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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1947

Page

6

Nash Eaton Jr Wedding Is Noted In Decatur Society

Miss Betty Effin Nash and James Eaton Jr were married at the bride’s sister home in Decatur in a double ring ceremony conducted by A J Rollins. Guests included family members. reception followed with a tiered cake and floral decor. The bride Moonlight attended Decatur high schools while groom studied in Athens and served in the Army. The article also mentions a Golden Wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Davis in West Point with a large family gathering and a Christmas dinner for Alabama Nurses district members.

Helmer Ervin Nash Miss Joyce Shields Norot Horace Nash Miss Shields Marbell Sanderson Marjorie Nash Steling Muzzey Latoine Muzzey Mooresville Belle Mina Tanner and Decatur Athens High School Florida C. C. Davis West Point Cullman County Witessa Binday Ww. “Walker Orvil Walker Alias Walker Dewey Davis Claud Davis Chester Davis S M. Whisenhunt Lillie Ssherrin Lowery Paul Setzer Clarence’ Calvert Ardell Hamby Nellie Whisenhunt Wanda J. T. Bates Roy Bates W .H. Whisenhunt Floyd ‘Whisenhunt E. J. ‘Thompson E. L. Thompson O. H. Vogel J. Y. Davis Myrtle Williams Alabama Grevystone Cafe Ruby Sandlin Leo Sherer Christine Bowling Dorothy Akers Anne Fusch Fred Englis Elizabeth Lamon Phil Mitchell Sarah MccCaghren Eugene Brown Imogene Murphree James Dillehay Hazel McCaghren Julian Bibb

Rev. E. T. Jean Takes Up Duties Here January 1

Rev. E. T. Jean will arrive in Decatur January 1 as Morgan County Baptist associational missionary replacing Rev. Tom Chandler. Jean, previously in Cullman county, will reside in Oak Park and conduct mission work countywide. He was named by the Morgan County Baptist Association after 15 years in Cullman churches and five years as pastor of Seventh Street Baptist. The church has gained over 300 members under his pastorship and the budget rose by 10 000 while Sunday school enrollment grew from 250 to 425.

E. T. Jean Decatur Baptist Morgan County Tom Chandler Chandler Altoona Oak Park Morgan County Baptist Association Jean Cullman County Seventh Street Baptist Church Cullman Rev. Jean

Tommy Taylor Birthday Party Held At Home

Mrs J N Taylor entertained twenty five children at her home for Tommy Taylors seventh birthday from two to four on Saturday. Christmas decorations and a lit tree set the scene. Prizes went to Byron Dement Nancy Jo Sims and Bobby Delmore. Tommy opened gifts after candle lighting and cake. Ice cream cookies candy and popcorn were served.

J- N. Taylor Tommy Tom Orr Byron Dement Nancy Jo Sims Bobby Delmore Taylor Charles Rogers Bob Schlink

Alathean Class Hosts Christmas Party at Central Baptist

The Alathean Class of Central Baptist met Tuesday night at Mrs. E. M. Chenaults home for its Christmas party. Forty members and one guest enjoyed carols, a gift exchange, and a food basket drawing for a needy family. Mrs. Mason Crow received aclass gift from Mrs. Perkins.

Central Baptist Church E. M. Chenault H.S. Sheffield Nathan Pryor Frank. Perkins Mason. Crow Chenault Sheffield

Christmas visits span across states and continents

Mr and Mrs Joseph Bast of Gray Indiana and their daughter Louise visit their relatives in Decatur while several families plan holiday gatherings. Lytton C Walker recovers from a dislocated shoulder at Hamil Clinic after a fall. Miss Gerry Wallace arrives from the University of Alabama for Christmas.

Joseph Bast Louise Gray, Indiana Mrs. C.B. Hart Lytton C. Walker Hamil Clinic Gerry Wallace Decatur University of Alabama C. W. Roger Peach Tree Memorial Drive Atlanta Georgia J. L. Broadway H. O. Cline

Royal couple begins budget planning amid Parliament debate

Princess Elizabeth and Philip return from honeymoon and start budgeting as a parliamentary vote on their allowance looms. They live at Buckingham Palace with the in laws while the groom works at the Admiralty.

London Elizabeth Philip Buckingham Palace Admiralty

Desperate mother seeks relief as daughter’s family stays

Dorothy Dix replies to a late seventies mother troubled by her daughter's breakup of another marriage. The old woman endures crying babies and crowded rooms as the daughter and ex husband refuse to leave, highlighting wartime housing strain and squatters’ rights. The column warns about choosing a mate and the pitfalls of long commitments.

Dorothy DIX Dorothy Dixers

Dear Dorothy Dix on dating etiquette and color dynamics

Three teen readers ask if a girl should meet a date who honks from a car, if a brunette can get along with a redhead, and whether to marry someone met only by mail. Dorothy Dix notes that a honking suitor may be ignorant of social niceties and suggests teaching him proper conduct.

Dorothy DIX Sue Pat Dot

Dear Miss Dix Opinion on Late Dating Hours

A reader asks Dear Miss Dix whether it is acceptable for couples to stay out until two or three in the morning despite parental objections. The column weighs social norms and appropriate behavior for young daters.

Miss DIX

Ambiguous excerpt on social dating norms

The fragment discusses dating expectations and exceptions for large gatherings or special occasions. It notes that normally a "nice girl" should adhere to certain standards, with an acknowledgment that exceptions may occur for significant social events.

Early bedtimes urged to help boys' work progress

A piece urges girls to keep to a strict midnight to 1 a.m. curfew for the sake of boys who must sleep to perform well at work. It argues that staying out late harms boys’ efficiency and chances for advancement, appealing to communal responsibility.

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