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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1948

Page

9

Saturday Culture Club Meets in Mrs Chenault's Home

The Saturday Culture Club gathered in Sherman Street home of Mrs. S E M Chenault Friday at three. Mrs Bennie Malone presided and members shared thrift tips while Mrs Paul Robinson read a Salvation Army Christmas gift contribution letter.

URDAY S. E. M. Chenault Sherman Street Bennie Malone Chile Paul Robinson Captain Fuller Salvation Army William K. Wilder Henry Fleming John Troxler Wilder Robert McRight Floyd Smith Case John Chenault

888 Tonic Promises Stronger Red Blood Cells

Overwork and poor diet may weaken blood strength causing fatigue and lack of energy. 888 Tonic is promoted as a remedy that builds up non-organic anemia by fortifying red blood cells and improving digestion, appetite, sleep, and overall vitality with a potent tonic formula.

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Out of Town Guests Attend Begbie Goforth Wedding

The society column lists guests including Mr. and Mrs. Donald Begbie of New York, Mrs. Bolger Semmes of Huntsville, and Mrs. Dub Emerson of Huntsville. Several relatives and friends journey or plan visits to Miami Birmingham Oklahoma City and North Carolina for events and support as Bud Strickland's illness worsens.

Begbie-Goforth Donald Begbie New York Bolger Semmes Huntsville Dub Emerson Evelyn Alexander Schenectady Charlotte North Carolina W. P. Waites

Band Gets Even With Marine Guard In Train Delay

In Hattiesburg Mississippi on Friday January 10 the Southern College band arrived for a train and clashed with Marines who refused to let them cut a long line. The group began with Dixie then The Star Spangled Banner and the guard stood at attention as the band played for 45 minutes.

Hattiesburg Miss Marine Guard

Frankincense Labelled Spruce and Pine Gum by Colonials

Colonial Americans called spruce and pine gum frankincense. The naming reflects early trade lore and aromatic resin use before modern botany clarified species.

Blonde Actress Judith Jeffrey Treads Path From Dream Roles

Judith Jeffrey, soon to perform The Importance of Being Earnest at Barter Theatre in Decatur, has built a career through extensive study and stage work. She joins the State Theatre of Virginia in Abingdon after fifteen months with Soldier Shows in Europe, with credits from Miss Lizzie in State of the Union to Elizabeth in Barretts of Wimpole Street.

Judith Jeffrey Barter Theatre Decatur Riverside Auditorium Miss Jeffrey State Theatre of Virginia Abingdon Europe Phyllis John Loves Mary Gwendolyn Mary Mathews State of the Union Elizabeth Wimpole Street Goodman Memorial Theatre School of Drama Elkhart Lake Summer Theatre Wisconsin

Folsom slate shapes Alabama delegates to national convention

Speculation centers on Gov. James E Folsom and a favorite son slate for Democratic convention posts in Philadelphia. Sen. Lamberth and Rep. Snodgrass join the column in backing a Truman supporting ticket with 24 Alabama delegates pledged for this year.

Montgomery Ala James E. Folsom Philadelphia Broughton Lamberth Tallapoosa County Marion Rushton Alabama Journal Folsom Joseph N. Langan O Mobile County John Snodgrass Jackson E L. Roberts Etowah Montgomery Examiner Alabama Press Association Robbins Harry S. Truman Lamberth National Committeeman Post Truman Alabama

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