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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1949

Page

6

Third Annual Grand Baby Show registration opens today

Morgan County Unit 15 American Legion Auxiliary begins registrations at Sears Roebuck on Second Avenue. Any child from one month to five years is eligible. A queen and king contest ages six to eight will crown winners at Riverside High School September 6. First seventy five registrants receive a five by seven photo. Pageant and pilgrimage items follow with various prizes and displays.

Morgan County American Legion Auxiliary Sears Roebuck Second Avenue Riverside ,High School Sears Mac Bank Street Decatur Johnny and Mary Spirit of America Riverside High School

Personal notices from local residents listed regional travels

Friends, relatives and service members are noted with travels and health updates. Miss Martha Romine resumes activity after a back injury at 923 North Avenue. Lt. Ben W. Coolidge visits Washington after returning from Germany. Pfc. Raymond E. Brooks stationed at Craig Field after a furlough. Mrs. Powers tends to daughter Yvonne after a serious operation. Reverend J W Willoughby to Iraq as missionary. Postings include visits to Atlanta Birmingham Tuscaloosa and Auburn among others.

Martha Romine North Avenue Yvonne Powers R. B. Powers 6Th Avenue West Jefferson-Hillman Hospital Birmingham

Break In Shoes That Fit Right Keep Feet Pain Free

Discussion argues ill fitting shoes cause pain and deformities. Emphasizes finding the right last, comfort, and flexible soles. Warns against prioritizing style over fit and notes women resist shoe clerks' advice despite plentiful new designs.

Grandparents spoiling children and modern child discipline

Dorothy Dix answers readers on grandparent interference, spoiled meals causing stomach issues, and the clash between old and new childrearing. A young man seeks life prospects and virtue in partners. Dix champions discipline, virtue, and perseverance, urging parents to enforce boundaries against indulgent elders.

Miss Dix Dorothy DIx Grandma Mamie Johnny Sally Susie

Construction on Schedule For 2 New Schools

Walter Jackson said Decatur schools are on schedule for two new schools a high school and an elementary school. The high school site south of Delano Park has concrete foundations poured for section C and brick work will start next week. The high school cost is 1 058 000 dollars and the elementary school foundations on the Danville Road are being poured.

Walter Jackson Decatur Schools Decatur Delano Park Danville Road

Ninth Street Revival Opens Sunday Morning

The Ninth Street Methodist church launches a ten day revival Sunday with an 11 A M service led by Rev. G W Bynum of Moulton and singing directed by Rev. Sam Berry of Courtland. Daily services are at 10 A M and 7 30 P M with youth meetings at 6 30 P M and children meetings at 3 P M.

Ninth Street Methodist Church G.W. Bynum Moulton Sam Berry Courtland

Negro mass meeting protests Birmingham zoning rules

Harold Harper executive director of the Birmingham housing authority warned eight sponsoring negro organizations that mass meetings held without permission to use federal facilities could cause embarrassment. He sent notices detailing the policy and stated future unauthorized use would be problematic.

Birmingham Ala Federal Housing Authority Harold Harper Birmingham Housing Authority

Twelve Improved After Truck Collision Kills Seven in Hamilton

Twelve people injured in the Tuesday night truck crash that killed seven Hamilton residents were listed as improved today at a Tupelo hospital. The seventh victim, Riley George, 16, died Wednesday night in Tupelo.

Tupelo Miss Hamilton Ala Riley George

Ore Mines Close in CIO Led Shut Down

Two ore mines employing over 1,000 workers were closed today by a union strike. The Ishkooda shafts of the Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Co. are affected with miners belonging to the CIO United Steel Workers of America.

Birmingham Ala Ishkooda Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Co CIO United Steel Workers of America

Duplex Apartment Ad with Unfurnished Rooms

A large three room duplex offers unfurnished living space with built in cabinets and an asphalt tile kitchen. Couple preferred and drinkers need not apply. Call 227 or 982 M after 7 PM.

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