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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1946

Page

5

Westminster Circles Host Luncheon and Society News

Westminster Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary Circle One hosted Circle Two and guests at Mrs Agees home on Eighth Avenue East with about thirty in attendance. Also coverage of Mrs Carter's Greeneville Tennessee visit including multiple social events and a bridge party honoring Miss Wyatt's guests with Miss Stickney as guest of honor.

Circle One Westminster Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary Circle Two Agees Eighth Avenue East W. E. Maples Athens The Presbyterian L. E. Sellers Ladies Aid Society Willoughby Presbyterian Church F. C. Thornhill Johnny Smithers John A. Troxeler Troxeler E. J. Chenault R. L. Maury W. C. McClung Carter W. G. Carter Greeneville Tenn J. W. Wyker Jr Wyker Sr Hotel Lyons Wyker John D. Wyker I F. S. Hunt Sr Philip Pointer W. . Voorhies Georgie Miller Thomas A. Bowles D. S. Echols Arthur A. Jones John H. Jones Betty Ware Wyatt Margaret Stickney Louisville Betty Blackburn Simpsonville S. C Heath Hartselle Concord N. C Dorothy Fitzpatrick Mary Central Methodist W. S. C. S J. R. Nicholson O. L. Reed Leonard Grizzard Webb Speake Grady Hutto John McBride Raymond Britain Charles Emens McBride Earl Joyce Lee Miss Stickney Mimi Jones Miss Lee Betty Simmons Cheri Chandler Mary Jean Sittason Wendellyn Gray Wyattt Betty Simmons F. A. Simmons Wheeler Highway Wyatt Louisville, Ky Marguerite South

Local Society Notes Spark Travel and Visits Across States

Miss Jean Link visits Miss Wendellyn Gray in Decatur while Mrs I G Safley and daughter Nell tour Montgomery. A stream of relatives travel to Alabama towns for short stays and family gatherings in Decatur and nearby cities.

I. G. Safley Nell Montgomery E. H Garrison

Heel in a Woman's Life Warns Against High Heels

A vintage essay contrasts prehistoric and modern women, arguing high heels weaken ankles by misaligning the body. It recommends properly fitted shoes, supportive stockings, gradual exercises, and consulting an orthopedic specialist for serious cases.

Navy reveals rival of DDT in NMRI 448

Navy research unveils NMRI 448 as a mosquito and insect killer and repellent. Lt Commander Michael Pijoan notes it kills faster than DDT and provides a week to ten days of room repellent with low toxicity to people and wildlife. It costs about $1 per pound to produce, sold in two ounce bottles for 75 cents.

Frank Carey Associated Press Washington Navy Medical Research Institute NMRI Comdr Michael Pijoan Pijoan United States

Tennessee veterans form political body to protect ballot

Veterans from nine Tennessee counties organized to oppose political machines and restore a fair ballot. Big Jim Buttram was named temporary chairman with a nine man county slate to back a statewide convention in Nashville. The group vows to run a reform effort to curb machine influence tied to Ed Crump and Shelby county.

Alamo Tenn Tennessee Big Jim Buttram McMinn County Nashville Buttram Husky Veterans E. H. Crump Shelby County Ed Crump

Money for Tots Ordered in Crash

Ernest Dell Martin a 21 year old war veteran with a Bronze Star must pay not less than 10 percent of each payday for the support of two children after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the April 3 crash that killed Mrs. Clara Fuller. Judge Harold R. Scoville placed him on probation and ordered payments to the county probation officer until the younger child reaches 21. The other child is four.

Phoenix Ariz Ernest Dell Martin Harold R. Scoville Martin Clara S. Fuller Tolleson Scoville

Revival Services At Berea Baptist Church

Public invited to revival at Berea Baptist Church seven miles northeast of Moulton. Re J H Brown of Phenix City preaches and Charisse Mae Hall of Birmingham directs music. Morning services begin 10 30 and evening services at 730 with the revival ending Sunday August 25.

Berea Baptist Church Moulton Re. J. H. Brown Phenix City Charisse Mae Hall Birmingham

Three Alabama cattle district shows announced this fall

The Associated Press reports from Montgomery that three district cattle shows are planned in Alabama this fall alongside 35 county events. The Tennessee Valley dairy show will be in Decatur on September 26, the Demopolis dairy show in Demopolis from September 30 to October 1, and the Piedmont dairy show in Dadeville on October 3 to 4.

Alabama Associated Press Montgomery Tennessee Valley Decatur Demopolis Piedmont Dadeville

Man Booked in Bog Rescue Near Wonderland Dog Track

Boston dispatch reports John Cairns, 23, of Bethune South Carolina, was arrested after police found him chest-deep in a bog near Wonderland Dog Track following a reported incident on a brightly lit boulevard.

Boston John Cairns Bethune S. C Wonderland Anesofa

Dorothy Dix on Mothers and the Sleepy-Time Doll Habit

Dorothy Dix argues that some mothers stunt their daughters by enforcing perpetual childhood. She cites an adult daughter who never learns independence, never makes decisions, and remains tethered to her mother for guidance and protection.

Mother Dorothy DIX

Laura Wheeler Pattern Allows Easy Needlework Toy Dolly

Dolly making instructions from Laura Wheeler pattern 503 offer a man sized sock doll with removable yarn hair pajamas. The Decatur Daily advertises twenty cents for the pattern with charts photos and concise directions plus a 1946 Needlecraft Catalog featuring cuddle toys and 112 illustrations.

Dolly Laura Wheeler Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York N. Y

Rev Henderson to Lead Revival in Cedar Plains Plan

Evangelist Otto Henderson will lead a revival at Cedar Plains five miles west of Falkville from Aug 25 through Sept 1. Everyone is invited.

Henderson Otto Henderson Elizabeth City N. C Will Cedar Plains Falkvilginning

Teachers Needed in Alabama Schools as Shortages Loom

State School Superintendent Austin B. Meadows warns many Alabama classrooms may lack teachers this fall as emergency certificates fill gaps. He notes a high percentage of teachers hold emergency certificates and predicts shortages will hit several districts.

Montgomery Ala Superintern Austin B. Meadows Alabama

Mothers overprotective care stifles Mary's independence

The passage argues that a controlling mother keeps Mary isolated and dependent, smothering her ability to learn, judge, and face life. It contrasts protected upbringing with the resilience built by independence, urging teaching children to solve problems and rely on their own wits.

Mary Mother

All Bran cereal touted as constipation remedy

An unsolicited Kellogg letter claims 25 years of constipation improved after eating ALL-BRAN daily. The ad urges readers to try the cereal, eat an ounce daily, drink water, and mail an empty package for a double money back offer.

Nea Mariposa Kellogg Company le Creek Michigan Kellogg

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Westminster Jean Sittason Miss Fitzpatrick Marguerite-South Earl Joyce-Lee Louise Fitzpatrick Central Methodist Circle Meetings Stickney Ninth Street Methodist Church O. S. Gamble Jim Smith A. Kizziah Guy Jones Jean Link Rockmart, Ga Grant Street Jack Kenneth McCulloch Memphis Ernest McCulloch J. P. McMurphy Atmore J. Y. Hamil Thad McDonald Jr Charlotte Mrs. McDonald T. L. McDonald Sr Lake Junaluska Laura Davis Mrs Hartwell Davis W.e.hal] J New York City Freida Hall Betty Heflin Nell Wallace Reyceil Whitworth Alabama College Montevallo Roba Yarbro Edward Denton Margaret Os York City Washington, D.C E. B. Raley H. H. Smith Carol Smith Gulf Coast Carol Smith ,Jr Alice Smith Francis Tarpley Moore General Hospital Swannaoa Mrs. W. Tarpley Bob Horton Kentucky Otto Jones Points Virginia Betty Pirile C’ Stollenwerk Greensboro Martha Scales University of Alabama Fred Osborn Florence John D. Wyker III. Ee Will Wyker John D. Wyker III Barbara Curtis Elly Broderick Floyd P. Harris States Fort Sam Houston Texas Tokyo Japan U. S. Army E. Fricke Falkville, Ala A Adams James Rankin Mary Sue Cain Daytona Beach Fla P. Maul Little Rock Ark Sally Maul Decatur General Hospital Henry Fleming Donald Branum Miami Branum Moro Quality Petroleum Lydia E. Pinkham Robinson Furniture CO Bank St Goidel’s Drug Store Hartselle Belk Hudson Second Ave E. Vine State National Bank Helen Follett Lynn Merrick Ladd Farm Benson Minn Bates Sally Gell Syndicate Tno Aetna Lyons Electric Company Tim Lyons Td Ave Hallmark City Park Goidel Pilus Caddell Drug CO Kellogg's Battle Creek Omaha BLU
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