Methodist Youth Fellowship Plans Christmas Party and Charitable Box
The Ninth Street Methodist church youth group met at Miss Peggy Portwood's home with Theo Compton presiding. They planned a Christmas party for December 22 and a gift exchange, and organized a box of food and clothing for a French girl.
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Methodist Youth Fellowship
Ninth Street Church
Ninth Street
Theo Compton
Neece
Commission
E. B. McGahee
Weekend visitors and 59th wedding anniversary noted
Mrs Persons and Mr and Mrs Lin ton Parker and Samuel McClardy of Mobile were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs A T Beatty on Oak Street. The Beattys and family celebrated their 59th anniversary on December 11 with many children and grandchildren in attendance.
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Persons
Linton Parker
Samuel McClardy
Mobile
A. T. Beatty
Oak Street
Juanita
Peggy. .McClardy
J. E. Howell
James Bogue
Birmingham
Ed Berry
Milk cow population rises in postwar years
The United States dairy herd expanded from about 4,837,000 head in 1940 to roughly 26,100,000 by 1947 as demand and production surged after World War II.
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United States
Hair Care Tips Emphasize Brushing and Scalp Health
The piece urges women to groom hair regularly, noting modern brushes with nylon bristles and crescent shapes. It explains brushing stimulates the scalp, supports root nourishment, and can preserve a healthy hair condition, suggesting scalp treatments if budget allows and brisk brushing if not.
Famous Barter Theatre Troupe to Perform in Decatur
The Barter Theatre of Virginia will stage The Importance Of Being Earnest in Decatur on January 13 at a local high school auditorium. Committees were set at a recent meeting, and a contract with theatre reps was signed weeks ago. the Barter troupe plans a nationwide midwinter run beginning January 5 in Johnson City Tennessee, touring 48 cities in six states before March 1.
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Barter Theatre of Virginia
Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce
Decatur
Commonwealth of Virginia
America
Virginia Conservation Commission
Sam Hobbs
James Roberts
Cecil Chandler
Jimmie Gilbert
B. G. Ryan
Harvey Self
K. C. Berry
Roy Fite
Joe Renneker
Marion Burke
Virginia
Abingdon
Old Dominion
Carroll McComas
Lulu Bett
Shaw
Owen Phillips
Herbert Nelson
Judith Jeffrey
Marion Wilson
James Reese
Virginia Mattis
al Theatres of
New York
Barter Players
Well Known Negro Passes Suddenly in Decatur
Ola Cunningham, 47, a well known Black woman, died suddenly Sunday morning at her home in Moulton Heights after an operation at Decatur General two weeks earlier. She had served in the households of Mrs. Ida Montgomery and Mrs. Marjorie Bradshaw for 16 years and was taken home Saturday. Her death surprised many friends.
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Ola Cunningham
Moulton Heights
Decatur
Ida Montgomery
Marjorie Bradshaw
Third Avenue W
Decatur General
Salvation Army Leader Higgins Dies at 83 in New Jersey
General Edward J. Higgins, 83, third international head of the Salvation Army, died yesterday at Fair Oaks sanitarium New Jersey after a month of illness. He had led since 1929 after Bramwell Booth and stepped down in 1934 amid illness and protests within the army worldwide.
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Summit
N. J
Edward J. Higgins
Third International
Salvation Army
Fair Oaks
Higgins
Evangeline Booth
Bramwell Booth
Mrs Gerstman Claimed by Death
Funeral services for Mrs. Lora Gerstman twenty five will be Tuesday at 2 P M at Moulton Heights Baptist Church Rev Milford Walker will conduct Interment in Bald Knob Cemetery Man Service directing Mrs Gerstman died at her home Sunday evening after a three month illness Surviving are the husband Amos a daughter Carolyn her parents Mr and Mrs J F Daniels two brothers Ebry and John Daniels three sisters Mrs W J Hormel Mrs Kenneth Goff and Miss Terry Sue Daniels
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Lora Gerstman
Moulton Heights Baptist Church
Milford Walker
Bald Knob
Gerstman
Moulton Heights
Amos Gerstman
Carolyn
J. F
Ebry
John Daniels
W. J. Hormel
Kenneth Goff
Terry Sue Daniels
Dear Dorothy Dix Advice Column Excerpt
Readers share personal crises across family strain romance and marriage. Dorothy Dix counsels rest and boundary setting, urging the removal of boarders, time apart, and renewed commitment, while addressing engagement etiquette and moral choices in love.
Untitled Reflection on Breakups and Family Strain
A speaker warns that ending a relationship and breaking up two homes will deeply affect four children. The message stresses responsibility and the lasting pain caused by separation.
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Roy O. Wyatt
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First Ward
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LentHenic
Buttreys Department Store
Caddell Drug CO
Griffin Jewelry
American School
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Ala
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Edwin N. Davidson
Helen Topp
Nashville
Tennessee
Percy South
Montgomery
Mrs. H. L. Ogle
Albert L. Johnson
Richard Watkins
Little Richard Phillips
Mrs
Billy Steed
Ed Davies
Marion
Alabama
J. W. Darrah
Nashvill
J. L. Gunter
W. R. Smith
Baltimore
Maryland
Gunter
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Ida Bell Holam
Joe Roberts
Miami
Florida
Leon Jones
Gadsden
This
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Helen Follett
Grannie
Hughes
Neal Cagle
Meats Hardware
Moulton St
Goidel’s
White Swan
Hospital
Dorothy DIX
Cate
Spi
Dorothy Odixx
The
Seabees
Seabee
Miss DIX
Hallmark
ULE SD
Phon
KKS
VarpoRus
Wurlitzer
Hammond ‘Electric
Capehart & Magnavox
Radio & Phonograph
E. E. Forbes & Sons
Second Ave
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Chenille
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