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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1950

Page

3

Winner Says Stars are Nice

Jackie Lee Barnes won a trip to Hollywood and returned to Albuquerque with mixed feelings about fame. She met stars, did a screen test, and found Hollywood kinder and more approachable than expected. Helen Rose cites Esther Williams to Elizabeth Taylor as Hollywood mothers with the best figures.

Hollywood Jackie Lee Barnes Albuquerque Ava _— Garcia Jack Radio Theater Helen Rose Esther Williams Lana Burney Betty Grable Betty Hutton Gene Tierney Kathryn Grayson Susan Hayward Maureen O'Sullivan Jane Greer Joan Crawford Elizabeth Taylor Miss O'Sullivan

Change of Life Myths and Medical Guidance for Middle Age

Article explains menopause as a normal process between ages 45 and 50 with common symptoms such as hot flashes headaches and sleep disturbance. Advises consulting a physician for irregular or excessive periods and notes gland extracts or estrogens may help severe symptoms under prescription. Also discusses lifestyle tips like exercise rest and diet.

Care Urged by Morgan County Health Officer

Morgan County citizens should take care to prevent communicable diseases as Dr. L R Murphree the county health officer warns. Chicken pox and measles are prevalent with one scarlet fever case in Hartselle. He notes many cases go unreported and advises rest and medical care for measles and chicken pox to prevent kidney complications.

Morgan County L.R. Murphree Morgan Hartselle Murphree

Community Preaching Draws Large Enon Crowd

A large crowd from the Enon area attended Sunday preaching at Enon. Families including Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Curtis and children of Speake and Mrs. Wilbur Jackson of Five Points joined dinner with Mr. and Mrs. John Sullivan. Visiting relatives and grandparents mentioned include Gladys Way of Enon, J. C. McCaghren, Frank Knoblock, Mary Ann of Decatur, and Charlotte McCaghren of Decatur. The speaker noted health warnings about measles and bronchial pneumonia for young children.

Enon Wesley Curtis Speake Wilbur Jackson Five Points John Sullivan Gladys Way J. C. McCaghren Frank Knoblock Mary Ann Decatur Arthur Callahan Claire McKay Ermine Taylor Black Moulton Charlotte McCaghren

Naval Flight Surgeon Shot At Home In Pensacola

Comdr M T Martin a naval flight surgeon remained in critical condition from a gunshot wound to the abdomen after a scuffle with his wife at their home in suburban Navy Cove Pensacola authorities said Mrs Martin who is mother of three was questioned and released. The couple had been drinking at a neighbor's house before the incident and Martin was taken to the Navy hospital.

Pensacola Fla Naval M. T. Martin Navy Cove Henry Clay Mitchell Mitchell Martin Navy Hospital

Labor Board Recesses After Walton Lumber Dispute Talks

A state fact finding board appointed by Gov. Folsom recessed from W. T. Smith Lumber Co. negotiations in Greenville Morgan County until Jan 18 after several hours of meetings. The report notes the ongoing months long labor dispute and the stalled settlement efforts.

Greenville Ala W. T. Smith Lumber Co James E. Folsom

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