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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1946

Page

6

Todd Davis wedding week kicks off with stag party

Mr James William Davis prepares for his Friday wedding to Miss Norma Natalie Todd at First Baptist Church. The stag party at Hotel Lyons Wednesday night included best man Sigfred Loeb and ushers Walter Todd Jr Thomas Todd Harold Watkins and Hubert Burleson.

James William Davis Norma Natalie Todd First Baptist Church Staga Lyons Sigfred Loeb Huntsville Walter H. Todd Jr Thomas Todd Harold Watkins Hubert Burleson Walter H. Todd Montgomery James W. Davis

All Wright Pastry Shop Seeks Help for Baker Family

The All Wright Pastry Shop appeals for a place for baker Mr Hornbuckle who commutes from Huntsville to Decatur. He has two daughters ages 7 and 12 and needs a two bedroom unfurnished house or apartment. Readers with leads are asked to contact the shop.

All Wright Hornbuckle Decatur Huntsville All Wrightly Shop

Jobless Checks to Vets Increase in Alabama

Unemployment payments to Alabama war veterans rose in July with 33 628 men receiving 3 316 dollars, a July peak over June. State director Frank R Broadway cited weekly claimant reports backlog clearance and former students entering benefits as factors. First payments climbed 42 percent to 8 829 due to contested claims and administrative delays easing.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Frank R. Broadway

British Civilians Killed in Air Raids 1940 1945

Between March 1940 and March 1945 more than 60,000 British civilians lost their lives in air raids. The losses reflect the high civilian toll during the strategic bombing campaigns of World War II.

Face in Your Mirror Explores Postwar Woman’s Strain

The piece portrays Mrs Average Woman as exhausted by war years, showing tension and aging. It urges self care through sleep, outdoor pleasure, reading, wholesome meals, and cheerful restorat ion of appearance to regain form and confidence.

Power and serpents mark Georgia revival ends with mass baptism

Preacher Gordon Miller, fresh from Tennessee, led a revival in Euharlee with rattlers held aloft and proclaiming the power and anointing. The snake handling drew a crowd as two brothers handled the serpents, and a mass baptism was planned for Sunday in Euharlee Creek after a fiery night-long meeting.

Euharlee Gordon Miller Tennessee Tinananea Georgia Miller Church of God Jesus

Modern women wooing to win husbands in frank fashion

Dorothy Dix discusses how women seek husbands openly as war blood donations exceed 130 million in the United States. She notes tactics vary by man and urges study of a suitor's habits, using bold approaches to coax him toward proposing.

Little Miss Bobby Tom Harry Dorothy Bobbysocker Sses Mar Riage Romeo

Blu-White Preference Highlighted Over All Past Uses

A distinct preference for Blu White is noted, surpassing every product previously used by the subject. The source emphasizes a strong loyalty shift toward Blu White, implying a decisive change in routine.

Gadsden Beauties Contest Winners

Two Gadsden, Alabama residents won Birmingham pageant honors and will represent the city at Miss America in Atlantic City next month. Dale Nunnally earned Miss Magic City while Sue Donegan was named Miss Birmingham after the final judging last night.

Birmingham Gadsden, Ala Atlantic City Gadsden Dale Nunnally Sue Donegan Miss Donegan

U. S. Movie Fans Make Up 65 Percent World Audience

U S film fans comprise about 65 percent of the global cinema audience, indicating America's dominance in movie viewership and demand across international markets.

U. S

Brotherhood Unit Formed At Baptist Church

A Baptist Brotherhood unit formed last night as part of a regional movement. W C Bagin elected president with other officers to be appointed. Charter night is Saturday at Woodall's Tre with devotional led by Charles Ed Howell and Judge H L Anderton of Birmingham as guest speaker. Transportation arranged from church at 7 45. Charter members will be those present, ages 17 to 99. Committee Turner Davis Roy M Black Johnnie Burks to gather names.

Baptist Brotherhood Se Baptist Church W. C. Bagin Woodall’s Tre Charles Ed Howell H L. Anderton Birmingham Brotherhood Movement Alabama Brotherhood Turner Davis Roy M. Black Johnnie Burks

Blu-White advertised as fast selling wash aid for women

The Daily reports Blu-White a new washing product that dissolves in water with regular soap to replace blueing rinses. Advertising manager Archie Tarr calls it safe for washable colors and fine lingerie and a time saver for baby clothes and linens. Dealers note strong demand and a survey shows most women favor it.

Archie Tarr Manhattan Soap Company

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