Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama

We have 1,623,049 pages in Alabama

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1949

Page

7

Twin record lists many Milwaukee parochial school twins

The fragment lists several pairs of twins aged seven to thirteen at St. Rose parochial school in Milwaukee. Names include Jeanne and Alter Baade, Steve Kolodrubitz, Eugene and Gerald Goyette, June and Betty Smith, Agatha and Agness Bolton, Ann and Mary Malone, Anna and Edward Driscoll, Jane and Janet Hastings. The rest shifts to a humorous dialogue about a new maid and dust, ending with a geography question about Alabama counties.

St. Rose Milwaukee Jeanne Baade Alter Steve Kolodrubitz Eugene Gerald Goyette June Betty Smith Agatha Agness Bolton Ann Mary Malone Anna Edward Driscoll Jane Janet Hasting

Unclear Dialogue Echoes Seven Rejections in Summer

Fragmentary line hints at a speaker named Clara rejecting seven men during a summer. Context is incomplete with unrelated interjections about belief and sales.

Clara Maude

Kooky Daily Jokes on Marriage and Minor Scraps

A collage of quirky one liners and domestic quips mix marriage signals and light humor. Ranging from bunked vows about duty in matrimony to playful exchanges about hair loss and trains, the items mix social mores with quick punchlines and odd kitchen tips.

Meat Prices Decline From September Peak

The American Meat Institute reports wholesale meat prices have fallen about 20 percent from the mid-September peak. Retail prices also show sharp declines with pork chops down roughly 26 percent from September levels.

Chicago American Meat Institute

Expensive Perfume Auction Planned By U S Customs

In Mobile on Friday the U S customs service will auction 77 bottles of high priced perfume as part of a larger seizure. Trade mark laws require removing marks before the sale proceeds.

Mobile Ala U. S. Customs Service

Man Held On Morals Charge In Alabama

A 33 year old man identified as J H Keese is held in Dale county jail without bail on a charge of attempted rape involving a nine year old schoolgirl. Sheriff E L Benefield said Keese faces a formal charge of attempted rape.

Ozark Ala J. H. Keese Dale County E. L. Benefield Keese

Meat price trends in Chicago reflect national levels

The AMI reports retail meat prices in Chicago show steak 25 percent higher, cuck roasts 22 percent, leg of lamb 17 percent, lamb chops and hamburger 13 percent, with lard down about 29 percent year over year. Wholesale meat prices fall sharper than overall food prices, based on Chicago New York and San Francisco quotes.

AMI Chicago New York San Francisco Institute

Forest Chapel MYF Monthly Social At T L Speakman Home

The Forest Chapel MYF gathered at the home of T L Speakman Jr for a monthly social. Fay Curtis and Marvalee Garner led by Mrs. Wallace Sims organized games and contests with Betty Wallace and Martha Ann Powell winning prizes. Refreshments followed for Martha Story Fay Curtis Betty Wallace Maverine Roberts Martha Ann Powell Helen Spain Lazell Whitten Myrtle Reeder Doris Roberts Nina Mitchell Marvelee Garner Leta Fay Garner Raymond Wallace Gillman Story Olen Whitten Mickey Garner T L Speakman Jr Hugh Battles Percy Lee Sanders and families attended.

Forest Chapel MYF T. L. Speakman Jr Fay Curtis Marvalee—Garner Wallace Sims Betty Wallace Martha Ann’ Powell Martha Story Maverine Roberts Martha Ann Powell Helen Spain Lazell Whitten Myrtle Reeder Doris Roberts Nina Mitchell Marvelee Garner Leta Fay Garner Raymond Wallace Gillman Story Olen Whitten Mickey Garner T. L. Speakman Hugh Battles Percy Lee Sanders Mary and Dave Carolyn Hill

Seven Escapees Still At Large From Alabama Institutions

Seven of fourteen escapees from Bryce Hospital and Partlow State School for boys remain at large after a Sunday break. Six Bryce inmates were sent there after felony convictions. One juvenile fled Partlow with four others who were recaptured. three more from Bryce were also recaptured. Authorities warn to watch for the fugitives.

Tuscaloosa Ala Alabama Bryce Hospital T. Lawrence Partlow State School Partlow Grounds

New President Takes Office at University of Georgia

Dr Jonathan Clark Rogers assumes the presidency of the University of Georgia today. The former president of North Georgia College at Dahlonega was named to the post last week by the board of regents.

Athens, Ga Jonathan Clark Rogers University of Georgia Rogers North Georgia College Dahlonega Board of Regents

Virginia furniture styles through the ages: 1680 to Ward show

A catalog traces Virginia furniture from 1680 including wardley pieces through William and Mary Queen Anne Georgian and Chippendale styles to Adam Heppe lwhite Directoire and Sheraton, marking evolving tastes.

Virginia Directoire Sheraton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bridget Shure St.Joseph Don Williams H. Ryan East Moulton St Mr. Smith Anchor U. S. Naval Receiving Station Boston Mass Mike Ike Mrs. Clarke Bess Mr. Clarke Charley Janet Jeff Ethel RADIO Johnnie Aycock The Radio Shack Moulton & WE Diana Giouven Blondie London Smith Lan By Bradford Smith Virgina England America Iame Georgia Ghoeresia Aterra Bank St Second Ave Folsom Washington James Folsom Truman Richmond Tuck Jerome Phillips Birmingham States Rights Statler Bands of Auburn University of Alabama Alabama State Society Wardman Park Ion Him Morgan County Rrest Chapel W P Roberts Decatur Tom Hamilton Highway 31 Harry Porter 1St Avenue Southern Railway Soe Southern Railway System
Search Courier

Search the Decatur Daily Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Decatur Daily?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication