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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1950
Page
13
Camden Tennessee announces the engagement of Laurie Williams to Bill Freeman of Decatur. The wedding is set for January 27 at Central Methodist Church.
Monday evening at seven o'clock Circle Two of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Ninth Street Methodist will meet at Mrs C P Aday 507 Prospect Drive. Members listed along with chaperones Mr and Mrs Olen Cooper and W O Terry will attend.
A 1920s era style piece urges women to improve posture to achieve a straight silhouette. It notes health and fashion interlink, warns against poorly fitted garments and high heels, and suggests standing tall with tucked tummy for slender appearance.
World renowned soprano Helen Jepson arrives in Decatur from Sylacauga after a concert in the area and will perform at Riverside High School Monday night January 16 at eight o clock. Presented by the Community Concert Association. Her career faced a postponed Decatur engagement last year due to illness.
The article notes hundreds of new devotees flocking to concert halls nationwide as the performer adds fresh laurels to her already running list of accolades. Her rising fame is highlighted by growing audiences and renewed critical praise.
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