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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1945

Page

5

Lynne entertains guests as society notes bloom

Mrs S A Lynne hosts a luncheon at her Knoxville home welcoming back Mrs Crawford and Lt Col Lynne and their baby daughter from active duty in the Pacific. The gathering featured red poses and vines, with a long guest list including Mrs Bragg, Mrs Lovelady, Mrs Greer, Mrs Loyd and many others. Stephens Chapter D A R and Mizpah OES plan meetings, while Linda Breeding hosted a holiday party on Johnston Street with sea men decor and festive treats for a large group of friends.

Mong Lynne S. A. Lynne Frifey Skeggs Crawford Captain Crawford Texas Florida Seybourn Lynne, Jr Lynne Knoxville Tenn Linda Breeding Johnston Street Russell Breeding R. B. Freeman Linda Sandra

Personal notices of friendly travels and visits

Mr and Mrs J B Bradford return from Atlanta and Anderson after Christmas guests then plan to Wooster Ohio to stay with relatives before Dennison University. Captain and Mrs James Tillery visit from De Ridder Louisiana. Mrs William S Kirby to join in Birmingham en route to Hattiesburg Mississippi for husbands discharge. Other families near Auburn Russellville Meridian Fayette Birmingham Pulaski and Los Angeles share holiday travel and visits.

J. B. Bradford Atlanta Anderson, S.C Geo Gle Ober Gong Wooster Ohi Mr. Straub Dennison University James Tillery and Baby de Ridder, la E. A. Tillery William S. Kirby Bill Maddox Anniston Birmingham Hattiesburg, Miss U. S. Army Kirby R. B. Bagley Mary Anne Martha Auburn Mrs. Bagley O. E. Randle Randle O. E. Randle, Jr Pacific Brandon Crafton Los Angeles Cal Pasadena

Modern Way Relieves Miseries of Colds Pleasantly

The article extols using Vicks VapoRub rubbed on the throat chest and back at bedtime to ease cold misery. It promises soothing warming relief and hours of action aiding restful sleep, with most symptoms diminishing by morning.

Mission Group to Convene in Decatur

The first district of Alabama Woman's Missionary Union will meet at the First Baptist church in Decatur on January 2, 1946 for a conference. All associational workers or missionaries pastors presidents vice presidents group leaders secretaries treasurers and mission study community missions and stewardship chairmen urged to attend from 10:00 A. M. to 3:00 P. M. All presidents and vice-presidents of missionary societies expected to attend.

Alabama Woman's Missionary Union First Baptist Church Decatur

Fried potatoes need low heat to avoid scorching

The note warns that frying potatoes with too much heat leads to scorching. keep heat gentle to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.

Snowflakes Reflect Light Creating White Appearance

Snowflakes are transparent rather than white, but their intricate crystal structure reflects light in many directions. This scattering makes individual flakes appear white to the eye, despite their clear composition.

Understanding Hemorrhoids and Their Treatments Then and Now

This excerpt explains hemorrhoids as dilated veins near the bowel opening, with external and internal types that may co occur. It notes possible causes, symptoms like bleeding and pain, risks of infection, and treatment options from injections to surgery, plus cautions about misdiagnosis with other bowel conditions.

Petition to probate will in Morgan County Alabama

Patti Cashin Sykes petitions the Morgan County Probate Court to admit the will of Lillian Emmette Cashin deceased to probate. Notices are given to James B. Cashin and Vivian Cashin Langston at Chicago addresses and to all interested parties. A hearing is set for January 9, 1946, with order of probate sought and option to contest. Judge T. C. Almon signs the notice dated December 14, 1945. Publication dates December 37, 24 and 31, 1945.

Alabama Morgan County Patti Cashin Sykes Lillian Emmette Cashin James B. Cashin Washington Park Court Chicago Vivian Cashin Langston T. Lawrence Avenue Lillian Emmette Cashin T. C. Almon

First Federal Savings Meeting Notice Decatur Alabama

The regular Annual Meeting of the Members and Shareholders of First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Decatur will be held at the association office 513 Second Avenue Decatur Alabama at two o clock on Wednesday January 16 1946 for electing a Board of Directors and other proper business. Dated Dec 11 1945. By President A T Hanson and Secretary-Treasurer Leodonia Kullman. Publications Dec 17 24 31 1945 Jan 7 14 1946.

First Federal Savings and Loan Association OF Decatur Second Avenue Decatur Alabama Leodonia Kullman

Publication Notice in King v Frank N King

Morgan County Court in equity orders publication for four weeks in Decatur Daily to require Frank King a non resident over 21 whose address is unknown to plead answer or demur by Jan 24 1946 or the bill may be taken as confessed. Notice dated December 24 1945 by Marvin West Register.

Virginia King Frank N. King Morgan County Court Morgan County Alabama Register Frank King Decatur Daily Marvin West

Notice of final settlement in Holloway estate and mortgage sale

Notice to interested parties that Ella Smith as administratrix seeks final settlement of Mary Franklin Holloway deceased estate hearing January 11 1946. Also mortgagee Realty Investment Company Inc will sell Lot Eleven Block Twelve Decatur Land Improvement and Furnace Company Addition No 1 Morgan County Alabama at public auction January 14 1946.

Alabama Morgan County Mary FR Holloway Ella Smith Mary Franklin Holloway T. Calmon Decatur Alaama Decatur Land Improvement and Furnace Company Decatur Land Company Ealty Investment Company, Inc Peery E. Davis, Presient

Mortgage Default Notice In Morgan County

Default is declared on the April 9 1945 mortgage executed by Annie Collier an unmarried woman to Investment Company for a real estate loan. The notice records the mortgage in Morgan County probate records as the mortgagee seeks to realize the entire owed amount through the usual proceedings.

Gan County Annie Collier Morgan Re

Dear Miss Dix A Wife Must Stay In Constant Glamour

Dorothy Dix answers a reader about marital appeal and competitive marriage dynamics. A service member asks why his wife cleans up only around strangers and whether love fades. Dix argues wives must remain groomed daily to compete with other women and keep their husbands engaged, noting marriage is a lifelong, demanding role.

Miss DIX Salvadore Dorothy DIX Devoud

Cotton crop losses hit Alabama county after heat

A preliminary countywide survey indicates immense cotton losses from an intense heat spell. Estimates show fields damaged across the region with salvage value far below potential. HEAVY losses threaten the year's harvest and local economies.

Best Way to Buy Aspirin Promises Quality and Value

An advertisement touts St. Joseph Aspirin as the world’s largest seller with assurance of quality and economy. It highlights a 100 tablet deal priced at 35 cents, claiming savings for customers.

St. Joseph

Watch Night Program at Central Methodist Church

The program for the watch night service at Central Methodist Church lists 8:00 to 9:45 p.m. for games recreation and singing directed by Miss Clio Lovin and Johnny Hampton with stunts by church school classes and church organizations in the social hall. 9:45 to 10:15 p.m. refreshments. 10:15 to 10:30 memorial services for members who died this year and soldiers who died in the war. 10:30 to 11:15 prayer and praise service led by the choir and pastor. 11:15 to 12:00 communion service.

Central Methodist Church Clio Lovin Johnny Hampton

Track meet lineup features seven col players and more

BEN MITCHELL COL Eugene Kirk Col Verlie Smith Col Richard Hines Col Henry D Hubbard Col George and Comen Col Jack Miller Col Walter Bevels Col Oliver Bridgeforth Col. Names listed for an upcoming collegiate track event.

Ben Mitchell Eugene Kirk Verlie Smith Richard Hines Henry D. Hubbard George. & Comen Jack Miller Walter Bevels Oliver Bridgeforth

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