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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1949

Page

6

Miss Jean Moore to Wed John D Long in Aug thirty first

Mrs. William P Moore announces the engagement of daughter Jean to John D Long son of Mrs J M Copelana of Decatur. The wedding is set for Wednesday August 31 at eight o clock in the evening at Central Baptist Church Steadfast Class social at Frank Richards home 604 7th Avenue West tonight at seven thirty. Several church groups report meetings and activities across Hartselle and nearby communities with reunions and social events noted.

Jean Moore John D. Long William P. Moore Jean Hartselle J. M. Copelana Decatur Central Baptist Church Central Baptist Frank Richards 7Th Avenue West Elmer Ange American Legion Auxiliary Morgan County Legion Home Bank Street Constitution and By-Laws Committee Fidelis Moore First Christian Church R. M. Moore Helen Stokes John D. Leng, Hartselle

Personal notices from Huntland and beyond

Mrs Ben A Campbell travels to Huntland Tennessee called by serious illness of her mother Mrs Cordelia Dixon. Miss Mary Jo Reeves visits grandmother Mrs John N Gurganus in Oakman Alabama and relatives in Birmingham. Miss Shirley Braswell John Braswell students at Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn visit home holidays. Mrs J E Wright Montgomery visits sister Mrs Quince Eddens. Mrs W H Lee and Miss Clarice Lee reside at 517 Grant Street. Mrs W D Free recuperating nicely.

Ben A. Campbell Huntland Tennessee Cordelia Dixon Mary Jo Reeves John N. Gurganus Oakman Alabama Claude Terry Coal Valley Birmingham Shirley Braswell John Braswell Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn J. E. Wright Montgomery Quince Eddens Mr. Eddens W. H. Lee Clarice Lee Grant Street

Get Rid of Double Chin Advice Column

Practical tips to reduce a chin fullness with facial massage, neck exercises, and cold astringent application. Warns that prevention is easier than treatment and notes that posture and habits can influence fullness under the chin.

Think For Self Inspires Decatur Civitan Talk

Teague urges individual thought and skepticism of capsule news. He warns Americans may overconsume bite sized material from unfamiliar sources. He toured Decatur river scene and major local industries with escorts including Leonard Moody Jerry Comer and A L Johnson.

W. C. Teague Commercial Appeal Decatur Decatur Civitan Club Wilson Morgan Teague Horace B. Bowzee Memphis Leonard Moody Mr. Teague Wolverine Tube Jerry Comer Alabama Flour Mills A. L. Johnson

Two Die In Crash Near Gardendale Alabama

J L Doss of Morris died from injuries after an automobile collision near Gardendale. Two other men were killed in the same accident in Birmingham area.

Birmingham Ala J. L. Doss Morris Gardendale

Mayor Free of Charges Under New City Form

Alabama Attorney General Carmichael ruled that a mayor cannot be impeached for acts during administration under an aldermanic system once a city adopts a commission form with the mayor as a commissioner. The ruling came after a circuit solicitor reported a grand jury sought impeachment for neglect and corruption.

Montgomery Ala A. A. Carmichael Circuit J. D. Smith Huntsville Carmichael Smith

Special Services Planned on Sunday at Central Methodist

Central Methodist Church schedules special services Sunday with vital announcements of future programs. Pastor urges both members and public to attend, inviting the wider community to participate.

Central Methodist Church

Local residents share travel and family news

Homebound updates list Mrs. J W Darrah returning from Nashville visits. Dr and Mrs Robert Evans announce birth of a daughter on August 24 at Decatur General. McClendon family to Houston for law studies. I B Schmidt to Pilgrim Michigan for funeral travel. Robinsons visit Birmingham with daughter Evelyn. Clements traveling to Birmingham with granddaughter Amy. Ruth Hamilton visiting in Decatur with Evans family. Sanders family to sail Queen Elizabeth for England. Andersons arrive from Louisville for two week stay. sister Phyllis Barnes to be married September 3.

Robert H. Evans Duff Apartment Decatur General Hospital Ruth Hamilton Tuscumbia S. J. Anderson Proctor Louisville Kentucky Proctor Barnes

Operation on Blue Baby Is Thought Successful

In Birmingham Alabama eight year old Ralph Hilyer born a blue baby underwent a four hour heart operation at the Alabama Medical College. Surgeons said the procedure seemed highly successful though final recovery would take days. Donations approaching 1500 dollars funded hospital costs and a trust fund idea was requested to aid other blue babies.

Birmingham Ala Ralph Hilyer Clanton Alabama _ medical college Birmingham News Ralph M. D. Hilyer The

Classes Will Be Taught Here at Moulton Heights Church

Instructional classes for Sunday school teachers and children workers will be held at Moulton Heights Baptist Church starting August 29. Sponsored by Child Evangelism Fellowship, the program lists contact persons Mrs. M. K. Vickery and Mrs. J. W. Lovelace Jr. for materials and details. Mrs. O. W. Gorge and Miss Margaret Morrison of Chattanooga will teach, with five daily five sessions at 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Moulton Heights Baptist Church Child Evangelism Fellowship M. K. Vickery J. W. Lovelace Jr O. W. Gorge Margaret Morrison Chattanooga

Hospital fund aims to ease bills for needy families

A community drive highlights the burden of hospital expenses on low income households and outlines how the fund will assist those in need with medical costs.

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