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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1945

Page

6

Marriage of Betty Jane Farabee to William McKinley Parker Jr

Betty Jane Farabee marries William McKinley Parker Jr in Cullman at 9 30 pm on December 1 with Rev. L Thompson officiating in a double ring ceremony. U S Army air corps groom is son of Mr and Mrs W M Parker of Hartselle. In Decatur Mrs J W Wyker Jr returns home after service and other social events are listed.

H. S. Farabee Betty Jane William McKinley Parker, Jr U. S. Army Air Corps W. M. Parker Hartselle Cullman L-Thompson First Methodist Church

How to Court a Girl Says Dorothy Dix Advice

Dorothy Dix counsels a young man on courtship in a tongue in cheek column. She urges adapting to a girl's personality whether shy or bold and notes gifts matter but must suit her tastes. Persistence can win, and if she loves you she will say yes even if the moment is bungled.

John

Discharges and visits noted in Washington and nearby towns

From Washington D C the article notes a U S Army discharge and temporary stay with parents. Ann Miller McEntire improves after an illness. Mary Louise Garrett Elizabeth Eich spend Tuesday in Birmingham. James Callahan visiting his sisters. Callahan discharged at Camp Atterbury Indiana plans Louisville home. Horace Levin family return from Nashville with Julia Lee improving. Ozell Taylor and daughter Austine return from Birmingham. Mrs M Kortrecht visits Memphis. Fort Benning guest Randle arrives to visit Mrs R B Bagley.

Certa Ensy James Callahan Corporal Callahan Camp Atterbury Ind Callahan Louisville

Moore Sr. dies in Mobile after long illness

Lt Col and Mrs Terry L Moore Jr were called to Mobile by the death of his father Terry L Moore Sr who died Saturday after a long illness. Funeral services were held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the home of his daughter Mrs Ernest Edgars in Mobile. The Moore couple had been visiting at Decatur where Mrs Pointer is the mother of Mrs Moore.

Terry L. Moore, Jr Decatur Mobile Terry L. Moore Moore Ernest Edgars

Auxiliary Seeks Relief Supplies From Westminster Church

The Women’s Auxiliary of Westminster Presbyterian Church asks for used clothing shoes blankets and quilts for overseas relief. Mrs T G Henry chairwoman says collection runs December 3 to December 15 and will not duplicate other groups work. Immediate need is stated for foreign countries.

Women’s Auxiliary Westminster Presbyterian Church T. G.henry

Navy planes missing off Florida coast after search

Hundreds of air and surface craft, including the small carrier Solomons, combed the Atlantic off the Florida coast for five Navy torpedo bombing planes missing since yesterday. Each plane is believed to carry a pilot and radio gunner. officials would not say how many men were aboard the five craft.

NAVY Fort Lauderdale Fla Solomons Atlantic Ocean Florida Naval Air Station Herein

Collier to Talk to Underwriters in Decatur Meeting

Redus Collier will speak to members of the life underwriters of Decatur at the regular monthly meeting scheduled for 12 o'clock Saturday noon at the new Drive-In case south of the river bridge. President R H Horton will preside at a board meeting and all committee chairmen will attend after the regular session.

Redus Collier Life Underwriters of Decatur R. H. Horton

Hartsel le Woman Dies in Hartselle

Funeral services for Ola Mae Hardiman 34 are set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Cedar Creek church with Rev. M. H. Harper officiating. Burial follows in adjoining cemetery under Howell directing. Survived by husband Henry four sons Orville Auther Leeman Willard all of Hartselle two daughters Marie four brothers five brothers Milton Herman Eilis Thomas Coy Wright Hart selle five sisters Pauline Weright Troy Ryan Hart selle and Mrs Russell Simmons Jr Decatur. Pallbearers include brothers and Leon Ryan.

Ola Mae Hardiman Hartselle M. H. Harper Cedar Creek Howell Henry Hardiman Orville Auther Leeman Willard Hardiman Marie Hardiman T. J.wright Milton Herman Eilis Thomas Coy Wright Pauline Weright Troy Ryan Russell Simmons Jr Decatur Leon Ryan

Massey 4-H Girls Hold December Meeting

The Massey 4-H girls met for the second time this year on December 3 at Massey school. They demonstrated on eating the right foods and Miss Hereford offered tips on inexpensive Christmas decorations. The meeting adjourned to reconvene in January.

Massey

Appendicitis Deaths Reported in September

The state Health Department reported 14 deaths from appendicitis in September. Twelve of the fatalities were among white persons and two among Negroes, the department said yesterday.

Montgomery State Health Department

Wanted to Buy Used Car Chevrolet or Ford

Classified notice seeking a good used car with a preference for Chevrolet or Ford. Contact by phone at 360 between 7 30 a m and 5 30 p m.

Retail sales rise in Alabama stores in Oct

Independent stores in Alabama posted a 21 percent sales increase in October compared with October 1944. The Census Bureau also noted October sales were 22 percent higher than September, signaling a strong month for retail activity in Birmingham and across the state.

Birmingham Alabama Census Bureau

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