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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1946

Page

5

Society Miss Cardin and Mr Hewitt Wed in Ashland City

Society notes announce the August 10 wedding of Miss Martha Ruth Cardin to Mr. Hewitt at the Church of Christ in Ashland City withWilliam Louis officiating. Postnuptial plans place the couple in Nashville where both work for Woolworth and Newspaper Printing Corp.

Cardin MR. Hewitt Ashland City Martha Ruth Cardin L. F. Hewitt Red Hewitt Sr Nashville Tennessee Church of Christ William Louis James P. Cardin Hewitt Newspaper Printing Corporation F. W. Woolworth Company Points Tenn

Personal notices from Huntsville area reflect wartime travel

Readers list moves and visits of local families. David and Elizabeth Byers return to Huntsville from grandparents where mother Marcus Byers recovered from surgery. J C Tidwell moves to Hartselle with daughter, Peck ambulance transfer. Louise Collier departs for Washington DC after two week visit. Cadet Ted Huie returns to West Point after time with family. Other notes mention illness recovery, Army service in Germany, and travel to Nashville New Orleans Birmingham and Greenville reflecting postwar life.

Moroline Jelly Ad Promises Daily Use and First Aid

A Moroline petroleum jelly offer highlights a large jar for 10 cents with claims of quality and quantity for daily needs. The ad also promotes Moroline as a soothing dressing for minor burns cuts scratches and minor skin ailments.

Bob Hope to change show but keep monologue

Hollywood gossip notes Bob Hope will alter his radio program this fall without dropping the opening monologue. The show will move toward a better developed skit format with fewer changes to co stars and returning regulars, while keeping Fibber McGee before and Red Skelton after as character shows.

Hollywood Bos Fibber McGee Red Skelton Frances Langford Skinnay Ennis Colonna Vera Vague

Anniversary Open House Honors Winton and Hendrix Kin

Mr and Mrs Reginald Winton of Tuscumbia and Mr and Mrs Roy Hendrix of Birmingham celebrated at the Winton home on Grant St with an open house Sunday afternoon. Grandsons Rex Morton Winton Roy Winton and Eugene Hendrix greeted guests at the book and ushered them to a gold and green reception. Attire featured grey chiffon with camellia and eyelet lace while plates and desserts showcased marigolds and bridal wreath. Out of town guests included Miss India Farley Miss Octavia Farley Mrs James Fowler Arthur Guyer Mrs Joe Rolfe and several Birmingham and Huntsville couples.

Reginald Winton Tuscumbia Roy. Hendrix Birmingham W. H. Winton Grant St Rex Morton Winton Roy Winton Eugene Hendrix Jerry Lee Winton H. O. Troup Portland Oregon Dalton Fowler Bertha Jacobs Bruce Spencer India Octavia Farley James Fowler Huntsville Arthur —Guyer Joe Rolfe Hartselle J. T Hendrix George W. Lane Dewey Mathews J. B. Howell Alvin Richards

VA Aid Angle Is Explained For Reentering Veterans

Veterans who reenter active military or naval service remain eligible for many benefits of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act. Samuel M. Slaton Sr. of the Decatur VA office notes on duty benefits including education or training paid by the government and guaranteed home loans.

Samuel M. Slaton Sr Representatie Veterans Administration Office Decatur Army Navy Decatur VA Ferry Street

Double Anniversary Dinner Honors S C Lentz and Grandson

A birthday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs S C Lentz in Trinity celebrated S C Lentz and his grandson Tommy Lentz whose August 14 birthdays mark ages 60 and beyond. Attendees included extended Lentz families from Decatur and Trinity with several relatives photographed post lunch.

Hame S. C. Lentz Trinity Tommy Lentz Clark Lentz Lila Etoi Ann Quentin Lentz Tommy Linda Harold Lentz Nan Buddy Frank Lamon Ruth Barkley Margaret Lentz Vera Mae Lamon Clara Sarah Lentz Dillard Phelps Junior Woodall Juanita Naomi Maddox Decatur Roselle Hayes Austinville D. O. Hayes Earnest Waters Luther Morris

Nonresident Oralee Rigsby summoned in Morgan County suit

In equity, Oralee Rigsby named a non-resident with unknown address. The Register orders weekly publication in Decatur Daily for four weeks to require her to plead by August 30 or risk confession. Also, Austinville council warns possible fines for fireworks or gun use within town limits in notices dated August 6, 13, 20.

Oralee Rigsby Morgan County Alabama Register The Decatur Daily Bryan McAfee Austinville

The Truth About Slimness and Healthful Curves

A weighty discussion on dieting and body image urges balanced eating to improve health and appearance. It promotes varied foods including fats, dairy, meat, seafood, vegetables and sugars, plus active living, rest, sun, and outdoor exercise to achieve a healthier silhouette.

Truth and responsibility in marital strife and parenting

Dorothy Dix argues fault lies with everyone for unhappy marriages and delinquent children. People shift blame, while honesty would reveal shared responsibility for wrongdoing and family turmoil, from nagging spouses to troubled teens and failing homes.

Spencer Named To Phi Delta Kappa at Peabody College

G O Spencer of Danville is among 28 men at Peabody College Nashville initiated into Phi Delta Kappa honorary educational fraternity. Also initiated were Larkin Yates of Cullman County and Bord Puryear of Tuscumbia from Alabama. The group honors leadership scholarship and research.

Spencer PHI Delta Kappa G. O. Spencer Danville Peabody College At Nashville Alabama Larkin Yates Cullman County Bord Puryear Tuscumbia

May God Forgive You and Me for That Man's Sins

The text describes a girl's use of dates at home and a drugstore to meet boys she should not have known, with lies about where she went. Parents are said to have thrown her to the wolves, and the speaker invokes a priest's prayer for forgiveness and concern over ruined lives.

Peggy Cummins Charles Russell Esquire Angela Lansbury Dick Cromwell Clark Gable Encino Cable

Quit Dosing Constipation with Kellogg All-Bran Daily

An advice piece promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a natural laxative food to prevent constipation. It urges daily servings with ample water and claims benefits from whole wheat bran including iron, calcium, vitamins and protein. Made by Kellogg's of Battle Creek and Omaha.

Janes Johnny Kellogg’s Battle Creek Omaha

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