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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1946

Page

6

Ensign Cecilia Alexander Weds Lt Philip Hermann in San Francisco

The wedding of Ensign Cecilia Alexander and Lieutenant Philip Jay Hermann was held at Temple Emanuel in San Francisco on December 28. Rabbi Reichert officiated with music by Temple organist Ludwig Altman and performances by Ensign Hann a. the bride wore white, and a reception followed at the Residence Club. After a wedding trip to Carmel the couple will reside in San Francisco.

Ensign Alexander Hermann Cecilia Alexander Philip Jay Hermann I. Hermann Garrettsville Ohio Temple Emanuel San Francisco California Irving Reichert Ludwig Altman Jean Hanna Guy D’hardelot Carrie Jacobs Bond Altmar Esther Rose Shannon Samuel C. Alexander Louis Lewon Hermanns Carmel

Le Club Entre Meres A Decatur Mother Study Group

Le Club Entre Meres formed February 1934 by 17 Decatur women led by Mrs Harry Higdon to study home life parent and child. The group joined the Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs and earned recognition for civic service including war bond drives Red Cross sewing and children’s bond-tree contests. Members listed include Mrs Louis Benl Mrs Paul Bryan Mrs J O Colvard and others.

Decatur le Club Entre Meres Harry Higdon Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs Red Cross le Rib Eee le Club- Entre 'Meres Alfred Hodgins Casto Jarvis Carlton. Kelly Pooging Ervey Horace Levin Tm Lyons John McBride Cecil McMillan Edgar. Nichols Kermit’ Pitt E. M. Rogers Bruce’ Spencer W.G- Line Allen Waller Frank Yaney

Jeffery Avriett Rites Solemnized at Central Methodist Church

Miss Marie Avriett daughter of Mr and Mrs R B Avriett married Grady Jeffery son of Mr and Mrs L V Jeffery at Central Methodist Church Christmas Day Rev G M Davenport officiated. Bride wore gray with red rose corsage. Groom recently returned from overseas and couple reside with bride’s parents in Decatur.

Thee Central Methodist Church Jeffery Decatur

Wood of Sea Bees on thirty day furlough here

The Sea Bees serviceman is spending a thirty day furlough with his aunt Mrs. A M Roan, staying in town during the leave.

Wood of the Sea Bees A. M. Roan

Personal notices from Hartselle and area include weddings and travel

Mrs W S Grice remains very ill at home in Hartselle while Lt J O Colvard reports to Fort Leonard Wood after Christmas leave. Edwards and sons return from Montgomery visit. Rutledge S Thomas back from Greensboro. Birmingham day trip by several locals. Geraldine Masterson resumes studies at Alabama College. Rev Wayland McGlathery and family return from Birmingham with plans to leave for Davenport Iowa. Mrs Harry Sunderland visits and awaits husband Staff Sgt Harry Sunderland’s arrival. Separations center discharge and overseas service noted. Bob Horton family recovers at Jackson Street home after illness. L C Buchanan and son Jack return from Pasadena for Tournament of Roses and Rose Bowl.

Wayland McGlathery Birmingham J.mcglathery Davenport Iowa McGlathery Westminish Presbyterian Church Harry H. Sunderland H. E. Sunderland U.S. Army Air_ Corps Marianna Islands

Athens News Items Highlight Local Shifts and Social Gatherings

Charles Wood broke a leg skating at Hatfield's Tuesday night and was admitted to Powers hospital. Families and visitors noted include Wiley B Stinnett Jr and son Wiley Bill from Rhode Island visiting Ellis Chambers, and W Van Gilbert hosting a stag party with a bird supper. Rosa Clay returns to Nashville for Ward Belmont work while Frances Lerman visits there. A New Year Baptist church reception honored new members and veterans. Mrs David Smith hosted a seated tea for Rosa Clay. School staffing changes include A E Granger replacing Bain as science teacher. Alice Patton to first grade and Cruse Patton to sixth grade. Wanda Huddleston and Wanda Huddleston honored guest at Scout House party for Wanda Huddleston. Deputy Sheriff Ralph Moore and L W Curren visited Tuscaloosa. Allen Harlowe returns home from Egypt with honorable discharge. Limestone County Bank stockholders set annual meeting for Jan 8 at 6 30. Sheriff’s office notes quiet activity. Miss Wanda Huddleston visits Decatur. Henrietta Hine listed as sick. Capt Russell Hightower and family return to Camp Gordon after holidays. Deputy Sheriff Knox Biles shows improvement at home in Tanner.

Charles Wood Richard Wood Hatfield Powers Hospital Wiley B. Stinnett Jr Wiley Bill Rhode Island Ellis Chambers W. van Gilbert Rosa Clay Nashville Ward Belmont Frances Lerman The Baptist Church Annex David Smith A. E. Granger Bain Alice Patton Cruse Patton Fery Lillian Fiegley Sandra Gervaise Miller Bervaise Miller Scout House Wanda Egypt Limestone County Bank Sheriff's Office Wanda Huddleston Decatur Marjorie Whitt Henrietta Hine Russell Hightower Ross Dan Camp Gordon Augusta W. C. Ross Knox Biles Tanner

Plans go forward for Alabama Good Citizenship Girl

Montgomery January 5 plans moved forward for selecting Alabama's Good Citizenship Girl run by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The winner will be named February 9 from county and city school representatives with each school naming one candidate.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Daughters of the American Revolution W.L. Spencer

Ellis in Morgan County Campaign Visit

Lt. Governor Handy Ellis of Columbiana Shelby County campaigned in Morgan County on Saturday despite recovering from a week of influenza. He spoke with many residents about the forthcoming gubernatorial race and discussed his platform.

Ellis Morgan County Geor Handy Ellis Columbiana Shelby County Alabama

Judge Nixes Part of Union Shipyard Overtime Suit

Federal Judge John McDuffie upheld the union workers claim for overtime but dismissed all claims dating back more than a year before the action began against Alabama Dry Dock & Shipbuilding Co. in Mobile Alabama.

Moble Ala John McDuffie Alabama Dry Dock & Shipbuilding Co

Cold to Snow: Subzero Temps Limit Moisture for Flakes

Contrary to belief, extreme cold alone does not guarantee snow. Sub-zero temps lack moisture, so when snow does occur it tends to be fine and dust-like rather than fluffy flakes.

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B. M. Bloodworth Louise Robinson Cecil Timberlake East Vine Street First Baptist W. M. S Monnday Ben Martin Central Baptist W. M Central Baptist W. M. S Westminster Presbyterian Auxiliary Westmin Ster Presbyterian Womans Auxiliary Eugene Marsden Chapman East Gordon Drive Marshall ‘Smith Quintico Major Smith Chapman F. D. Peebles Julian Bibb Maynard Layman W.E. Hotkensmith ST. John's Spinsters Club Terrell Mary Stuart Terrell Kalupian First Baptist Sunday School Jesse M. Rogers Joe Wheeler D. C D. A. Clements Ferry Street Fr. Frasa Clements Central Methodist Church John A.hampton Progressive Culture Club Dwight-Mixscon Jackson Street P.T. A P.F. A Nother Bonanza Quartet WMSL Beauty Shop North Alabama Llama Pure .Milk CO Betty Stewart W. T. Stewart Hartselle Woodrow Pugh Athens Lucretia Low JOE Wheeler P.T. A Bradford J. B. Bradford Cornelian Court Apartments Mesdames Day and Jolly Club Mesdames W. H. Day A. L. Jolly Mrs. Day First Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary Carpenter's Sam Sher Hollywood Los Angeles Thomas Meighah Julie Gibson Rayme Ellis Bari Hardwick Selma Browner W. S. Grice Fort Leonard Wood, Mo Claiborne, la Edwards M. S. Bingham Rutledge S. Thomas A Wiley R. Cox Greensboro H. D. Barnum Alice Brown Sallye Burnum Martha Nash Geraldine Masterson Alabama College Bob Horton Decatur /General Hospital L. C. Buchanan Jack Pasadena Cal Athens News Goidel’s Eros UE Austelle
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