Society Notes Highlight Christmas Activities Around Town
Junior G A s of Central Baptist Church held a Christmas party at Mrs W Y Martin s home with carols games and a gift drive for a shut in boy. The Decatur Sub District Methodist Youth Fellowship met at First Methodist with an Ed gar Kirby program and fifteen churches present. Miss Martha Scales was honored at a luncheon at the Lyons Hotel ahead of her marriage to William Manly. Open House hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Scroggins drew about eighty guests on Somerville Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A
W. Y. Martin
Central Baptist Church
J. H. Jakovac
Mary Paul Glenn
Mary Frances Wright
Peggy Sue Taft
Sue Walters
Billie Sue Faulkner
Betty Martin
Martha Garnett
H. G. Faulkner
Decatur
Methodist Youth Fellowship
First Methodist Church
Edgar Kirby
Saint Luke
Brewer Kenton
Gay Penn
Arthur, Lee
Woodfin
Grove
Epworth Training Institute
First Methodist
Martha Scales
William Manly
Birmingham
Charles H. Eyster
Lyons Hotel
Frank Scroggins
Somerville Road
Personal Notes Share Christmas Visits Across States
Mrs M N Baker and daughters Bessie and Pearl visit Atlanta relatives for Christmas. Balchs from Platon and Santa Fe NM travel to Decatur Capshaw to see kin, first time in 25 years. Midshipman Jack Catlett U S Naval Academy arrives to spend holidays with parents on Cherry Street. R W Orrana family head to Helena AR, John White to Nashville TN. J W Cunningham to visit sister A E Jackson in Hatsell. J W Wyker Jr and Isobel head to Green Denson Barnum in Birmingham. A W Kitto to spend holidays with Perryman family in New Orleans. G B Lautzenhiser and son Glenn Bruce arrive from Memphis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Balch
Platon
New Mexico
Paul L. Balch
Santa Fe
Decatur
Capshaw
Jack Catlett
U.S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Maryland
R. E. Catlett
Cherry Street
Anne Adams Pattern 4667 Promises Slimming Fit
The ad promotes pattern 4667 by Anne Adams with easy sew, princess lines and pockets. Sizes 34 to 50, size 36 uses about 4 18 yards of 35 inch fabric, includes illustrated instructions, price 25 cents. book offers more easy fits and a 15 cent pattern book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ane Adams
Decatur Daily
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
Anne Adams
Valley Veterans Training Questions and VA Answers
A Decatur Daily veterans column answers common GI Bill questions. Topics include rehabilitation eligibility, disabling conditions, and how compensation may change during Vocational Rehabilitation Act training. The piece directs readers to VA regional offices for more information and notes local visits for veterans seeking help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
Decatur Daily
Veterans. Administration
P. S
Veterans Administration Office
Gordon Drive
Decatur
Alabama
Exhibits Show Variance of Costs of Armed Force Items
A large warehouse exhibit in Arlington showcases how the Army Navy and Air Force pay vastly different prices for the same items. The three services seek standardization on many clothing and equipment items while preserving distinct items such as uniforms insignia and distinctive outerwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. Farrington
Washington
Virginia
Army
Navy
Air Force
Munitions Board
Defense Establishment
Defense Forrestal
Army Quartermaster Depot
Arlington
Potomac
Armed Services
Navy Medical
Army Medical
Army Field Medical
Marriages and Deeds Listed in Daily Records
Marriages include Ernest Lee Carpenter 54 and Rose Lee King 50 Decatur two. Charles Edward Weaver 23 and Rennell Weaver 22 both of 1331 1 2 Fourth Avenue S. Buddy Franklin 19 of 1824 Seventh Avenue E and Barbara Louella Hardin 17 of 511 Fifth Avenue W. Deeds show transfers: George W. Tanner to W. O. Le Croy 9000 dollars. J. L. Baker to Edgar Baker. Edgar Baker to Hershel Green 1600. F. W. Fitzgerald to E. C. Alvis 150 one Hough to Alberta Kay 4. D. M. McKee to D. M. McKee 300. 1900 dollars Gia Sample to Lillian Sample and Lillian Sample to A. P. Baker. David L. Segars to Jim Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Lee Carpenter
Decatur
Rose Lee King
Charles Edward Weaver
Fourth Avenue S
Rennell Weaver
Buddy Benjamin Franklin
Seventh Avenue E
Barbara Louella Hardin
Fifth Avenue W
George W. Tanner
W. O. LeCroy
J. L. Baker
Edgar Baker
Hershel Green
F. W. Fitzgerald
E. C. Alvis
Hough
Alberta Kay
D. M. McKee
Gia Sample
Lillian Sample
A. P. Baker
David L. Segars
Jim Hamilton
Knights Templar to Meet Saturday For Christmas Service
Local Knights Templar were reminded of the annual Christmas service to be held Saturday morning at the temple. They are asked to meet at 10 30 oclock to prepare for the service which will begin at 11 oclock. Rev W W Glass grand sword bearer of the grand commandery of Alabama will deliver the address. Knights were reminded of the offering for the Masonic home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
Temple
W. W. Glass
Grand Commandery
Alabama
Folsom's Big Auto Sold At Auction For Half Original Cost
Black Maria, the governor James E. Folsom state limousine, sold at auction to a Montgomery dealer for 2550 dollars. The state paid about 5200 dollars in November 1947. The car had around 33000 miles and was replaced last month by a new Packard costing 5600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Dee
James E. Folsom
Max Peacock
Capitol
Folsom
Cadillac
Azalea Trail trimmed for safety in Mobile intersections
The Mobile city commission ordered removal of large flowering azalea bushes at several street intersections for safety. The police traffic bureau supervised the work yesterday and replaced the shrubs with dwarf plants to improve visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Two Fires Put Out by Decatur Firemen
Decatur firemen reported two fires extinguished Wednesday with no loss listed. At 3:05 P.M. a fire started at the residence of James Cole 1401 Seventh Avenue E. Earlier an automobile fire occurred in the 600 block Vine Street E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cole
Seventh Avenue
Vine Street
Santa in Demand Goshen Junior Chamber Drive
Goshen Indiana reports strong demand for Santa as the Goshen Junior Chamber plans holiday appearances. Citizens line up for visits, with local businesses supporting the charity effort and scheduling festive events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen, Ind
Goshen
Santa Claus Mail Box Receives Festive Missive
A feminine hand writes to Santa at the local mail box claiming to be 29, single, and sentimental, stating that all she desires for Christmas is Santa Claus himself. The lighthearted note reflects holiday spirit and the traditional wish list in a small community setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commerce
Santa Claus
Santa
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M.Y.F
C. M. Scales
E. C. Jamison
Laguna Beach
California
Martha Dinsmore
Jacqueline Johnson
Hob McNelly
William Eyster
LeRoy McEntire Jr
H. K. Tankersley
Martha Frances Kilgore
D. L. Hume
Goidel’s Drug Store
Hes
Clay R Pollan
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Libra
Ocr
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Aquarius
VIRGO
R. W. Orrana
Rufus Jr
Charlotte
Helena
Arkansas
John White
Nashville
Tennessee
J. W. Cunningham
A. E. Jackson, Hartselle
J. W. Wyker Jr
Isobel
Denson Barnum
A. W. Kitto
New Orleans
Louisiana
E. L. Perryman
G. B. Lautzenhiser
Glenn Bruce
Memphis
Nessee
L. Perryman
Collecral
Mrs
J.W. Darrah Will
Charles A. Darrah
Faye Dobbs
Chattanooga
James Dobbs Jr
Jefferson City
Artie Dobbs
Ben Britnell
Pontotoc
Mississippi
H. C. Motes
Jessie Alexander
Alexander
Lampkin Guy
Eugene Guy
London
Ruby Sandlin
John W. Sands
John D. Grimes
Durham, North Carolina
W. L. Grimes
B. C. Ezell
W. E .Sivley, Jr
Elizabeth
Jeanne
D. D. Srygley
R. McGlathery
Lindsey Hume
Bartlesville, Oklahoma
Arthur Stephenson
Claude Sillavan
Hartselle
R. M. McGlathery
James Godfrey
Gadsden
E. L. Thopson
FD. Peebles
F. D. Jr
Valley Veterans
Tymas
Peebles
LeRoy McEntire
Cullman
Robert B. Wilds
Doris
S. H. Wilds
Bill O’brien
Beverly and
Leota
J .C. Gray
Juanita
Pensacola
Florida
E. L. Thompson
Marines
Texas
Snow Maid
Virginia Lee Baker
Amarrillo
Tex
Rainey
Sarah Frost Pope Pius Jarvis Red
Waterloo
Gloria DE Nantes
Howard Johnson
Raymond Britain
Decatur Nursery
Danville Road
Penney’s
Denier
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