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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1946

Page

5

Wesleyan Service Guild Meets at Church and Society Notes

The Wesleyan Service Guild of Central Methodist met at 7 30 PM Monday in the church. Miss Ruth Briscoe was absent. Mrs Howard Belser presided. Devotional by Mrs H N Peurifoy. study led by Mrs Annie Martin. plans made for next week’s church picnic.

Wesleyan Central Methodist Howard Belser Ruth Briscoe G. M. Davenport H. N.peurifoy Annie Martin Business Women’s Circle First Baptist Church Business Women’s Circle of the First Baptist Church Polly Lamon Siger Fred Simmons Wheeler Highway Inez Goree Charlie Kirk China Claude McRae Japan

Midseason sewing pattern offers new belt and pleats

Pattern 4947 features a curved in back belt and unpressed pleats with 3 4 sleeves for Fall. Sizes 12 to 40 listed. size 16 requires 3 1 8 yards of 39 inch fabric. Send 25 cents to The Decatur Daily Pattern Dept for a copy along with size name and address. Also advertised Anne Adams Summer Pattern book at 15 cents more with free flower accessory directions.

Decatur Daily West 17Th St New York N. Y Anne Adams

Personal notices from Jackson recount visits and travels

Cecil Carey of Jackson arrives Friday for a visit with Mrs. Carey and Carolyn who have stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Foster H. Pointer. Sam Nettles and family plan a Alabama trip after visiting Pointer relatives. Betty Blackwell visits Somerville while others return home from longer visits.

Cecil Carey Jackson, Miss Sam Nettles Tunnell Spring Ala Betty Blackwell Somerville

Outing and Dinner Held for Jackson Visitors at Wilson Lake

Mr and Mrs Morrow and Mr and Mrs Duff with Mrs Howell and R L Brown of Jackson Mississippi visit Athens and join Dr and Mrs Carlos Wood at the Wood summer home on Wilson Lake for an outing and dinner. Other parties have also included them in the honor.

Mississippi Robert Duff Jackson Dudley Howell Greenwood Miss Annie L. Morris E. M. Morrow Duff Ruby Lane Brown Howell Robbie Lane Brown Edward James F. S. Hunt Jr J. W. Wyker Jr Noble Russell Malcolm Edwards Julian Warris H. Reid Sherard Jr Morrow Cecil H. Timberlake R. L. Brown Carlos Wood Athens Wood Wilson Lake

Tomato Juice Infusion With Herbs Boosts Flavor

Tomato juice gains rich flavor when rested for hours with chopped onion celery basil and tarragon. Strain before serving and chill with lemon or lime for a fresh, zesty drink.

Date With Mr. Al Fresco for Wartime Wellness

Wartime fatigue and anxiety leave women feeling older. experts urge outdoor activity and brisk walking. Fresh air, walking, and simple breathing exercises improve energy, posture, and mood, with advice to exercise arms, chest, and abdomen for a healthier, more buoyant silhouette.

Pension group to convene Saturday at courthouse

A local old age pension group meeting is set for Saturday at 10 o clock at the courthouse. Rev J M Engle state organizer urged all interested to attend and said he has good news about greater federal assistance to states to raise pension amounts.

J. M. Engle

Ozel Kirby Held in Morgan County Jail

Ozel Kirby is held in Morgan County jail today under peace proceedings. Sheriff W. T. Willoughby says Kirby is accused of threatening to kill Henry Turrentine and his wife. Kirby was arrested by Deputies Willoughby and Maner.

Ozel Kirby Morgan County W. T. Willoughby Loren Willoughby Kirby Henry Turrentine

Fire loss small across Alabama forests in year

State Forester J. M. Stauffer reports last year saw fires affect only 1.69 percent of Alabama forest land protected under federal state fire prevention programs.

Montgomery Ala J. M. Stauffer Alabama

Local girl wins prize in teen timer design contest

Miss 4Tinette Blackwell 17, a Austinville high sophomore, won local honors in the second annual teen timer contest. Her entry Date Bait, a street length dress, helped her qualify for a national final with a 250 bond prize and New York trip. She previously won a U S contest prize and plans to attend a national design school after graduation. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs G A Blackwell of Danville Road.

4Tinette Blackwell Austinville High School New York Miss Blackwell J.c.penney Co Penney North Alabama Blackwell United States Annette National School of Design G. A. Blackwell Danville Road

John Looney Injured At Decatur Goodyear Mills

John A. Looney of Decatur received a fractured right arm when caught in a spread roller at about 8:45 Tuesday night at the Decatur Goodyear Mills. He was taken to Decatur General Hospital in Brown's ambulance where his condition was described as good this morning.

John A. Looney Decatur 2 Decatur Goodyear Mills Decatur General Hospital Brown

Engagement after prison camp questioned and advice given

Dorothy Dix counsels a 20 year old to accept a fiance's delay, noting possible reasons from adjustment to finances. A second reader asks about happiness in a calm marriage, while a third laments interruptions by neighbors. all receive practical, nonromantic guidance.

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