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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1948

Page

6

Multiple society weddings mark holiday season in Mississippi and Alabama

Mrs Eula Holland Freeman announces the marriage of her daughter Myrtle Lee Holland to Immie Crouch in Nashville on December 23. Blanche Cartee wed Almon Glenn in Mississippi on December 16 at Reverend G N Gober’s home. Roywallyn Bates married Troy Crocker at Fiftieth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham on December 24. A yuletide family Christmas party at the Cox home featured carols, stories, prayers and gifts central to the evening.

Eula Holland Freeman Myrtle Lee Holland Mimmie Crouch Nashville Tennessee Florida Crouch SS Cartee Glenn Mississippi Blanche Cartee Almon Glenn G. N. Gober Aka Tom Cartee Howard Glenn Moulton Rome Georgia Roywallyn Bates Troy Crocker Leonard E. Bates Birmingham Hartselle Roywallyn Coy Crocker Fiftieth Street Baptist Church Dewey Adams Jetta McConnel Junior Johnson Crocker Yuletide B. G. Cox Charles Henry ,Davidson Fred Eaves, Jr Frank Price, Jr

Old House Dress Evolves From Work Gown To Fashion Item

The piece traces the house dress from its 1898 functional roots to a modern American fashion line. It notes the National Association of House Dress Manufacturers celebrating 50 years and describes prices from 2.98 to 14.95 with styles ranging from cocktail to tennis outfits.

Mother Hubbard Erwin Feldman National Association of House Anfrica Billie Burke

Personal notes of Christmas visits and travels

Dr and Mrs J D Bush Jr and son David Gadsden wrap up Christmas with relatives in J D Bush family circles. Many readers share holiday travel to New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl, Birmingham and Huntsville visits, and returns from Arkansas Mississippi and Tennessee towns. Births and new homes are noted, with several families planning trips or relocations to Huntsville and nearby cities.

J. D. Bush, Jr David Gadsden Mrs. J. D Bush T. Q. Grubbs Thomas Charles Tillman Lewisburg Tennessee Clayton Alabama

The Happy Evening Debate in Married Life

A discussion on what makes a good evening at home for couples. It contrasts the tired businessman seeking quiet with wives wanting amusement and highlights the debate over how much entertaining a husband should provide. The column includes reader questions about jealousy, kissing, and dating costs.

Holiday travelers and weddings dot Birmingham area visits

The report notes multiple households visiting in Birmingham for holidays and weddings. Mr and Mrs James T Nance from Bowling Green Kentucky stayed with H H Frasen. Guests include Mrs J C Allen California attending Martha Seales William Manly wedding in Birmingham. Additional families from Decatur Columbia Montevallo Atlanta traveled through en route to homes or events.

James T. Nance Bowling Green Kentucky H. H. Frasa Donald T. Nelson Columbia Tennessee Decatur J.C. Allen Pasadena California Nice Martha Seales William Manly Birmingham First Methodist Church Valgene Stanley Atlanta Georgia John C. Bragg Kansas City Missouri

Road re routing of U S 90 from Mobile to Mississippi line

State Highway Director Ward McFarland disclosed details of the re routing. The new route will pass through Mobile on Government Street to its end then Southwest through Mertz station to Three Notches to connect with the present highway.

Montgomery Ala Mobile Mississippi Line Ward McFarland Government Street Mertz Station Three Notches

Dear Miss DixAdvice on balancing work and family time

A husband seeks guidance as his wife demands more time at home while he works overtime to support his family. Dorothea Dix notes there is no definite answer since husbands and wives view leisure differently and expectations vary.

Miss Dix Dorothy DIX

Cassava Root Yields Tapioca Flour From Tropical Staple

Tapioca flour comes from cassava root, a staple food source across tropical regions. The extraction process centers on the starchy tuber, supporting traditional diets and modern uses in baking and cooking.

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COX Home Dorothy Roe Associated Press Fashion Harry Collier Mrs. Cox Miss Juanita Wells Santa Claus Joan Collier Frank Price Fred Eaves Fred Eaves Jr Concord North Carolina Henry Davidson Charles Henry Davidson Claudia Moss Anna Troup Juanita Wells Cox Leonard Moody Fifth Avenue West Allan Moody Faye Tucker Lewis Dement James Standridge L. P. Troup Rainbow Decatur Assembly No. 26 Order of the Rainbow Masonic Temple Sheffield American Legion Home South Montgomery Avenue Central Methodist D. L. Grizzard Central Methodist Church Louise Self Mary Allen Spencer Annette Scoggin Louise Grizzard Mary Penn Mary Ann Bagley Linda Grizzard Lakin Garnett Allen Hamilton Paul Howe Eubanks Millard Scoggin, Jr Richard Smith Eddie Self Holmes A. L. Holmes Sixth Avenue South J. R. Weed Thomas Reed Jodie Holmes Dean Edith Holmes John D. Robinson Colonial Courts S.C. Craig, Jr Billy Lewis Athens Richard Coffee Fred Papenberg Nell Laubenthal J. O. Colvard Ruth McCulloch T. V Sonny) Timberlake Lela Belle Robinson Jimmy Fite Charles Murphy Ially J.D. Bush Neice Piliams Rew Frank Davis, Jr J. N. Sibley Russellville W.H. Day EL. A. Lavender Columbus Sissippi Eoster W. H. Day Phil W. Nungesser Phyllis Barbara Philip, Jr New Orleans Louisiana R. W. Orr Charlotte and Wilson Orr Charles Wooten Helena Arkansas Mrs. Hubert Young Magnolia Riverside Pride Dr. and H. D. Greer Harvey Pride Dick Kennedy New Orleanst Hill Fergusor Aviary Ca Ben Britnell Chapper Price Memmother Ric Nichols John Troxier Tracy City Henry Gurley Lington Mrs. Perry Orr Jonathan Mr. Orr J. B. Orr Daytona Beach Walter Sanders Newtan F. S. Hultte Sr Allison Bailey A. C. Bailey H. W Cox R. E. Cox Opelika Joyce and Bobby Cox William Mathewes Detroit Michigan Detur Lahoma Louise St. Joseph's Hospital Thomas W. Schuessler Decatur General Hospital Thomas Warren Schuessler Schuessler Betty McGehee John McGehee William Johnston Huntsville George H. Wood Florence E. ™. Morrow Cecil Carey Carolyn Oklahoma City Oklahoma Foster Pointer Ferry Street Ed James Auburn Mrs Sam. Nettles and Baby Tunnel Springs Earl Nettles F. T. Pointer Tuscaloosa C. H. Pointer Clark Williams John Wood Jackson Street W. C. Cunningham Ella M. Harris R. T. Harris Country Club Road L. L. Livell Lee, Jr Susan Ed Auburn Ed James, Jr Guam U. S. Army J. L. Bu Catherine Patricia, Montgomery J. E. Wilder J. D. Bush W. D. Sims Adelia de Yampert C. L. Sartor Dackson Street Charles A. Darrah J. W.warrah Wif Jackson Sree Roy Coble Sonny Helen Nell Fourth Avenue West Rainey’s Second Ave White Swan Diaper Service G. I Anderson Business College Decatur, Alabama Lele Clay R Pollan Taurus Leo Libra Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Mary Ato Uture Than & Grasp Utral St. Petersburg Emma’ Hunter Anna Nabors S. G. Peter Lorraine Peter Montevallo J. R. Hunter Danville Road Donna Charles Murphy Windows Penney’s
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