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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1944

Page

5

Golden Anniversary Celebrated At Arab for Mr and Mrs Ryan

Mr and Mrs R H Ryan celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the home of Mr and Mrs Marvin Skidmore in Arab. The event featured yellow decorations, a three tier wedding cake, and yellow rosebud accents. The Ryans were married in 1894 at Center Grove church in Morgan County.

Marvin Skidmore Arab R. H. Ryan Ryan Mr. Ryan Mrs. Ryan Center Grove Church Morgan County R. B. Bagley Vernon McGwier Ben Britnell T. G. Henry Westminster Presbyterian Church Helen R. Woodward Mary Ann Bagley Elizabeth Calvin Carolyn Wade Gene Brown Mary Anne Blackwell

Retonga Endorsed By Atlanta Contractor George Spruill

George Spruill of Atlanta, a noted general contractor, praises Retonga for relief from arm and leg pains, headaches, constipation, and insomnia. He credits the product with weight gain and improved sleep, calling it essential and endorsing Caddell Drug Co. for purchase.

Atlanta Retonga George Spruill Moores ‘Mill Roai Sardie Methost Spruill

Morcan County Column Recaps Local Happenings

Rev. P. A. Green kept his regular appointment at Pleasant View Sundays. John Vann returned home after a brief hospital stay in Cullman and is much improved. Eugene Holmes of the U S Navy in Florida spent the weekend with his parents as Falkville and Decatur residents visit with relatives.

P. A. Green Pleasant View John Vann Cullman Hospital Eugene Holmes U.S. Navy Florida Falkville Jimmie Adams Decatur Ding Robert Adams

Austinville Fives Schedule Games Tonight and Saturday

The Austinville junior and senior boys host Priceville juniors and seniors on the Austinville court at 7 30 tonight. Saturday night the Austinville teams play Trinity in Trinity at 7 30. The teams have two wins and four losses this season with mixed state results.

Austinville Priceville Trinity

Why Should Men Marry Dorothy Dix Debate

Dorothy Dix explores reasons for marriage versus bachelor life, arguing wives serve as alibis, nerves relief, social buffers, and home builders while answering questions about a sister pressured to marry for money. The column weighs love as essential to enduring marriage.

Dorothy DIX Miss DIX

Feel Stuffiness with Penetro Nose Drops

An ad for Penetro Nose Drops promises relief for nasal congestion with a simple two drop dosage per nostril. The copy emphasizes ease of use and direct application for clearer breathing.

Mourning Dress Opinions From Dear Miss Dix

A columnist rejects wearing mourning as unnecessary and burdensome. She cites emotional strain and economic hardship, arguing true grief does not require a full wardrobedal black display. The note ends with the Bell Syndicate, Inc. release.

Miss DIX

Alabama Supreme Court Affirms Barbour Slay Sentencing

The Alabama supreme court affirms a life sentence in Barbour county for Huey Lee Jr. convicted of the shotgun slaying of his father, a former probate judge. The defendant pleaded innocent by reason of insanity.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Supreme Court Barbour County Huey Lee, Jr

Warrior newspaper marks first anniversary at Courtland Army field

The Warrior at Courtland Army Air Field celebrated its first anniversary on December 15 with a Yuletide message from Col. Walter W. Gross. The paper began a year ago by offset printing, faced a reproduction removal suspension on September 15, 1944, and resumed November 15 in mimeographed form.

the Warrior Courtland Army Air Field Walter W. Gross

Man Charged With Killing Father in 1942 Shooting

A man faces formal charges in a July 1942 death at his father’s home, with investigators asserting the fatal shooting occurred there. The case has resurfaced as authorities pursue prosecution.

Inspection Before Time Yields Dividend in Low Run

A careful check of rips and stains ahead of the schedule promises benefits. Early attention to wear can reduce later costs and extend product life.

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Marcus Ratliffe Louise Robinson First Methodist Sunday School Mesdames Carter Dobbs Garrold Nungester Cecil Timberlake Cotaco Literary Club J. F. Ogle Roy Tucker Ogle Grant Street Eugene R. Guy The Blind W. T. Jordan J. T. Nelson Jordan Women’s Council First Christian Church Ernest McCulloch Erin Walker Elmer Freer Disciples of Christ Decatur Cleaners Johnston St of Beauty Evelyn Beauty Shop Over Speake Appei Eddie Black Marjorie Russell Jefferson Hospital Birmingham John Sherrill Charles G. Hardwick Jr Decatur General Hospital Robert Stuart Banks Memphis, Tenn Allie Banks Ruth Banks J. D. Bush Mrs. J. D. Bush University of Alabama Libby Rae Plemmons Third Avenue South Pvt Otto Fischer Jr Camp Wheeler, Ga Seperm George White Columbia Tennessee Hugh Thompson Nashville Jack Bryant Paul Bryant Mrs. Bryant Barksdale Field J. T. Bryant Bryant T. S. Ralston Douglas Hall Col Hall U. S. Army John Martin J. R. Smiley Mr. Martin Knoxville, Tenn Gilbert Key England Albert Clopton Washington J. W. Clopton Oakdale Allan Archer Gloster A. T. Hanson Frank Samuelson J. Ss. Blackburn Martha Howell R. M. Howell T. A. Caddell Morcan County Mrs. Brooks Lindler Bell Syndicate, Inc Carmen Pekoe Goidel City Park Ap Moye 2Nd Ave Betsy Ross McGough Bakeries
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