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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1947

Page

5

Parker Burt wedding solemnized at Trinity Methodist Church

The marriage of Eloise Parker and L Burt was held at Trinity Methodist Church on December 20 with a double ring ceremony. The bridal party wore pastel gowns, Mary Jean Burt and Anna Dean Rowell served as bridesmaids, and the couple hosted a reception at the Parker home on Trinity Mountain. The couple plans further study and a future destination after the ceremony.

Burt-Parker Eloise Parker George Lin Parker Trinity Martha Jean Burt Anna Dean Rowell Tuscumbia Charles Garland Parker Marie Pruitt Betty June Parker Berea College Berea Kentucky Gland Burt Wilburn Johnson Burt

Buying Your New Complexion

This piece advises readers on achieving a peachy complexion using cosmetics. It promotes matching powders to skin, light rouge for cheeks, and subtle lipstick while avoiding stark shades. Attendants and chemists offer shade advice, with seasonal tea rose tones highlighted.

Henry Hanson to attend Sugar Bowl in New Orleans

Decatur social notes list Henry Hanson among locals traveling to New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl on January 1. He will visit with his aunt Mrs. Kenneth Jordan during the trip and other families plan spells of travel and holiday reunions across Alabama and neighboring states as relatives leave for Florida Nashville Birmingham and Montgomery.

Henry Hanson Decatur New Orleans Kenneth Jordan

Lavern Colwell Weds Paul Boyette At Coffee Pot

Mr and Mrs Mark Colwell of Toney announce the marriage of their daughter Lavern to Paul Boyette of Athens at Coffee Pot on Friday afternoon at 3 o clock A N Bumpus Justice of the Peace officiated in the presence of a few friends The bride wore a green suit with black accessories The groom is described as a prosperous farmer They will reside with the bride's brother J L Colwell in Athens

Delia Shannon Bob Reyer Ardmore James Dagger Athens J. L. Colwell Mark Colwell Helen Smith Marie Smith Pinedale Frome Luna Macedonia Burbon Smith Smith Ira Warren Howard Jones Warren Seymour Tenn Billie Smith Bobbie Watkins Iuka Miss Edward Flannagan Powers Hospital Ellis Brewer K. C. Holt Margaret Tommy Walker Elkmont Marvin Brewer Bertha Martin Robert Brooks Dewey Bryant Veto S. A. Sharp Clifford Jarrett Lewis Allen Emmett Black Carlos Black Carl Black Bertha M. Black James Smith Lillie Griffin Bertha, Black J. E. Smith A. F. Broadway Walker Land Mr. Land Huntsville Pfe James H. Brewer New Jersey Willie Richardson Emmett Richardson Rogersville Margaret Uuthman Clarence McDonald Prospect Pearlie Brewer Beulah Mae Hunt Salem Franklin Baldwin Friay Edward Richardson Dock Tarpley Bethel Woodrow Clem Jim Weldon

Ardmore and Tanner Couple Wed at Decatur Home

Miss Mattie Lou Richards of Ardmore and Jack Wydner of Tanner, son of Pat Wydner, wed at 3 PM on Wednesday December 24 in the home of groom's aunt Mrs. Will Broadway 1510 6th Ave East Decatur. Rev L C Hill officiated. The couple, with Mrs Mattie McCain, will reside with Mrs Broadway.

Mattie Lou Richards Ardmore Jack Wydner Tanner Pat Wydner Mattie McCain Will Broadway 6Th Ave East Decatur L. C. Hill Mr. Wydner

Emma Treece Dies Near Athens After Illness

Emma Treece 57 died at her daughter Mrs. Marvin Taylor's home near Athens after a nine year illness. A member of the Holiness church, funeral services were held Tuesday in Madison County Ardmore. She is survived by husband J T Treece, several children and grandchildren.

Local families share Christmas visits across Ardmore and Athens

A flurry of holiday gatherings is recorded as Mr. and Mrs. Guy Davidson visit relatives in Okalona and Sun Asa. numerous couples and families from Ardmore Athens and surrounding towns attend Christmas dinners and reunions. New baby born to Edward and others noted alongside hospital dates and travel for holidays.

Guy Davidson Lee Davidson Okalona Miss Robert Broadway

Atlanta Guest Visits and Alabama Return After Holidays

Miss Mary Frances Matthews of Atlanta visits relatives here. Mr and Mrs Eugene Wright returned to University, Alabama Sunday after spending the holidays with relatives here.

Donald Humphrey Sarah Humphrey Shelby North Carolina Z K. Goode Owen Watson Eufaula Mary Frances Matthews Atlanta Georgia Mrs Eugene Wright University, Alabama

Dear Dorothy Dix column on marriage and money troubles

A reader asks how to handle an aging mother pressuring a daughter to remain single and support her debt. Dorothy Dix advises allowing the daughter to marry her sweetheart and move out, while a second letter asks how to stop a son from draining parental savings and the columnist urges the father to deny funds to teach self reliance. A third note discusses choosing between a new love and a deceased fiancé, with guidance on companionship over romantic memory.

Dorothy DIX Dix Papa

Friendship Fond Arrives in Italy

In Naples Italian Foreign Minister Carlo Sforza and U S Ambassador James C Dunn welcomed the American steamship Exiria carrying 1 251 tons of Friendship rain food from the United States. Unloading began at once and the aid will be distributed to orphanages old age homes institutions for the blind and mentally defective and the war wounded. Shipments depart by train Wednesday for Rome Florence Bologna Milan Udine and Gorizia. Another ship is due January 7.

Naples Italy Carlo Sforza U. S James C. Dunn United States Rome Florence Bologna Milan Udine Gorizia

Moulton Legion to Sponsor Public Dance

American Legion Post 25 in Moulton sponsors a public dance Tuesday at 9 P M in the new hardware building on the north side of the square. Proceeds go to the memorial stadium fund. Jimmy Cowart and his orchestra of Athens will provide the music. It’s described as the first public dance in Moulton in the memories of local residents.

Moulton New Hardware American Legion Post 25 Jimmy Cowart Athens

Three U S Navy Men Die In Naples Helicopter Crash

A helicopter from the carrier Midway lost its rotor and collapsed into a scrap iron pile in Naples. Two killed were naval officers Robert Lamm and Jack Peter. the third victim’s name and addresses were not released.

Naples Italy U. S. Navy Midway Robert Lamm Jack Peter

Grass Fire Threatened North Side Properties

A grass fire started in a meadow owned by Mrs. E. L. Alexander near West Market Street and Florence road was extinguished by MOULT fire department at noon Sunday. Wind from the south helped containment, limiting danger to a single house and potential losses to thousands if wind direction shifted.

M North Side E. L. Alexander West Market Street Florence Road

Six Arrests Over Weekend Highlight Mayor Docket

The mayor's docket records five public drunkenness arrests and one for profanity over the weekend. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day yielded the arrests, with eleven men jailed the prior weekend for drunkenness or liquor possession.

Schools Open Again After Ten Day Holiday Return

All county schools resume Tuesday including Lawrence County High after a ten day holiday. J. K. Howell principal said Saturday he returned from Rutherford Tennessee where he and Mrs. Howell with Thomas and Billy visited a sister and Mrs Howell's mother.

Lawrence’ County High J. K. Howell Rutherford Tennessee Howell Thomas Billy

American Legion Dance Tonight in Moulton

An evening of fun is urged for all to attend the American Legion dance in Moulton tonight. Promoted by Memorial Stadium fund officials led by R. C. Pickens, the event promises a great night for attendees.

American Legion Moulton R. C. Pickens Memorial Stadium Fund

Also Mentioned on This Page

James Oscar Parker Charles Persinger Parker Howard College Birmingham Anderson Business College Decatur. Among the Out of Town Guests Who Came For the Wedding Were: Mr. and Rs. L. L. Means Elaine M. Seagers Rowell E. L. Burt Somerville Mesdames R. F. McDonald R. C. Miller J. A. Garrison L. B. Blevins J. F.johnston J. M. Simpson G. Mikell R. F. McDonald D. B. Blevins Mary Wade J. F. Johnston F. A.abbott J. M Simpson Messers L. B. Blevins C. P. Johnston Rev Apes Club Masonic Temple Sheffield Louis Terry Austinville W. E. Terry Louie Terry Eddie Newcomer J. N. Taylor F. W. Gosline James Gosline Mary Jane Lewis F. Gosline Roy Royce Messer Patrica Ann Amy Goidel 1St Ave 2Nd St. E Stel Angel Foods ALY Yy E. Moulton St Wurlitzer Hammond Electric Capehart & Magnavox Radio & Phonograph Graph E. E. Forbes & Sons Second Ave Ala White Swan Helen Follett Janis Carter Frances Jones First Baptist Church Frank Justice W. M. Lanier A. T. Hanson Tennis Tidwell J. R. Hunter Lamar Penney J. T. Bryant Claude McRate Benny Jack Bryant Florida Bobby Humphrey Z. K. Goode Nashville Gardner-Webb College Boiling Springs Norma Chandler Montgomery The State Laboratories Sam Stephenson Sammy W. C. Bailey Julian Harris Josephine Seymour Selma Walter Jackson J. E. Chappell Dave Ledbetter Mt. Pleasant E. L. Thompson Sr 4Th Street North Charles Murphy Jackson W. T. Jones Pulaski, Tennessee Mary E. Hodges Willie Hodges Nina Hodges Johnny Hodges A. M. Cushman Norwood Hospital Carmen Taylor U.S Madam Daniels Moulton Highway Woodall Bros Gion ‘Ap Limestone County Mrs. Boyette Wydner—Richards Mrs. Clift Roland Sally Bell Syndicate, Inc Miss DIX Don’s Floor SeRvice Don Williams Friendship Fond Moulton Legion Hallmark VapoRub H. Ryan Appliances & Furniture East Moulton St Electric Department Alabama
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