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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1952

Page

6

Miss Kathryn McBride Shower Highlights Engagement News

The article notes a crystal tea shower for Miss Kathryn McBride at the Guier home in Decatur celebrating her engagement to Dr. Robert Hollingsworth. Attendees included Mrs. Howard Gibson and Mrs. Frank Guier with guests from Decatur and nearby areas. Magnolia blossoms and roses decorated the event.

Kathryn McBride Guier Howard Gibson Frank Guier Ninth Avenue South East Robert Hollingsworth Nan

Wonder Drug Discovered X-C-Kreme Ointment

Advertises X-C-Kreme antiseptic ointment containing hexachlorophene claimed to kill bacteria faster than sulfa or penicillin. Promoted for diaper rash acne eczema pimples and scalp conditions with a money back guarantee from Loyd's Drug Store at Moulton and Sec Ave. Ph. 149.

Loyd’s Drug Store Cor Moulton & Sec. Ave

Personal news from Decatur area families extends visits

Mrs. E Z Thompson of Home stead Florida spent a week with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Glenn Frix and will vacation to North Carolina. Mrs Lucille Parker and Ann with Bobby Immy Holloman and sons visited in Decatur. Reverend E A Cross and wife from Benton Kentucky are guests of Charles Norwood. Mrs Harvey Morris and children from New Bern NC visit Decatur relatives. Mr and Mrs James Holloman and sons visit Decatur friends.

Missouri John K Sarah McBride Eugene Hamilton Camden Arkansas Earl McBride Somerset Kentucky Jack Brewer Pulaski Tennessee C. H. Hysmith Linda Charleston South Carolina Charles Wright Leo, Williard Charles St. Louis Ernest Darnell Benton R. C. Garrett Emma June Nashville Barbara Ann Downey Paul Pratt Buford Brewer James R. Cooper Sharon Etheridge Smith Cooper Andrew Cooper Jimmie Shirley Sandra Pete Cooper Nita J. W. Brewer Dwight Lewisburg Clarence Brewer John Brewer Don and Mary Shelton Montgomery Almon Story Birmingham Pauline Darmer Florence Essie Corum Charlie McBride Elsie McBride Hillsboro C. D Jim Hamilton Betty Charles Price Charla Bubba Bud Lee T. G. Morrow Raymond Brown Louise Lee Byron Thomas H.T. Hosch Janette Jon Albert Sue Gail Lee Connie Kelso Brenda Hearst McBride Dottie Homestead Florida Glenn Frix Mr. Thompson North Carolina H. B. Lankster Dorothy. Schlett Larry Sandusky Ohio James Lankster Lucille Parker Daugh- Ann Buddy Morris Es Holloman Bobby Immy Ferdinand Pointer Tuscaloosa Tweedy-Carey E. A. Cross Mrs Charles Norwood Fifth Avenue North West Harvey A. Morris Mary Mike Newbern Decatur James Holloman Bobby Jimmy

Accident Victim Improves at Hartselle Hospital

Mrs Ruth Dean of Somerville 2 injured in a Sunday automobile wreck near Union Hill while en route to a family reunion was listed as improving at Hartselle hospital. Dr Claude Lavender said she suffered a broken neck but was satisfactorily improving. The other two passengers Mrs Mamie Cannon and her daughter from Clinton South Carolina were treated and discharged.

Ruth Dean Somerville Hartselle Hospital Claude Lavender Dean East Cullman County

Prince Aly Rushes To Rita For 5 Hour Visit

Prince Aly Khan rushed to a five hour visit with his estranged wife Rita Hayworth in Beverly Hills. He left the actress' home appearing glum and offered no comment on reconciliation while noting they talked and he saw their daughter. A further visit was planned later.

Hollywood Prince Aly Khan Rita Hayworth Beverly Hills Rita

Tent Revival Planned at Ninth Street Methodist Church

Plans move ahead for a tent revival at Ninth Street Methodist Church starting Sunday August 24 with Rev. O. B. Lansbury of Scottsboro to preach.

Ninth Street Methodist Church O. B. Lansbury Scottsboro

Jamestown Glass Factory Timeline 1608 1622

A glass factory established near Jamestown Virginia in 1608 predates the Pilgrims by twelve years. It was destroyed in a massacre by Native Americans in 1622.

Jamestown

Cave Explorer Killed By Fall In Deep Underground Dig

Four cave explorers in Pierre Saint Martin near the Spanish border found their comrade Marcel Loubens dead after a 120 foot fall when a rescue cable broke. Loubens, 33, died as a hospital rescue attempt failed despite doctors and blood plasma.

Licqathery Marcel Loubens Loubens Andre Mairey Mairey Pierre Saint Martin Max Cosyns

License Inspector’s Odd Demo At City Hearing

New York officials opened a public hearing on whether to revoke Tirza the Wine Bath Girl’s license for immorality. Supervising Inspector Satriano testified about suggestive moves and performed a mock bump and grind before the audience. Leona Duval, operator, dismissed the inspector’s display as lacking beauty.

New York Coney Island Edward T. McCaffrey Hubert J. Satriano Leona Duval

Portrait Painter Norblin Found Dead in Car

Stefan J. Norblin a renowned portrait painter feared blind ness was found dead in his car last night police said a half filled bottle of sleeping pills and a note describing his dread of blindness were found beside the body Norblin 61 a native of Poland painted many diplomatic and military personages

San Francisco Stefan J. Norblin Norblin Poland

Dorothy Dear Miss Dix Advice Column

A reader grapples with leaving her husband after twenty years and six children aged 6 months to 18 years. Dorothea Dix advises against infidelity, urges reconciliation, and notes children are better off with two parents despite temper and family pressure. The second writer describes cramped living with a sister, seeking privacy and autonomy, and Peggy counsels leaving to return to her own home.

Miss DIX Muriel Nissen

Dear Miss Dix Advice on Teens Seeking Part-Time Work

In a letter to Dear Miss Dix two 15 year old girls ask for work and say their fathers are affluent. The response condemns snobbery and urges taking any available job to gain experience, noting schooling limits. It stresses that selection comes after proving effort.

Miss DIX

Dear Miss Dix Readers Advised on Family Living

Dear Miss Dix offers guidance on marriage and in laws as a couple describes living with their sister and brother after the passing of their mother. The piece reflects advice tone and domestic guidance for modern couples facing extended family arrangements.

Dear Miss Dix Advice on a Overseas Boy Friend

A reader asks about a long distance romance, noting one year apart with three letters. The adviser says to stop pinning hope on him and urges mixing with other boys to broaden social circles and avoid foolish isolation.

Miss DIX

Dear Miss Dix Football Hero Weight Question

A 16 year old asks if he should diet to attract girls who avoid him due to weight. The response praises his potential as a football hero and says weight should be decided by his family physician, not others.

Miss. DIX A. P

Divorce and legal separation guidance leaflet

Dorothy Dix outlines the advantages and downsides of divorce and legal separation in leaflet D-2. To obtain a copy, readers are asked to send a 3 cent stamped self addressed envelope to Miss Dix care this newspaper.

Dorothy DIX Miss Dix

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