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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1952

Page

10

Falkville Social News From Russell Family Visits

Recent guests included Dr and Mrs Olney Russell and family from Birmingham. Grady Simpson and family of Oak Ridge Tennessee visited relatives and Lacey's Spring. Mary and Bill Russell returned from the University of Alabama for holidays. The Home Demonstration Club held its Christmas meeting with Mrs Theo Burrell and Miss Julia Burrell. January meeting planned with Mrs Robert Glenn.

Tom Russell Olney Russell Birmingham Pe Yeager John Ruth Hilda James Gladys Russell Grady Simpson Oak Ridge Tennessee Lacey’s Spring Alex Williams Leslie Watson Woodland Mills Winfrey Day Williams Jerry DeBell North Carolina Austin Jennings Robert Glenn Albany Kentucky Germany Howard Mitchell Hartselle Jimmie Jones Huntsville Alicia Weaver Decatur J. R. Holder Ora Lee Holder J. W. Turner Home Demonstration Club Theo Burrell Julia Burrell Hawkins Robert. Glenn

Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis With Creomulsion

An advertisement warns that chronic bronchitis may develop from untreated coughs and promotes Creomulsion as the potent remedy. It claims the medicine soothes inflamed bronchial membranes, blends beechwood creosote with cough medicines, contains no narcotics, and is guaranteed to please or the druggist will refund money.

Rhine River as European Trade Highway Through Time

The Rhine River has long served as a vital European trade route from ancient times, linking inland regions with major ports. Its role shaped commerce, culture, and political power across multiple eras.

Rhine River

AWOL Soldier Held In Death in Pensacola

North Carolina soldier Grady Allen Tilley, 18, who fled Fort Benning and forced three women to drive him, is jailed in Pensacola on murder charges for the shooting of 24 year old Albert R. Harwell. Harwell died after a head wound from a .25 caliber pistol.

Pensacola Fla North Carolina Fort Benning Albert R. Harwell R. L. Kendrick Grady Allen Tilley Kannapolis N. C Tilley Mary Graham Ethel Lee Houston Berthenia Wade W. P

Local social notes from Morgan County Winton area

Mr and Mrs Warren McGee and children were dinner guests of Rudolph Sivley. The Sivelys hosted George Johnston and Modie Henderson with family. Hendersons visited Leon Henderson and children at Talucah. Dunaway spent Sunday with Leona Goree Somerville. Sharp family attended Church of God Somerville Sunday night. Dorothy Dunaway visited Sue and Frances Hardy. Floyd Sivley family visited Leander Allen. Edward Holmes weekend with Willis Echols at Boaz. J D Moody and Connie visited relatives in Priceville. Gertrude and Jo Ann Sivley visited Moody at Priceville Sunday night.

Warren McGee J. C Maurice Rhonda Rudolph Sivley George Johnston Rudllph Sivley Modie Henderson Don Wayne Leon Henderson Faye Kenneth Talucah T. C J. D. Moody Connie Priceville Gertrude Jo Ann Sivley

Endometriosis a rising disease in women ages 31 to 40

A 1952 King Features Syndicate synopsis explains endometriosis where endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus. It highlights common sites such as the ovaries and rectum, symptoms like pelvic pain and infertility, and notes that hormones are often ineffective and surgery is usually the treatment. It also mentions electroencephalography basics.

Quips and jokes mix in a light reader page

A collage of humorous exchanges and aphorisms from readers and newspapers. Bits include Grandma and Johnny pie etiquette, a Walla Walla note on Alarmed Forces Day, family banter about marriage, and quips on practical jokes and odd cures.

Johnny

Alabama Film Will Be Made

Tasco Motion Picture Production of Atlanta is producing a 30 minute sound color film on Alabama's industrial development. The Alabama State Planning Board endorses the project, aiming for wide distribution and educational advertising. Russell B. Johnson heads North Alabama inquiries from Decatur office.

Tasco Motion Picture Production Company Atlanta Alabama Arkansas Georgia Alabama State Planning Board Russell B. Johnson North Alabama State Planning Board P. O. Box Decatur

Port of Mobile Sees Record 798,543 Tons in November

The Port of Mobile handled a record 798,543 tons in November, with petroleum and grain movements driving the surge. State Docks General Manager Jerry P. Turner attributed the gain to higher activity at both State Docks facilities and private piers.

Mobile State Docks Jerry P. Turner Turner

Father Accused of Beating His Child

In Marianna Florida a man Ernest Harris accused of beating his four month old twin daughter Rachel Harris with fists while his wife and four other children were at a Christmas party has been charged with assault with intent to murder. The child is in critical condition at a local hospital. Harris formerly lived in Dothan Alabama and is described as an unemployed cabinet maker.

Marianna, Fla Ernest Barnes Ernest Harris Dothan Ala Rachel Harris Marianna

Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues with Cryptoquote

A large newspaper crossword with Across clues 12 to 47 and Down clues 1 to 43 plus a Cryptoquote puzzle by Longfellow. Includes solution hints and a note about daily changing codes.

Longfellow

Reichhold Expands Formaldehyde Production to 50 Million Pounds

Reichhold Chemicals Inc announces large scale formaldehyde output at 50 million pounds yearly. A Seattle pilot plant will guide future units at Detroit main plant, with expansion planned in the South. Chairman Henry Reichhold has acquired a stake in Watson Park Co. and the Tuscaloosa plant adds 60 million pounds of phenol capacity, giving Reichhold control of both key ingredients for phenol formaldehyde resins.

New York Reichhold Chemicals Inc Herbert W. Mason Reichhold Seattle Detroit Mason Henry H. Reichhold Watson Park Co Ballardvale Mass Tuscaloosa Ala Reickhold

Christmas Program Delights Audience With White Christmas Offering

A Sunday night performance by young people presented a ren dered Christmas program that drew great enjoyment. The "White Christmas" offering showcased holiday spirit and talent, leaving the audience pleased with the ensemble's execution.

Pastors Attend Service and Local Moves Noted

Taken for the children's home at Troy and Selma both pastors Rev Baugher and Rev Mitchell Owen were present for the service. Mrs Georgia Dunn and Miss Betty Jo Dunn were visitors near Gurley Sunday. Mr and Mrs Joe Rice Black moved here from New Hope. Mr and Mrs Omer Elders and family moved to Chicago to make their home.

Troy Selma Baugher Mitchell Owen Georgia Dunn Betty Jo Dunn Gurley Joe Rice Black New Hope Omer Chicago

Scorpions Reach Eight Inches In Length

A science note states that some scorpions can grow up to eight inches long. The observation highlights extreme size among arachnids and notes variation across species observed by researchers.

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