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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1946

Page

6

Dues Due For Decatur Collision Club Meeting

The Decatur Collision Club notes dues are payable by December 20 to Ruth Banks, treasurer. Mr and Mrs Milton Norris visit Birmingham for the day. Mrs H Reid Sherrard Jr hosted the Wednesday Nine with one guest Mrs Jack Mason. Bridge results: Mrs Wilgon Orr first, Mrs W F Boswell Jr second. Refreshments followed. Next meeting with Mrs ie Stone.

Memb Decatur Collision Club Ruth Banks Society Milton Norris Birmingham H. Reid Sherrard Jr Jack Mason Wilgon Orr W. F. Boswell Jr Stone

Revival at Nazarene Church Draws Congregation On Seventh Avenue

Mrs. Mildred Cope assists in a revival at the Church of the Nazarene on Seventh Avenue West with nightly services at seven. Rev. Cope, from Larimore North Dakota and a Northwestern Nazarene College graduate, performs multiple instruments and vocal numbers. Also featured are object lessons chalk talks and flannel graphs as part of each service.

Mildred Cope Church of the Nazarene Seventh Avenue West Cope Larimore North Dakota North Western Nazarene College Nampa Odaho J. F. Dunlap

Russe Ballet Attended by Birmingham Ladies

Mrs. W. P. Baugh Mrs. E. G. Hamilton Mrs. Bruce Byers and Miss Frances Nungester attended the Russe Ballet at the Municipal Auditorium in Birmingham on Wednesday.

B. A. Turner Birmingham W. P. Baugh E. G. Hamilton Bruce Byers Frances Nungester Russe Ballet Municipal Auditorium

Local social notes include visitors and travel plans

The item mentions Mrs. Dalton Fowler staying with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reitmeyer and attending a Ballet performance. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Bailey Jr. are on a wedding trip to New Orleans and Gulf Coast points and plan to return this weekend, with a residence at 618 East Vine Street. Miss Annie Sue Cain studies at Marjorie Webster College in Rock Creek Park Estates, Washington.

Dalton Fowler Harry Reitmeyer Wilbur Bailey Jr New Orleans Gulf East Vine Street Annie Sue Cain Marjorie Webster College Rock Creek Park Estates Washington

Plan of Will Still Argued in Birmingham Court

The plan of the late Harvey G. Woodward, Birmingham millionaire, to fund a school system in Alabama and other Southern states is being debated in circuit court. Contending heirs value the estate between 2.8 and 3.5 million dollars, including two downtown Birmingham office buildings, with disputes over opening the first school once 3 million is available after construction costs. The will forbids formal religious education and religious buildings at the school, and challenges center on the practicality of the school provisions and income use for Southern scholarships.

Birmingham Harvey G. Woodward Alabama Thomas W. Martin Oscar Thurlow Southern Colleges Woodward

Proper Parafin Sealing For Jellies

Heat paraffin in a small pan set in water over flame until melted. Do not let it smoke or shrink in the glasses as it cools. Apply evenly to ensure a perfect seal on jelly glasses.

Flax Culture Expands in Northern Ireland During War

During World War II flax culture in northern Ireland expanded to 125000 acres, four to six times prewar averages.

Northern Ireland

Consistent Hair Grooming for Healthy Beautiful Hair

The article describes how hair color can be beautiful when hair is healthy and clean and urges regular scalp care. It advises brushing techniques, including massaging the scalp, and links hair condition to overall health, urging tonics and scalp treatments if budget allows.

New Arrival Anne Adams Layette Pattern 4763

Pattern 4763 infant layette set includes dress sacque robe nightie bunting slip bib cap and more. Easy to sew with illustrated instructions tested for fit available in one size only. Send twenty five cents and name address style number to Decatur Daily Pattern Dept New York.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Parcel Post Curtailed as Government Embargo Takes Effect

Postal officials prepare to enforce new regulations limiting parcel post first class and air mail shipments due to the coal strike. Exemptions include live poultry, cut flowers, perishables, medicines, money sent by registered mail, local parcels, armed forces mail, second class matter, and films.

Post Office Department Armed Forces Army Post Offices Fleet Post

Alabama Democratic Committee Polls on House Vacancy

The Alabama Democratic Executive Committee was polled today by Chairman Gessner T. McCorvey on a vacancy in the U S House. Details of the poll or its conclusions were not immediately released.

Mobile Alabama Democratic Executive Committee Gessner T. McCorvey

Fall and Winter 1946 pattern book

A 1946 47 pattern book offers fashions for the whole family and includes a free pattern for a girl s cat and bag set printed in the publication.

When to Marry A Teenager A Dorothy Dix View

Dorothy Dix argues that statistics show younger brides face higher divorce risk and harsher married life. She urges girls to wait until early twenties to marry, to gain independence, life experience, and strength to handle husbands, jobs, and domestic duties.

Monte Carlo

Pugh Haynes Nominated for Lowndes County Seat Vacancy

McCorvey states Pugh Haynes of Letohatchee is proposed as the Democratic nominee for the Lowndes county representative vacancy after John M. Bruner’s death. Governor Sparks set a special election for January 7 to fill the seat and the nomination must be named by December 7.

Pugh Haynes Letohatchee Lowndes County McCorvey Haynes John M. Bruner Chauncey Sparks

Sugar drive expands as Birmingham supporters flood offices

Citizens in Birmingham Alabama press for unrestrict ed sugar sales and end to export restrictions. Sparkman and Hill aides report about 3000 and 1000 card requests. Aided by memos from the Agriculture Department officials explain rationing and Cuba sugar refin ing under international rules.

Washington Birmingham Ala Bil Alabama Sparkman Hill Montgomery Huntsville Agriculture Department Cuba

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Ces Mrs. Cope Church of Nazarene D. C E. W. McLeod Lewis C. Brown John Wood Mrs G. R. Mason Helen Bynum Ted French W. J. Duncan, Jr Maryleen Henry Harris Tuscaloosa John A. Caddell Mr. Harris Merchant Marine S. H. Lynne Bobbie S. A. Lynne D. S. Echols C. B. Elliott Judge George McLaughlin R. R. Banks Harry Carpenter Bendix Radio—Phonograph Kennedy Motor & Recapping Co First Ave Department Store Second Ave Goidel’s Helen Follett Hughes Modest Maidens U. B BY Arla Mittens Gabardine Dorothy DIX Moye East Moulton St Aise Lues Trey’s Department Store Womens Holland City Park
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