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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1948

Page

8

Stephenson Family Reunion At Wheeler Lake Park

The Stephenson family from Leoma Tennessee gathered at Wheeler Lake Park for a four generation reunion with fourteen of fifteen children present. A noon meal followed by photos and hymns accompanied by visits from relatives in Akron Decatur Maderia and other Tennessee cities. Grandchildren and great grandchildren joined extended family in a celebration noted in this society page.

Euel Essie Stephenson Leoma Tennessee LeRoy Stephenson Maderia California Charles Stephenson Bill Lumpkin Ronnie Rector Akron Joyce Rector Margaret Nancy Kempson Ohio Ray Frederick Tommie Hammond Garry Rochester Elton Ray Stephenson Decatur Lamar LaFayette Hite Ruth New Cherilton Shevian Hierrys Mickey Cape Barbara Perry Stephenson Johnnie Jerry Stephenson Madeira Sandra Kay Lumpkin Verdon Rowe Evelyn Miller Ethridge Faye Jennings Old Hickory Ralph Morris Neil Hodd

Soap the Queen of Cosmetics

A beauty class lesson emphasizes facial cleansing as essential. Soap and friction revive circulation, prep skin for makeup, and reduce waste. washing nightly with soap suds and warm water improves results, while choosing mild products suits sensitive complexions.

Dorothy Dix on marriage lessons from ongoing strife

A woman recalls a troubled first three years of marriage marked by constant fighting over trivial matters. She realizes later that persistent conflict can mask deeper issues and hints at a turning point for a healthier union.

Twenty-First Child Brings Quiet Parade of Domestic Reflections

A Racine report notes Mrs. Gilbert Brandies 48 of a 21 child brood tells nurses at a local hospital she has had enough. Her husband, 72, is a farmer. The piece reflects on marriage ideals and personal selfishness as a cause of divorce, arguing many couples seek their own pleasure rather than shared happiness.

Anna Marie Gilbert Brandies Papa Brandies M. G. West Stalyne Hardwick Hartselle Jane Duke Tampa Fla J. L. Day M. H. Broom Alabama Bankers Conference Tuscaloosa Herbert Payne Anniston J. E. Peck W. G. Henry F. L. Aldridge Dr. Henry First Methodist Church Judicial Council Supreme Court of Methodism Herman Waugh J. F. Saps

Hartselle News Lists Candidate Qualifying For Mayor and Council

The town announces August 19 as the deadline to qualify for mayor. S. M. Nel is the sole mayoral candidate to date. Council candidate qualifiers include J. E. Stone Jr, G. P. Frost, Franklin Stwart, L. R. Palmer, Luther Robert, E. O. Russell, and L. C. Pattillo.

Caselle S. M. Nel J. E. Stone, Jr G. P. Frost Franklin Stwart L. R. Palmer Luther Robert E. O. Russell L. C. Pattillo

Seaboard Engineer Jumps From Freight Cab Injured

Seaboard Air Line engineer Ernest Gilstrap of Bainbridge Georgia was hospitalized in Memorial after leaping from his freight cab near Hartsboro Alabama when his train collided with box cars in the yard. He suffered a broken right knee and a broken right ankle. No other injuries were reported.

Phienixcity Ala Seaboard Air Line Memorial Hospital Hartsboro Ernest Gilstrap Bainbridge

The Doormat Dilemma in Married Life

A veteran reader laments divorces and broken homes caused by spouses insisting on living their way. The essay contrasts the epicurean husband and extravagant wife who cling to control, leaving onlookers to wonder if happiness or harmony survives in such unions.

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Society Thelma Britton Central Baptist Church Sarah Jane Poole Sixth Avenue North Arnold Allen Lurline Mizell William Landers Carol Spartanburg South Carolina W.F. Landers Henry Papenburg H. C. Hutchinson Birmingham J. O. Camp Bruce Henson Lynchburg Virginia Mrs. Harvey. Pride Mrs Walker Norris Cherokee, Alabama Norris Robert Agnew Carol Smith Ann Alice Charles Greensboro John A. Caddell Lulu Tommy Camp Mondamin Tuxedo North Carolina W. J. Duncan Jr Maryleen Duncan Tommy Fitzpatrick Atlanta Georgia Mr. Duncan New York City al Jones University of Alabama Mrs. J. E. Barthelemy Gulf Coast Soap the Queen of Cosmetics Gle Follett Dorothy DIX Bel Syndicate Racine, Wisc Dorothy Oix Printzess EPO Kate Greenaway Fair Prornhill Hartselle Garden Seaboard Baldwin Idtiwsat Furniture CO Bank St Crigimal Emerica Mademoiselle and Morper’s Bazaar Imerson Mademoiseele and Harper's Bazaar Lerler Wimnke Rayon Frances Dexter Ory Mademoiserle One Warper's Bazaar
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