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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1949

Page

9

Med Auxiliary Holds Session in Morgan County Home

The Morgan County Medical Auxiliary met at Mrs. M. E. Barrett’s house with co host Mrs. Kermit Pitt. Reports covered the executive meeting of the Alabama Medical Association in Montgomery and the American Medical Association session in Atlantic City. Committees were named by President Mrs. John Chenault.

Morgan County Medical Auxiliary M. E. Barrett Kermit Pitt Frank Chenault Medical Association of State of Alabama Montgomery E. M. Chenault American Medical Association Atlantic City Haddon Hall L. H. Rice David Allman John Chenault G. H

Morgan Men Receive Orders From Navy

Lenear Jackson Jr. of 313 Jackson Street Decatur is ordered to two weeks training with the Naval Reserve assigned to the Florida Group of the Atlantic Reserve Fleet Green Cove Springs Fla. Davis Franklin Cary of Rfd 1 Hartselle is ordered to report to Norfolk Va to take part in the training cruise of the USS Midway one of the Navy s newest and largest aircraft carriers.)

Charleston S. C Lenear Jackson, Jr Jackson Street Decatur Naval Reserve Florida Atlantic Reserve Fleet Green Cove Springs

Oh What A Fine 600 Evening Not Joking Either

Manhattan snapshots describe a bearery waitress who collects wages only every four years and got $600 last time. George McCoy, once a sidewalk radio interviewer, now drives a cab and remains a witty midtown figure quoted more than Shakespeare to locals.

Hal Boyle New York Manhattan George McCoy Elly Algiers Naples Jim Farley Broadway Shakespeare Walter Lippmann Milton Berle Greenwich Village Italy

Guntersville Boat Regatta Draws Big Field July 17

Guntersville prepares for the Dixie Motor Boat Association regatta on July 17 in Spring Creek estuary drawing up to 60 000 spectators. Notable entrants include Mabry Edwards Jacksonville Florida Doug Creech Charlotte North Carolina George Guy Greenville South Carolina and Eddie Sklar Newport Tennessee with a large roster across A B C and F classes and plans for a water show cruiser parade beauty contest and dance on race weekend.

Guntersville Dixie Motor Boat Association Spring Creek Mabry Edwards Jacksonville Florida Doug Creech Charlotte N. C George Guy Greenville S. C Tommy Hagood Orlando Edwards Carl Davis Chattanooga Eddie Sklar Newport Tenn A. L. LeBlanc Jackson Miss Robert Goodlett Nashville Dewey Burris Rockwood Bill Barron Memphis Buck Woliver Knoxville Lewis Trotzier Atlanta Leo Nahlic Ray Gorrell Nat Holbrook Bob Osiecki

Pleased residents and misfits mingle in Greenwich Village vignette

An amateurish column sketches quirky city characters and tiny moral commentaries. A man mocks pretensions yet saves $30 by skipping Sundays while a taxiing pigeon lament and a Greenwich Village soprano tale reveal idiosyncratic urban life.

Smith Hunter wedding solemnized at First Baptist

Miss Estelle Hunter and Frank Bunyon Smith wed in a candlelight ceremony at the First Baptist church. Rev. Smith officiated, with music by Dewey Yeager and Wanda Praytor. Attendants included Louise Hunter, Betty Palmer, and Mrs. Hoyt Rainey. Out-of-town guests joined a reception at the Praytor home.

Mr. Yeager Guy Roberts Billy Don Mitchell Louise Hunter Betty Palmer Hoyt Rainey Huntsville Suzanne Drinkard Edward W. Hunter W. R. Smith W. E.E. Eason James Howell Stephenson Ss. W. Praytor Jack Evans E. L. Drinkard Jr Truman Praytor Jack Baker Sam Minor Jean Prayier Jimmy Yarbrough Elnora Kirkpatrick Lee Palmer Hunter Smith G. W. Dutton Middle West H.B Raiypey Bernard van Aswege Robert Durham Decatur D. E. Cagle Tom Garrison Ruby Thompson Marvin Thompson Birmingham Dewey Yeager Nashville Tenn Richard Smith Murfreesboro A. C. Barnett Chattanooga

Sunday Star Gazers Daisies Centerpiece Tea

A neutral glass bowl of shasta daisies and white candles arranged as a centerpiece completed the decorations. Miss Schnell was helped by her mother and several friends and relatives including Rev. and Mrs. Frank T. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Smith at the hospitality event.

Miss Schnell J. E. Schnell Bess Birdie Boteler Ruth Thompson Frank T. Smith W. R. Smith E. L. Drinkard Jr Suzanne Lee Palmer

Surprise Birthday Party Delights Stewart Family

The children and grandchildren hosted a surprise birthday party on the front porch for J. F. Stewart Sr. and wife, with family gathered, food baskets, and ice cream. Also listed are local social notes including church group meetings and various visits, travels, and births across Hartselle and nearby areas.

J. F. Stewart Sr F. A. Bennett Jimmy Freddy J. F. Stewart Jr J. F Charles Stewart Betty Jane Jane Davidson Wilmer Texas

Entertain After Rehearsal for Hunter Smith Wedding

After rehearsal on Wednesday night Miss Margaret Schnell and W E Eason hosted a party on the Schnell home back lawn. Flowers around the lily pond provided a scenic background while lime sherbet white cakes and embroidered confections were served from a lace covered table.

Hunter- Smith Margaret Schnell W. E. Eason Schnell Siily

Hayride and Picnic for MYF Members on Groover Farm

The MYF hosted a hay ride and picnic Thursday night on the Groover farm southwest of town. About twenty five members attended a plentiful supper and enjoyed the gathering.

MYF

Electric organ installed at First Christian church

A Wurlitzer electric organ is installed in the main auditorium of the First Christian church. A Birmingham guest organist will lead Sunday services. A summer dedication and concert are planned. No meeting Monday due to a holiday. Woman's Missionary Society shifts to Tuesday at Mrs. Hood’s home. Young Fellowship class of the Methodist church met at Miss Mary Frances McCall’s home with devotional and games and ice cream afterward.

Leonard Wallace Rita Faye Ila Joe Len Beatrice Halbrooks Bill Smoky Mountains J. K. Haynes Live Oak Flat Montgomery Connie Alexander Hartselle Hospital A. E. Jackson Helen Charles Howell Mary Cunningham Washington, D. C H. B. Thornhill Charles Terry Bainsbridge Thornhill E. M. Rich Vernon Brown Birmingham Fred Bailey J. O. Newman Louisville Thomas Hood Huntsville C. R Hood Houston Dallas Ft. Worth Texas Madelyn Dees Fairhope Frank Bowers Anniston J. Clifton Draper H. G. Tyler Hartselle Jimmy Donnith J. E. Greer Virginia Boone Hartshorne Oklo Earnest Greer Thomas Coggins Athens C. R. Hood E. R. Currier Mobile Harry Stanton Newman Tommy Hershel Lawrence Hartselles Guy Roberts Kyle Stover Ginger Valhermosa Springs L. C. Pattillo Nancy Ft Bragg N C Col. Pattillo ORC Grady J. Long Jack Brock Margery Ann J. L. Fincher Mary Tryon Carolyn Bach First Christian Church Woman's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church Mccall Home Young Fellowship The Methodist Church Hom Mary Frances McCall Willard Floyd

Methodist Church Notes

Holy Communion will be administered at 11:00 Sunday morning. The senior choir will provide music. MYF meets at 6:30. At 7:30 Rev. J. Clifton Draper will preach, followed by fellowship hour in the church basement.

Methodist Church MYF J. Clifton Draper

Desert Region Size In Mojave Desert Stated

The Mojave Desert in Southeast California is described as covering about 15 000 square miles.

Mojave Desert California

Invisible Phantomold Hearing Device Promises Clear Sound

Chicago ad touts the Phantomold as a painless deafness solution without a visible ear receiver. Beltone claims the device lets users hear songs sermons and talk freely while avoiding any sign of deafness. The firm offers a free brochure and home testing with no cost.

Chicago Beletone Dept St. Chicago Beltone

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