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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1949

Page

6

Virginia Rodgers Weds Gerry Harlow at Grace Methodist

Miss Virginia L Rodgers daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert L Rodgers of 1701 South Webster street married Gerry Lester Harlow son of Mr and Mrs Lester Harlow of 2605 South Webster street in a Grace Methodist church double ring ceremony read by Rev Thurman B Morris The altar was decorated with seven branch candelabra and white gladioli church music included Always and I Love You Truly The Lords Prayer was sung The couple will reside at 1800 South Indiana Avenue Following the ceremony guests included many relatives and friends from Kokomo and Decatur An after rehearsal supper was held for the bridal party and immediate family The bride wore a white embroidered gown with lime green taffeta accents and a green belt The wedding party and guests observed a modest reception at the bride’s parents home

Harlow-Rodgers Virginia Lee Rodgers Robert L. Rodgers South Webster Street Gerry Lester Harlow Lester Harlow Thurman B Morris Grace Methodist Church Rosemary Adams William Parrish Mr. Rodgers Marilyn Rutherford James Shearer George Lantz Tom Keyes Kenneth Craig Ed Stevens South Indiana Avenue Kokomo Harlow Claude Rodgers Beverly Dawn Decatur E. H. Kirkendall Robert Kirkendall Rusiaville Melvin Roler Greenfield Howard Kirkendall Burlington J. B. Harlow Bernard Bartram Walter Moffitt Huntington Lloyd McCoy Indianapolis Ona Harlow Vancouver B. C R. E. Dunning Monticello Russell McCoy Columbus Miss Rodgers Kokomo Tribune Indiana 12Th Avenue West

Lena Harvey Bishop YW A Enjoys Covered Dish Supper

Members of the Lena Harvey Bishop Y W A of Central Baptist Church held a covered dish supper Tuesday evening at 7 30 o clock at the church. After the meal Miss Sarah Vinson, president, led a short business session and Miss Glenn Green directed the program on China with several members assisting in the presentation.

Lena Harvey Central Baptist’ S Church Sarah Vinson Glenn Green

Guarding Eyes On Vacation With Dark Glasses

Advice urges wearing sunglasses to prevent squint lines and protect eye health during leisure. Recommends choosing frames and shades with professional guidance, highlights glare reduction and comfort, and warns against avoiding use after purchase. Encourages regular wear for long term benefit.

American Optical Co

Social hour features iced cake and homemade cake

Mrs. Joe Elliott and sixteen attendees, including Mrs. Theo Putnam and Mrs. Alvis Briscoe, gathered with two guests for a social hour. A delicious iced course with homemade cake was enjoyed.

Joe Elliott Theo Putnam Alvis Briscoe J.G. Hardwick Watson Carlisle Sam Evans Robert Hutson J.O. Powers Mary Edith Woodall George Perry E. J. Briscoe

First Methodist church Woman's Society meets

The regular monthly business meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist church was held Monday afternoon at four o'clock.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Memorial Drive Methodist Church L. H. Turney B. E. Sheats Miles Memorial Training School Birmingham J. M. Philpot D. S. Hurst Fred Schlosser G. O. Maner Missionary Education Lillie Couch C. P. Parker Ae Fee First Methodist Church

Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Pattern Offer

Advertisement for Laura Wheeler Crochet pattern 573 describes medallion scarf designs in two colors. Includes instructions, charts and photos, with request to send 20 cents for pattern to Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept Brooklyn NY and 15 cents for a Needlecraft Book with 104 illustrations.

Laura Wheeler Decatur Daily P. O Flatbush Station Brooklyn N. Y

United Nations theme guides church ladies meeting

In the church ladies parlor Mrs J W Darrah, new president, led a meeting after a hymn. Pledges for the year were made and routine business discussed. Mrs Henry Sigman gave the lesson on The United Nations and Mrs L J Ramage closed with prayer. The Mizpah benediction ended the session.

J. W. Darrah Darrah Henry Sigman United Nations L. J. Ramage

Personal notices from Decatur area readers

Judy Lee Jones, ill with virus pneumonia, improving. June Lowe returns from Birmingham visit. E L Perryman in New Orleans for son in law Armand W Kitto’s death. Mrs J B Gerhardt and Sallye back in New Jersey after visit. Mary Emily Burnum visits. Jeanne White returns from University of Alabama Music Camp. part of Decatur Senior High Band. Mrs Frank Vaughn and sons tour Detroit and Canada. Mrs William D Schelbe and son visit Detroit. John Berry arrives from Nashville to visit Ed Berry. Lucian McCulloch and Burleson Scruggs back from Daytona Beach. Mrs Robert H Hubbell returns from Savannah after visit with Littrells. Mrs E P Calvin Jr and Mary Patrick visit Trinity. Mrs John W Jones takes grandchildren to Auburn. Pinkstons visit Auburn then Panama City. Ruth Dernell announces birth of son David Baxter. Tom Chandler and parents vacation in Florida. Rayburn Neville Trinity spends day in Birmingham. Miss Leen Martin visiting Burlington, Vermont then Canada and Nashville. Dean Lyle, 13, after Crippled Children’s Clinic in Birmingham, now up with crutches. G W Webb family returns to Birmingham after Decatur visit. Mrs Carl Gibson improving after Decatur General Hospital operation.

Stand on your own feet and marry if you choose

Dorothy Dix counsels a 26 year old engaged woman to decide for herself against her mother's opposition. She urges independence and confirms a woman's right to work after marriage, noting traditional views are outdated and should not block personal happiness.

Miss Dix Janice

Dear Miss Dix Advice to a 21 year old girl in trouble

A self centered 21 year old girl who left home asks how to live on her father’s money. Dear Miss Dix urges returning home to apologize or finding a job. The columnist condemns selfish behavior and emphasizes responsibility, urging the girl to become useful rather than a parasite.

Miss Dix

Just Right Rain Ends Drought in Northeast

Rains in a slow easy fall refresh parched Northeastern states ending a 50 day dry spell. Forecasters promise more relief with showers tonight and tomorrow though officials say the rainfall came too late to avert multi million dollar crop losses.

Associated Press

Nature's Excavation at Zion Canyon Islands of Rock

Geologists estimate the Virgin River erodes about 3,000,000 tons of rock and dirt from Zion Canyon annually. The 0.5 mile deep gorge deepens as the stream drops 30 to 90 feet per mile, accelerating canyon growth over time.

Nature Zion National Park Utah Zion Canyon Virgin

Not Half-Safe Greensboro Ad Promotes Arrid Deodorant

Joyce Winthrope of Greensboro and Atlanta endorses Arrid with Creamogen deodorant claiming 1 to 3 days protection and odor control. The ad promises refund if not satisfied, with address on package and a price of 39 cents plus tax.

Greensboro N.gc Joyce Winthrope Atlanta Georgia

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