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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1949

Page

7

Miss Barbara Hardin Weds Buddy Franklin in Decatur

Barbara Hardin daughter of Mr and Mrs I L Hardin of Decatur married Buddy Franklin son of Mr and Mrs J F Franklin of Danville Route Three in a late December ceremony conducted by Reverend R F Miller pastor of the Sixth Avenue Church of God. The bride wore a powder blue crepe dress with matching hat and black accessories and a pink carnation corsage. After a short wedding trip the couple will reside in Decatur.

Barbara Hardin Buddy Franklin I. L. Hardin Decatur J. F. Franklin Danville R. F. Miller Sixth Avenue Church of God Decaturie

Resort fashions favor strapless necklines and bright fabrics

Summer fashion previews emphasize waist up exposure with strapless sun dresses and swimsuits. Cotton dazzles in taffetas, chambrays, and iridescent denims while half cotton silks and alpaca fabrics appear. Necklines range from belt-slash to scooped shoulders with bow and button details driving the look.

Advice on marriage age and romantic entanglements

Dorothy Dix counsels a 18 year old considering marriage to a three times married, messy partner to reconsider for life quality and stability. She warns against marrying young and urges exploring personal growth and future happiness before committing.

Miss Dix

Personal notes from Birmingham and surrounding towns

Mrs. Arthur A. Jones visited Birmingham. Jack McLaughlin left for a Florida business trip. Mrs. W. F. Boswell Jr and Mrs. Charles Malone Jr visited Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Keith now reside in Spotswood Apartments. Keiths are parents of Mrs. Tom Chandler. William Lewis went to Homestead Florida after visiting his parents at 613 Sherman Street. Mrs. S. O. Garrison is ill at home with flu. Mrs. George McCrary improving at Mooresville. A A. Jones and J. H. Jones in Montgomery on business. Joe Eaton attended the funeral of Alonzo McKelvey in Russellville. Mrs. J. D. Bush and Mrs. C. M. Scales visited Birmingham. LeRoy McEntire and Ben Britnell in Nashville on business. Mrs. T. M. Gantt, Mrs. Comer Lott and Fred Lindley in Russellville for Alonzo McKelvey funeral.

Central Baptist Church Tommy McRae 8Th Avenue East Joe Hinz Roy Ridgeway Jack Jakovac Joé Hinz McRae Joe Hint Biffle Adams Lonnie Weaver Wilbur Couch Lewis Phillips Clinton Roberson Charles Parker F. H. Briscoe Edwin Gaither W. J. Keith Spotswood Apartments Mrs. Keith Tom Chandler William Lewis Homestead Florida Mrs Roy George McCrary Mooresville Birmingham T. M. Gantt Comer Lott Fred Lindley Russellville Alonzo McKelvey

Regrowth in Newts and Chaldean Wine Punishment

Observation notes newts regrow lost limbs and tails and even some heads in certain species. The excerpt also records a Chaldean punishment where lowering wine prices carried a ducking penalty.

Alabama Public Service Commission Chief Operated On

President Gordon Persons of Alabama Public Service Commission underwent appendectomy last night. His wife reports his condition is good today after sudden illness at home. She said there were no warning signs and he was in perfect health before the attack.

Montgomery Gordon Persons Alabama Public Service Commission

Beauty Tips for Hands and Skin Care Indoors

The article notes hands endure heavy use from typists and housewives and soaps and water strip skin. It advises regular hand lotion, careful washing focusing on finger spaces, and gentle nail care with orange wood sticks. It also links skin health to overall well being and warns against excess perspiration.

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Jack and Lynn Ozier Cornelian Hotel Melvin Ozier Jack Lynn Ozier Mildred Ozier Ruth Dorothy Roe Associated Press Fashion Adele Simpson Rainey’s Beauty Shop Second Ave Dorothy DIX Dorothy Fixher The Bell Syndicate, Inc Birdie McCutchen Greenville S. C Greensboro N. C Ralph Overcash March of Dimes North Carolina March of Dimes Campaign Fund Decatur Business Firms Arthur A. Jones Jack McLaughlin W. F. Boswell, Jr Charles Malone, Jr Julian Harris Nashville, Tennessee Lewis Sherman Street P. L. Ozier Melvin Oozier A A. Jones J. H. Jones Joe Eaton J. D._Bush C. M. Scales LeRoy McEntire Ben Britnell Nashville Tennessee of the Foundation and Surgical NuBone Garment Co A. C. Mann Colgate Products God Fe Joong Colgate Dental Powe Lorhe Colgate Shasta Noreen William Tox Angel Face X-Bazin Pac Quins W.T. Grant CO By Helen Neushoefer Pond's TY Tray Castile Grant St 2Nd Avenue Helen Follett
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