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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1950

Page

14

Athens College Brings Two Marriages in One Week

Miss Emily E Whitt and Walter Allen Walker of Athens united in marriage at First Presbyterian Church Athens in a ceremony led by Rev Hughston R Peyton. The couple, Athens High School and Athens College graduates, plan teaching posts at Belle Mina and Tanner High School starting Monday. The wedding follows a nearby campus ceremony for Miss Toshiko Ono and John Williams.

Athens Ala Anna Jean Whitt Mary Anne Bowes Jane Sarver Nancy Anne Copeland Mable Davis Shuqualak Charles Thomas Thomas Calvin Tuscaloosa Emily G. Chandler Emma Peck Herman Griffin Athens College Belle Mina Tanner High School Lula Whitt S. Houston St. Athens Martin F. Whitt Limestone County Jackson, Tenn Brownsville Tenn Thelma Walker Athens High School Perry B. James Toshiko Ono John?.e. Williams

Thinking Out Loud By Chiropractor Colbert

A humorous aphorism filled with quips about thrift and effort. It jokes that running behind a streetcar saves a dime while a taxi saves 50 cents and notes chiropractic ideas about life, effort during tough times, and people’s misperceived busyness.

Personal notes on travelers headlining Smoky Mountains trip

Mrs. E. B. Payne and Mrs. John ny Wallace vacationing in the Smoky Mountains and other North Carolina and Tennessee sites. Mrs. V. L. Deese will depart today to attend the gift show in Atlanta. Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Davidson are mentioned in the personals column.

E. B. Payne Johnny Wallace The Smoky Mountains North Carolina Tennessee V. L. Deese Atlanta

Local notes from Falkville and nearby towns

Miss Doris Rowe vacationing in Panama Florida with friends. Travelers visit from Ruleville Mississippi, Decatur, Woodland Mills, Birmingham, Miami, Arab, Nashville, Pittsburgh, Fort Worth, Attalla, Massey, Atlanta and Vina. Local meetings and services include a revival at the Christian church and Baptist pulpit by Reverend C D Boozer.

Doris Rowe Panama Ats Florida Charlie Smith Ruleville Mississippi Jennie Martin Bill Smith Hugh Parker Decatur Will Grady Woodland Mills Mary Ann Allredge Birmingham J. F. Ellenburg Ellenburg Ernest Copeland Miami F. M. Copeland Margie Francis Piney Grove Tandy Walling Barbara Gay Rigsby Linda Key West Andy Grimmett Veterans Hospital Nashville Grimmett Jack Hart Joe Pittsburgh Frank Hart J. H Harvey Hartselle R. A. Summerford H. J. Newman Ruth Henderson Fort Worth Texas Harris Memorial Hospital Eddie Tankersly Attalla Bertha Rowe Clara Beulah Thompson Olen Thompson J. A. Love Beulah Henderson W. O. Henderson Arthur Summerford Francis Lauderdale Shirley Doss Massey Patsy Moore Dagi Coleman Svmna Van Henderson Christian Church Charley Rigsby Arab L. A. Douglas Harris McClellan Priceville J. W. Edmondson Hanceville Andrew West Conner Henderson Phillip Orr Jr Betty Shelba Jean Wilson Atlanta Georgia Robert Summerford Roy West W. E Vest Doc Vest C. D. Boozer The Baptist Church Boozer Vina Alabama

Family visitors gather in Memphis for weekend at relatives

Mrs. Leon Robinson and daughter from Louisville arrive to visit Mrs. Hugh Davidson and kin. Mrs. Lillian Snow heads home to Texas after visiting sister Luna McKelvey. Mrs. R. F. Williams of Pulaski and Mrs. Lon Whitworth with son from Elkton spend weekend with Mrs. W. R. McCluskey and Mrs. W. T. Doss as Mrs. Doss notes her eighty eighth birthday.

Leon Robinson Louisville Kentucky Hugh Davidson Lillian Snow Texas Luna McKelvey R. F. Williams Pulaski Lon Whitworth Elkton Tennessee W. R. McCluskey W. T. Doss Doss David Deruelle Elwood Deruelle Nashville A. B. Markham Canal Street David Daily

Annual Picnic At Hatton School Set For July 20

Hatton School hosts its annual picnic on July 20 drawing Lawrence and Morgan residents. The day features chicken stew and barbecue with cold drinks and ice cream, brass band, string music, quartets and public speakers. The notice invites public attendance.

Hattong Lawrence and Morgan

Aid In Reverse U S Gets Goat From Crete

The Marshall aid plan began in reverse as Crete sent a gift to the United States a young rare agrimi goat nicknamed Kri Kri by scientists. The Crete animal is a capra aegagrus cretensis and is considered a special tribute.

U. S Crete Washington U.S

Admiral Kiland Named to Pacific Fleet Post

Rear Adm. J N Kiland age 55 will replace Rear Adm. Peter K Fischler age 55 who died yesterday in San Diego as commander of the Pacific fleet amphibious force Kiland is currently assistant chief of naval operations for logistics in Washington D C

San Diego Calif J. N. Kiland Peter K. Fischler Pacific Fleet Amphibious Force Kiland Washington, D. C Naval Operations

So You Can Hear free brochure for deafened persons

Free offer promotes a brochure for hard of hearing people titled So You Can Hear. It claims practical guidance and encouragement, available at Beltone Dept 4513 Chicago. Send name and address on a postcard to request a copy. Share with others who may benefit.

Beltone Dept 19Th St Chicago

Public fishing lake opens in Fayette County

Montgomery Alabama July 15 state announces a new 60 acre public fishing lake five miles from Fayette off the Fayette Tuscaloosa highway will open July 26. The lake stocked with 4000 bass and 40000 bream is the third state operated fishing lake to open.

Montgomery Ala Fayette County Phillip J. Hamm Fayette Fayette-Tuscaloosa

Lava Threat Near Hilo Recedes After 1881 Rush

Mauna Loa lava flow halted about half a mile from Hilo Hawaii in 1881 signaling a dramatic near miss for the city. Authorities and observers tracked the advancing lava as it paused just short of residential areas, shaping later volcanic response plans.

Mauna Loa Hilo Hawaii

Britain Leads With 80 Gliding Schools and 700 Instructors

The report notes that Britain operates 80 gliding schools and employs more than 700 instructors across the network.

Britain

Baby chick output rises 22 percent from 1948 to 1949

U S poultry data show baby chick production increasing by 22 percent in 1949 compared with 1948, reflecting expanding hatchery activity and demand for poultry products.

U. S

Free Book On Rheumatism From Excelsior Springs Clinic

Excelsior Springs Missouri July 15 A specialized system for treating rheumatism and arthritis prompts a free book offer. The Ball Clinic invites readers to request the enlarged book Rheumatism by writing to Dept 3606, with no obligation. The publication claims drugs provide only temporary relief and aims to save readers from years of misery.

Excelsior Springs Ball Clinic Missouri

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Miss Whitt MR. Walker Bride Cornelian Hotel Horace Levin Carlton Kelley Mary Allen Spencer Bruce Spencer C. L. McCoy, Sr Stanford L. Hanchey Chattanooga Fred Terry Elizabethton Patricia Reed Russellville Marjorie Spencer Marion McCoy Patricia Wright Mina Thurman Sonora Levin Kelley Chiropractor Colbert Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Davidson David Gibson Falkville News Memphis Scotts R. J. Scott Mexico Bolivia Hatton School Harry Emmer Appleton Wis ALL Metal Grant WN Pricel Our W.T. Grant CO Second Ave
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