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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1949

Page

6

Marriage Announced for Joyce Hawkins and Hector Montgomery

Mrs C R Hawkins 904 Sherman Street announces the marriage of Joyce Jacqueline to Hector Delane Montgomery son of Mr and Mrs C C Montgomery Decatur Route Three. They wed quietly January 15 at Miss Clovis Babler's home and will reside in Pontiac Michigan.

Jacqueline Hawkins Hector Montgomery C. R. Hawkins Sherman Street Joyce Jacqueline Hector Delane Montgomery C. C. Montgomery Decatur Clovis Babler Pontiac Michigan Louise Crawford Amuel Pitts Hanceville Hanceville High School Cullman Hyde-Montgomery Claude Montgomery Rebecca Sue Edward Odean Hyde Oscar Hyde Tuscaloosa Iuka Mississippi Joyce Jacqueline Hawkins Montgomery Poritiac

Personal notices of neighbors travel and family illness

Mrs J L Appling left for Chattanooga for her brother Arnold Briscoe's illness. Mrs T B Rogers returned from Louisville where her mother Mrs L D True lies ill and unimproved. J H Speidine of Birmingham visits sister Mrs J R Huie and James Albert Brewer of Alabama spent the weekend at home. Mr and Mrs W T Giles return from Charlestown Indiana visiting son and daughter Dr Emil Kotcher and family.

J. L. Appling Chattanooga Tennessee Arnold Briscoe T. B. Rogers Louisville Kentucky L. D. True Albert Brewer University of Alabama Tuscaloosa W. T. Giles Emil Kotcher Charlestown Indiana

Circle meetings set across town neighborhoods

Henderson will host Circle One in the church parlor. Circle Two meets at Mrs. Leonard Grizzard home on Moulton Road. Circle Three hosted by Mrs. W Speake on Johnston Street. Circle Four gathers at Mrs. E B Rainey residence 1218 Seventh Avenue East.

Henderson Circle One Cnuirch Circle Two Leonard Grizzard Moulton Road Dr. W. Speake Circle Three Johnston Street Circle Four E. B. Rainey 7Th Avenue

Flint Home Demonstration Club Meeting Scheduled

The Flint Home Demonstration Club will hold its regular meeting Monday at 1 PM at the home of Mrs. B. K. Wiggins.

Mrs. Slaten Austinvill Flint Home Demonstration Club B. K. Wiggins

Truck and Car Crash on Local Street at Sixth Avenue

At noon Saturday a collision occurred at Sixth Avenue and Gordon Drive involving a Devine Electric Co. truck driven by James A. Barnett and a private car driven by T. E. Ross of 1616 Thirteenth Avenue. Officers Terry and Jacobs investigated. no injuries were reported.

Sixth Avenue Gordon Drive J. B. Whitmire Devine Electric Co James A. Barnett T. E. Ross Thirteenth Avenue, E Terry and Jacobs

E Garden Club Meets at Mrs Ray Home in Hartselle

The Crepe Myrtle Garden Club met Tuesday at the home of Mrs E D Ray with Mrs M H Bradley as co host. The roll call noted plans to plant this month. Miss Bertha Lee and Mrs L H Houston spoke on magnolias. Two contests were led by Mrs Charlie Hood and Mrs A C McClanahan. Dainty refreshments were served to fifteen members and one visitor.

James Slaten Austinville A. Blackwell Dewey Clark Home Demonstration Council E-Garden Club E. D. Ray M.H. Bradley D. D. Lindsey Bradley K. N. Tucker A. C. McClanahan Afternon S. E. Gibson Sammy Houston Jimmy Neal Templeton Bertha Lee L. H. Houston Magnolias Charlie Hood C. W. Maples

Rotary talk by James Rankin at Hartselle club meeting

The Hartselle Rotary Club heard Decatur’s James Rankin speak on Rotary topics. His extensive Rotary background and interest were evident as he delivered a formal talk admired by members. Rankin was viewed as a strong candidate for district governor of North Alabama Rotary.

Hartselle Rotary Club James Rankin Decatur Rankin Rotary Hartselle Club North Alabama

Junior drivers' licenses eyed for youths 12 to 16 scooters

State Senator Guy Hardwick plans a bill to allow junior drivers' licenses for youths ages 12 to 16 who operate motor bikes and scooters. The bill would set horsepower limits and follow guidance from Highway Patrol Sgt. W A Noris to promote responsibility and aid safety campaigns, noting current law bars under 16 from licenses.

Dothan Ala Guy Hardwick Ine Dili Hardwick W. A. Noris

Rotary Club Endorses Candidacy at Hartselle Meeting

The Rotary Club in Hartselle endorsed the candidate with a forward attitude and progressive ideas expected to be welcome in the office. L. H. Douglas and S. G Stanley of Hartselle attended as guests. Several local residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bradley families, spent last Sunday in Oneonta and nearby news notes mention hospital and Auburn weekend visits.

Rotary Hartselle L. H. Douglas Morgan County S. G Stanley E. D. Ray M. H Bradley Oneonta R H. McClanahan Decatur General Hospital Robbie Quinn Elizabeth Peck Robert Stephenson Auburn Sallie Schnell Margerett Schnell Birmingham Horace Chaney

Average Girl Needs Make-up

The article discusses makeup as a universal practice across civilizations and advises on daytime and evening looks. It highlights new cherry and gold combinations, ivory powder, and ruby lip color, suggesting bold eyeshadow for a dramatic effect while noting most women opt for conservative looks.

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Alabama Supreme Court Affirms Scooters as Motor Vehicles

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that scooters are motor vehicles and require licenses. Hardwick argued that youths will ride scooters regardless and urged legal clarification, noting plans to contact the legislative reference committee to prepare a bill.

Alabama Supreme Court Hardwick

Scooter safety club revival urged by city officials

Chief of Police Eddie D. Kelley and Crawford Mosley city recreation director endorse reviving a local scooter safety club. Rebuses and riddles, represented by pictures of sentences or things, originated in France and have enjoyed popularity for centuries.

Eddie D. Kelley Crawford Mosley France

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