Hall-Johnson Vows Said In Home Ceremony
Sadie Graham Johnson and Carl Dennison Hall were married November 24 at the groom's parents home in Austinville. Rev R L Baker officiated in a simple ceremony. The bride wore a brown suit with brown accessories and white carnation corsage. Matron of honor was Mrs Jim Woodall. best man was Stonewall Graham. A reception at the groom's home followed with white gladioli and fern decor. After a wedding trip to Tennessee, the couple resides in Austinville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Baker
Memorial Drive Methodist Church
Jim Woodall
W. J. Hall
Mason Matthews
Florence
Tennessee
Austinville
Carl Dennison Hall
Hall
Sadie Graham Johnson
Hobbs
Christmas Visits Across States Highlight Local Social
Mr and Mrs Elvin H Smith of Columbus Georgia head for Christmas with Malcolm Smith and son Harry. J F Dalton and C W Smith families plan a reunion at Malcolm s home. J W Darrah will be with his mother in Nashville. Juanita Gray of Pensacola joins her parents for the holidays. R L Gunter and son Michael travel to spend Christmas with grandparents in Florida. Chappell family will be in Culooka and Mt Pleasant Tennessee. Catlett siblings visit parents in Alabama and Maryland. C J Martin and Billy return from Alexander City. Polly and Gerry Gregory return home after visiting relatives. Paul Gene Hargrove at Vanderbilt spends Christmas at home. F S Hunt Sr leaves for Newnan to spend Christmas with the Sanders family. Jeannette Golden visits Decatur friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvin H. Smith
Columbus
Georgia
Malcolm Smith
Harry
9Th Street South
Messers J. F
Dalton
C. W. Smith
Malcolm
Juanita Gray
Pensacola
Florida
J. C. Gray
E. L. Thompson
R. L. Gunter
Michael
Panama City
E. L. Thompson, Sr
J. E. Chappel
Cullooka
Mt. Pleasant
Tennessee
Chappell
F. S. Hunt, Sr
Newnan
Greetings From Decatur Girl Scouts to Mayor
Three Decatur Girl Scouts Diane Shumake Margaret Ann Waller and Jan Barrett presented Mayor H R Summer with a hand made card and a Christmas decoration from a Brownie troop The card thanked the community for support and extended Christmas and New Year wishes to the mayor Ben Britnell president of Decatur Community Chest and The Decatur Daily
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Summer
Decatur
Diane Shumake
Margaret Ann Waller
Jan Barrett
Summer
Decatur Girl Scout
Ben Britnell
Decatur Community Chest
Decatur Daily
Mrs He Puckett Hosts Book Lovers In Hartselle
Mrs Leeman Gibson and Mrs Elwood Burks hosted the Book Lover's Club gathering at the Gibson home. Christmas decorations and a Luke devotional were shared, with a story by Mrs T Y Hatchett. Gifts exchanged, toys gathered for Flint Sanatorium, 22 members served by the hostesses. The next meeting is January 11 at Mrs J O Blizzard's home with Miss Jean Freeman co host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leeman Gibson
Elwood Burks
Book Lover's Club
Gibson
Luke
William’ Cost
T. VY. Hatchett
Flint
J. O. Blizzard
Jean Freeman
Current Review In Session Christ mas Party Hosts
Mrs. Eaton Roberts and Mrs. Jack Hoffhaus hosted the Current Review Club with the regular monthly meeting and a Christmas party. Mrs. B. G. Hall presided over the business session and Mrs. C. K. Parker led the program on Bible Heroines. Twenty two members and one guest, Mrs. Mary Block of Memphis, Tenn., attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Current
Eaton Roberts
Jack Hoffhaus
Current Review Club
B. G. Hall A
C. K. Parker
W. H. Block
M. H. Broom
Christmas Guests Gather Across Several States
Mr and Mrs Robert Earl Proctor and children of Moulton spend Christmas with W E Proctor family. Rev and Mrs Roy Hewlett of Birmingham visit daughter Mrs L E Roberts and family. Mr Roberts and children join from Clinton Tennessee. Mr and Mrs Arthur Holder Jr and Pam host visitors from Memphis. Woodrow Puckett spends Friday in Birmingham. Mrs J E Stone Jr returns from Lindale Texas due to ill parents. Scotts improved. Modie McCutcheon returns to New York after three months here. Sidney Wright of Chicago joins local family for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Earl Proctor
Moulton
W. E. Proctor
Roy Hewlett
Birmingham
L. E. Roberts
Roberts
Arthur Holder
Pam
Clinton, Tenn
H. W. Buchannan
Memphis
Tenn
Sidney Wright
Chicago
S. J. Wright
Charlie Harp
Betty Lou Hurrying Home to Finish Up Decorating Her Tree
Betty Lou Marbury, 10, arrived from a Boston hospital in Memphis eager to return to Brownsville Tennessee to finish decorating the Christmas tree. She and her father, Clay Marbury, traveled home after a brief rest. Doctors may remove her right hand soon to stop a malignant spread. The family seeks prayers for a happy holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Lou
Memphis
Tenn
Betty Lou Marbury
Boston
Clay Marbury
Brownsville
Pfc Luther Atkins Assigned to Fort Sill Oklahoma
Pfc Luther W Atkins Jr, son of Mr and Mrs Luther W Atkins of Decatur, is stationed at Fort Sill Oklahoma. He enlisted April 15 1949 and completed basic at Camp Chaffee Arkansas. He graduated from the PLS course September 16 1949 after boxing lessons and basketball in his company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther W. Atkins Jr
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Luther W. Atkins
Decature
Atkins
Camp Chaffee
Ark
P. L. S. School
Santa Letters From Decatur Children 1949
In December 1949 Joyce Slate writes Santa for a billfold suitcase and a tap-a-tune along with fruit nuts and candy saying she is in the fifth grade and eleven years old Jean Hays asks for a magic skin doll gloves bracelet necklace stroller candy nuts and fruit and mentions Aunt Ola Mae Collins Shirley Jean Hays adds a note about being good for her mother and father and asks Santa to visit all other good boys and girls
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Joyce Slate
Helio
Santa Claus
Jean Hays
Ola Mae Collins
Shirley Jean Hays
Midway School
Gale Hardin
Grandpa
Grandma
Mother
Santa letters from Decatur area children in 1949
A batch of handwritten Christmas requests from six year olds in Decatur and surrounding Alabama towns, listing toys and treats such as cowboy hats, trains, Jack in the Box, dolls, tool sets, candy, and fruits. Parents and siblings are mentioned. notes reference church, school, and stockings by the chimney. Names include Kenneth Wayne Morgan Patricia Willingham Omer Lee Powell Bobby Monk and Sherman Powell Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Bobby Monk
P.S
Christmas Letters From Young North Alabama Children
A collection of handwritten Santa letters from Mt. 1 Trinity and Danville area children. Girls and boys request toys, dolls, dress items, a necklace and bracelet, a doll bed, a story book, a B B gun, a desk and chair set, fruits, nuts, candy, and other gifts for themselves and relatives. Names include Rachel Powell, Gale Hardin, Cyrol Beth Teague, Judy Flack, and Don and Jerry Brown, with ages ranging from three to ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Cyrol Beth Teague
Santa
Don
Liberty School
Jerry
Sissy
Christmas Wish List From a Child in 1949
An eight year old in second grade at Somerville Road School writes to Santa on December 15, 1949. She asks for a chenille housecoat, skates, a cash register, a cowgirl dress, and includes her sister Elizabeth, brother Jimmie, their father and mother in the heartfelt gift list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ala
Santa Claus
Somerville Road School
Ivy
Elizabeth
Jimmie
Christmas Wish List From Two Children in Trinity and Priceville
Kenneth Phillips, age three from Trinity, asks Santa for an electric train, blackboard, football, helmet, tank, and gun plus a bracelet for his sister Kathy Jean. Wayne Slaten, eight from Priceville, requests a ring, trailer, car carrier, cap pistol, fruits, nuts, and candy, noting good behavior and school attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Kathy Jean
Kenneth Phillips
P. S
Decatur
Ala
Santa Claus
Priceville
Wayne Slaten
Weasel Fur Color Change From Season To Season
A weasel shows brown fur in summer and turns white in winter, a change known as ermine. The description notes the seasonal molt and the term used for the white winter coat.
Christmas Program Planned at First Baptist Church Cullman
A Christmas program will be presented at First Baptist Church in Cullman on Sunday December 25 during morning services. The Story of the Nativity will be presented with Mrs Henry Howle participating and choir music directed by Mr Watson Carter. organ preludes and carols include Silent Night and Christmas Memory and Glorious Is Thy Name O Little Town of Bethlehem O Come All Ye Faithful. A special offering will be collected for the Alabama Baptist children's home at Troy. Training Union meets at the regular hour. no evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Henry Howle
Watson Carter
F. E. St. John
Houston Lovelace
Bethlehem
Alabama Baptist Children’s Home
Troy
Training Union
Engagement Announced for Helen Vogel to Hudson Millar Jr
Mr and Mrs Oscar Vogel of Cullman announce the engagement of daughter Helen to Hudson C Millar Jr son of Mr and Mrs Hudson Millar Sr of West Orange NJ The wedding is January 15 at 4 o clock at First Methodist church Dr Fagan Thompson will perform with immediate family present Alexander Millar will be best man and Mrs Selma Smith maid of honor Millar is a Washing ton and Lee graduate and part owner of WKUL radio and the Cullman Banner The bride elect is a Cullman High School graduate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Vogel
Cullman
Helen
Hudson C. Millar Jr
First Methodist Church
Fagan Thompson
Alexander Millar
Selma Smith
Millar
Hudson Millar Sr
West Orange
N. J
Washington and Lee
Lexington
WKUL
Cullman Banner
Cullman High School
Rotary Club Christmas Youth Night at Christ English Church
The Rotary club met at the Christ English church on Tuesday evening for a youth night. Members were urged to bring a child to the gathering as a Christmas tree and party delighted the youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Christ English Church
Kiwanis Ladies Night At Legion Home
Kiwanis club members held Ladies Night at the Legion Home Tuesday evening with an exchange of small presents and a late bingo session after dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Ladies
Kiwanis Club
Legion Home
Christmas Holiday Guests Arrival In Southern Towns
Mr and Mrs W W Newman and children of Columbia Tenn and the Petit family from Atlanta and Savannah Ga plan to spend the Christmas holidays with relatives. E D McAdory Talladega visits Dr and Mrs E D McAdory and Mr and Mrs Dock Swafford. Mrs W S Leeth and Miss Mildred Kinney of Atlanta join Mr and Mrs Louis Hauk for the holidays. Will Neal hosts as guests for Christmas their children Mr and Mrs G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Newman
Columbia, Tenn
James Petit
Atlanta
Library Wing of Rome High School Burns
Fire destroyed the library wing of Rome boys high school in freezing conditions. Superintendent H C Brewer estimated books and desks damage at 7000 dollars, with total building damage unknown. Four of Rome’s five fire companies fought the blaze four hours from about 4 am. no injuries. Assistant Police Chief Stegwart said the fire likely started in the boiler room under the library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
H. C. Brewer
Supt. Brewer
H. A. Stegwart
Local families travel plans and visits noted
F Neal formerly of Alaska and several couples from Atlanta Cullman and Birmingham plan trips or visits. Mr and Mrs D C Fuller and guest Byron Hobbs will leave Monday for Pensacola for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Neal
Alaska
Willard Neal
Atlanta
Roy Jordan
Cullman
M. D.snider
Birmingham
D. C. Fuller
Byron Hobbs
Pensacola
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs
J. W. Darrah
Mr. Dar
Rah
Nashville, Tennessee
Bob Catlett
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
Jack Catlett
U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Maryland
R. E. Catlett
C. J. Martin
Billy
Alexander City
Alabama
Polly
Gerry Gregory
B. J. Nelson
Paul Gene Hargrove
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Pometone
Jeannette Golden
Cedartown
R. L. Woods
Twelfth Avenue West
Woods
R. C. Bodry
Hartselle
Puckett
Wallace Barber & Beauty Shop
Hristing
Merry v
Pfc
Luther Atkins
Tanner
Larry Sandlin
J. F
Doc
Gordon Bible School
Miss Peer
Kenneth Wayne Morgan
Patricia Willingham
Ee Fe Trinity
Harold
Junior Garner
Bobby Shelton
Omer Lee Powell
P. S. Santa
Donald
Larry Glynn Monk
Sherwood
Rt. i. Hartselle
Love, Sherman Powell Jr
HartseHe, Ala
Toni
Daddy
Sallye Jo Powel
Mt. 1
Trinity
Rachel Powell P. S. Santa
Robbie
Country Club
Road Decatur
Judy Flack
Rt. 3
Danville, Ala
Love, Don and
Jerry Brown
By Clay R Pollan
Taurus
Semini Way
Leo
Sunday Reed
Libra
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Pisces
Fes
A Ma As
Eerion
Trinity, Ala
Dillehay
Lind Bhghd
Cullman News
Burns
Greystone Cafe
American Automobile Association
Bank St
Maulsby’s
HAT Shop
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