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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1950

Page

5

Bible circle meetings and social events across churches

The society column reports multiple church groups meeting Monday afternoon at homes and churches with prayers, devotionals, and lessons from We the People of the Ecumenical Church. Social hours feature ice cream, cookies, and punch as nineteen or more members attend.

Parks Woman's Society of Christian Service Central Methodist Church Raymond Britain Danville Road Raymond Parks George Godwin Britain T. J. Cottingham Amsterdam J. W. Lovelace Love Lethal Smith Lovin Leonard Moody Levin Joe Morrison N. L. Kelly B. H.stilive Birmingham Penn Stone Circle W. G. Stone Stone Estill Warren Grady Hutto W. R. Duncan R. L. Penn The Ecumenical Church Rufus Warren Branum Grizzard Josephine Bailey J. H. Branum God J. E. Blair Conrad Strickland Bailey W. R. Freeze Woman's Auxiliary Westminster Presbyterian Church W. S. Hunter New Market Synodical Maryville Tennessee Porter Vaughn J. O. Colvard Hunter J. L. Whitworth Huntsville Presbytery National Council Ocean Grove New Jersey Nova Burns Moody Women's Missionary Society of Southside Baptist Church Julian Moody Ninth Avenue West A. E. Quattlebaum Raymond Rochelle Garnett Dement

Personal notices of families visiting and traveling members

Mrs. G M Corbin and children Nancy Kate and Steve of Tuscon Arizona visit their parents Mr and Mrs S C Maulsby. Paul Wayne Foster returned from Huntsville where he was best man in the wedding of Miss Lorene Ligue to Mr George Elbert Newby Saturday. Several others plan visits to cities like Cleveland Washington D C Falls Church Birmingham and Florida with relatives and friends.

Robert Ahrens Sam Prestwood Fort Dodge Iowa A. L. Johnson Helen Johnson Somerville Road Charles Murphy Prestwood Golden Circle Bible Class Golden Circle Bible Central Baptist Church Fred Montgomery Sherman Street Hudson. Sivley Marguerite Hovis Warren Gamble H. P. Rea Jean Whitley Lonnie Weaver Jack Yarbrough George Ogee Bill Davidson Joe Harvey Paul Glenn Louie Glenn Paul Wayne Foster Huntsville Lorene Ligue George Elbert Newby Frances Young Washington, D. C Falls Church, Virginia Bobby Pettey Canada Bessemer

Decatur Water Plant praised by Alabama health officials

The Alabama Department of Public Health commends Decatur for its modern water filtration plant after a two day inspection of the water department. The report highlights well planned improvements and credit to manager George Godwin and the Decatur Water Works Board for addressing water works problems and constructing facilities to serve the city and environs for years.

Decatur Alabama Department of Public Health James H. Johnson Municipal Utilities Board State of Alabama Department of Public Health Montgomery Alabama J. H. Johnson Johnson J. L. Crockett, Jr Decatur Water Works Board George Godwin Decatur Water Works

Child at Ft. Payne First Polio Victim

Four year old Joyce Elaine Jones died of polio in Ft. Payne Ala she was ill three days. Dr J N Chitwood diagnosed polio the first victim here this year. U S livestock rose two percent in 1949 after five years of decline.

Ft. Payne Fort Payne Ala Joyce Elaine Jones J. N. Chitwood U. S

Deer damage outpaces fire in forests across several states

The VU. S. Fish and Wildlife Ser vice notes deer cause more forest damage than fire in multiple states. A simple easy to use pattern with complete illustrated instructions is being promoted for a sewing project that tests for fit.

The VU. S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Girl Scouts Begin Day Camp Series At Danville Road Farm

Almost 100 Girl Scouts and Brownies depart from the Little House at 9 a.m. for a multi day Day Camp on Dr. E. M. Chenault’s Danville Road farm. Camp runs today Thursday July 18 and 20 with 4 sessions daily ending at 4 p.m. Staff includes E. M. Morrow chair, Wanda Harris director, Chenault assistant, and多个 leaders and program aides across six units.

Little House Decatur Transit E. M. Chenault Danville Road E. M. Morrow William Sims Homer Tankersly LeRoy McEntire John McBride Wanda Harris Claude Earwood H. B. Gibbs

Coyotes Tagged by US Fish and Wildlife Found 115 Miles Away

Wildlife agents report two coyotes fitted with tracking tags were recovered several days later about 115 miles from their initial capture site. The discovery raises questions about movement patterns and tagging effects.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Scarecrow Owl Replica Aims to Deter Orchard Birds

A scarecrow designed to resemble an owl has been developed to keep birds away from fruit and berry patches. The lifelike decoy targets birds by mimicking an owl’s appearance, deterring feeding and protecting crops.

Helmstedt Population Size Reported at 18 000

Helmstedt, a German communications center, is reported to have a population around 18 000 residents. The figure highlights the town's role as a regional hub amid broader regional population data.

Helmstedt

Keep Scalp Health With Proper Hair Care Tips

Practical guide on maintaining scalp health through diet sleep and nervous system well being. Emphasizes thorough shampooing and hot water rinses, finishing with a lemon or vinegar rinse for blondes and general advice for improving hair appearance.

Does Beauty Drive Marriage Outcomes in Dororthy Dix Column

Dorothy Dix answers readers on whether looks determine marriage success. She argues beauty fades, cites nine men choosing partners by appearance, and says intelligence, kindness, and compatibility predict lasting bonds more than looks. She notes men’s vanity and advises women to value character over appearance.

Miss DIX Dorothy DIX

Dear Dorothy Dix Advice: husband’s night club outing

A reader asks how to handle a husband who accompanied another man and his girlfriend to a night club. The columnist dismisses jealousy, urging the wife to accept the social courtesy and not overreact.

Wat Lucky Dorothy DIX Hifi

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