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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1949

Page

6

Dr Frank Chenault guest speaker at Oquests club meeting

The Quart ers Child club held its regular meeting Tuesday at Mrs E E Mixon’s home. Dr Frank Chenault, recently named outstanding Alabama doctor for 1948, spoke on Health. Officers for the club were named and a salad social followed for ten members and four visitors.

E. E.mixon Acra Tilla Ae Rolfall Wallace Meadows Sith Avenue Gordot Drive Kat Heri Hoppers J. M. Pearce Earl Foster Claude=Barwood Frank Chenault Alabama

Personal Notices Mention Local Residents and Travel

Mrs. Duane Carr departed for Memphis Tennessee after visiting her parents Dr and Mrs L A Neill at Cornelian Court Apartments Dr Neill joined her for part of the trip Friends report Mrs L J Sneed ill at 1206 4th Avenue East Ernie Blackwell Jr is home with mumps at 807 West Moulton Street Beth Short ill at 803 West Moulton Street Mrs Charles M Kortrecit left for Memphis after visiting Mr and Mrs Arthur A Jones Mrs Walter H Todd returned from a visit with her son and daughter Mr and Mrs J W Davis Trussville Hugh Ogle confined to his home.

Robert Sammy Smith Martin Smith 2Nd Avenue West Duane Carr Memphis Tennessee Mrs. L. A. Neill Cornelian Court Dr. Neill Mrs. Carr Ernie Blackwell, Jr Ernie Blackwell West Moulton Street Beth Short John C. Short Charles M. Kortrecit Arthur A. Jones Barttitt Hareyville Auburn Pilizabeth L. S. Echols C. L Lee Hanceville C. Burkhardt A. J. Perolio Birmingham R. T. Puckett S. F. Orr D. A. Draper James Dees Thomasville Alabama S. L. Sherrill Sherrill John. Templeton Veterans’ Hospital Montgomery Harry Puckett Johnson City Tenn Billy Clemmons Pink Garner Robert Henry Mobile Henry Gibson Charles Womble L. V. Rockhill Jane and Frances Rockhill W. S. Thornhill Carl O’bar Linda Stalyne Hardwick Lamar Priceville Major W. O. Nelson Margery Nelson la Fayette Ind C. W. Nelson Sheffield

Cullman BPW Club Dinner Discusses Federal Aid Education

Cullman BPW met at Mrs J C Lovvorns home with over fifty members. Visitors Miss Mary Clyde Garner Birmingham and Miss Elizabeth Barrow spoke as did Mrs Oscar Dunlap. The Legislative Committee led by Mrs Bess Morrow presented talks on the Eighty First Congress and tax issues.

BPW J. C. Lovvorn Mary Clyde Garner Birmingham Cullman Club Elizabeth Barrow Oscar Dunlap Bess Morrow Cleo Murphree Lolie Young P. G. Moore, Jr Murphree Melda Chambers Henry Howe

Morgan County Rockhills Orbits In Quiet Town Notes

Community notices list residents visiting churches and relatives across Morgan County. Names include Ozell McNutt, Eddie Garrison, Rev Clemens, Addie Wallace, Faye Likens, Brenda Wallace, and others. A birth is recorded: a son born to Russell Brown at Baugh and Wiley clinic.

Andrew Edwards L. F. Singleton Taylor Theo Owens Marcus Wallace Brenda William Patterson Mary Long John Wallace Coy Breedlove Pearl Breedlove Frank Garrison Bud West Herman McCormick Alton Higdon Edna Turrentine Christine Wallace Estell West Russell Brown Baugh and Wiley Clinic

After 1760 chain made generally throughout Massachusetts

After 1760 the Windsor or Philadelphia chain began to be produced widely in Massachusetts. The note records the adoption of the chain by local makers and its spread across the colony.

Windsor Philadelphia Massachusetts

Hartselle Garden Club meets at Bennett home

The Hartselle Garden Club held a Tuesday meeting at Mrs. F A Bennett’s home with 22 members. Mrs. Guy Roberts spoke on New Plants For Our Gardens and Mrs. W T Stewart Jr on Perennials. Hostesses displayed Stocks Pansies Daffodils Camellias from member gardens. next meeting February 22, 1949 at Mrs. Arthur Stephenson’s home.

Hartselle J. Street Sandlin Danville Guy Roberts Alfred Arthur Stephenson Pierce Pattillo

Mrs Ray Ward Honored In January Shower

Misses Robbie Quinn Elizabeth Peck Carolyn Stewart and Nancy Roberts hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Ray Ward nee Betty Roberts at the home of Mr and Mrs J L Roberts on East Main Street. About eighty guests attended as Miss Nancy Roberts greeted guests and a receiving line formed for Mrs Ray Ward and the honoree’s mother Mrs Elizabeth A Roberts.

Ray Ward Robbie Quinn Elizabeth Peck Carolyn Stewart Nancy Roberts Betty Roberts J. L. Roberts East Main Street Elizabeth A. ‘Roberts Bert Ward Mrrs Jones Hilda —Jones Beth Howell

Mrs Orr Hosts Thursday Afternoon Club Meeting

Mrs S F Orr acted as hostess for the Thursday Afternoon Club on January 20 with Mrs Lloyd Cain as program chairman. Mrs Cecil John also participated in the event.

Orr S. F. Orr Janary 20Th Cecil John

Thomas J. Hamilton Called Home

Thomas J. Hamilton aged 71 of Eva died Wednesday morning at St. Vincent's hospital Birmingham after a three day illness. Last rites were to be held at Rock Creek this afternoon at 2 o clock with burial at Rock Creek cemetery. Brown's Funeral Company Ferr y Street directed the services. He is survived by three brothers W T Hamilton of Decatur J S and Harvey Hamilton of Eva and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers listed as Harold Kel.

Thomas J. Hamilton Eva Rock Creek Brown's Funeral Company Ferry Street Rock Creek Cemetery Brown Mr. Hamilton St. Vincent's Hospital Birmingham W. T. Hamilton Decatur J. S Harvey Hamilton Nerces Harold Kel

Local social notes and travels around the region

The week features Mrs S M Nelson and Mr and Mrs Paul White in Birmingham for a wedding, Mrs Willis formerly Miss Sue McBride, D A Draper and H E Orr shopping in Decatur, Dr and Mrs W H Block in Atlanta for a medical meeting, Whitmire family visits, Kes Palmer and Mrs Edgar Lee in Memphis, and the Bick grandchildren staying with the family. Jimmy Davis and Dave Hill plan to attend the National Rural Electrification Association meeting in New York City, Bradford has returned from Bakersfield to class government cotton work.

S.M. Nelson Paul White Birmingham White McBride-Willis Willis Sue McBride D. A. Draper H.£. Orr Decatur W. H. Block Atlanta Whitmire Jr Sandra Whitmire C-Tharp Kes" Palmer Memphis Tenn Edgar Lee Memhis W. A Bick

Linda and Tyrone wed amid Roman film riot crowd

Linda Christian and Tyrone Power married today at Santa Francesca Romana in Rome in a ceremony that drew thousands of screaming fans. Police blocked the crowds as stars arrived and posed, with riot precautions surrounding the church area and parade routes.

Rome Linda Christian Tyrone Power Hollywood Santa Francesca Romana Linda

Notable Names Mentioned in Local Meeting Notes

The report lists attendees including Wesley Hoskins J B Leeman James Adams Mr Livingston and Mr Ryan among others at the community gathering seeking input on municipal priorities. The document records their participation and roles.

Lincoln Gettysburg Address Audience Reaction

Lincoln delivered a brief two minute Gettysburg address that disappointed listeners at the time though later ranked among history's great orations.

Lincoln

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Oquesters Club Stanley Wyatt Lions Hotel J. N. Bradford Joe Hagler Jackson Street Elmer Loyd Mrs. Griffin Mrs. W. M. Griffin Geodh Mys. L Saxvtece-danghie Mes Dau Smith Rasmond Wagnes Purner Sheebs Burl Oliver We Standridge Jerre Sivas Dianne Smith Caddell Nite Bridge Club Lyons John A. Caddell Lyle Hinas Rissele-Loane Wilson Orr Julian Harris Country Club Decatur Country Club Red Decatur Club Betty Lou Nelson William Groover Nelenan New Orleans Louisiana Hart Selle Grant Street Betty_ Huarter Alabama College Montevallo Jo Ro Hunter Hubert Burleson J. Davis Trussville Josephine Taylor Louise Grizzard Athens College Alabamia ‘College Montevalto Adabaa Harvey J. Matthetks Newton Anirth Rose Ellen Matthews the Baptist Church Ronnié Cavnar H. B Cavnar 6Th Avenue South Ing America Nilleggs Hugh Oglé Children S Roden East Moulton Cullman News BPW Club Morgan County Rocky Ford Ozell McNutt Eddie Garrison Clemens Rural Grove Addie Wallace Rock Springs Fhea Owens James Douglas Burch Robert Seif Beck Doris Keeman Betty Faye Etta Wallace A. W. Taylor Clemons Roy Copeland Eula Mae Roberts Essie Key Robert Rushen Tom Hudson John Edwards Evelyn Kathyem Suntayet Gaines McNutt R. L Ozelie Edd Aldridge Amarticie Aldridge Brenda Wallace Emit Suppes West Ner Wint Andréw Edwards Helen Johnson Frances Sparkmratt Jacqueline West Wevelon Willie Fred Raythorn Jewell Roberts P. E. Frutiger Hertselle Ala Bete-Hudser Setacteye Moulton Roger's Grocery Co Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 52 C. L.oreatene Howard Fowler L. H. Huston Amison Cy Lporr Theo Roll Sean Afe Bit Jh, Puckett Fred Hammond Norman Sharrott Legion Monte Tack New Legion Highway 31 W.S C.S Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service Circle No S. E. Stewart, Jr Payne Son Edward Livingstone Trudeau D .A. Draper J. M. Neilson Betty Lou William Marion Groover H. L. Groover J. C. Draper Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Frank T. Smith G. A. West J. K. Haynes I. A. Martin J. A. Martin, Jr Lester Griffith Robert L. Griffith Denny and Gail Nora McCall Mary Frances McCall M. G West W.p-Newman Brilliant New York Somerville Road Hagerty Drugs Alabama Drug CO Watkins & Perry Grill P.T.A Goidel First Avenue Old Curb Market Jook Tom Hamilton Bobby Rainey’s Beauty Shop Second Ave Gmporium Chambrays Taffetas
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