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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1946

Page

5

Aday and Johnson Wedding Held in Hartselle

Miss Barbara Aday daughter of Mr and Mrs John Aday of Hartselle married Harold Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Lee Johnson of Hartselle Christmas day at the Church of God in Hartselle. Rev A V Benefield officiated before a fern and carnation altar. The couple will reside on West Pine Street Hartselle after a brief honeymoon.

Johnson-Aday Barbara-“Aday John Aday Hartselle Harold Johnson Lee Johnson Church of God A. V. Benefield Stewart Motors Goodyear Mills Decatur West Pinetreet

Christmas party honors young couple in Decatur home

Miss Barbara Aday and Mr. Harold Johnson of Hartselle were honored with a sunrise party at Mrs. R Nixon’s home 215 Line Street Decatur. Cohosts Mrs. C J Mangum and Mrs. M Reithmaier decorated with poinsettias and candles. Guests enjoyed contests, were later invited as Santa and Mrs. Claus beside a miniature Christmas tree with gifts, and refreshments followed for about thirty guests.

Barbara Aday Harold Johnson Hartselle R Nixon Line Street Decatur C. J. Mangum M. Reithmaier Ivifig Andrs Santa Claus

Southern Girls Compete for Maid of Cotton Title

The National Cotton Council named 26 Southern girls who will compete for the 1947 Maid of Cotton role, with selection and two alternates to be chosen January 13 in Memphis. Finalists include Laura Averett of Ashburn Georgia Bonnie Wells Shaw of Tusgumbia Alabama Lillian Nabors Helen Hassler Elizabeth Alverson and Donna Marie Sims of Birmingham.

Memphis Tenn National Cotton Council Laura Averett Ashburn Bonnie Wells Shaw Tusgumbia Ala Lillian Nabors Helen Hassler Elizabeth Alverson Donna Marie Sims Birmingham

Central Methodist Church Watch Night Service

The annual watch night service at Central Methodist Church runs tonight from 8:00 to 12:00 with games and stunts for all departments from 8:00 to 10:00, refreshments at 10:00, and dedications for the lounge room and movie equipment. Cathedral films show at 10:15 followed by a consecration in the auditorium from 11:00 to 12:00.

Central Methodist Churchill Wallace Mahlon Hogan

Smile Your Way to Radiant Complexion Not Cosmetics

The piece urges women to cultivate a cheerful expression as the best beauty aid. It argues that a constant sunny demeanor improves health appetite sleep and facial tone, warning that gloom can age the face and that a practiced home face can stave off aging effects better than cosmetics.

United States Eyes Global Air Pact Through PICAO

The United States studies current 28 bilateral air pacts for clues to a world wide agreement under PICAO. Bermuda terms guide future deals as Britain and the United States seek a uniform system to stabilize routes fares and competition and promote world commerce.

James J. Strebig Associated Press Aviation United States International Civil Aviation Organization PICAO Chicago Bermuda United Kingdom State War, Navy, Post Office and Commerce Departments Civil Aeronautics Board The Budget Bureau Congress Fve

Gas company ordered to refund rebates in Alabama

The Alabama Public Service Commission orders Mobile Gas Service Corp to refund an estimated 176000 dollars to about 20000 customers. The refunds stem from prior overcharges and are to be issued promptly.

Montgomery Ala Mobile Gas Service Corp Alabama Public Service Commission

Entangled Estate Claims Delay Garrett Fortune Tax Fight

Harrisburg officials battle to locate more than 26 000 claimants to Henrietta E Garretts multi million dollar estate filed from foreign countries and other states Eleven years after World War Two hearings drag on as the 1943 law requiring an 80 percent tax on property passing to distant relatives and the seven year filing deadline faces retroactive challenges.

Harrisburg Henrietta E. ‘Garrett Philadelphia Upstate H. F. Stambaugh Commonwealth Garrett Stambaugh

Marriages and Deeds Recorded in Decatur Notices

Daily Records lists marriage licenses for J. B. Barber and Le caina Courn of Decatur and others in Decatur. Deeds show transfers including W. O. Rice to A. H. Long for 1500 and City of Decatur to Charles H. Eyster for 400 among numerous transfers and amounts.

J. B. Barber Decatur Lecaina Courn Roy Luthurton Chappell Nashville Bessie Lan Kent Hartselle Milford Watson McMillan Edith Marie Mitchell W. O. Rice A. H. Long Charles H. Eyster C.L. Nelms Minnie V. Ratliff James C. Warren Realty Investment Co Robert A. Pitt B. C. Shelton Eugene G. Brown C. D. Terry Albert Woodall Guy Raymond Woodall John W. Wyker M. B. Evans Walter F. Cryer J. P. Glasgow City of James N. Gillespie C. H. Holmes Gladys Grigsby C. W. Mitchell Wilson Mitchell Lucy B. Orr Donald F. Templeton B. C

Invitation to church services at New Center Flint and Summit

The New Center Flint and Summit Baptist churches invite all residents to Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and Baptist Training Union at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday January 5. Rev. M. G. Fields will preach at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with topics Spiritual Surgery and Be Sure Your Sin Will Find You Out. Midweek prayer and Bible study cover New Center Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Flint Thursday 6:30 p.m. Summit Friday 6:30 p.m. A building and painting project adds ten Sunday school rooms for next week. The target attendance is 150 with a record 112 set, and attendance at Flint and Summit was counted during Christmas holidays.

New Center Flint Summit Baptist Baptist Training Union M. G. Fields Summit

State acquires Mobile wharves for docks expansion

The state has acquired Mobile city wharves and railroad docks for a $120,000 portion of a $4,000,000 docks expansion. The properties span from Dauphin Street downtown to the current state docks north of Mobile. Probate Judge Norvelle R. Leigh Jr. processed the payments.

Mobile Ala Dauphin Street Court of Probate Norvelle R. Leigh Jr

A Bridal Gift They Truly Need

Dorothy Dix argues for intangible wedding gifts over material clutter. She imagines giving couples lasting qualities like love, real humor, and shared perspective to strengthen marriage, rather than clocks and china that quickly become dust collectors.

Mrs. A Tom Anne Fred Sally Alfred Arabella

Ebenezer Sing Scheduled Friday in Morgan County

The public is invited to a Friday night singing at Ebenezer in Morgan County on January 3. A large crowd is expected for the first sing of the new year with several singers from Decatur to attend.

Ebenezer Morgan County Decatur

Supper 18 Enjoyed at Hammon Home

A Christmas style supper at the Hammon home featured gifts exchanged after a bountiful meal. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moore, Mr. and Mrs. James Hammon and children Wayne and Myles, plus numerous Hammon and Wallace families and Cpl. William Zee stationed in Berlin.

Cpl William Zee Berlin Germany Robert Moore James Hammon Wayne Myles Pascal Ratcliff Enoch Alfred Sims Faye June Patrica John D. Hammon Donnie Sue Floria Ann Eugene Hammon Shelia Bunyan Wallace A. G. Livingston Martha Gay Lloyd Wallace Lloyd, Jr Milliam Robinson Sue Kathryn Alton Wilma -Jean Wallace Keith Kenneth, Condon Carl Hammon J. D. Ham- Mon

Notice of Sale in Morgan County Court of Equity

Bryan McAfee, Register, issues a sale notice for the Complainant Guinnie Puckett Jr. versus Respondent C L Dinsmore in Morgan County Alabama. The public sale is set for January 4, 1947, at the courthouse door in Decatur during legal hours. Described property includes Neon sign, light fixtures, safes, heaters, typewriters, chairs, adding machines, water cooler, blinds, and related office assets to satisfy a decree from December 30, 1946.

Guinnie Puckett, Jr C. L. Dinsmore Morgan County Court Morgan County Alabama Bryan McAfee Morgan Court House Decatur Underwood Allen Wales Royal Register

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