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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1949

Page

5

Indonesian crisis widens East West rift in New Delhi talks

Mackenzie reviews the Indonesia dispute as the UN security council faces Dutch rebuff while India convenes a Asiatic conference in New Delhi. He contrasts the American and Dutch plans for a sovereign Indonesia and notes tensions over Dutch intentions amid a broader Western East divide. Musical instrument makers in Massachusetts in 1720 helped loosen Calvinist influence.

United Nations New Delhi Security Council of Netherlands Republic of Indonesia Republic UN Security Council India Nehru Security Council United States Washington U.S Holland

International Inaugural Hat Reflects Global Style

In a Paris New York collaboration hat designer Mlle Remy created Mrs. Truman's inaugural headpiece using ostrich feathers donated from Africa and a three hat collection for the ceremonies. The mauve feather hat, unique worldwide, will be placed in the Smithsonian after the events.

Hal Boyle New York America Washington Harry Bess Truman United Nations Africa Italy France Hungary Suzanne Remy Smithsonian Institution Martha Washington Smithsonian E Wright Mile Remy Mrs. Truman Nanouchka Sonia Henie Barbara Hutton Hildegarde Gene Tierney Harrison Williams Truman Mille Remy Mlle

Streptomycin Trial in Infant Epidemic Diarrhea

Medical notes discuss English studies by Drs James and Kramer using oral streptomycin to treat epidemic diarrhea of the newborn. Infected babies improved quickly with less vomiting and weight gain, shortening hospital stays to nine to fourteen days. Authors caution results are not universal and call for further trials.

Chicago England James and Kramer King

Local News from Morgan County Pleasant View Area

Community notes report families moving in and out, visits and gatherings, and health updates. Mr and Mrs Wesley Hogan returned from Texas. several families relocate to Pine Grove and Wilson Kelley places. numerous social visits to friends and relatives. Mae Turrentine leaves job and returns home. baby news from Ted Shaw family.

Wesley Hogan Texas Vernon Kelley Pine Grove Melvin Armstrong Wilson Kelley Guy Williams Eva Morgan Oscar Hill Leon Hershel Tucker Gadsden Bessie Bishop Mae Turrentine Ruthie Turrentine Albert Dwaine Larry Cullman Tommie Martin Hilda Wilodean Miller Lorene Coy Turrentine Sincing Friendship Emmitt Hogan Falkville H. S. Dobbs David_ Whitten Vivian Elvis Thompson Dochie Turrentine Turrentine Mae.Turrentine and Sons Hilda and Tommie Lou Martin Lorene Turrentine Marvin Freeman Margaret Ruth Owens Kenneth Travis Roberts Mary Dotson Ted Shaw

Community Visits Highlight Morgan County Social Rounds

Mr and Mrs Loran Hughes of Decatur and Mrs Catherine Hughes of Hartselle visited Salon Hughes and Mitchell on Sunday. Buddy White and baby of Decatur joined Harold Morris and Harlyon for a Sunday gathering. Lonnie Halbrooks and family visited Thery Knox while Ernest Winsett and family were guests of Jessie Wright Edward Singleton and others.

Loran Hughes Decatur Catherine Hughes Hartselle Salon Hughes Mitchell Buddy White Baby Harold Morris Harlyon Lonnie Halbrooks Thery Knox Ernest Winsett Jessie Wright Marie Granny Edward Singleton

Local Social Notes Record Small Gatherings and Visits

Sallys Sallies registered patent oats are mentioned along with numerous Sunday dinners and Thursday night suppers. Families including Knox Parker Barkley Hutson Wilhite Boger Garnett Eaton and Wright are noted for visits and hospitality across Decatur Leesdale and Birmingham areas. Rev Harry Wiley from Greenville preached and visited Emmit Barkley home.

Terry Junior Shonan Giols Decatur Maurice Knox Lamar Hubert Lee Shirley Edward Wright Leslie Parker Leesdale Harry Wiley Greenville S. C Aoe Emmit Barkley Stanley Hutson

Mortgagee Sale of 1.86 Acre Morgan County Lot

By virtue of a 1947 mortgage note from Goldie M Phillips and E W Phillips to J F Mote and Sadie Mote the property in Morgan County Alabama is auctioned after default. The 1.86 acre tract lies east of U S Highway 31 in Section 17 Township 6 South Range 4 West, with description starting at the highway easterly margin and TVA marker no 59, proceeding to define the parcel for sale at the east door of the Decatur courthouse. The auction date is February 4, 1949, during legal hours for cash to the highest bidder.

E. W. Phillips J. F. Mote Sadie Mote Morgan County Alabamman Court House Decatur Alabama Runepg

Home Demonstration Club Gathers For January Meeting

The Midway Home Demonstration club met at Mrs. Clarence Fergerson's home for January. Members explained improvements for the club, Miss Bessie Bogue demonstrated rug making, and the group invites all to attend. The February meeting will be at Mrs. Louise Suggs's home.

Midway Home Demonstration Club Clarence Fergerson Bessie Bogue Louise Suggs

Early American eating places patterned after European inns

A historical note describes how early American eateries mirrored European inns taverns and coffee houses. It highlights the migration of dining habits from old world social hubs to the new world commercial spaces.

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