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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1950

Page

10

Bow Tie Society Leaders Highlight Bow Tie Trend

Hollywood reports Alan Young has been named president of the Businessmen's Society for the Perpetuation and Circulation of Bow Ties. The group, claiming 100 members, promotes bow ties as stylish and flattering, trading ties at gatherings and praising their versatility.

Hollywood Alan Young Businessmen’s Society Bow Jiate Edward Oessner Truman Oessner

Doan’s Pills Promote Relief From Backache

A vintage advertisement touts Doan’s Pills as a mild diuretic for backache and bladder irritation caused by aging stress and exposure to cold. It claims widespread daily relief for kidney discomfort and urges readers to take Doan’s Pills today.

Dean Doan

Scout Rally Is Set Thursday

The annual Boy Scout and Explorer rally happens Thursday at 6:30 in Gordon Bible gym. Pre-opening bean game assigns six beans per entrant with forfeits for not prefacing remarks with Do A Good Turn Daily.

Gordon Bible Gym

Decatur Sergeant To Attend School

S Sgt. Lowell B. McDougle of Decatur has orders transferring him from the director of intelligence office at Eglin AFB to the intelligence specialists school at Lowry AFB in Denver Colorado. He attended Riverside high school in Decatur and Florida State University before joining the U S Air Force in 1942. During World War II he spent eighteen months in the Pacific. He is married to Burnice Lamon of Trinity and they have no children.

Lowell B. McDougle Decatur Director of Intelligence Eglin Afb Lowry Afb Denver Colorado McDougle Riverside High School Florida State University U. S. Air Force Pacific Burnice Lamon Trinity

Reading the phrase: a memoir fragment confirms habit and time

The fragment notes ongoing use of an item with the speaker stating they have worn it continuously since a certain moment. The tone implies long familiarity and habitual behavior. No further individuals, dates, or organizations are identified.

Shadow of Fear Over Southeast Asia Cast by China Korea Advance

Mackenzie notes China’s push in Korea threatens Southeast Asia and worries colonial powers in Indochina. Observers say a Chinese victory in Korea could drive a wider push, while anti imperialist sentiment grows as nations seek independence and end colonial rule. Tibet remains cut off with limited outside contact.

Korea Southeast Asia Seymour Topping Hanoi French Indochina Kenneth Sikes Saigon Indochina China Asia Britain India Holland Indonesia America Philippine Libya Red Russia

Margaret Truman Audiences Applaud but Critics Dissatisfied

Margaret Truman sang with the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra before about 1500 fans. A Times critic praised her charm but said her voice suits neither operatic arias nor orchestral accompaniment and urged patient study for maturity.

Chattanooga Tenn Margaret Truman Miss Truman Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra Ruth Golden Chattanooga Times

Faye Emerson Plans Mexican Wedding With Band Leader

New York reports actress Faye Emerson and bandleader Lyle C. Skitch Henderson left by plane for Cuernavaca near Mexico City to wed today. Emerson, former wife of Elliott Roosevelt, announced the plans and travels with Henderson.

New York Faye Emerson Elliott Roosevelt Lyle C Henderson Cuernavaca Mexico City Emerson

Actress Miss Emerson Takes New York Marriage License

The actress, age 33 and a电视 star, flew back to New York to attend a Park Avenue ceremony after obtaining a New York marriage license before departing. She was previously married to William W. Crawford Jr., divorced in 1942, and divorced last January from the late President's son in Cuernavaca. Henderson, 32, has not been married before.

New York Park Avenue Miss Emerson William W. Crawford Jr Cuernavaca Henderson

Airport Program In Alabama Nears Completion Chief Says

Alabama has spent about 26 million dollars on airports over 15 years as Asa Rountree Jr. reports the major system is now complete aside from Chatta hoochee valley. Since 1935 the state grew from 28 sub standard airports to 18 major airports 110 usable fields and 45 paved runways.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Asa Rountree Jr Chattahoochee Valley Rountree Birmingham

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