Bridal rehearsal buffet honors wedding party at Jackson Street
Mrs. Thomas Steele hosted a buffet supper at her Jackson Street home Saturday night for the bridal party of the upcoming wedding at First Church in Hartselle. Guests included Frank Smith Gene Eason Ann Kimbrough and others. The wedding of Jean Goad to Rudolph Smith, son of Rev. and Mrs. Frank T. Smith, will be at First Baptist Church this afternoon at 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Steele
Jackson Street
Hartselle
Frank Smith
Gene Eason
Ann Kimbrough
Minor
Hugh Penn
Good-Smith
First Baptist Church
Jean Goad
Rudolph Smith
U. S. Army Air Corps
Frank T. Smith
Fort Meyers
Fla
Florence
Bob Durham
Christmas Plans For Local University Families
Miss Caroline Stickney and Louis Stickney Jr of the University of Alabama are expected home mid week to share Christmas with their mother Mrs Louis Stickney. Rex Polls will be in Nashville on Wednesday. John Davis visited Birmingham last week. Mrs M S Workman and Miss Marjorie Workman of Danbury Conn are guests in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Stickney
Louis Stickney, Jr
University of Alabama
Louis Stickney
Mrs
Rex Poll
Nashville, Tenn
John Davis
Birmingham
M. S. Workman
Marjorie Workman
Danbury, Conn
A. A. Jones
Mimi Jones
Betty Ware Wyatt
Earle Joyce-Lee
Bonus plan bogs down amid war worker incentives
Washington reports the proposed worker retention bonus faces opposition in Congress with critics calling it paid patriotism. War Production Board chief J A Krug disclaims sponsorship and says the plan is one of several suggestions. The scheme would add a payroll percentage held for a lump sum if workers stayed through production. Authorities like the War Labor Board and Office of War Mobilization did not advocate, citing practical concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
G. L Joes
J. A. Krug
War Production Board
Krug
War Manpower Commission
War Labor Board
Office of Economic Stabilization
Office of War Mobilization
Christmas Guests and College News Reach Local Families
During the Christmas season several families host relatives and friends. Mrs Early Phinizy and Mr Phinizy, along with the Pickens of Birmingham, visit Judge T. W. Wert at The Cabin. Rex Rankin Jr of the U S Navy returns on furlough to his mother Mrs James Rankin, after a stay at Treasure Island. Clyta Gray Pitts of the University of Alabama will be home for the holidays, and Helen Russell Pitts of Knoxville will visit with her parents E W and Mrs E W Pitts next weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal
Eugene Chapman
Early Phinizy
Carol Smith
Mrs. Pick Pickens
Birmingham
T. W. Wert
Rex Rankin, Jr
U. S. Navy
James Rankin
Treasure Island
San Francisco
Clyta Gray Pitts
University of Alabama
Helen Russell Pitts
Knoxville, Tenn
E. W. Pitts
Pat Kimbrough
Atlanta
Joe Burleson
Fort Leonard Wood
Burleson Mountain
Elbert Young
Pvt. Young
Philippines
W. H. Bennett
Herbert Sivley
Falkville
Henry Smith
Hartselle PTA and civic group meetings in December
The Hartselle elementary PTA met in the school auditorium with Mrs. W. H. Stewart presiding. Activities included readings by Mrs. Cleo Larkin and a Christmas carol by all, plus Cub Scout proceedings led by Mr. McRight. Recurring social events featured church board dinners, Rotary speeches by Lt. Rudolph Smith, and reunions at Morgan County High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle Elementary Parent-Teacher’s Association
W. H. Stewart
Cleo Larkin
McRight
Tennessee Valley Boy Scout Worker
Cub Scouts
Cub Scout
Franklin Stewart
Fred Hammond
J. L. Roberts
Leon Orr
Miss Kracke
Sparkman Home Hosts Noted Party With Sparkman Band
The Sparkman residence hosted a Friday evening gathering with a wide guest list including Ben Slaton Ruth Millwood Dot Sharrott Ruth Owens Jean Prayton Kathryn McElroy Jerry Burleson Nora Walker Evelyn West Mildred Smith Leona Orr Irene Sparkman Ruby West Drew Burleson Judy Burleson Lorene Williams and many others. The event featured musical entertainment by the Sparkman band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Sparkman
Ben Slaton
Ruth Millwood
Dot Sharrott
Ruth Owens
Jean Prayton
Kathryn McElroy
Jerry Burleson
Nora Walker
Evelyn West
Mildred Smith
Leona Orr
Irene Sparkman
Ruby West
Drew Burleson
Judy Burleson
Lorene Williams
Jane Free
Hudson McElroy
A. L. Haynes
Aubrey Williams
Ray Frantree
Robert Greer
Alec Edwards
Courtland Air Base
Billy Hampton
Dwane Powell
John Norwood
William Sandlin
Bud Wynn
Roy West
Junior Walker
Kenneth Free
Carl Morris
James West
Loyd Nicholson
Fred Williams
James Rogers
Dan Dobbs
Luther Sparkman
Chip Sparkman
Orval Sparkman
War bond plea from civilians urges full support
A letter from Pvt. George L. Cardin Sr appeals readers to back the sixth war loan drive, arguing soldiers are training, families endure hardship, and victory requires full civilian sacrifice to end the war quickly. He likens effort to dam wheels turning and water powering the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Decatur Daily
America
Wheeler Lake
United States
USA
George L. Cardin
Recycled Tea Towels Made From Runners Mats and Doilies
Worn table runners mats and doilies are repurposed into tea towels. Crafters describe a simple upcycling method that gives new use to aged textiles and reduces waste.
Morgan County Rock Springs Church Notes
Rev F O Parker conducted services at Morgan County Rock Springs with a good crowd attending both Sunday sessions. A district Sunday school meeting is set for Sunday afternoon December 10. Pvt Edward Wallace, wounded overseas, is at a Tuscaloosa hospital for treatment. Local families and guests shared meals and visiting times throughout the day, with numerous relatives listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. O. Parker
Edward Wallace
Fred Stephenson
Tuscaloosa
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Westminster Auxiliary
Westminster Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary
Rele
R. L. Maury
Eastle Drive
Circle Two
J. B. Wiley
Jackson Iee
First Presbyterian
T. M. Guyton
First Presbyterian Auxiliary
Wilson Orr
C. H. Winston
Mr. Phinizy
Prac
Ronkies
Pepe Pande
Fayona
Wil
Butt
Womens
Prothy
Jake Harvel
Sgt
Jessie Mae Jones
Wiley T. Jones
Fred Bennett
J. E. Peck
First Methodist Church
Bennett Home
South Highlands
E. R. Currier
M. G. West
John Cooper
W. V. Pattillo
J. F. Stewart, Jr
Euclid Johnson
Cecil Johnson
Smith
Hoyt M. Brock
Montgomery
Frank Philpot
Brock
State Department of Education
Morgan County High School
George M. Murrah
Capt. Murrah
Selective Service
Frances Crowe
Sparkman
David Ray McAnally
David McAnally
Cotaco
L. C. McAnally
Mrs. Monroe Cryer
Lacey's Spring
Voice OF
THE
People
Morgan County
Rock Springs
Luke Roberts
Roy Roberts
Lacey’s Spring
Herman Roberts
Woodland Mills
Claudia Roberts
Jve
Erby Thompson
Theda Owens
Eliotte Roberts
Bonnie Gayle
W. Pa
Will Hardin
John Depriest
Julius
Gayle
Fred
Mildredgg Sm
Pvt
Edward Wale Lace
Beauty
Persons Furniture Co
Thomas Furniture Co
Decatur
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