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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1946

Page

5

Masks and Wigs New Year Banquet At Cornelian Hotel

The Decatur Senior High School dramatic club Masks and Wigs held a New Year’s Eve banquet at the Cornelian hotel. A. J. Coleman led the program with Jack McCulloch and Dan Weatherly performances. Guests, gowns, and escorts followed with Auld Lang Syne, then post event tech parties and future club meetings noted.

Decatur Senior High School Cornelian Hotel A. J. Coleman Albert Brewer Jack’ McCulloch Dan Weatherly

Personal notes of multiple holiday visits and homecomings

The item lists numerous individuals and families returning from Christmas visits or traveling for holidays. Names include Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Hunt Jr and Amanda Jane, Mrs. E. Marsden-Chapman, Rev. Chapman, Miss Peggy Wilds, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Wilds, Mrs. W. A. Hoppers, Miss Katherine Hoppers, Hoyt Winton, Misses Joan Howell and Doris Atkins, Lt. William O'Reagan, Richard Huckaby, Lorraine and Bobbie Winton, Mrs. J. C. Hawkins, Mrs. Joe Williams and Joe Jr., Mrs. Lou Pfaffiss, Mrs. Walter D. Sanders and three daughters, SW. Waker, Ben C. Spraker, Bill Alexander and Bill Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Jessup and two sons, Miss Betty Pirtle, Misses Martha Bailey and Jo Harvey, W. R. Pirtle, Miss Sarah Humphrey. Many visits span Birmingham, Knoxville, Florence, Decatur, Memphis, Nashville, Fayetteville, and Newnan with hospital and discharge notes.

Joan Howell Doris Atkins William O’reagan Richard Huckaby Birmingham Lorraine Bobbie Winton

Little Known On Stomach Ulcers And Diet

The article explains the unknown cause of ulcers in the stomach and duodenum. It outlines two necessary factors: tissue death in the mucosa and digestion by gastric juice. It notes the role of diet, meal timing, and irregular eating in ulcer formation and suggests a balanced diet with regular meals for prevention.

Rudolf Ehrmann New York Ehrmann

Divorces Set Record in Jefferson County

Jefferson county recorded a record 2701 divorces last year with servicemen or veterans accounting for more than half. Marriages outpaced divorces nearly three to one, but just shy of the 7, newline trailing text not included.

Birmingham Jefferson County

Party at Greene Home Honors Service Men

Misses Bonnie and Agnes Greene of Vinemont hosted a Friday night gathering at their home in honor of their brother Pvt. William E. Greene and fellow service members Pvt. Marvin L. Holmes and Pfc. Oneal White. Greene and White head to Camp Pickett Virginia then overseas, Holmes to Maryland. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Bernard Pollard, Mary Edith Holmes, Dorothy Holmes, Russell Greene and Winford.

W. R. Hightower Milt Easter Fred Christopher W. S. Garth Sr E. E. Nelson Grady Davis Cpl Dennis Moore Ft. Jackson S. C Scouthouse Judy Spence Martha Ellis Biles Powers Hospital Double Springs Ed Wilson Roy White Margaret White Maritha Yarbrough Wray Garth Pontoc Bonnie Agnes Greene Vinemont 2 William E. Greene Marvin L. Holmes Pfc Oneal White Greene White Camp Pickett Virginia Holmes Maryland Bernard Pollard Mary Edith Dorothy Holmes Russell Greene Winford

Black and White Ointment Promises Quick Skin Relief

An old advertisement touts Black and White Ointment as a home remedy for eczema acne pimples ringworm tetter salt rheum and other skin woes. It claims rapid action to ease itching burning and soreness with 25c and 50c sizes and urges daily soap cleansing and directed use.

Sears Way

Dorothy Dix Dear Urges Wife to Seek Her Own Home

Dear Dororthy Dix presents two letters on domestic strain. A young wife fears upsetting parents while her husband wants freedom and a private home. Dix urges leaving parents and forming a new home to protect the marriage.

Miss DIX Mathie Dorothy DIX

Lemon Juice Remedy for Rheumatic Pain Claims

A home recipe using Ru-Ex Compound with lemon juice and water is advertised to relieve rheumatic arthritis and neuritis pain. The ad promises quick results within 48 hours, offers a money back guarantee, and claims widespread pharmaceutical support.

Grug

Scalf's Indian River Medicine Praised by Couple

Anniston Alabama residents Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey report dramatic relief after using Scalf's herbal gastric tonic. He claims weight gain from 128 to 142 pounds and restored work ability. she credits relief from acid indigestion. The product is offered on sale at Caddell's Drug Store.

Scalf John Dempsey McKleroy Street Anniston Ala Alabama Dempsey Scarf Mm Pegine Scalf's Mrs. Dempsey Caddell’s

Local preacher leads Sunday service and ongoing schedule

Bro. Bougher fitted the pulpit here Sunday and preaches again on the Second and Third Sundays each month. Mr. and Mrs Ed Cagie with family plan to move to North Georgia this week. Miss Savannah Richerson visited her sister at Madison this week. Mrs. W. C. Day is expecting her.

Bro. Bougher Ed Cagie North Georgia Savannah Richerson Madison W. C. Day

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