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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1950
Page
13
Cadets and midshipmen from the U S Military and Naval Academies participate in a CAMID amphibious operation near a Virginia beach. The USS LSM 397 with crew member F P White of Hartselle conducts the exercise to train a platoon in the separate phases of amphibious assault.
A historical training program features classroom presentations on amphibious planning and techniques, practical equipment use, shipboard orientation, and a demonstration of gunfire support to illustrate battle readiness.
Miss Grace Hogan visits her sister Mrs Elmo Miller in Tennessee. Rev Montgomery and Rev Stabler lead services across the area. The revival at Enon draws many locals as Miss Imogene Johnson visits. Training Union organized at the Baptist church with weekly gatherings. Death of cousin brings family from Detroit. Local residents return from work in Detroit and visit relatives.
Mr and Mrs Henry White and Betty Nell and Sue Cole hosted Herbert Cole family guests at Jackson home. Otha Algood of Cullman visited Ralph and Mrs Algood. Melba Cole Lindley honored at bridal shower by Mrs Girtis Cole. Emmett Butler hosted Butler reunion with a large crowd. Delores Nell and Brenda Kramer visited relatives. Maxwell Shaddix and Helen Morgan wed last week. Jane Lee of Cullman visited her daughter Mrs Marshel Shaddix.
A large crowd attended the baptismal service at Cave Springs Sunday afternoon. Reverend Morris baptized eight from Neel and one from Cave Springs. Local residents including Mrs Grace Taylor and Mrs Leona Speakman visited, with several families hosting and visiting throughout the day.
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