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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1949

Page

7

Marriage of Charles McDowra to George F. Mills in Iuka Mississippi

Miss Charles McDowra and George F. Mills wed in a January 14 double ring ceremony at eight fifteen PM in Iuka Mississippi. Rev G N Gober officiated. Bridesmaid Ruth McCulloch wore brown crepe and green accessories, best man Austin Crowe. Guests included Mrs James Bloodworth of Decatur. The couple will reside at 307 1/2 5th Avenue West.

B. S. McDowra Charles George F. Mills J. R. Mills Grant Street Iuka MissiSsippi G. N. Gober Austin Crowe Mills James M. Bloodworth Decatur 5Th Avenue West

Margret Goforth and Albert Burke Wed in Nashville

Announcement from Nashville Tennessee reports Miss Margret Ann Goforth daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry M Goforth to Mr Albert A Burke Jr son of Mr and Mrs A A Burke both of Nashville Tennessee The bride and groom are listed with their families and households.

Ninth Street Methodist David Gwin Puckett Everett Powell Ninth Street Methodist Church Puckett Martha Black Silas Black Birmingham Decatur Gwin Puckett Hartselle Miss Margret Goforth Albert Burke Nashville, Tennessee Nashville Tennessee Margret Ann Goforth Henry. M. Goforth Albert A. Burke A. A. Burke A. ’S. Goforth Deca- Tur

Birthday Dinner Celebrates Verna F Nethery in Hartselle

A birthday dinner honoring Verna F. Nethery was held at his Hartselle home on January 16. Attendees included Mrs. Rosella Layton Jimmie Doyle Johnson Mrs. Lettie Bryant and son Kenneth Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Sherrill and daughter Marie Nethery and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Nethery. Mr and Mrs Martin Golden and daughter Earnestine Curtis Sher-

Verna F. Nethery Hartselle Presen Rosella Layton Jimmie Doyle Johnson Lettie Bryant Kennth Cecil Sherrill Marie Nethery Louis Nethery Martin Golden Earnestine Curtis Sher

Informal parties honor Mrs. Warren in Gadsden move

Reports detail two gatherings for Mrs. J C Warren as she leaves for her new home in Gadsden. Miss Marjorie Reeves hosted a Friday afternoon party at 232 6th Avenue West with gifts and a salad served to guests including Mrs T P Cunningham and Mrs R C Griffin Jr. A Coca Cola party at 302 6th Avenue West featured bingo and gifts for Warren.

Marjorie Reeves 6Th Avenue J.C. Warren T. P. Cunningham R. C. Griffin Jr Walton Munn A.A. Powers J- W. Goode J. C. Warren Griffin 6Th Avenue West Gadsden Warren Happy Girls S Happy Girls Southside Baptist Church Dorothy Meherg 5Th Avenue East Sue Trotman C. C. Meherg J. A. Posey

Personal notices list travelers and visits across states

Lt and Mrs Maurice M Kersey and daughters Diane and Cynthia of Randolph Field Texas visit Mrs Kersey's father James Heaney in Decatur en route to Barksdale La Lt Ben Coolidge home on furlough in Washington DC and others pass along travels and visits among families in Alabama Indiana Tennessee Florida and Birmingham with several during the weekend.

Maurice M. Kersey Diane Cynthia Randolph Field Texas R.€. Griffin Jr Mary Ann Coolidge Ben Coolidge Jack Coolidge Washington, D.C Coolidge Germany

Athens News Items Summary of Local Happenings

Reverend L. W. Hart returns from Nashville after an operation on Mrs. Hart at Vanderbilt Hospital. Athens Cub Scouts stage a Thursday minstrel show at the high school auditorium to a full house with F. M. Pate as interlocutor. Police adopt a three wheel vehicle. Twin daughters Sandra Kaye and Linda Faye born to James Wilson and wife in Limestone County Hospital. Mrs. R. H. Richardson Jr. hosts bridge luncheon. News of residents traveling, illness, and local visits across Athens including Florida trips, Cuba plans, and family moves.

L. W. Hart Nashville Hart Vanderbilt Hosptal Athens Athens High School Pate Sandra Kaye Linda Faye James Wilson Limestone Wilsons R. H. Richardson Jr Bridge Club L. J. Hoover Owensboro Kentucky Winston Garth Jr California Florida B. S. Kennedy Cuba Claude Morre St Petersburg E. D. Wilson Dene Floyd Fry Ernest Holland Hot Springs Ark Asa Holland W. T.mcdaniel Mack C. Gorham New York City Charles Lowing Little Son Mobile J.G. Rankin Elmer Vinson Douglas Strain W.R. Haney Akron Ohio Tom Jackson Bullington Buck Island Road Lawrenceburg Tenn Mattie A. Stinnett Talladega A. M. McConnell II

Authorities Explain Fogs as Ground Clouds

Officials describe ordinary fogs as clouds that form near the ground, outlining how moisture and temperature create the visible mist across landscapes.

Use Tax Will Be Collected in Alabama Crackdown

Alabama targets out of state merchants selling goods to residents without paying use tax. State Revenue Commissioner Philip Hamm says an equal levy applies to use of goods brought into Alabama. The crackdown follows 1943 amendments to simplify collection on out of state transactions and includes enforcement actions in Columbus, Georgia.

Montgomery Ala Alabama State Revenue Department State Revenue Philip Hamm Columbus Columbus Chamber of Commerce

Campaigns Target Tax Evasion Along Mississippi Line

Hamm described a campaign aimed at reducing use tax avoidance on the Mississippi line. He cited similar efforts and emphasizes enforcement against unpaid use taxes.

Gettysburg Battleground Draws 650000 Annual Visitors

The historic site in Pennsylvania welcomes about 650,000 visitors yearly, reflecting its enduring appeal.

Gettysburg Battleground Pennsylvania

Endocreme Promises Romance With Skin Cream Claim

Miss M A H of Florida says Endocreme restored her soft clear skin after dryness and attributed renewed romance to the cream. The 30 day supply sells for 3.50 plus tax.

Florida

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Charles McDowra George Mills Herbert Jones Luke Pryor Helen Hodgson Charles Eyster Jr Louis Hoff Sam Malone Jr Edward Davies Jimmy Bloodworth Joe Calvin John Eyster William Eyster Charles Eyster Lureteor Clu First Presbyterian Church Beverly Ann Compton Ter Beverly Ann SEARS W.C. Cobb Squigums Kay Rhodenhouser Huntsville Pest Tre W. C. Cobb Price Wright W. H. Jenkins Melvin Ozier Turner -Hosch Jill Oscar Nethery Frank Lowery Alton McClanahan John Peggy Rackley Jack White Mett. Nethery Opal Wille William and Demp Robert Earl Turrentine Girl Scout John—D. Wyker Frank Troup Finley Island Suzann Shelton Anne Layman Asakye Blackwell Carolyn McMillian Ann Tuck Naomi Bolding Phyllis Nungesser Dr. van Stephens Chapter J. Polhill Stephens Chapman Vine Street A.j.coleman Will Polhill Chenille Penneys Mrs. Warren Memorial Drive Methodist Choir Horace Sheats Leonard Carl R. P. Thompson Curtis Holt Charles Ogle Me.c Carlton Tommy Gene Bill H. K. Neville W. A. Ebner C. K. Neville and Family Evansville Indiana Comer Ezell Shelbyville A—Netit Duane Carr Memphis H.A. Griffin Fort Lauderdale Robert T. Harris Julian Bronaugh Jr FE. W. McLeod J. W. Wiker Jr Richard Parr Valentine D. O. A. Robinson FL Bank St Iderson Jrniture CO Athens News Phenix City Colum Hamm Gulig Oa 2Nd Ave Beauty Vine ST Penney’s Casa Manas Smartcraft Penney
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