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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1948

Page

3

Committees For Lions Club Named By President Britnell

Decatur Lions club unveils new 1948 49 committees during a meeting led by President Britnell. The board approved a $400 speaker fund and set attendance rules as members discussed civic programs and club activities.

Lions Club Britnell Decatur Lions Club Decatur Harmoneers Leonard Carl Ray McCulloch A. G. Jones W. E. Kimbrough H. W. Morgan Horac Sheats Fred Smith Lion Johnnie Aycock Garrold H. Nungester Dent Britnell Board of W. W. Dinsmore B. G. Ryan Jack Mason Johnny Aycock James C. Wade R. E. Lewis Paul Robeson Sam H. Wheat R. B. Freeman Bill Stone Claude Carter Melvin Ozier Homer Tankersley A. S. Kramer H. L. Ogle Paul Wright Glenn Bryant Wesley Cook Charley Harvey Thomas D. Edgil F. G. Choate Ray Ashwander Ned Frazier Wm. S. Finch Eugene D. Bailey LeRoy McEntire H .R Sherrow Ed Rogers Robert A. McMasters Maxabotka Carter Dobbs R. R Doc) Easter Colan J Andrews Lions David Wiley Homer B. Hutchinson Albert Clapton Eugene Morrow Allison Smith J. O. Colvard E. M. Frazier R. H. Raley John McBride Howard Belser Tim Lyons David E. Young Noble Russell J.B. Whitmire Harold

Lavoptik Eyes Aid Ad Promises Relief

Slogans tout Lavoptik eye soothing drops for tired irritated eyes. Claims thirty years of success and praise from thousands. Offers money back guarantee and urges purchase at druggists. Recommend relaxation and eye care tips for close work.

Anonymous Humorous Fragments from Decatur Publication

A mash of jokes and quips from various readers and captions features soldiers, sailors, a Decatur setting, and light humor about love, work, and daily life. Notable lines reference a Lonely Hearts note, a Pacific Ocean fact, and cheeky exchanges about manners and meals, all in a 1940s tone.

Care of the New Born Baby and Questions and Answers

Practical guidance on newborn care emphasizes warmth, feeding, cleanliness, shielding from germs, and regular medical checkups. It discusses breast feeding advantages, risks of early cow milk, and isolation when ill, plus a Q&A section with medical advice and a humor line about convalescents.

C. A. Smith Boston

The Flattering Man’s Twofold Motive

A flattering male tells a girl she is wonderful and she smiles for two reasons. She knows the compliment isn’t true and she is pleased to hear it. If he then smiles the reason is simple and singular. He smiles for himself.

Mutiny Aboard Ship Is Ended

Aboard the American freighter Carson mutinous crew signals were canceled after U S naval authorities and the Missouri reported contact with the Hampton Roads and no disorder observed. Captain E W Braithwaite of Savannah requested aid as the Carson lay about 250 miles northeast of the Azores. Coast Guard cutter Campbell accelerated toward the freighter while Coral Sea aircraft prepared to search the Azores region.

London Missouri William Carson U. S. Naval Hampton Roads Associated Press Carson E. W. Braithwaite Savannah Price McLean Naval Headquarters Azores Coral Sea

Ellis Austin Named Wetumpka Mayor After Democratic Primary

Ellis Austin won Wetumpka Alabama’s Democratic primary with 410 votes, defeating O C Turner 186 and Thomas G Harris 86. The Sept 21 general election looms. incumbent Ed Sanford did not seek re election and veteran alderman FD Martin was defeated after 26 years.

Wetumpka Ala Ellis Austin O. C. Turner Thomas G. Harris Ed Sanford FD Martin W.A. Evans Earl Palmer W. L. Glenn Demp Thrash

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