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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1950

Page

6

Weather changes may move Delano Park picnic to church basement

W.C.T.U. members were urged to note that if rain continues the Delano Park picnic at five o'clock will be held in the Central Methodist church basement, otherwise it will remain in the park. Activities from Bible Learners meeting at Mrs Reeves home and other church social events are also noted, including VFW Auxiliary ice cream supper postponement until next Friday.

W.C.T.U Delano Park Central Methodist Church Reeves Central Baptist Church Elton Reeves Sixth Avenue West Mary Rogers Burton VFW Oak Ridge W.5.c.s Woman's Society of Christian Service Oak Ridge Methodist Church Beulah Land Edward Singleton Violet Cook James West

PERSONALS AND VACATION PLANS FILL LOCAL NOTICE

Miss Margaret Hobbs will go to St. Louis next week to attend the Lady in the Dark opera. Christine Bolling heads to New York City and Plainfield on vacation. Many families plan trips to Fort Walton Florida, Havana Cuba, Pensacola and other locales. Several relatives visit in Chattanooga and Birmingham while others return from Vanderbilt and St. Augustine trips.

Margaret Hobbs Prospect Drive St. Louis St. Louis Municipal Opera House Christine Bolling Johnston Street New York City Plainfield New Jersey Adi

Campaign to bar children from taverns in Louisville

A Louisville campaign aims to keep children out of taverns after the death of three year old Joyce Joan Shouse. The child vanished last Friday night from a tavern where her mother Florine Shouse, 29, drank with a male companion, and her decomposed body was found near the tavern. Police search for 31 year old James Ervin Robinson, a former service sta.

Louisville Joyce Joan Shouse Florine Shouse James Ervin Robinson

New Bus Contract Transforms Oak Ridge Transit

The Atomic Energy Commission reorganizes Oak Ridge bus service to save government funds. A five year contract has been signed with American Industrial Transport, Inc. to operate the city system, announced by R. W. Cook, manager of Oak Ridge operations.

Oak Ridge, Tenn The Atomic Energy Commission Oak Ridge R. W. Cook Commission American Industrial Transport, Inc

Police Search For Man Linked To Child's Disappearance

Witnesses describe a man matching Robinson's appearance leaving the tavern around the time Joyce vanished. A. J. Bartholomew said he will personally campaign to bar children from drinking places and revoke licenses of venues with questionable characters and minors. The coroner suggested possible sexual injury to the girl. J. E. Herrington, among the men sought, is said to be held in Oklahoma City after claiming to have left Louisville before the disappearance.

William T. Kammerer Louisville J. E. Herrington Oklahoma City

Church News Briefs Highlight Weekly Activities

Rev Jack Coke pastor leads morning message at 11 a m with Van Hill superintendent. Training Union at 6 30 p m directed by C L Buck Sr. Evening service at 7 30 p m. Girls Auxiliary meets Monday 5 p m with Bertha Smith. Sunbeams meet Tuesday 3 45 p m with Jack Cake and Pauline Stone. Prayer service Wednesday 7 30 p m. Visitors welcome.

Jack Coke van Hill Training Union C. L. Buck Sr Will Bertha Smith Sunbeams Jack Cake Pauline Stone

Brother In Law Of King Gets Sentence As Draft Evader

Wal ter Baels, king Leopold's brother in law, was sentenced in Ghent to five months suspended for avoiding military service. The court reduced his 3 year term given in absentia in 1946 and said the penalty can be enforced within three years. He was convicted of failing to answer an army call.

Ghent Belgium Leopold Walter Henri Baels Baels

Dear Miss Dix on marriage trouble and etiquette

A 25 year old husband seeks help for a stifling marriage and urges separation without divorce after a year apart. Dorothy Dix recommends frank talk, a possible separation, and warns against enforcing control, advocating social engagement and shared companionship. She explains the concept of a lady and defines a clinging vine as a dependent, weak partner.

Miss DIX

Wife Seeks Copy by Mail in D-9 Leaflet Ad

A leaflet fragment shows a wife offering to obtain a copy by sending 5 cents and a self addressed stamped envelope. The note requests readers to send to Dix at Times Square, New York.

Bente Times Square Ration Ase York N. Y

Shawneetown Reputed Illinois’ Oldest Town

Shawneetown, with a population of about 600, is cited as the oldest town in Illinois. The note highlights its status amid historical claims and longstanding local identity.

Shawneetown Illinois

Peppy Days Ahead With Scalf's Indian River Medicine

Seasonal lines promote Scalf's Indian River Medicine as relief for gassy stomach distress during hot weather. The ad claims non laxative herbal relief with 48 years of service and a money back guarantee. It features testimonials from Mr M J and Mr Hudgins and urges immediate purchase for better digestion and sleep.

Scalf M. J Horse Shoe Hudgins

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