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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1952

Page

6

Society notes from Decatur region calendar and bridge club

The July 4 Tuesday bridge club met at Mrs. Eugene Dabbs Garden Court Apartments with Mrs. Dabbs hosting and prize to Mrs. Dabbs for high score. Cotillion Club plans a July 3 country club dance with Charlie Prince orchestra. Brookmeade Garden Club hosts a July 8 luncheon at Mrs. Tom Edgil Finley Island home. Decatur Country Club offers a July 3 dinner and evening entertainment.

Mrs. Dabbs Eugene Dabbs Garden Court Apartments Decatur Brookmeade Garden Club Tom Edgil Finley Island Deca- Country Club

Blue Bonnet Margarine Featured For F N E Flavor

Mrs Richard Conte endorses BLUE BONNET Margarine for F N E highlighting flavor nutrition and economy. Two packs cost less than a pound of premium spreads. Also notes W M S meeting at Sixth Avenue Church of God on Thursday July 3 at two o clock in Mrs Myrtis Lyle’s home with urged attendance.

Richard Conte F.N.E Economee W.M.S Sixth Avenue Church OF God Woman's Missionary Society of the Myrtis Lyle Sixth Avenue West

Personal travel notes and visits across states

Mr and Mrs William Eyster and daughter Cathy enjoy a two week vacation in Douglas Michigan. Charles G Hardwick Jr and wife leave for White Sulphur Springs West Virginia for the National Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters Convention. B C Ezell W E Sivley Jr and sisters visit Mrs J Petty Ezell in Murfreesboro Tennessee with other guests from New Jersey and Murfreesboro. Jack McLaughlin and daughter Lile return from ten day Douglas Michigan trip. Locals from Decatur attend Camp Winnataska this week. Charles Norman and children stay in Douglas Michigan for July. Mrs Phillip Shanks and son Tommy visit Greenville Tennessee. Crawford Reeves and children return from Laguna Beach Florida. Harvey Pride and children plan a visit to Green ville South Carolina to see Mrs Pride's parents C L Walker. John Wood and children return from Silver Beach Florida. Mrs Lawson Davidson vacationing in Texas with relatives. Audra Morris and sons plan the holiday weekend in Columbus Ohio with companions.

Charles G. Hardwick Jr White Sulphur Springs West Virginia National Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters B.C. Ezell Elizabeth Jeanne Sivley J. Petty Ezell Murfreesboro Tennessee George Prahl Patricia Jim Glenn Park New Jersey Ken Ezell Madison Dill Charlotte Barbara Frederick Ezell

Cars Collide At Traffic Light On US 31

Two cars collided when stopping for a traffic light on U S Highway 31 at Church Street yesterday. A 1939 Chevrolet owned and driven by Bobby Jack Long Danville suffered heavy damage to its left front fender and bumper. The 1946 Chevrolet owned and driven by Joe W. Keenum Grant Street was damaged slightly.

Church Street Bobby Jack Long Joe W. Keenum Grant Street

Mrs Arnett to Join Husband at Lockbourne AFB

Mrs. Thomas Arnett née Carolyn Roberts will join her husband A3/C Arnett stationed at Lockbourne Air Force Base to make their future home. Mr and Mrs James Dabbs and their children of Mayesville South Carolina will stay overnight Thursday with Mr and Mrs Eugene Dobbs on their trip home from Texas sightseeing.

Thomas Arnett Carolyn Roberts Arnett Lockbourne Air Force Base US Air Force James Dabbs Mayesville South Carolina Eugene Dobbs Texas

Oregon Registers Fast Population Gain 1940 to 1950

Department of Commerce figures show Oregon posted the nation’s fifth largest percentage population increase in the decade 1940 through 1950.

Oregon Department of Commerce

First Kindergarten Began In 1837

A historical note records the establishment of the first kindergarten in 1837 as an early formal schooling milestone. The initiative marks a shift toward organized early childhood education led by innovators in the era.

Medical Group Hears 2 Talks at Regular Dinner

The Morgan County Medical Society held its regular dinner meeting at the Cornelian hotel with Dr. J. Nash presiding. Guests included Dr. Willard Irwin of Moulton and Dr. Meyer of Ellis-Meyer Clinic Decatur. Dr. William Meachum of Nashville discussed surgery for high blood pressure, and Dr. Rollin Daniel of Nashville spoke on surgery for rheumatic heart disease. The business session was postponed pending a called meeting.

Morgan County Medical Society Cornelian Hotel J. €. Nash Willard Irwin Moulton Meyer Ellis-Meyer Clinic Decatur William Meachum Nashville Tenn Vanderbilt Rollin Daniel

Convoy Stops Here Today Enroute To Fort McClellan

A National Guard convoy from Jackson Tennessee halted in Decatur on the way to Fort McClellan Anniston. Lt. B C Clippard led 54 guardsmen and 28 vehicles in the advance party to set up mess halls and supplies before the 117th infantry regiment arrives.

First Avenue Decatur Jackson

Climate Notes Azores Range From 45 to 86 Degrees

The Azores enjoy a nearly ideal climate with temperatures ranging from 45 degrees at the low end to 86 degrees at the high end, illustrating mild to warm conditions across the region.

The Azores

State's Voting Record Listed

Washington report details Alabama members for and against key roll calls in the Senate and House. Senators Hill and Sparkman vote against several measures, with Sparkman not voting on one. House members Andrews Battle Boykin Grant vote for many amendments while others oppose. notable votes cover constitutional amendments, Defense Production Act, inflation and wage controls, and imposed vetoes.

Washington Alabama Congress Senate McFarland D-Ariz Hill and Sparkman Douglas D-Ill Hill Sparkman Case R-Sd State Justice Commerce State Department Magnuson D-Wash Immigration and Naturalization Service Justice Department McCarran Truman HOUSE Andrews Boykin Grant Battle deGraffenried Elliott Jones Rains Roberts Smith D-Va Barden D-Nc

Demister in Britain Cars Clears Frosty Windscreens

British term for the device that clears condensation and frost from the inside of a vehicle windscreen is the demister. It operates with heated air or dash vents to improve visibility.

Britain

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W. G. Cole W. R. Burks Thomas Blevins John Fisher Alston Oliver Carl Hoyer Robert Chapman Dobbs Burks Hoyer Low Kountry Club William Eyster Cathy Michigan Jack McLaughlin Lile Camp Winnataska Charles Norman Phillip Shanks Tommy Greenville Crawford Reeves Laguna Beach, Florida Harvey Pride John Wood Silver Beach, Florida Mrs. Lawson Davidson Audra Morris and Sons Columbus Ohio George Perry RADIO SHACK Youngstown Lafayette St Woodall’s Brunswick Woodall Bros Moulton Highway Red Cross Elks Club Ingalls Co Bill Hood James Evans Dallas Ashton Leonard Hames Maryleen Duncan Dinny White Helen Hendrix Harry L. Jackson W. W. Tapscott Emily Ashton Jennifer Lorance J. R. Lorance G. O. Sparkman Hartselle M. R. Lorance Bill Walker Clara's Luna McKelvey Grant St Culver Cleaners Garrison Cleaners Gordon Cleaners Sunshine Cleaners Fort McClellan Kieth Polhemus National Capitol Parks Manchuria Bank St 6Th Ave Hwy. 31 Tay Ote Church & Dwight CO Ing Cedar ST New York Levelcold
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