Party for Miss Coleman Among the loveliest of holiday events
Many society figures gathered for May Sera Coleman wedding festivities including a luncheon with pink and blue decor. Attendees included Miss Stuart Ter me, Miss Martha Dinsmore, Miss Jacqueline Johnson, Ann Coleman, and honored mothers Mrs. A. J. Coleman and Mrs. J. M. Pearce Sr. The event followed by other open houses and teas as preparations for the December 31st pageant and wedding continued throughout the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Coleman
May Sera Coleman
Ienon Pearce
Stuart Terme
Miss Colemand
Martha Dinsmore
Robert J. Donnelly
Brances Kilgore
Jacqueline Johnson
Ann Coleman
A. J. Coleman
J. M. Pearce
El Dorado Woman Visits Kin Before Return Home
Mrs. Ella Quigg of El Dorado Ark will depart Sunday after visiting this week with her son and daughter Mr and Mrs F S Hunt Jr and Mr and Mrs Boyd L Nabors of Florence who announce the arrival of a son December 23rd whom they will name after kin and celebrate at home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula Wade
Milton Rowe
Loma Linda
Cal
Henry Wade
San Francisco
Alfred Hodgins
Hazel
Birmingham
Carol Smith
Greensboro
Ala
Ella Quigg
el Dorado, Ark
F. S. Hunt Jr
Boyd L. Nabors
Florence
Fresh Air and Deep Breathing Promote Health
Advice urges daily outdoor activity and deep diaphragmatic breathing to improve circulation and vitality. Fresh air cleanses the blood, brightens skin, and supports digestion, with five minutes of morning practice by an open window recommended for zest and energy.
Miss Betty Whitlow Dies in Trinity Home
Miss Betty Jean Whitlow 17 of Trinity died Thursday morning at 10 40 at her home after an extended illness Funeral services were set for 2 30 this afternoon at the residence with Rev Carpenter officiating Interment will be at Caddo Cemetery Howell directing Survivors include her parents G F and Mrs Whitlow three sisters Mrs Morris Lamon Irene Whitlow and Helen Whitlow and Kenneth Whitlow a brother Cousins will pallbearers and handle the flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jean Whitlow
Trinity
G. F. Whitlow
Morris Lamon
Irene
Helen Whitlow
Kenneth Whitlow
Carpenter
Caddo Cemetery
Howell
Cousins
Pecan Records Show Mobile Led U.S. In Pecan Production
Mobile and Baldwin counties top national counts of mature pecan trees. Mobile produced 1,557,712 pounds in 1945 and led with 139,389 producing trees, while Baldwin had 43,414 producing trees and 378,814 pounds. Baldwin ranked eighth in production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Minette
Ala
Mobile
Baldwin Counties
United States
Baldwin County
Frank C. Turner
Baldwin
Turner
Coleman Pearce Wedding Sees Out of Town Guests Arrive
The wedding brings relatives from Nashville and Cornersville Tennessee and guests from Mobile and Sheffield Alabama. Local hosts Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Pearce Sr. welcome them as Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Gordon of Lewisburg Tennessee plan to attend on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey Coleman
Jean
Lexington
A. J. Coleman
Coleman-Pearce
Hartwell Bailey
Evansville
Ind
theleman-Pearce
Coleman- Pearce
Joe Gilbert
Nashville, Tenn
S. M. Haywood
Cornersville
Tenn
C. L
Glenn Pearce
Mobile
Ala
Gordon Pearce
Sheffield
J. M. Pearce
J. T. Gordon
Lewisburg
Local Sing Draws Large Morgan County Crowd
A Sunday afternoon singing drew a large Morgan County crowd in Corinth. Nearby, Mrs J D Bonds and son recovered from illness, J H Ri and Loy arrived from Illinois for Christmas with the Bonds family, and Roy Burgess and family visited. Several locals shopped in Decatur, a bill folder containing over 80 dollars was lost, and a reward offered for its return to Mrs J D Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Burgess
J. D. Bonds
J.H. Ri
Loy
Illinois
Roy—Burgess
Hartselle
Moulton
Ottis Turrentine
Marcus Terry-Bernds
Weedroan—Guthrie
W. Melvin Aldredge
Lillian Burgess
Andrews Chapel
Speake Family and District Residents Noted in Local Items
Lawrence County notes include Spencer Smith visiting James Gilbert Speake and Christmas visits by Mrs. Sallie Gibson and families. The Kelsoes, Speakes, Osbornes, Hamptons, and Stonings are mentioned in holiday travels, illnesses, and gatherings across Decatur, Birmingham, Florence, and Hartselle with several kin listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Smith
Priceville
James Gilbert
Lawrence Kelsoe
Dorothy Kelsoe
Birmingham
Alri Speake
Hoyt
Baugh’s Infirmary
Decatur
Buck Way
Franklin McCaghren
Luther Hampton
Jim. Rushing
Hartselle
Sallie Gibson
Dixie
Florence
L. K. Kelsoe
Chas
John Lee
Harold
University
Ala
Bodie Osborne
Dennis Hampton
Marshall Singleton
Eaton Stephenson
Christmas Program Draws Large Crowd at Enon
A large crowd attended the Christmas program at Enon on Sunday. Local families visited relatives in Fairfield Plainview and Oakville. Mr and Mrs Elmer McCaghren and children joined their grandparents J. W. McCaghren for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enon
John Bass
Fairfield
Mose Owens
Onnie Johnson
Oakville
Elmer McCaghren
J. W. McCaghren
Truman Busy On Labor Message In State of the Union
President Truman returns to the White House from Missouri and works on a labor law request for Congress to be included in the January 6 State of the Union. Clark Clifford reviews recommendations from industry groups and individuals as Truman finalizes proposals. He traveled aboard the Presidential plane Scared Cow after Christmas with his wife, daughter, and 94-year-old mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest B. Vaccaro
Washington
President Truman
White House
Missouri
Congress
Clark M.clifford
Truman
Union
Martha E. Truman
Independence
Grand View
Marriage Licenses Issued to Several Local Residents
Daily Records lists licenses for Harold Ray Williams and Mary Ben Stanford of Hartselle, Roland Colman Ryan of Eva, and Frances Norris of Vinemont along with other applicants in the marriage section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Ray Williams
Lannett
Mary Ben Stanford, “Hartselle
Roland Colman Ryan
Eva
Frances Norris
Vinemont
Dear Miss Dix Advice Columns on Married Life and Morals
Dorothy Dix answers readers on will clauses, community property, and fair inheritance for wives. She urges honoring a wife’s labor and suggests trusts, then counsels a young couple to delay marriage until capable of support and independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss DIX
Gordon Lynn Rites Held at Valley Springs Church
Funeral services for Gordon Lynn aged 57, who died Wednesday morning, will be held this afternoon at two o'clock at a Valley Springs church. Rev. Harvey Edwards will officiate. interment will follow in the cemetery. Howell Funeral Home directs. Survived by four sons, one daughter, and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Lynn
Valley Springs
Harvey Edwards
Howell
Christmas gathering of Danville clubs enjoys season program
Mrs Addison Randolph hosted the December meeting of the Danville Home Demonstration Club with guests from the Danville Garden Club. Members sang carols, heard a Christmas program on family life overseas, and viewed greenery and floral arrangements. Gifts were exchanged in a Merry Yuletide game. farewell gifts awaited Mrs J D Hammond who plans to relocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison Randolph
Danville
Martin
Robert Stephenson
Seldon Landers
William
Alice Hardwick
Hardwick
Lindsey
Teague
Lewis Sims
G. W. Lindsey
J. D. Hammond
Explosion Rocks Algoma Steel Plant in Sault Ste. Marie
An early morning blast at the Algoma Steel Company plant blew out the side of the open hearth section. The explosion was heard across the St. Marys River in the United States with no casualties reported and officials unavailable for comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sault Ste. Marie
Ont
Algoma Steel Company
United States
St. Mary's River
Theodore Roosevelt Becomes President at Age 42
The article notes Theodore Roosevelt ascended to the presidency at 42 years old, highlighting his youth for the era and marking a pivotal point in American leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
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Annie Sue Cain
Rex Rankin
James Rankin
Gordon Drive
Miss Jones
Miss Wilds
Mimi Jones
Mary Baldwin College
A. A. Jones
Sara Coleman
Henon Pearce
Warm Springs
Peggy Wilds
Lindsay Hume
el Dorado
Ark
Miss Oleman
Music Study Club
T of Tax
Mipah Chapter
Mizpah
Ruth
Moab
Masonic Hall
Miss mi Jones
al Jones
East Walnut Street
William Clyde
Nabors
Margaret McEntire
Bob Feis
East Vine Street
C. R. Green
Montgomery
Charles Grey
John Harla Giles
Dorado, Ark
S. H
Janie Martin
Anne Bingham
Mrs. M.erds
Dr. Edwards
Virginia Risty
Stuart Terrell
Homer Sharpss
Lowe
James Robert McCarley
Atlanta
Annie Brown
Frank Owen
Roy Hendrix
Roy
Gene
Will
W H. Winton
Marjorie Workman
Danbury, Conn
Early Phinizy
Jose Edward McCaleb
Robert Leon McCaleb
Huntsville
Miss McCaleb
Withers Peebles Jr
Mooresville
Ora Blankenship
Thalia Dale Bolton
J. S. Stroup
Wiley R. Cox
Cecelia
N. C
Rutledge S. Thomas
Alton Williams and Son
Knoxville, Tenn
M. E. Woodward
Byron Harris
Jasper, Tenn
Dolores Hardage
John D. Grimes
Durham
Sanders Cortner
Columbia, Tenn
Hood Harris
Courtland
C. B. Teasley
Carol Crutcher
Athens
Gray Carter
Rome
Mrs. W. J. Duncan III
J. F. Graham
Mack
Talladega
James Godfrey
Dorothy Jean
Jimmy
E. L. Thompson Sr
Law Lamar
Mary Lamar
Selma
Charles H. Eyster
Ray Croninger
Ofirmingham
Points
Ohio
J. B. Schimmel
Early Phinizy, Jr
Oak Ridge, Tenn
William Patten
Bessemer
Pvt. A. J. Coleman
Moye
East Moulton St
Frank Chenault
W. M. Chenault Real Estate and Insurance Agency
Masonic
Helen Follett
Helen Koford
Miss Whitlow
F. D. Peebles Jr
John Flynn
U. S
Morgan County Corinth
J D. Bonds
Lawrence County
Charles
Red Hill
Jessie McCaghren
Hallmark
City Park
Bicleaw
Dorothy DIX
The
Gell Syndicate
Jorothy D
Chick
Goidel’s Drug Store
Caddell Drug CO
Elizabeth Arden
Lucien Lelong Yardley
Marcelle
Meadow
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