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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1950

Page

7

Engagements and Weddings Placed in Local News

Miss Carolyn Zane Roper wed George W. Brown in a September 10 ceremony at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Also reported are the Mississippi nuptials of Ermaline Ozbolt and Noble Caudle in Iuka on July 30, Mary Clovis McGlathery and Vernon L. Oden’s engagement for early fall, plus a wedding reception honoring Sam Malone Jr. The item includes club notices, meetings, and local social happenings from Falkville, Decatur, and nearby communities.

Bama Noble Caudle Peoria Illinois E. C. Caudle Falkville Alabama Iuka Mississippi Drucilla Ozbolt Winnell Ozbolt Jerry Caudle James E. McGlathery Mary Clovis Vernon L. Oden Pontiac Michigan Eva Carolyn Zane Roper George W. Brown George Brown Mr. Brown Columbia Tennessee Sherrell Weir Sullivan Ilinois Ermaline Ozbolt Blash Ozbolt Sullivan’s

Gals Must Get Cards For Work In Mexico City

A spokesman for the immigration department said U S chorus girls need working permits to perform in Mexican night clubs. He noted no requirement for Mexican birth, countering Los Angeles reports. Some U S entertainers entered with tourist cards, but federal law bars tourists from working in Mexico.

Mexico City Immigration Department U. S Los Angeles Calif Mexico

Personal Weekend Visits Across Cities

Mr and Mrs E S Loyd Jr spend the weekend in Cincinnati Ohio with friends Dr and Mrs Murry Brown Fort Worth Texas arrive today for a visit with Mr and Mrs T M Harvey Dr and Mrs R M McGlathery and Dr J Wayland McGlathery Pittsburgh Pennsylvania spend the day in Huntsville

Mrs Jimmie Davis Hartselle R. L. Eslick Huntsville E. S. Loyd, Jr Cincinnati Ohio Murry Brown Fort Worth Texas T. M. Harvey R. M. McGlathery J. Wayland McGlathery Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

Plot crushed in Costa Rica crackdown on Calderon Guardia foes

The national union government of President Otilio Ulate Blanco announced the disruption of a revolutionary plot with communist and Calderon Guardia adherent links. About 200 arrests were made, including Communist Leader Manuel Mora and figures Victor Quesada and Manolo Rodo.

San Jose Costa Rica National Union Otilio Ulate Blanco Rafenel Angel Calderon Guardia Manuel Mora Victor Quesada Manolo Rodo Calderon Guardia

English band leader loses rib in talent contest punch

Real Talent Weymouth England August 12 reports band leader Harry Parry asked a 13 year old boy to perform a stunt in a child talent contest. Parry paused and sparred with the boy who jabbed him twice and broke one of the band leader's ribs.

Weymouth Eng Harry Parry Parry

Helicopter Mapping Opens Remote Areas, Encyclopaedia Notes

The Encyclopedia Americana states transportation by helicopter enables mapping of areas previously inaccessible, expanding geographic knowledge and exploration potential. This aerial method offers rapid access, aiding scientific surveying and resource assessment across difficult terrains.

Encyclopedia Americana

Duck Lifespan Ranges from Weathers to Averages

A typical duck may live up to 26 years, though the average lifespan is about 20 years. This figure reflects common longevity across domestic and wild populations.

Nineteen Negroes Injured in Alabama Highway Crash

A collision on highway 45 near Kushla Alabama injured nineteen people, one fatally. Willard Green died later at a Mobile hospital from head and chest injuries. he drove one car. The other injured were passengers aboard the truck.

Kushla Ala Willard Gree9

Early Photograph Transmission by Wire Codes Tested

The article notes that wire transmission of photographs began with coded signals that, when combined, aimed to approximate the original image.

Reds Blamed Washington by Veteran Leader on ROTC Protests

Commander Clyde Lewis of the Veterans of Foreign Wars blamed student agitation against ROTC training as communist inspired. He cited demonstrations at several colleges and universities but did not name them.

Washington Clyde Lewis The Veterans of Foreign Wars

Also Mentioned on This Page

MR. Noble Caudle Decatur Mary McGlathery Sam Malone, JR Harvey Pride E. W. Kennedy Trinity First Baptist Church Business Women’s Circle Fred Simmons Chaminade Music Club Chaminade Music Study Club Greenwood Park Central Presbyterian Church Louis Blizzard Early Phinizy, Jr Panama City Florida Leonard Carl Baugh Wiley Clinic Nadine Bond Detroit W. H. Martin Mrs. Nett Coleman Birmingham Tom Echols Ardmore Oklahoma E. T. Branum Grant Street James Wesley Turner Tampa Sebring Athens College O. P. Stinson O. D Hagerty Drugs Haviland China Annette Apple Blossom Clinton Gainsborough Gloria Gotham Pink Sam Frank and Moore Theodore Baviland Brew York America Negroes Frigidaire Second Ave Vine Street Hartselle NES Our Ing Ferry Street REDS Rothmoor Handmakker Koret Sterling Coats Eric Gordon Edwards Trey Department Store Wiens Talauas OWL Fashions Lene
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