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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1948

Page

6

St John’s Auxiliary Plans Parish House Kitchen Renovation

Society notes show the Woman's Auxiliary of St John's Episcopal church held its regular monthly meeting at the parish house with Reverend E M Chapman opening in prayer. Mrs J R Smiley presided and urged unit leaders to report on accomplishments for September, with focus on visiting the sick and newcomers. Plans were made for final renovations to the parish house kitchen.

ST. John’s Woman's Auxiliary St. John’s Episcopal Church E. M. Chapman J. R. Smiley Clyde Kimberlin

First Aid for an Oily Skin

Seasonal skin care tips for oily complexions advise lavish but careful cleansing with suitable soap, followed by warm witch hazel packs to reduce oil and blackheads. A cold toner, light powder, and gentle blending, plus dietary changes such as orange juice and green salad, are recommended for improving skin health.

Church Parlor Meeting Studied Missions and Travel

The church parlor meeting opened with prayer by Mrs. Conrad Stickland. Reports by officers covered quarterly activities. The group voted to emphasize home and foreign missions next quarter and noted several boxes sent to China. Mrs. T. J. Cottingham led an afternoon program on Bulgaria and Poland. Numerous personal notices follow, detailing travel, visits, and family gatherings across Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and beyond.

Conrad Stickland China T. J. Cottingham Bulgaria Poland

Mrs S M Wilhite Injury Report Prompts Community Hope

Friends learn Mrs S M Wilhite, who fell Saturday, is improving and receiving care. The note from her family suggests a favorable recovery underway as neighbors send well wishes.

Maggie Will Stay In Films

Hollywood gossip notes Margaret O'Brien, age eleven, plans to stay in pictures despite talk of retirement. She pitched a film series based on Violent to Louis B Mayer and adheres to a rule restricting dating until May 15. Other items include Bette Davis visiting New York, Lex Barker advancing in Tarzan, and plans for The Fan's 1948 location shifts.

Bob Thomas Hollywood Margaret O'Brien Tat Margaret Louis B. Mayer Maggie Mrs. O’brien Maysie Bette Davis New York Lex Barker Gregory Peck England France MGM Lady Windermere Oscar Wilde Cornel Wilde Pat Knight Ginger Hollywood Boulevard Charlie Chaplin Bob Hope Robert Walker George Raft Pat O'Brien Olivia de Havilland Joan Fontaine Jean Arthur Greta Garbo Lionel and Ethel Barrymore Abbott and Costello Frank Sinatra Tarzan

Picnic Fourth of July Shared by Speakman Guests

Mr and Mrs Howard Speakman hosted Independence Day on their lawn with a noon lunch for guests including Ben Roberts and family, Ervin Story group, Wallace Sims family, Roy Flowers clan, Simon Speakman family, Malone family from Hartselle, and visitors from Decatur and Birmingham. Afternoon ice cream, baseball, and pictures followed a pleasant fourth with many calls from Cullman and Hartselle friends.

Howard Speakman Ben Roberts Benoni Jimmy Hoyt Sherry Ervin Story J. T Martha Fay Charles and Jewell Wallace Sims Dave Mary Roy Flowers Billy Nancy Simon Speakman David Robert T. L. Speakman Sr A. J. Malone Hartselle Ford Hill Carolyn Decatur Bill Speakman Hugh Gay Culman Misses Fay Adell Bridges Dorothy Lottie Story Birmingham T. L. Speakman Jr Gillman Story

Good Time Charlie and the cost of popularity

Dorothy Dix discusses the Good Time Charlie type a man loved by friends but draining a family. The wife’s sacrifice and the social pity she faces are highlighted as the cycle of humor masking neglect and financial strain. A reader asks about custody and reconciliation after remarriage, with Dix advising acceptance of separation and focus on work as court results favor the mother.

Fe Oe Miss Dix Charlie

Transport Brings 4300 War Dead Home This Week

The Army transport Oglethorpe Victory will arrive in New York Friday bearing 4,300 American war dead from European battlefields. This arrival raises total repatriations to 60,000. Earlier, 4,800 Americans, the first from Italy, arrived aboard the Carroll Victory.

New York Oglethorpe Victory Army United States Italy Carroll Vicory

Highway Department Inquiry Nearing End In Alabama

A House committee led by Speaker W. M. Beck continued its third week of hearings into the Alabama Highway Department with plans to wind up the inquiry soon if possible. The panel weighed evidence and possible recommendations as it sought a timely conclusion.

Montgomery Ala Highway Department State Highway Department House W. M. Beck

Lavoptik First Aid for Eye Troubles

Lavoptik offers soothing relief for inflamed itchy burning eyes and granulated eyelids with a money back guarantee. Promoted as a 30 year success, includes an eye cup and promises prompt relief and broad praise from thousands of users. Available at all druggists. Stop minor eye troubles before they worsen.

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