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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1947

Page

6

Miss Crowe and Mr Battles Wed in Hartselle Ceremony

Miss Frances Crowe daughter of Mr and Mrs Crowe of Hartselle married Morris Battles of Birmingham at the First Christian Church Hartselle. The bride wore ice blue crepe with white orchid and lilies of the valley. Best man was William Battles and ushers included Liam McClanahan and Seldon. The couple left for a New Orleans trip and will reside in Simcoe after January 15.

Frances N Crowe Hartselle Morris Battles Firstian Stowesss Ern Ely Crane Peggy Battles James E. Crane Carnatie Battles Birmingham Liam McClanahan Seldon Iana Simnee Clara Nell Maples Clyde Maples Route One Sim L. Howell Jr Sim L. Howell Sr McKendree Chapel Woodfin Grove Falkville Betty Roberts Ernest Ray Miss Howell Rachel Maples William M. Fields Beth Howell Bunyan Roan Joe Rowe Falks Jimmy Bennett Law

Eye Care for Lush Lashes and Simple Beauty Habits

The article promotes a DIY beauty routine to enhance lashes quickly. It advises twice daily eye cleansing with hot and cold water, gentle drying, and applying mineral oil along lash edges. It warns against counterfeit lashes, overuse of crayons, and clipping lashes, and recommends mascara and an eyelash curler for a lifted look.

Kurtash

Decatur Christmas Socials and College News Recap

A Decatur social page highlights a Christmas open house hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Watkins on Grant Street with a red and white carnation centerpiece and punch service. The region’s social calendar includes Le Club Entre Meres postponed meetings, a Kirch dinner for local boys home for holidays, and various class and club parties with students and families attending gatherings and Sugar Bowl festivities in New Orleans.

Open House Harold Watkins Grant Street Quince Eddens Ross Dublin Otis Kirby Richard Kirby Decatur Senior High School Paul Gene Hargrove Vanderbilt University Nashville Tennessee Jack Catlett Marion Military Academy Marion Bill Wear Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn Paul Rozear James Davis University of Alabama Ned Shackleford Columbia Military Institute Columbia Birmingham Southern Paul C. Davis Decatur New Orleans Crimson Tide Troy E. Baker

When the Mountain Fell by Ramuz

A praise filled note on Ramuz and his novel When the Mountain Fell. the book is praised as a masterwork that vividly renders Nature's menace and beauty and its impact on a stricken village.

C-F Ramuz

Christmas Gathering Shines With Greens and Lights

A home was festively decorated with Christmas greens and a beautifully lit tree for an oc casion. Fifteen members and eight visitors enjoyed several Christmas games and tempting dainties.

Farm Industries Alton Borden Luther Sherrll Ed Wilson Dock Waldrip Fred Nash Walter Eubanks

Local Family Enjoys Birmingham Visit

Mr and Mrs H E Chandler and children Marian and Billy spent Saturday in Birmingham. News arrives that Mrs Gussie Bell who had a serious operation Friday at Vanderbilt Hospital Nashville Tennessee is progressing well.

H. E. Chandler Marian Billy Birmingham Gussie Bell Vanderbilt Hospital Nashville Tennessee

Crochet Rug Pattern 1947 Needlecraft Catalog

Crochet a rug from 3 1 2 inch medallions joined by slipper stitch border. Scrap colors run thrifty, pattern 781 yields 26 by 32 inch rug. Laura Wheeler offers easier charts and photos in new pattern. Send twenty cents to The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept to obtain pattern and catalog.

Laura Wheeler Decatur Daily Eighth Avenue New York N. Y

Constitution Moves Atlanta Office After 40 Years

The Atlanta Constitution published its last edition from its building since August 1884 and began moving editorial and composing rooms to a new structure diagonally across the street, signaling a major office relocation.

Constitution Atlanta Atlanta Constitution Tonight

What’s the matter with marriage Dorothy Dix asks

Dorothy Dix questions why marriage failures seem common today while grandparents kept families intact. She argues domestic life was tougher in the past, yet many stayed married and raised large families, prompting reflection on the changing nature of marital stability.

Dorothy DIX Grandma Grandpa

Navy ratings open to vets

Chief recruiter J. M. Spradlin in Huntsville announced seven weeks remain for ex Navy veterans separated over three months to reenter in their discharged rating. Many ratings are open to veterans with broken service and enlistment criteria have been eased with updated eye and dental standards.

J. M. Spradlin Huntsville Navy Navy U. S. Post Office Huntsville Spradlin U. S. Navy

Southern Bell declares 60 cent Q4 dividend for 1947

Directors of Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co. announce a 60 cent dividend for the fourth quarter of 1947. President Hal S. Dumas says this brings the annual payment to $2.07 on each $100 share and marks the lowest dividend in the year for the company.

Atlanta Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co Hal S. Dumas Dumas Sai

Divorces Rise As Women Gain Independence In Society

The piece argues divorces increase because women can now leave unhappy marriages without stigma. It cites women earning wages and self sufficiency, allowing them to swap partners or quit if they dislike marriage. It also notes men’s infidelity and social shifts as contributing factors.

Christmas Holiday Visits Noted Across Families

Mrs E L Thompson Sr remains confined to home. Floyd Sherrod and family spent Christmas in Vicksburg with daughter sister Patrick Sandlin. Mrs Walter Durham to visit next week with relatives. George Bloodworth of Atlanta visits cousin Jimmy Bloodworth.

E. L. Thompson Sr Floyd Sherrod Floyd Jr Vicksburg, Mississippi Patrick Sandlin Walter Durham George Bloodworth Atlanta, Georgia Jimmy Bloodworth

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Society Miss Crowe MR. Battles Howell-Maples Spinsters Club Armory Martha Frances Kilgore Paul Brown, Jr Shirley Braswell Billy Lyle Marianna Mason Sam Camp Martha Scales Bill Manley Virginia Lewis Fred Voehringer Jerry Wallace Jimmy Woodroof Jacqueline Johnson Jack Pitts Earl Joyce Lee Ed Davies Bessie Peach Sam Malone Mary Stuart Terrell Charlie Woods Clyta G. Pitts Pete Holmes Martha Dinsmore Ed Harssen LeRoy McEntire, Jr Bill Hockensmith Roy Fite Tom White Ray Childs Smith Trimble John Wood Lewis Brown Bill Garney Beta Sigma -Phi Decatur Armory Beta Sigma Phi Miss Mar Jaycees Barter Theatre OF Virgini Ernest Riverside White Swan Goforth Clothing Co Helen Follett Guerite John Hamilton Sue Emens David Chandler Mary Jean Sittason Maurice Meadows Dot Biles Milton Morgan Mary Stockton Tommy Long Lila Belle Robinson Virginia Gilliam Jimmy Hill Maxine McCutcheon T. J. Briscoe LiVille Caudill Ira Lee Burleson Ruth McCullouch James Holloman Elizabeth Motes Bill Martin Chattanooga E. W. Strother Mr. Strother Louise Kelly Maurice Jones Betty Hunter Hulon Cockrell Pat Morgan Ned Anderson Menors George Perry C. A. Culver Thomas Bailey Richard Watkins LE Club Entre Meres Dorothy Pitt George Godwin Central Baptist Church Tom Stewart Jr J. D. Hardy Alda Goidel Washington, D. C Mary Cobb Washington Miss Goidel R.E._Eubanks 4Th Avenue South Tuscaloosa Mary Jo Reeves Marlin Gurganus Miss Reeves Chandler-Williams Fairview Church of Christ Breck Reeves Paul. Barlow Breck Harold Garner Trinny John Gurganus Oakman Mrs David Sloan Baby Sandy Saint Augustine, Florida Clark Rountree Mrs. Sloan T. M. Wiley Frank Wiley Greenville Mississippi Kathryn Anne Wiley Diana Durham Miss Wiley T. T. Srygley Ruby L. Srygley Arthur Blackman Allison Blackman Tuscumbia Raymond Baker Mrs.Byron Harris Jasper, Tennessee Dolores Hardage Hood Harris Teasley Sonny Courtner West Point Dolores Hardage Sartor Memphis, Tennessee A. H. Hassell C. A. Hunley Charlie Burt George Burt Trinity School of Medicine Leonard Stark Los Angeles California Cherie Chandler Tutwiler Hotel Gen Alpha Delta 1 Sally Modest Maidens U_ & Patent Office Bell Syndicate Mme Goidel’s Madam Daniels Ala Moulton Woodall Bros Sterling Nelson BcLavor South America Central America C. Africa India Quirito Guayaquil Tquitos Universal Peatures Adv. Co Ima The Garrison Cleaners
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