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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1949

Page

6

Were Y Mrs Zere Lyle honored at shower in Decatur

Mrs Zere Lyle formerly Miss Bettye Tuck daughter of Mr and Mrs L L Tuck was feted with an informal bridal shower at the home of her parents 518 6th Avenue West Saturday afternoon from two to four oclock The home decor featured summer flowers and a pink umbrella centerpiece Guests enjoyed entertaining games and opened gifts Mrs John Lyle mother in law of the bride attended the event Also reports include Athens Business and Professional Women Club August picnic at Levin Peurifoy Cabin Trinity Mountain with multiple attendees and a Southeast Regional Conference recap plus a separate marriage notice for Jeffelene Schrimshers wedding to Clendon Jolly in Iuka Mississippi.

Zere Lyle John Lyle Trinity Decatur Business and Professional Women’s Club Trinity Mountain Athens Business and Professional Women's Club Willie Griffis Evelyn Scott Elizabeth Griffin Betsy Patterson Lillian Pugh Harriet Glaze Florence Kennemer Etta Hine Lula Staton Lula Whitt Ed Wilson Hudson Peurifoy Horace Levin Jeffolene Schrimsher Clendon Jolly Iuka Charles D. Schrimshher Athens Jeffelene Mississippi Denver Colorado

Happy 79-er touts All-Bran cure for constipation

A九-79-year-old Chicago man Mr J Wenig reports relief from long constipation after daily All-Bran, claiming no laxatives for five months. The ad urges readers to try an ounce daily with water and promises double your money back if not satisfied after ten days.

Mr. J. Wenig Chicago Ill Kellogg's Battle Creek Mich

Kitchen Shower Fetes Bride Elect Jean Moore

Miss Jean Moore, soon to wed Mr. John D. Long, was honored at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. Billy K. Nelson of 1401 Somerville Road. The event featured summer flowers, a vegetable and aluminum foil bouquet, guest recipe gifts, and a pink moire dress for the honoree.

Jean Moore John D. Long Central Baptist Church Billy K. Nelson Somerville Road Rebecca Nelson

Make-up Tips by Hair Color for Glamour and Restraint

The article advises women to tailor cosmetics to hair color and skin tone. It notes blondes should use light powders and restrained rouge, brunettes may go further with makeup, and redheads must match lipstick and rouge to their orange-red tones while considering natural skin coloring for flattering results.

Intimate gathering with cake and favors for honoree

A small guest list limited to relatives and close friends attended a celebration featuring face sandwiches, mints, and cake for the honoree. The event focused on personal, family and trusted guest connections.

Personal notices of social guests and travels

Miss Ruth Farrer of Washington DC arrives to visit family for weeks, accompanied by Miss Catherine Pettibone from Washington and Minneapolis. Detroit guests Mrs. Frances Sheats and Arthur Kaufman visit Huntsville. Miss Elsie Carter of Florence guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Roberts. Mrs. Garland Dixon returns from Huntsland after a ten day illness, somewhat improved. Hettie Aycock of Nashville to spend Labor Day weekend with sister Mrs. Helen Herndon. Reverend and Mrs Peter M. Dennis of Kokomo visit Atlee Hoff in Huntsville. Mrs. H. Cockrell, daughter Ann, and Misses Imogene and Bobbie Mooney travel to Washington DC to visit Mrs. D A Lamb. Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Bartlett and Mr. and Mrs. Talmadge McDaniel of Gadsden guests of Richard Bartlett. Bartletts and Mrs. Worley share a Wheeler Dam picnic. Mrs. E. N. Watson improving at home. Mr. and Mrs. Paul L heureux and daughter Mary Jane of Memphis to visit Mrs. Helen Herndon. Miss Marion Dowd of Chicago and Mrs. Claude Aycock to spend time in Birmingham. Celeste Herndon returns home after weeks with relatives in Memphis. Miss Dean Moore and Miss Rosa.

Ruth Farrer Washington, D. C Catherine Pettibone Washington Minneapolis Conrad Bartlett and Son Talmadge McDaniel Gadsden Richard Bartlett Bartletts R. A. Worley Wheeler Dam

Eight to the inch cross-stitches for beginners

A Decatur Daily needlecraft notice promotes Laura Wheeler improved pattern for cross-stitch and embroidery on kitchen towels. It offers pattern 600 with six motifs, charts and photos, priced at twenty cents, plus fifteen cents for a companion book with illustrations and additional patterns. Brookyln mailbox address given for order.

Laura Wheeler Decatur Daily Flatbush Station Brooklyn

Nurses to Attend Wedding at Central Baptist Church

Baker nurses at Carraway Methodist Hospital Birmingham will arrive tonight to attend the wedding of Miss Jean Moore, sister of Miss Moore, who will marry Mr. John D. Long in a ceremony at Central Baptist Church Wednesday at eight o'clock in the evening.

Baker Carraway Methodist Hospital Birmingham Miss Moore Jean Moore John D. Long Central Baptist Church

Lucian L. Minor Dies in Kansas City Missouri

Lucian L Minor died at his home in Kansas City Missouri on August 27. He was the son of Dr Lucian Minor of Trinity and brother of the late Judge John M Minor of Decatur. He was born in Trinity and was traffic manager of Cudahy Packing Company in Kansas City. Survived by wife Sarah son William and daughter Mrs Landon Laird, all of Kansas City.

Lucian L. Minor Kansas City Lucian Minor Trinity John M. Minor Decatur Cudahy Packing Company Sarah William Landon Laird

Riches Do Not Secure Happiness in Marriage

Dorothy Dix argues that wealth does not ensure a happy marriage and that money brings comforts but not companionship. The rich wife faces few advantages over the poor, with trials including absence of husband due to work, fear of infidelity, and lack of shared life. True happiness comes from mutual care, shared goals, and joint building of a home.

Miss Dix Dorothy Oix Joseph Dorothy Dix

Dear Dorothy Dix on married women and smugness

Dear Dorothy Dix notes that marriage elevates a woman's status, granting her aura protection and insider privileges. She argues wives enjoy the prestige and authority it brings, while unmarried women face social marginalization, and even clever single women gain diminished regard in the “grand conclave of wives.”

Dorothy Dix E.W.N

Newest for Girls Anne Adams Pattern 4966

Pattern 4966 in girls sizes 6 8 10 12 14 features cuffed pockets pleated flared skirt and simple to sew instructions. Send 25 cents to Anne Adams care of The Decatur Daily Pattern Dept NY. Include name address size and order details. Also available Anne Adams Summer Pattern Book with travel ward robe and a free shampoo smock pattern.

Ane Adams Anne Adams Decatur Daily West 17Th St New York

William LeMay Jr Enters Lipscomb College in 1949

William Samuel LeMay Jr. has been admitted as a student to David Lipscomb College in Nashville Tennessee for the 1949 50 session. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W S LeMay Sr a graduate of Decatur senior high school He will study the liberal arts curriculum Lipscomb begins its fifty ninth session September 19 1949 and is in its third year as a standard senior college.

William Samuel LeMay Jr Decatur 2 David Lipscomb College Nashville Tennessee W. S. LeMay Sr William Decatur Lipscomb

Additional Plants To Locate in State

Montgomery reports W O Bill Dobbins Jr state planning director says at least six large concerns plan to establish million dollar plants in Alabama soon. He notes dozens of companies have asked for information about settling in the state prompting broad interest among business and civic leaders. Dorothy Dix column mentions we cannot reply personally.

Montgomery Alabama W. O.bill Dobbins Jr Dobbins Dorothy Dix The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Roy A Reese Laid To Rest In Cullman Funeral

Funeral services for Roy A Reese 49 died Sunday in Cullman were held at 11 A M from Seventh Street Baptist Church with Rev J S Schultz and Rev George Patterson. Interment at city cemetery Mutual Service directing Survivors include wife Bertha Reese six daughters six grandchildren one son and other relatives.

Roy Reese Roy A. Reese Cullman Seventh Street Baptist Church J. S. Schultz George Patterson City Cemetery Mutual Service Herman Voigt Bertha Reese Jefferson Avenue Birmingham Evoynne’ Roden Decatur Ervin Marty Billy Jo Barnett Martha Ann Helen Joan Reese Alvin Raymond Joe Ray Reese Rufus Reese C. E. Eidson

Teen-agers Enjoy Hay Ride and Dance Evening

Charles Sikes and Dot Bowling hosted a Friday event for teens including a hay ride wiener roast and dancing. Guests listed include Margaret Higgins Neal Carter Marion Moon Richard Johnston Melba Lambert Bobby Head Winnie Creel Bill Bowling John Arnold Schaeffel Mildred Frank Otto Evers Wyneele Bowling June Jo Ann Bottcher George Hambrick Arthur Hambrick Robert Bowling and Charles Eidson.

Charles Sikes Dot Bowling Weiner Sikes Margaret Higgins Neal Carter Marion Moon Richard Johnston Melba Lambert Bobby Head Winnie Creel Bill Bowling John Arnold Schaeffel Mildred Frank Otto Evers Wyneele Bowling June Jo Ann Bottch

Funeral services for Louis E. Wagner

Louis E. Wagner age 74 died August 27 funeral services were held August 28 at Moss Service Chapel at 3 PM with interment in the city cemetery Surviving are brother Ernest F. Wagner and sister Mrs Mary M Poole Moss Service directing

Louis E. Wagner Moss City Moss Service Ernest F. Wagner Mary M. Poole

Funeral services for Mark Bryan of Joppa

Funeral services were held for Mark Bryan, 19, of Joppa who died from a head injury sustained during a baseball game in Guntersville on August 25. Services were at Corinth Church on August 27 at 2 P M with Mass Service directing. Interment followed in the church cemetery after a public viewing from 12 to 2 P M. Surviving are his parents Mr and Mrs B B Bryan four brothers Charlie P Bernard B John F and Robert Bryan and three sisters Mrs Edward J Louisees of Louisiana Mrs H C Hamilton and Mrs Herschel Waldrop.

Mark Bryan Joppa Guntersville Corinth Church B. B. Bryan Charlie P. Bernard B John F Robert Bryan Edward J. Louisees Louisiana H. C. Hamilton Herschel Waldrop

Funeral services for Denson Hinkle at Good Hope Church

Funeral services for 55 year old Denson H. Hinkle were held August 26 at 2 30 P M from Good Hope Church with Rev. George Brown and Rev. MacLove officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Survivors include three sisters Mrs Max Livingston Mrs M L Weeks and Mrs F K Livingston one brother Herrin Hinkle and five sons Ozell Franklin Olin Carl Maurice and five daughters Audie Oline Annie Kathleen and Melba Faye Hinkle.

Denson H. Hinkle Cullman Good Hope Church George Brown MacLove Max Livingston M. L. Weeks F. K. Livingston Herrin Hinkle Ozell Franklin Olin Carl Maurice Hinkle Misses Audie Oline Annie Kathleen Melba Faye Hinkle

Services for John R Taylor Held for 82 Year Old Farmer

Services for John R. Taylor 82 retired farmer of the Cullman 6 community were held from Livernois. Burial details and service arrangements were announced by the family.

John R. Taylor Cullman 6 Liv

Funeral services for Mrs Maggie R Cole 66

Funeral services for Mrs Maggie R Cole 66 who died at her home on Cullman 4 were held at Sardis church at 9 PM August 27 with Rev Duford Hightower officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Surviving are husband E M Cole four sons N C J H C G Cole all of Addison one daughter Mrs Pansie eo two brothers and four sisters

Maggie R. Cole Cullman 4 Sardis Church Duford Hightower E. M. Cole N. C J. H. C. G. Cole Addison 1 J. M. Cole Arley Ala Pansie Eo

Nation's largest Indian pageant staged in August in Gallup

The nation's largest Indian pageant is held every August in Gallup New Mexico. It draws participants from tribes across the region and attracts sizable crowds, celebrating Indigenous culture with ceremonies and exhibitions.

Gallup, N. M

Galileo Built First Telescope in Padua

Galileo Galilei created his初 telescope during the early days in Padua Italy about 340 years ago shaping astronomical inquiry and instrument making in the 17th century.

Galileo Padua Italy

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