Mary Louise Kay to Wed Mr Smither
Society notes announce the engagement of Miss Mary Louise Kay to Mr. Smither with invitations issued for a July wedding at the Chapel of the Church of The Holy Trinity. A series of social events including an afternoon party at the Patterson home and class meetings are listed along with notices of local weddings and a sale advertisement and sewing pattern promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Louise Kay
MR. Smither
Friends of the
Church of the Holy Trinity
Social News Notes From Monteagle And Nearby
E Oliver and Mrs J B Orr stay at Monteagle Tenn. Miss Julianne Morgan will visit Miss Patsy Patterson for about a week. Mrs Redding Emens and daughters Margaret Ann and Mary Elizabeth left for Crowley La. Mr and Mrs David Gibson guests. Lucille McBride of Tusumbia visiting Mrs Ray Kelly this week. Raymond Farrer and daughter Frances Marie and Jake Ryan spent Sunday in Guntersville with Mr and Mrs Ira Dews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julianne Morgan
Gedartown, Ga
Patsy Patterson
Lucille McBride
Tuscumbia
Mrs
Ray Kelly
Raymond Farrer
Frances Marie
Jake Ryan
Guntersville
Ira Dews
Social gathering follows skating party on Prospect Drive
A group including Joan Woodruff Sarah Pettus Rachael Mason Jimmie Nix Martha Nix Patricia Edwards Hugh Edwards and others gathered for skating then moved to Mrs C H Edwards home on Prospect Drive for a social hour and refreshments. Friday party invites announced by Mrs J B Bradford for Mrs W J Duncan III and Mrs Harvey Pride now residents of Decatur following military relocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Woodruff
Sarah Nell Pettus
Rachael Mason
Jimmie Lee Nix
Martha Jo Nix
Patricia Edwards
Hugh Edwards
C. H. Edwards
Johnsie Bolte
Handley Bolte
Waldeen Bolte
Prospect Drive
J. B. Bradford
Finley Island
W. J. Duncan III
Captain W. J. Duncan III
Harvey Pride
Decatur
Captain Pride
Attorney General Rules Fees for Writs and Possession
Montgomery July 11 The Attorney General William N McQueen ruled that the statutes governing proceedings determine sheriff and constable fees The opinion states fees of 5 for executing a writ of possession and 150 for serving unlawful detainer summons apply to forcible entry and unlawful detainer actions The same fees apply under title 31 for a writ of possession with 1 for serving the original writ 50 cents for counter affidavit and 2 for placing the plaintiff in possession
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
William N. McQueen
McQueen
William J. Kern
Mobile County
Florida peanut salesman loses hotel and bonds in New Orleans
James Curenton of Panama City and his wife with two sons reported losing their hotel in New Orleans after registering and leaving 1525 in bonds in the room. They described a three story building with a barroom on the corner and a Chinese restaurant mid block as the hotel location. City detectives assisted in the search but no success by the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
James Curenton
Panama City
Carenton
Night club owner defies music union in Miami Beach
Miami Beach, July N- A night club owner, Bill Jordan, defied the American Federation of Musicians to keep playing the piano in his own establishment. His partner Irving Laibson would stop playing, but Jordan will continue solo, risking entertainers and staff but insisting on operating as an open shop in a quarter million dollar business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
Fla
American Federation of Musicians
Bill Jordan
Irving Laibson
Jordan
Bonded Debt of Alabama to Fall by 21 Million in Sparks Term
State Finance Director Hayse Tucker says Alabama's bonded indebtedness will drop by 21.8 million dollars, about 40 percent, by the end of Governor Chauncey Sparks' administration. The debt stood at 56.9 million when Sparks began, marking a record reduction for a single term.
What Intelligence Can Do For A Woman
The piece argues intelligence and taste shape a woman’s charm beyond beauty. It rejects relying on looks alone, praising amiability manners humor poise thoughtfulness and tact. It notes character can improve with effort and life lessons, while ill nature repels affection and aging looks reveal vanity.
State Finance Director forecasts debt drop to 35 million
The Finance Director, taking office Jan 18 1943, said debt reduced to 35,071,000 by Jan 20 1947 after payments and sinking funds. He based figures on income tax sinking fund retiring both income tax bonds and old carpetbag bonds.
Mystery explained in Portland police car lot case
Police puzzled by a prisoner who insisted on serving as caretaker of the patrol car lot next to the jail rain or shine. He was found selling parking spaces at 25 cents a car to Midtown shoppers, exposing a scheme tied to his duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Season with Fruit Easy Cross and Outline Stitches
A brief note highlights that cross and outline stitches are simple to execute and visually appealing for fruit themed embroidery projects.
Newsprint Price Jump Seen As Canadian Mills Raise Rates
Montreal July 11 The Abitibi Power and Paper Co expands newsprint price by 6.80 per ton to 67 dollars in New York, signaling a near term rise of about 20 percent. Other producers expected to follow, with a further 10 percent rise to around 80 dollars to cover higher labor costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Abitibi Power and Paper Company
Canada
New York
Abitibi
CPA
United States
Dominion
Pravda Attacks Brooks Atkinson as Unruly Slanderer
Pravda, the official Soviet daily, calls Brooks Atkinson former New York Times Moscow correspondent a talented slanderer and a pen gangster. David Zaslavsky accuses him of fabricating reports and of praising an iron curtain as a devilish expression after ten months behind it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Pravda
Brooks Atkinson
New York Times
Stock Exchange
David Zaslavsky
Atkinson
Russia
Needlecraft Pattern Offer for 1946 Catalog
Pattern 573 transfers 12 motif units from 1 1 2x2 to 6 1 2x7 1 2 inches. Send twenty cents in coins for pattern to The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept New York 11 NY. Include PATTERN NUMBER name address and ZONE. Fifteen cents more unlocks Needlecraft Catalogue 1946 edition with 112 illustrations and a free cuddle toy pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Daily
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Anne Adams
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Avenue
Partial Settlement in Walker Guardianship in Morgan County
Erin L. Walker as guardian of George Vincent Walker non compos mentis filed a partial settlement of guardianship in the Morgan County Circuit Court Alabama on May 27 1946. The court set August 5 1946 for the settlement at the Register's office in the Morgan County Court House. This notice is dated July 11 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin L. Walker
George Vincent Walker
Circuit Court
Morgan County
Alabama
Court House
Bryan McAfee
Register
Dorothy Dix on Common Sense in Marriage
Dorothy Dix argues common sense is crucial to marriage and predicts many divorces stem from fantasy rather than reality. She urges couples to choose mates wisely, value practical realities, and recognize that fully shared views are unlikely, yet harmony comes from realism and compromise.
Wisdom of common sense in shared homes
A reflective piece advises avoiding controversial topics to keep harmony. It contrasts foolish behavior that torments households with the wise who steer clear of areas of dispute and focus on agreeing matters, living peaceably together. It stresses the importance of common sense in marriage.
South American Catfish Migrate Across Dry Land
During a severe drought, South American catfish were observed forming moving schools that travel across exposed land in search of new water sources, demonstrating remarkable behavioral adaptation to arid conditions.
New Discovery Ice Cream Using Less Sugar Method
Dissolve Junket Rennet Tablet in cold water and mix light cream sugar sirup vanilla. Follow package directions for rennet custards then freeze until set. Optional sweeteners include corn syrup sugar honey. free trial package available from Junket Brand Foods Division in Little Falls New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rennet
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B. M. Bloodworth
Cedartown
S. E. Patterson
Ferry Street
First Baptist Sunday School
Liz Holmes
John Nelson
Henry Fleming
Nelson
Jackson Street
Park
Memorial Drive Methodist Church
Greenwood Park
Letha’ Nan
Joan Parker
Dorothy Woodruff
Homer Lawrence
7Th Ave. E
Peppy
Anne Adases
Moye
Lidia E. Pinkham
David Gibson
J.T. Jones
Perry Orrandson
Jonathan
Dalton Fowler
Dillehay
Brighway
Grant
Bonds
Music Union
Norah
Helen Follett
Bette Davis
Sally
Loyd’s Drug
Greeting Cards
City Park Flower Shop
Decatur Transit
Dorothy DIX
Dorothy OM
John
Gell Syndicate
Helene Curtis
Holt’s
Hartselle
Strand
Goidel’s Drug Store
Mary- Mason
Jersey
Tirey’s Department Store
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