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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1950

Page

6

Miss Mary Allen Spencer's July 15 Marriage Planned

Society notes from Mrs. W. G. Stone host a coke party for Miss Mary Allen Spencer, who has chosen July 15 for her marriage to Logan Mc Coy Jr., with gifts of china presented. Oak Ridge WSC Sings and discusses peace program at church. Boger family reunion held at Lampasas area with many attendees. Basham WSC meets at Basham Chapel. Tom Thumb Wedding planned at McKendree Church to raise youth fund. various local social engagements and visits listed.

W. G. Stone John McBride Wesley Cook Stone Mary Allen Spencer Logan McCoy, Jr Gift of China Oak Ridge W.S.C.S Woman's Society of Christian Service Oak Ridge Methodist Church Betty Sparkman Violet Cook Edward Singleton Bernice Sparkman Dennis Wallace Louise Bailey Lottie Wynn Clarence Davis Sunshine Pals Basham W Basham Chapel Methodist Church J. O. Martin Elnora Martin Israel Miss Martin Tony Ratliff Dawson Jones Aleta Edna Jesus Mckendree McKendree Methodist Church

Local Social Notes Highlight Morgan County Community

Morgan County Corinth residents share church, visiting and fishing trips. Mr. and Mrs. Hoover Cobb visit Henry Turrentine family. revival by Rev. Albert Holland in Danville. many locals travel to Hartselle and Wheeler Dam for weekend activities. Central kitchens rule in Japanese hospitals with trained staff.

Alvin Holland W. W. Guthrie Billy Aldridge Wheeler Dam Will’ Blevins Ferrie Gerenadé Hartselle J.D. Bonds Hoover Cobb Woodrow Tapscott Lillian Burgess John Paul Charlie McClellan Truitt Penn Penns Lowell Aldredge Marcus Bonds O. W. Hogan Near Cullman Doyle Burden O'Brian Hogan Detroit Clell Smith Loyd Looney Luther Burgess

Personal News From Local Residents

Mr and Mrs W H Martin and son Billy of Trinity leave for a ten day vacation to Fort Walton Florida. Mr and Mrs Frank E Callaway of Gastonia NC spend this week with relatives in Decatur. Mrs Louis Argend spent Thursday in Nashville with her husband a medical patient at the Veterans Hospital and is improving steadily. Sammy Pruett Ronald Eddens Don Shelton and Jimmy Pruett of Atlanta are vacationing at Daytona Beach Florida. Dr and Mrs Siwit cave Sunday for a few days vacation in Tennessee. en aaa Julian Jr onnie Cavnar are spending week at Camp Chetomba Cook Springs. Miss Barbara Geary is spending

W. H. Martin Billy Trinity Fort Walton, Florida Frank E. Callaway Gastonia North Carolina Decatur Louis Argend Nashville Tennessee Veterans Hospital Argend Sammy Pruett Ronald Eddens Don Shelton Jimmy Pruett Atlanta Georgia Daytona Beach Florida Julian, Jr Onnie Cavnar Camp Chetomba Cook Springs

Lectures On Korea Planned At Westminster Church

Two lectures on The Korean Situation And The Church will be given at Westminster Presbyterian Church adult department by Rev. John A. Troxler and Prof. O S Hagerman at 10 A M on July 9 and 16. Troxler will cover the crisis background and the clash between communism democracy and Christianity in Korea. Hagerman will discuss the churchs present predicament in Korea and the lectures are open to the public.

Westminster Presbyterian Church John A. Troxler O. S.hagerman Troxler Ior Hagerman Korea Church School Memorial Chapel The Presbyterian Church North Alabama Agerman Decatur

Silvered hair care and flattering styles for forty plus women

The article advises on healthy silver hair upkeep for older women, praising dignity and clever styling. It discusses shampooing, rinsing, brushing, and the use of blueing rinses, and references Edyth Thornton McLeod's book Beauty After Forty for hairstyle ideas suitable for matrons.

Edyth Thornton McLeod

Weekend Visit From Susan Louis and Guests

Susan Louis of Birmingham visits with her parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs Julian Bibb Sr Mrs Barbara Nungesser and guest Miss Helene Martin from New Orleans and Miss Suzanne McBride who returned home from a ten day stay at Camp Winnataska

Jerry Sivley Marjorie Spencer Camp Winnataska Wood Paula Anne Robinson Susan ‘Louis Birmingham Mrs Julian Bibb, Sr Barbara Nungesser Helene Martin New Orleans Louisiana Suzanne McBride

Stewart Stars In Jackpot Film at Hollywood

Hollywood July 7 The movie The Jackpot stars Jimmy Stewart in a tale about a man who wins a $24 000 prize of merchandise on a radio show. The haul includes fruit trees soup beef a pony a pool a French maid and a decorator. the twist is the tax bill of $7 000. The plot follows his misfortunes as he tries to raise the money while his wife suspects infidelity. The comedy ends happily after several laughs at radio giveaways.

Hollywood Jimmy Stew Stewart Alan Mowbray Patricia Medina Midwest Chicago Mowbray Washington Jimmy FCC B. H

Free Watermelon Cutting Planned by DAV Post

Wheeler Brown Hendrix chapter No. 11 DAV plans a free watermelon cutting for its members on July 20 at Woodall's. Commander Harold Smith handles arrangements and notes free transportation by bus from Second Avenue and Johnston Street at seven o clock to Woodall's and back. Members should send a postcard to Smith Motors Oak Street Decatur to confirm attendance.

Wheeler-Brown-Hendrix DAV Woodall’s Harold Smith Second Avenue Johnston Street Smith Smith Motors Oak Street Decatur

Jefferson's School Warrants Are Sold

The Jefferson county board of education sold 800000 in school warrants at above par with an interest rate of 2.098 percent. A syndicate led by Sterne Agee & Co bought the warrants for 802,488 in Birmingham. Proceeds will fund school construction. Other syndicate members included Merchants National Bank of Mobile First National Bank of Birmingham Hendrix Mayes and Watkins Morrow Co.

Birmingham Ala Jefferson County Board of Education Sterne, Agee & Each Birmingham Investment Company Merchants National Bank of Mobile First National Bank of Birmingham Hendrix & Mayes Watkins, Morrow & Co

Dear Dorothy Dix on Stepfathers and Marriage

Dorothy Dix answers readers on stepfathers, marriage advantages, and mother son conflicts. She praises stepfathers for sacrifice, contrasts stepfather versus stepmother roles, and notes marriage offers financial and life meaning benefits.

Farmer in Alabama faces murder charge over step-grandson death

A farmer in Birmingham awaiting grand jury action on charges he killed his step-grandson during a party for the elder man's 60th birthday. S. Frank Massey arrested on murder warrant with $1,000 bond. Grady Hosey, 20, died after a family argument.

Birmingham Ala S. Frank Massey Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Grady Hosey

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