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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1950

Page

13

Beautiful ceremony unites Miss Spencer and Mr McCoy in Decatur

Miss Spencer elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Bruce Lodge Spencer of Decatur wed Mr Curtis Logan McCoy son of Mrs C L McCoy Sr and the late Mr McCoy of Birmingham in a double ring ceremony at Central Methodist Church Decatur on a Saturday evening July 15. Dr J H Chitwood presided with music by S T Rollo and Eddie Self. The bridal party wore pink and white gowns and the reception followed in church parlor with a three tier cake and green white decor. After a wedding trip to the Smoky Mountains the couple will reside in Birmingham.

Spencer Ian Ovuary Allen Spencer Bruce Lodge Spencer Decatur Curtis Logan McCoy C. L. McCoy McCoy Birmingham Central Methodist Church J. H. Chitwood S. T. Rollo Eddie Self Schubert Grieg Evening Star Wagner Fibich Gounod Mr. Self Lehar Mendelssohn Patricia Reed Russellville Miss Spencer Marjorie Spencer Marion McCoy Gayle Drake Patricia Wright Mina Thurman Sonora Kentucky Stanford L. Hanchey Chattanooga Tennessee Wilmington Delaware Hugh Neighbors William Lawson Joe Rogers Harold Stallings Panama City Florida Spencer Frances Hall Gaye Penn Wendellyn Gray Melba June Halbrooks Mary Jo Reeves Mesdames Roy W. Hendrix Rufus Warren T. J. Cottingham W. G. Stone Alfred Hodgins Roy S. Hendrix Horace Levin Floyd Harris

Chloromycetin offers cure for typhoid fever says doctor

An article notes the antibiotic chloromycetin as a potent weapon against typhoid and paratyphoid infections. It claims fever subsides within a week and blood and intestines clear, with few side effects. It also mentions effectiveness against related food poisoning germs and advises cautious use.

King J. W

Friday Evening Social Hosted by Mrs C L McCoy Sr

Mrs C L McCoy Sr hosted a Friday evening party inviting family and neighbors. The event emphasized greetings and light refreshments in a home setting.

McCoy Spen cer Wedding Rehearsal Details and Guests

The narrative describes bridal table decorations with a silver bowl of pink and white carnations and three branched candelabra. Slipper ice cream nuts mints and cake were served to the bridal party and out of town guests. Several locals and visitors are noted as spending weekends and vacations at Florida destinations and with friends in Decatur.

McCoy-Spencer

Personal Notices From Florence To Fort Walton Visits

Marjorie and Jimmy Turner visit grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles G Hardwick Jr while James R Turner and wife vacation at Fort Walton Florida Dr and Mrs Lemuel J Anderson and children Lucy Gail and Proctor return to Louisville after two weeks with Proctor Barnes Robersons of Decatur and Cullman. Helen Rauschenberg of Rochester Minnesota arrives for two week visit with her parents Mr and Mrs W F Rauschenberg. Juanita Gray Pensacola will visit grandparents Mr and Mrs E L until Humming Bird arrival.

Ing Michael A. L. Johnson Somerville Helen John- Road Ahrens Jimmy and Marjorie Turner Florence Charles G. Hardwick, Jr James R. Turner Florida Marjorie and Jimmy Turner Fort Walton, Florida Lemuel J. Anderson Lucy Gail and Proctor Louisville Kentucky Mrs Proctor Barnes Jim Roberson Decatur Buddy Roberson Cullman Miami, Florida Helen Rauschenberg Rochester Minnesota W. F. Rauschenberg Juanita Gray Pensacola Mrs. E. L

Guntersville Man Is Seedmen's Head

Alabama seedsmen elected W. C. Kitchens of Guntersville as president of their state association. Raymond Shreve of Andalusia and A. Womack of Ashford were named officers with Frank Parker of Birmingham as second vice president and A. B. McBerin of Montgomery reelected secretary treasurer.

Guntersville Seedmen Montgomery Ala Alabama Seedsmen W. C. Kitchens Raymond Shreve Andalua A. Womack Ashford Frank Parker Birmingham A. B. McBerrin

Lorance Recovers Nicely After Decatur General Appendectomy

J. B. Lorance underwent an appendectomy at Decatur General hospital Monday and is reported to be doing nicely as his recovery progresses.

J. B. Lorance Decatur General Hospital

Vitamin D Formation Sources Highlighted

Exposure to sunlight helps vitamin D formation with the liver of saltwater fish, cod, and halibut noted as the best natural sources.

Two paired pounds of fresh ster produce

A brief note reports two paired pounds of fresh ster produce equaling about 36 pounds of canned lobster, indicating a conversion or packaging detail within a market listing.

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