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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1948

Page

8

Society Party and Community Gatherings Highlight Social Page

Mrs James Clemons hosted a birthday party at 1511 South Avenue South with fond games and ice cream. A Methodist Youth Fellowship group toured Lake Louise Georgia, while Miss Betty McRae was honored at a miscellaneous tea shower at 611 4th Avenue West. A watermelon cutting at Seneca Springs brought together families from Austinville and Littlefield.

James Clemons Sth Avenue South Mailenth Billy Morris Dorothy Morris JoAnn Dumas JoAnn Hall Jerry Hubert Albert Mills Douglas Case Alfred Cheatham Jeanette Faye Case Kenneth Johnson Peggy Johnson Lake Louise Methodist Youth Fellowship Georgia Don Nichols Barbara White Betty Free Eloise Latham Sara Ruth Aday Albert Kizziah Peggy Portwood Ravena. Watson Helen Hastings Burl Oliver Dean Jones Betty Faye Julian Ray Tribble Eloise Compton O. S. Gamble Asa Etherton A. G. Jones Betty McRae B. M. Thompson Joe E. Philpot Philpot 4Th Avenue West Betty Jane McRae Charles Porter C. B. McRae Miss McRae Thompson Pat Thornton Kirkland Bean Miss Joy Delmore Judge Jones Arrilla Albert Walker Joyce Linda Ann Carrie Lee Vaughn Austinville Egbert Oliver Mickey Littlefield Texas Seneca Springs

Decatur Concert Association Opens Campaign September 13

The Decatur Community Concert Association will launch its membership drive Monday September 13 led by Mrs. W P Baugh president. Campaign ends September 18 with a 7 p.m. dinner at the Country Club featuring Henry Richards Chicago director of community concerts. Memberships grant three winter concerts and seating limits exist at Riverside auditorium ahead of a new Decatur high school expansion.

Mary Williams Decatur Community Concert Association W. P. Baugh Country Club Henry Richards Chicago Decatur Gregg Chevrolet Company Columbia Opera Quartet William Hain Edna Philips Arthur Kent Helen Olheim Columbia Concert Bureau United States Alton Fowler Decatur Commun Ity Concert Association W. E. Curry E. N Price J. M. Crain Eugene Bailey J. Perry Orr C. A. Moore J. Higdon Evigene Bailey Walter Jackson Bertha Timberlake Riverside Decatur High School Association Baugh State Federation of Music Clubs Lansing Hatfield Don Cossack Mildred Dilling Appleton and Field Concert Association E. D. Bailey, Jr Ernest Chambers Athens Emily Chandler Irene Clem J. M. Drain Dalton Fowler David Allen Gibson C. L. Green E.G. ,Hamilton Thomas Harvey H. H. Higdon Katherine Ivy Walter M. Jackson Clio Levin Bennie Malone Wallace Meadows C. A .Moore Frances Nungester Perry Orr B. D. Peck

Disillusion in marriage reflects normal faults and love

Dorothy Dix recounts a young wife’s six month marriage disillusionment as she laments unmet expectations. The column argues that marriages endure when spouses accept each other’s faults and idiosyncrasies, not perfection, and that honeymoon idealism fades as daily life settles in.

John Mary

Pattern 4767 for chubby girls jumper blouse

The Chubos Club promotes Pattern 4767 a jumper and blouse set designed for chubby girls. Sizes 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 with simple instructions and fabric needs listed. Send twenty five cents to The Decatur Daily Pattern Dept for details and order form.

Anne Adams Chubos Club Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York

Marriage changes the cost and romance of life

The speaker argues that marriage shifts responsibility from dating freedoms to daily needs. After marriage couples must budget for bills babies and meals and romantic gestures fade as both partners focus on daily duties. Patience is advised for brides considering ending the union rather than giving up quickly.

Tommy

Jericho Settlement Traced Back Seven Thousand Years

Archaeologists confirm human habitation at Jericho in Palestine dating to at least 7,000 years ago. The finding highlights early urban life and continuous occupation along the Jordan Valley.

Jericho Palestine

Randle Rites Held Tuesday

Funeral services for Pfc. William Charles Randle were held Tuesday at 9 A.M. at his parents’ home 1718 Eighth Avenue E Decatur with Rev. R F Miller officiating Interment followed at Roselawn cemetery Mutual Service directed Members of the Decatur VFW acted as pallbearers Randle was killed December 13 1944 aboard the USS Nashville near Luzon by a Jap self inflicted plane action He is survived by his parents one brother Leroy two sisters Mrs Max E Slate and Miss Nell Danay Randle both of Decatur grandparents Mrs Lula B Randle Los Angeles California and Mr and Mrs It Haynes Decatur

Pfc William Charles Randle E. B. Randle Eighth Avenue R. F. Miller Roselawn Deecatur-Vfw Randle Nashville Luzon Leroy Max E. Slate Nell Danay Randle Decatur Lula B. Randle Los Angeles Calif It Haynes

Injured Editor May Return Home in Week

Bob Henry Walker associate editor of The Limestone Democrat, injured when a truck sideswiped his car near Russellville Kentucky, may be home within a week. His left arm was amputated halfway between elbow and shoulder after the accident Thursday night. He is the son of Harry Walker editor and publisher of The Democrat and works with his father.

Bob Henry Walker Limestone Democrat Russellville Walker Mr. Walker Harry Walker the Democrat

Palm Oil Prices Rise Since World War II Peak

An article notes African palm oil used in steel plate processing now costs about five times its prewar level. The rise reflects changes in supply and demand since the 1940s, with industry observers citing shifts in production and trade.

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