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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1946

Page

3

Community Notes From Morgan County Lebanon Area

Neel resident D C Boger spent a week with Homer Boger family. Numerous locals visited relatives, hosted guests included Shaneyfelt Downsend Lake Collins and Brown families. Deer hunt outing, church project start Monday, and several moves and visits reported among Morgan County residents.

D.C. Boger Neel Homer Boger Rowena Shaneyfelt Joyce Downsend Betty Jean Lake Otto Collins Laverne Millard Brown Birmingham Aulton Blankenship Raymond Cooper Hewlett Boger James Shaneyfelt Jackie Boger Walker Garnett Bobby Saint Willard Elna Nappier Prentis Wilhite Billy Stanley Hutson Hubert Lee Shirley Maurice Knox Thery Knox Kermit Crittendon Haleyville Crittendon Ratliff Barkley Judy Jeanette Emmit Barkley George Eaton Edward McCaig Nebo Lewis Miller Mary Nell Jackie Shirley Fay Lee Emmet Barkley Wirstigham Jessie Wright Clarence Lee Sterling Price Grannie Wright Grannie Howard Anders Jodie Blankenship Danville D. C

Country Store Not Yet Moved To Town

HAL BOYLE reports from Rainsville Indiana where Gady’s general store argues the rural country store remains central. He notes old items like snuff, cures, and cod liver oil alongside farm life lore, while reflecting on town growth, local politics, and the stubborn pace of progress.

Hal Boyle New York Wabash Manhattan Baannanee Ernest A. Gady Gady Rainsville Ind John L. Lewis Joe Louis Truman Chicago Harrison Trail Indian Territory Jim Wilson Jim United Nations

Forrest Chapel News Highlights Local Sermons and Visits

Rev. Clarence Davis preached two helpful sermons at Forrest Chapel with strong attendance. The Young Peoples group was reorganized Sunday night with the pastor's help. Prayer services start Wednesday night. A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs. Raymond Cocke. Many gifts were given and refreshments served to about 20 guests.

Clarence Davis Young Peoples Davis Lewis Ward Raymond Cocke Lucille West Cocke Parks Glasgow Neel Clarence Pike Adrain Jones Evelyn West T. L. Speakman Jr Hartselle Adrain R. B. Orr Howard Montgomery Boston Homer Montgomery J. L Vest Dorothy Cox Brandon West Danville Harold Harrison Ona Garner Coffer Speakman Cullman Joe Speakman Bertha Mae Speakman

Public Forum tribute to Quince Eddins and Jimmy Price

In Decatur Alabama the Morgan County Sanatorium gains praise for two volunteers. Quince Eddins brings entertainment to shut ins while Jimmy Price decorates for Christmas with a tree in every room. The writer notes broad gratitude from former patients and families.

Morgan County Sanatorium Quince Eddins Jimmy Price Eddins Mr. Price State Health Department North Alabama

Reverend Davenport Delivers Inspiring Sermon at Cullman

In Cullman Rev. D. H. Davenport filled the pulpit and preached an inspiring message. Local news notes report Miss Sarah Aldidge Tegret’s death in the Atlanta hotel fire and Holmes’s improving status at Ft. McClellan hospital. Lee Roan of Chicago visited the Bragell home, while Mrs. Sellers recovers from car wreck injuries.

D. H. Davenport Cullman Sarah Aldidge Tegret Atlanta Holmes Ft. McClellan Hospital Lee Roan Chicago Allen Bragell Sellers Mary Hill

Memorial tribute to Mary E. Williams R N

A personal tribute honors Mary E. Williams R N for always placing others in need first. The speaker wishes her continued safe and noble service through the years.

Morgan County Sanatorium Mary E. Williams R. N

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Morgan County Lebanon Cowodn Russell Polhill Decatur Sally U. S al Om Loyd’s Drug Sinclair Bee Line Wilson Ave Bee Line Highway W. L. Mitchell W. G. Wallace, JR Morgan County Forrest Chapel W P Roberts St.’ Paul, Minn Conley Sherburne and Pascal Avenues The Decatur Daily Decatur, Ala Alabama Scott Gimarees BY RJ. Scott Tombstone Roestershire England Belk’s Infants’ Shop Santa’s Angels Las Areca Is Storie F. S. Holmes Woodrow Holmes Troy Foote Salem Coleman Holmes J. R. Daniels Walnut St Belk’s Beacon
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