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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1941

Page

5

Waugh Reed Wedding Ties Austinville to Fort Benning

Miss Catherine Elizabeth Waugh daughter of Mr and Mrs James Waugh of Austinville wed Hoyt W Reed of Fort Benning Georgia The ceremony took place at the home of H L Kirby with Reed returning to Fort Benning soon The bride will stay with the Reed family in Austingville and nearby.

Fort Benning G. C. Reed Austingville Miss Rogers Lee Hager Margaret Ann Rogers Joe Renneker First Methodist Reece

Personal notices from Nashville to Morristown and beyond

Mrs W G Pettey travels from Nashville to Athens Tenn to visit brother Grover Graves. Mrs C A Oakley and Mrs Amos Young return to Nashville after visiting Mrs R B Gravee family here. Mrs R J Coker of Morristown visits her mother Mrs W A Emens at Trinity Ala. Mrs Pearl Buchheit visits Birmingham then Reno and Los Angeles with stops at Yosemite Park en route home.

W. G. Pettey C. A. Oakley Nashville Tenn Athens Grover Graves Amos Young Nashville, Tenn R. B. Gravee R. J. Coker Morristown, Tenn W. A. Emens Trinity, Ala

Applique Flowers Form Pocket Of Laura Wheeler Apron

Decorative apron pattern 2911 features an applique flower pocket and motif 81 with transfer details. Includes stitch illustrations and materials list to guide construction. Fabric, thread, and notions not specified in fragment.

Penick Jones and Miss Jane Harris Visit Wr and Mrs Harris

Penick Jones and Miss Jane Harris will be house guests of Wr and Mrs Bob Harris. They plan to leave Monday for their home accompanied by their daughter and Miss Mary Belie Langfitt of Pittsburgh who has been visiting them for several weeks.

Frank Emens W. A. Burt Birmingham Jane Duncan Hal Eméns Duncan Andrew Carnegie Ramsey A. ©. Ramsey Mr. Ramsey Arsine Ramsey First Methodist Church Ramsey Gulf Coast Columbus Camp Benning Miss. Duncan Trinity Decatur Lieutenant Ramsey University of Virginia Harvard Law School Reed Rogers R. E. Rogers William &. Day Sanford Cox Harlan Giles Elinor Green Edith Kloppfer Donald Branum Sue Hardin Carolyn Zeitler Marjorie Phinisy Susan Bibb Louisa Barnett Mary Clair Randle Marge Penick Jones Peggy Brown Ray Pepper Bessie Peach Ruth Johnston Gaines Stuart W. F. Boswell, Jr Bill Martin Bill Sears T. M. Jones, Jr Berret Kessler Montgomery Alice Nettles New York City H. H Charles B. Hart Freeda Great Smokies Russell Keith Hart Morristown Tenn Mrs. Smith Short Hills N. J Shirley Smith Penick Jones Jane Harris Bob Harris Teave Misa Mary Belie*Langfitt Pittsburgh

Careful Wearing Red and Color Advice for Women

The article discusses how colors affect mood and appearance, noting red brightens and flatters many skin tones, while yellow, pale green, and blues offer varied effects. It cautions matching hair color, complexion, and figure, advising against drab tones and suggesting bright accent colors to prevent a washed look.

British Defense at Sea Improved Says First Lord

London July 12 First Lord of the Admiralty A V Alexander said Britain had had particularly successful operations against German submarines in recent weeks. He noted the naval staff were encouraged by recent experiences in destroying U boats and declined to reveal locations or numbers.

London Admiralty A. V. Alexander Britain Alexander

War Outlook: Three Months Left for German Final Sweep

War analysis notes Nazidom faces a tight window of roughly three months to complete a conclusive European campaign before autumn rains hinder movement. The piece argues rapid gains outweigh eventual scale, warning a prolonged war with Russians could jeopardize the Reich’s overall European objectives.

Frontline shifts as Russia strengthens defenses on Stalin line

The article notes a lull for the Red Army as Bolshevists reinforce and repair along the Stalin line. Reuters cites 8,000,000 fresh troops moving toward the front, a claim the author casts doubt on. The pause allows Soviet defenses to tighten while Germany plans for action on two fronts.

Atlas Bolshevists Red Command Reuters British Ankara Turkey Millior Senda

Hatton Picnic Plans Shaped for Summer Event

Hatton school annual picnic rapidly takes shape with large turnout expected. The event Thursday July 17 will feature speaking band music and picture shows. Principal speakers John Peach and Newton Powell from Decatur plus a Legion representative to be named. Stew and barbecue will be served as refreshments.

Hatton John Peach Newton Powell Decatur American Legion

Housing survey volunteers sought by commerce groups

Officials from the Department of Commerce and local chambers collect volunteers to staff a housing survey for Madison County workers. Teams will inventory available houses, apartments, and rooms for likely AEA plant workers and War Department housing plans. Sessions begin Tuesday at the Chamber of Commerce with mutual aid from Decatur Athens Huntsville groups.

Suicator Deaf Commerce Batoma Charm Commerce Club Civitan Club No Ordnance Madison County Tur Priday Ville Decatur Athens Chamber of Merce

Farms and Land Listings Populate Local Ads

In the irregular ads section farms, land and city lots appear regularly. The listings hint at opportunities for buyers seeking rural plots or urban lots in nearby areas.

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