origins and places it in Trenton as a pivotal site.

America Trenton N. J

Nails First Made From Wire in 1875

The 1875 development marks the introduction of wire nails, a shift from traditional nail production methods. This innovation streamlined manufacturing and impacted industrial material use.

Dear Miss Dix on marriage temper and influence

Dorothy Dix advises a woman to study a man’s home behavior before marriage. She notes the husband’s treatment of his mother often predicts his treatment of his wife, but warns there are exceptions. Stubbornness can be overcome with effort, yet uncontrolled temper is a major danger for a wife. A hopeful suitor who avoids marriage after seven years is unlikely to propose, since he is not in love and has no real intention to marry.

Miss Dix

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