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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1941
Page
5
Mrs. Charlie English announces the marriage of her daughter Ella Paulene to Edgar Wallace Baugher of Athens Alabama. Both work at Goodyear Mills. They reside at 309 West Moulton Street. The issue also records the Long and Young wedding in Moulton Alabama and lists multiple social events and engagements in the Athens area with names and places.
Dr. and Mrs. L. D. Patterson of Birmingham stayed overnight for the Rogers-Renneker wedding. Weekend guests include Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Clary, Mr. and Mrs. James B. Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. Zack Pape of San Antonio, and Mrs. Lowell Heacock with two daughters from Chicago.
Next week Mr and Mrs P D Poster plan a visit to Athens Huntsville and Gurley Alabama and to Tennessee. They will attend the Rogers Renneker wedding Tuesday afternoon. Birmingham couple Mr and Mrs H L Peterson and Mr and Mrs J Z Holliday were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Stanley Wyatt.
WPA crews have begun widening Cain Street from Ferry to Line street on the north side near the courthouse. The six foot increase will allow parking on both sides and provide a two lane drive. About 30 workers are on site. blacktop paving to follow later as traffic is restored.
Alabama has been allotted 3411.96 in federal funds for wildlife conservation and will match with 1197.32 in state funds. Conservation Director Albert Gill announced the allocation detailing the funding and matching plan.
The Decatur Vols travel to Delano Park to face the strong Massachusetts Knitters on Saturday afternoon at 3:00. Massachusetts has not released its lineup while Decatur likely sticks with the lineup that beat the Columbia Mules and Florence. Bailey or Black will be on the mound for Decatur.
Charles B. Humphrey Jr. faces a rare condition with heart and abdominal organs swapped sides yet remains determined to pursue a naval aviation career. Lieutenant M. M. Kales, naval reserve officer, notes the San University of the...
An Idaho athlete has joined the aviation cadet program in perfect condition, marking a transition from sports to military aviation. Details on the individual and program specifics are limited in the provided text.
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