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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1948

Page

6

Society News Highlights From Decatur Club Dinner and Bible School

Reservations for a Decatur Country Club dinner dance at 7 30 to 9 00 p m. with Montgomery and his orchestra as entertainment and guests invited. Phone reservations by 8 p m Friday to 2606 M. Also reports a Kirby Memorial Chapel Vacation Bible School ending July 4 with 39 children enrolled and 19 achieving perfect attendance. Certificates awarded to many named children. a Wiener roast hosted by Mr and Mrs Edgar L Henson for St John’s vestry and Sunday school adults.

Decatur Country Club Montgomery Ruth Grags Lillian -Ann Herbert Larry Jo Narmore Doris Marie Sherrill Patric Ann Sherrill Jerry Ray Stockton Buster Waters Marsha Sue ‘Brown Marion ‘Brown Wallace Wayne Tucker Marteen Mc Edgar L. Henson Sherman Street Henson St. John's Episcopal William Johnston Homer Hutchinson Frank Chenault J. L.cook Grover Wilson Charles H. Eyster John W. Sandlin E. M. Chapman Charles H. Eyster Jr Ilene Deese Julian *Bibb Jr Ruby Sandiin Dee Pee Ola Montgomery Malcolm Montgomery Moulton Decatur J. D. Hill Richard Turner Jr Chicago Lawrence Countians Marshal Long James Mustin Elmer Henson Jerry Henson Kumpe Brewer Eaton Alexander Florence Charlie Porter Loretto Tenn J. L. Weatherwax Danville Fannie Montgomery E. L. Hambrick H. H. Hambrick Jimmie Hambrick

Personal notices from area families and friends update

Mrs James O Pitt reports her sister and brother in law Sgt and Mrs Guy Braswell and son Glenn have landed in Mergenthum Germany. Various local families host visits from Tuscaloosa Nashville St Petersburg Kissimmee and Florida coast with travels to Daytona Hastings St Augustine Laguna Beach Mooresville and Tampa.

James O. Pitt Inlaw Guy A. Braswell Glenn Mergentum, Germany William . Winton Mary Norma Carolyn F. K. Glass Sheffield St. Petersburg Daytona Beach Fannie J. Holland Marcus Long James Ernest Casey Philip Holland Belleview Tennessee Hastings St. Augustine Florida Kissimmee

What Type Perfume for You

A vintage guide to choosing perfumes by personality. It suggests shy figures wear light florals like violet and lily of the valley, while bolder styles suit the exotic beauty, and recommends chic, cool scents for summer. It advises atomizers and sachets to preserve a fragrance.

Ex GI Wins Homestead Near Yuma Arizona

William Ford Montgomery son of Mrs Ola Montgomery earns homestead rights to 160 acres near Yuma as one of 52 veterans granted such land out of 600 applications. The Montgomerys plan to move and build a ranch home with government supplied materials and irrigated alfalfa.

Moulton William Ford Montgomery Ola Montgomery Moulton 1 Posey Montgomery Yuma Arizona Mr. Montgomery Nellie Mae Neeley Huntsville Kone Huntsville Arsenal Montgomery

Modest Maidens Trademark Registered U S Patent Office LAN

Trademark registration for Modest Maidens filed with the U S Patent Office indicates formal approval status. The filing references a logo and product scope across potential apparel and related goods. Details show official designation and registration process milestones.

Ambulatory changes as two Moulton shops switch hands

Two Moulton businesses changed ownership early this week with Clark Weatherwax purchasing A and B Grocery and Market stock and fixtures while Mrs. Francis Jacobs bought Mrs. Leo B. Lawler s stake in Your Flower Shop. Jacobs and Hoytt Price will operate the flower shop as inventory takes place for the grocery transfer.

Moulton Clark Weatherwax Francis Jacobs Leo B. Lawler Weatherwax

Moulton Water Plant Faces Material Delays and Progress

Equipment for Moulton new water filtration plant began arriving early this week but the contractor has not moved in yet due to material shortages. Ed O Toole says Birmingham shops are processing some components and work should start by early next week. Water from old springs and Roberson well remains adequate for town needs despite increased use from the ice plant.

Moulton H. A. Alexander The Water Board Ed O'Toole O' Toole Birmingham Alexander Roberson

Mt Hope Conservation Club Plans August Picnic

The Mt Hope Community Soil Conservation club sets August 12 for its second annual picnic at 10 AM with a short field tour after lunch. Invitations go to Senators Sparkman Hill and Representative Jones. Arthur Pickens leads the Mt Hope club as president. R Y Bailey from Soil Conservation Service is regional agronomist. T D Alldridge serves as district conservationist based in Decatur.

Mt. Hope Community Soil Conservation Club Secon John Sparkman Lister Hill Bob Jones R. Y. Bailey Soil Conservation Service Iburg Arthur Pickens Mt. Hope Club T. D. Alldridge Decatur

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