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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1948

Page

6

Wedding Follows Quiet Iuka Ceremony in June

Miss Jewell Prater daughter of Mrs D M Prater married Lonnie Eugene McCulloch son of Mrs J D McCulloch Decatur on Saturday June 26 in the home of Rev G N Gober Iuka Mississippi at five o clock in the afternoon. The couple attended Austinville High School class of 1948.

Jewell Prater D. M. P =tur Lonnie Eugene McCulloch J. D. McCulloch Decatur Iuka Mississippi G. N. Gober Malcolm Harris Austinville High School

Jewels of Mizpah and Mary Lou Dancy Chapters Corrected

Erroneous reports and misattributions corrected for Mizpah Chapter No. 19 and Mary Lou Dancy Chapter No. 320 of the Order Eastern Star. The jewels were presented by Daphne Norwood and Joe S. Elliott for Mizpah No. 19 and by Lou Allen Williams and Guy Counts for Mary Lou Dancy No. 320. Shrine No. 7 to meet Friday at the Decatur Masonic Temple. attendees urged. Banquet noted for Mizpah No. 19 and Mary Lou Dancy No. 320 at Decatur Country Club with Clio Levin and Gibson officiating as host and toastmistress.

Wessie Allen Nettie Dunlap Johnsie Bolte Mary Walton Lois Fuller Lou Allen Williams Mizpah Mary Lou Dancy Guy Counts Daphne Norwood Joe S. Elliott North Alabama Eastern Star Decatur Country Club Clio Levin Zana Peurifoy

Time Bomb Sought On Giant Liner Queen Elizabeth Returns

The Queen Elizabeth sailed for Europe at 1 A M after reports of a time bomb aboard. Police and firemen searched the liner with special electrical detecting gear but found nothing suspicious. A prior bomb threat had been received during an earlier visit.

New York Europe

Search continues for gulf fishers after Hazel explosion

Cedar Key Florida July 1 surface craft and planes resumed the search of Gulf of Mexico waters for six missing after the fishing boat Hazel exploded Sunday. Two survivors, a man and a woman, were found in the engine room 30 miles offshore and six more were reported drowned. Four bogies have been recovered.

Cedar Key Fla Gulf of Mexico Hazel

New Anne Adams Pattern Book Offer and 4775 Dress Pattern

The Decatur Daily advertises Pattern 4775 with puff sleeves and matching panties in sizes 2 to 10. Send twenty five cents for the pattern and include name address zone size and style number. Also promotes the New Anne Adams Summer Pattern Book with 126 illustrations and a free cat.

Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y Anne Adams

Subtle Make-Up Tips For Everyday and Evening Use

The article advises restrained cosmetic use to maintain a natural look in daylight and gentler tones for evenings. It warns against overdoing rouge and heavy eye makeup, and recommends light mascara, moisture management, and choosing oil-free products. A cold water spray is praised to enhance natural coloring and firm facial tissues.

Law rence County Singers Convention Concert set at courthouse

J I Nunn, chairman, urges attendance at the courthouse concert Saturday by the Persons' Quartette with Sunday all day singing to follow. Several quartettes are listed including Mutual of Decatur and Happy Five of Tuscumbia. Expected attendees include singers from Franklin, Morgan, Winston, Madison and other North Alabama counties. an audience of 2000 or more is anticipated. Funds arrive slowly, with local leaders urged to raise as much as possible for the worthy cause.

J. I. Nunn Lawrence County Franklin,Morgan Winston Madison North Alabama Weatherwax Stewart

Rural Route Carriers Appointed at Mount Hope

Neely D. Crawford and J. Neal Snead are named as carriers for Mount Hope rural routes one and two. Route one was previously covered by R. P. Nelson after W. A. Pickens retired, while Route two had been served mainly by Errol D. Sibley since H. P. Smith died. The appointments take effect today.

Neely D. Crawford J. Neal Snead Mount Hope R. P. Nelson W. Arthur Pickens H. P. Smith Errol D. Sibley

Bank Earnings Reported For First Half Of 1948

Bank of Moulton and The Citizens Bank announce strong earnings for the first six months of 1948. The Citizens Bank doubles capital to 45000 after a 100 percent stock dividend approved in May. Bank of Moulton pays a 5 percent semi annual dividend and adds half year earnings to undivided profits and reserves. Both banks era pre World War I founders with initial capitals of 10000 and 15000 and now report capital and reserve levels near 200000 each.

Bank of Moulton Citizens Bank

Crusade for Children Fund Organized in County

Mrs. Jas E Stewart leads the campaign as county chairman to raise funds. Arthur Slaten publisher of the Moulton Advertiser serves as advertising chairman and J L Weatherwax is treasurer. Mrs Stewart said Tuesday she opened the drive and urged support.

Jas. E. Stewart Crusade For Children Arthur Slaten The Moulton Advertiser J. L. Weatherwax Stewart

Moulton Weather Relieved by Rain and Local Visits

A light rain fell in Moulton and nearby areas bringing relief from heat. Crops benefited though not extremely dry. Irene Whitlow, former teacher, visited friends. Local residents and out of town visitors frequent Moulton for errands and greetings.

Moulton Irene Whitlow J. W. Lentz Hillsboro Birmingham Hospital Highsmith Ambulance Russell Landers Hatton Annie Terry Billy Warren Arthur Sanderson Hennigar Ala H. G. Cowan Roy Cowan Scottsboro Clyde Horton Guntersville Horton Lawrence County Windham Stewart Birmingham Guy Montgomery Minnie Owens Town Creek Peggy Gentry Lonnie Spillers Oak Ridge Tennessee Lonnie Gentry Harbin Hill Texas Annie Terry Tuesay Hill Atlanta

Buck white tailed deer shed antlers in January

Bucks carry antlers most of the year and shed them in January signaling seasonal change in deer populations.

The Tyranny of Bossy Marriages and Family Wars

The piece argues that control fights in marriages ruin love and home life. It cites husbands and wives who aim to rule, with scenes of money control and dictating beliefs. It links parental tyranny to juvenile delinquency and family breakdown.

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