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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1946

Page

5

Turner Sherman Wedding Solemnized in Huntsville

Mrs Dessie Turner of Huntsville announces the marriage of daughter Elsie Jane to Herschel A Sherman of Decatur. The ceremony Friday August 9 at the bride’s home with Rev James Hollis officiating. Attendants included maid of honor Miss Alice Fanning and best man Mr Allstone Hargrove. A reception followed and the couple left for a trip to New Orleans and the Ozark. They will reside in Decatur where Sherman is connected with the airport. Out of town guests attended.

Turner-Sherman Dessie Turner Huntsville Alabama Elsie Jane Herschel A.sherman Decatur James Hollis First Baptist Church New Orleans Ozark Moon Sherman Huntsville Arsenal Sixth Armored Division Europe

Watermelon Cutting for Linda Gayle Pence

Mr and Mrs Ralph Pence announce a watermelon cutting event for Linda Gayle Pence with family and friends.

Linda Gayle Pence Ralph Pence

Jesus and the call to kindness and life

Newman Campbell reflects on Exodus 20 13 and related verses urging the Sixth Commandment not to kill. He notes anger and carelessness as modern causes of murder from wars to driving and weapons. The piece links Proverbs and Isaiah warnings with Jesus teaching on anger and judgment, urging self control and forgiveness.

Newman Campbell Isaiah Jesus

Watermelon Cutting Honoring Linda Pence At Delano Park

Social event honors Linda Gayle Pence of Somerville with a Thursday evening watermelon cutting at Delano Park. Guests include Joan Walker Peggy Self Charlotte Pace Janice Davis Becky Berry and family friends. After park activities the First Baptist Sunday School Adult Department enjoyed films and refreshments with hosts and committee members named.

Delano Park Linda Gayle Pence Somerville Joan Walker Peggy Self Charlotte Pace Janice Davis Becky Berry Betty Marie Berry Martha Ann &Knoblock Barbara Ann Pence Patricia Gail Pence Buddy Knoblock Henry Alfred Knoblock Bobby Pace Tommy Knoblock Jimbo Wilson First Baptist Sunday School Robert Rice W T. Jordan W. M. Bailey

Reverend Savoy to Visit Plymouth Group This Weekend

Rev James Savoy of Plymouth Ind will arrive Saturday to stay with Mr and Mrs Atlee Hoff. He will conduct communion at St John’s Episcopal Sunday at 11 am. Advices from E O Wilson improving after a serious operation in Atlanta Ga. Mrs Wilson remains at his bedside.

James Savoy Plymouth Ind Atlee H. Hoff Savoy St John’s Episcopal Church E. O. Wilson Atlanta, Ga

Star in Need of Stand In for Barbara Stanwyck Gowns

Hollywood gossip notes a contest seeking an exact Stanwyck stand in with specific measurements to model 39 gowns for a new production. Cast news highlights The Killers starring Edmond O’Brien and Burt Lancaster, with Ava Gardner and Robert Siodmak directing.

Hollywood Barbara Stanwyck Barbara Enterprise Productions Stanwyck Billy Selwyn Enterprise Studio Ernest Hemingway Edmond O'Brien Albert Bekker Ava Gardner Burt Lancaster Robert Siodmak Mark Hellinger Universal Anna Siam

Studio friction over Warner Brothers ban on Time Life reporters

Warner Brothers barred Time and Life correspondents from the studio citing accumulative opinion and a harsh Time article on the 20th anniversary of sound pictures. Time Inc. in New York said it would continue to review Warner releases and cover the studio's news. Warner publicity chief Alex Evelove warned the article attacked the studio.

Hollywood Time Life Warner Brothers Studio Time Today Alex Evelove Warners New York Time Inc Warner Brothers Evelove Time and Life Warner

Visitors Spend Weekend with Nashville Contacts

Mrs. Inez Pope of Panama City Florida visits her sister Mrs. E J. Carter while spending the weekend in Nashville. She is joined by Mr. and Mrs. John L. Farris for the visit to Tennessee society circles.

Mr. and A John L. Farris Nashville Enn Inez Pope Panama City, Fla E J. Carter

Modest Maidens Trademark Registed U S Patent Office

A fragmented advice column discusses criticizing a girlfriend about her appearance and posture. It suggests frank talk, compliments to soften the message, and exercise to improve posture, while warning that marrying someone lax in pride may carry broader concerns.

Dorothey Dix Advice on Stepchildren and Courage to Marry

A reader asks if a 33 year old should marry a widower with two children, ages 11 and 15. Dorothy Dix urges self examination to prove readiness as stepmother and cites Pearl Buck on loving all children, noting success hinges on winning the kids’ love and forming a happy home. If genuine affection for children is absent, she counsels against the marriage.

Dorothy DIX Bessie Pearl Buck

Dear Dorothy Dix Advice on Divorce and a Hurt Husband

A reader asks whether to sue a rival woman or divorce. Dorothy Dix urges accepting the husband’s offer, noting the husband’s love faded due to temper and lack of harmony, and recommends letting him go in peace rather than pursuing further legal action.

Dorothy DIX Mom

Relieved by Retonga She Regains 11 Pounds

Mrs. Robert L. Stephens of Cuba Alabama reports relief from long nervous indigestion and gas pressure. She says Retonga restored appetite and sleep, helped regain eleven pounds, eased stomach gas and muscle pains, and made her feel active again.

Retonga Robert L. Stephens Cuba Ala Mrs. Stephens Caddell Drug Store

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