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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1948

Page

5

Berean Club Meets at Parsonage with Social Notes

The Berean club held its January meeting at the First Methodist parsonage with co hosts Mrs Otis Kirby and Mrs I R Niehner. Officers reported and a spring public sale of blind made goods was approved chaired by Mrs Eugene Guy. A China shower honored Mrs Warren Begbie and a surprise birthday for Mrs Eugene Balch followed with social activities and refreshments.

Berean Club Otis Kirby I. R. Neher Rayburn Neville Eugene Guy Warre Helen Johnson 8Th Avenue South Warren Bedgie Murray King Ruby Sandlin Eugene Balch H. S. Sanderson Balch Cecil Anthony C. A. Balch Frances Nuby Charles Henson Bandnie Sanderson Mary Kate Sanderson

Lost pencil found near La Fayette and Line St intersection

Missing item a Lifetime Shaffer pencil 50 ft north of the La Fayette Line St junction. If found around 9 AM January 16, 1948 contact W. J. Williams at 1018. Reward offered of 2 dollars.

Shaffer LaFayette Line St W. J. Williams

Retonga praised by Huntsville residents for relief

Mrs. Armelie Seals and Mrs. Randolph report improved digestion and appetite after using Retonga. They describe relief from gas pressure, back and shoulder pain, heartburn, and fatigue, noting stronger daily function and better sleep. Retonga targets digestive juice flow, appetite loss, and constipation and is sold at local drug stores.

Armelie Seals North Patton St Huntsville Ala Mrs. Randolph Retonga Clements Drug Store Goidel

Natural Looking Eyebrows Reflect Facial Harmony

Reading on eyebrow care emphasizes shaping to suit the face and natural lines. It discusses cautious plucking, light mascara, and avoiding overprocessing while noting methods to manage dandruff and keep brows lustrous with gentle brushing and proper cleansing.

Wesleyan Guild hosts speaker and youth fellowship meeting

The article notes Miss Clio Lovin speaking on Wesleyan Guild work and missions at a social for fourteen members and two visitors. It covers the Decatur Sub-District Methodist Youth Fellowship meeting January 15 with reports from Cleveland Conference, business session, and preparations for Epworth Training School starting March 8.

Decatur Methodist Youth Fellowship Memorial Onlitethodist Neola Hollingsworth Eleanor Creel Jack Riethmaier Cleveland Mary Evelyn Yarbrough Woodfin Grove Falkville Epworth Central A Betty Faye Julian Moulton Trinity Austinville Danville Courtland First Methodist Ninth Street

Hoffs Return From Florida Trip

Mr and Mrs Atlee H Hoff have come back after three weeks visiting Daytona Beach Florida and sites in Georgia and Alabama W E Pirie left today for Detroit Michigan to stay about three months then return to Decatur to join Wolverine Tube Division

Atlee H. Hoff Daytona Beach Florida Georgia Alabama W. E. Pirie Detroit Michigan Decatur Wolverine Tube Division

Property Deeds Include Transfers in Decatur Area

Daily Records list several transfers including Abernathy to W E Camp and Berry to Phil lips, plus Borden to Hamilton and Griffith to Coopst. City of Decatur sells to Burl Oliver for $105.23 and Moore to E A Moore for $3960. W G Pettey to Decatur Foundation priced at $1750.

Abernathy W. E. Camp Charlie Berry William C. Phillips Edward Borden A. H. Hamilton City of Decatur Burl Oliver Robert Griffith John T. Coopst Moore E. A. Moore W. G. Pettey Decatur Foundation

He Man Favorite Sauerkraut Dishes and Frugal Tips

A collection of kitchen notes on brisket with sauerkraut including a recipe using beef brisket, flour, onion, potato, caraway, sugar, and water. Also tips on deep fat frying heat management, gas range efficiency, fudge prevention, and French toast with stale bread.

Dear Miss Dix on Teen Liberty and Parental Control

Dorothy Dix counsels a 17 year old seeking weekly outings while earning money and living at home. She argues mothers should guide rather than imprison teens, trusting self supporting daughters to handle money and relationships responsibly. A second letter requests tips for handling a conceited boyfriend without hurting his feelings.

Miss DIX Thoresome Mother Worothy Dorothy DIX

Pattern 543 Dress Embroidery Transfer Includes Sizes

Pattern 543 offers embroidery transfer dress pattern with sizes 11 13 15 and 17. Laura Wheeler promises simple needlework with charts photos and concise directions. Send twenty cents to The Decatur Dept New York for pattern number name address and zone. Bitter family note follows about a father’s loss and a mother with high blood pressure wanting solitude and no visitors.

N.Y

Insignia Arrives for State Official Use Automobiles

Gov. James E. Folsom ordered insignia to be placed on state owned cars. The emblems, reproductions of the state seal with for official use only, were turned over to Johnny Stiefelmeyer who administers the order, announced by the Finance Department.

Montgomery Jan James E. Folsom State Finance Department Johnny Stiefelmeyer Folsom Finance Department

Daughter's Silent Sorrow After Father's Death

A family counselor urges the daughter of a grieving widow to seek help for her mother's despair. He notes the mother has lost the will to live and advises maintaining a cheerful home for the sake of the husband and children while seeking professional support.

Daughter Answr

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Wesleyan Guild Memorial Drive Memorial Drive Methodist Grace Tucker 5Th Avenue West Jewel Smith John Nol Caddell Drug CO Elizabeth Arden Lucien Lelong Yardley Marcelle Tabu Approved School For Veteran Training Anderson Business College Second Ave Grant Street Helen Follett Suzi Crandall M.Y.F Woman's Missionary Union Baptist Woman's Missionary Union Morgan County Southside Baptist Church W.M. S Robert Woody Tial Agke Bel Syndicate Me Rose Zero Pinky Chicago Animal Welfare League Modest Maidens U. S Ayay Trina Goidel’s White Swan Wurlitzer Hammond Electric Capehart & Magnavox Radio & Phonograph E.&. Forbes & Sons Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham 19Th Ave. E Watterson’s Grocery Red Diamond Coffee Jack Chancellor Fheater
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