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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1946

Page

6

Cook MItcham wedding in Atlanta

Mrs. James Mason Mitcham announces the marriage of their daughter Eleanor Elizabeth to Mr. John Robert Cook on Friday July 12 1946 in Atlanta. The report covers auxiliary Circle One meeting at Mrs. C. McClung and other society notes including honors for Miss Mary Anne Blackwell and local PTA and club activities.

Cook-Mitcham Atlanta James Mason Mitcham Eleanor Elizabeth John Robert Cook Gaz Blackwell i Mary Anne Blackwell Camp Winnastaska Ala Civinette Club Greystone Cafe Robert McRight Louis N. Parker Colonel Stoopnagle

Stretching Sugar Turns Ice Cream Smoother and Richer

A vintage recipe notes using Junket Rennet Tablets to make a custard base for ice cream. It details dissolving rennet in water, mixing light cream with sugar corn sirup and vanilla, then freezing the liquid, beating to a smooth mush, and refreezing to firm. The method suggests corn sirup can be replaced by sugar or honey and offers a free trial package of Junket Rennet Tablets from Chransen's Laboratory.

Chransen's Boratory, Inc. Dept. Clsl Little Falls N. Y

Club Dialogues On Civic Project And Meeting Change

During the business session the club discussed sponsoring a civic project with no definite decision yet. Members voted to move monthly meetings from the third Tuesday to the second Monday each month and urged attendance at the annual picnic set for the second Monday night in August.

Mrs Mitchell Jr Hosts Friday Afternn Tea for Mother

Mrs Howard G Mitchell Jr entertains at home on Moulton Road Friday afternoon honoring her mother Mrs H G Mitchell Sr of Langhorne Manor Pa. She invites friends to the event.

Howard G. Mitchell Jr H.G. Mitchell Sr Langhorne Manor Moulten Road

Mrs J C White Returns from Gadsden to Beby at Son’s Bedside

Mrs. J. C. White has returned from Gadsden where she stays at the bedside of her son John Felix White who is unwell.

J. C. White Gadsden John Felix White Unc

Gift embroidery patterns for monogram linens

Bride gift idea features His and Hers Mr and Mrs monograms to decorate towels sheets and pillows. Pattern 866 shows 12 motifs with sizes given. Send twenty cents to Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept. for pattern and catalog in 1946 edition with 112 illustrations.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N.Y Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue N. Y

Protection in Warm Weather

In the heat the piece advises using cosmetic armpit preparations to curb excessive sweating and odor. It emphasizes following directions, daily bathing, vigorous brushing, frequent clothing changes, and airing garments to prevent odor. It warns that sweat contains chemicals and dry residues can cause odor and social ostracism.

Hygeia Plumpie

Calil Ma County Mt Vernon Area News Notes

Mr and Mrs Billie Morgan and Bettye returned from Mississippi after visiting relatives. Jack Sterling went to Birmingham for medical treatment. Gloria Braswell recovers from an accident injury. Kermit Barnnett joined the Lyric cafe in Cullman. Horace Russell hosted a barn dance for the young people. O R Lancaster family and Paul Hamiltons visited Berwrence County relatives. Orville Woods visited Rev Joe Thompson and family. Linda Gail Braswell improves after illness. Fay and Wrynell Parks visited homefolks.

Billie Morgan Bettye Mississippi Jack Sterling Birmingham Gloria Braswell Kermit Barnnett Lyric Cafe Cullman Horace Russell O. R. Lancaster Paul Hamilton Berwrence County Omer Braswell Orville Woods Joe Thompson Linda Gail Braswell Fay and Wrynell - Parks

Pleasant View and Surrounding Social Notes from Eva, Alabama

Rev. J. L. Wheeler led services at Pleasant View. Local families hosted and visited relatives from Decatur, Cullman, Scottsboro, Florence, Pell City, Jasp er, and Birmingham. Weekend guests included Bagwells, Dobsons, Turners, and the Lindlers. a July 11 birthday dinner honored Rev. B. F. Turrentine with attendees from Falkville Hartsel e Lawrence County and Tampa Florida.

J. L. Wheeler Pleasant View Jimmie Adams Decatur Robert Adams Home Demonstration Club Little Jerusalem Cullman Edron Childers Scottsboro E. H .Childers Joe Smith Jasper W. L. King Pell City Maude Patrick Louis Bagwell The University Bagwell Phem Adams Tennessee del Dobson Dobson Adams Cephas Turner Awger Cobb Willard Casey Indianapolis Ind Rayburn Douglas Birmingham Joan Varin Plumer Frost Hartselle B. F. Turrentine S. R. Long and Son S. R. Jr Falkville Brooks Lindler Eva J. L. Bell Norma Jean Conrad Bell Lawrence County Lester Bell Tampa Florida A. J. Legg Tra

Local social notes and visits listed around city hospitals and towns

The column records visits and travels of residents and guests. Names include Mr. White at Holy Name of Jesus hospital. Rev. and Mrs. Glenn hosting H C Highhouse of Ludlow Ky. Mrs S E Patterson at St. Vincent's in Birmingham. David Rowe and Frank Blackwell returning from Camp Cosby Alabama. Mrs W C Cunningham of Birmingham visiting family. Lawson Draper and Joe Sneed visiting Athens and Alexander City Alabama. Mrs W E Hockensmith and son Billy visiting Birmingham relatives. Mrs W E Todd traveling to Chicago. Ben Britnell visiting Pontotoc Mississippi. Mrs H G Mitchell Sr visiting Langhorne Manor Pennsylvania. Mrs N E Jackson of Florence visiting Dinsmore family. Misses Lila and Ann Pritchett visiting St Petersburg Florida.

Annual Report of Insolvent Tax Beat Details

Legal notice lists annual report items for 1945 with beat numbers 1 and 2. It names S Manley and Nathan Sideman with total taxes 5.94 and 5.50 respectively, and J C Miller with tax 1.38. The entries appear under beat numbers 1890 S and 2887.

S. S. Manley Nathan Sideman J. C. Miller

Why educated women are not marrying crowds of men

A syndicated column argues that only about 60 percent of educated women marry, blaming college culture for snobbery and delayed marriage. The piece claims men seek traditional partners and outlines perceived tensions between intellect and domestic life, concluding many college women remain single.

Lady Highbrow John

Revival at Somerville to Feature Miller and Wells

Rev. R. F. Miller of Sixth Avenue Church of God will evangelize the Somerville revival starting Sunday. He will be joined by Rev. E. Earl Wells a noted Winchester singer and former Army chaplain with overseas service. The pastor invites all to attend nightly at 7 45 for a campaign aimed at soul saving.

Somerville R. F. Miller Sixth Avenue Church of God Somerville Church of God Miller E. Earl Wells Winchester Armed Forces Revells Buffalo W.Y High Point N. C Laurel Miss Anderson College Melvin V. Moody

Local Family Gatherings Highlight Community News

Vis Legg and children of McKend rey with Mr and Mrs Radford Bennett and son Carl and Roy Humphrey near Battle Ground attended a gathering. Refreshments were served at noon. Mrs Talmas Woodard and children visited her parents Mr and Mrs Wray near Etha.

Vis Legg McKendrey

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B. M. Bloodworth SRE First Ward P. T.A John McBride McBride Goq Goidel Lydia E. Pinkham Mary Mason Rennet Mrs. Mitchell Bill Payne Huntsville Marie Gilert Helen Follett Yardley London Calil MA County MT. Vernon Jmer Braswell Morgan County Eva Mrs Brooks Lindler Claburn, McDonald L. G. McDonald Ben Killian Florence L. E. Oden White Holy Name of Jesus Hospital H. C. Highhouse Ludlow Robert Glenn S.E. Patterson St. Vincent's Hospital David Rowe Frank Blackwell Camp Cosby W. C. Cunningham Bob Harris Lawson Draper Athens Joe Sneed Alexander City W. E. Hockensmith Billy Mr. Hockensmith W. E. Todd Chicago, Il Ben Britnell Pontotoc H G. Mitchell, Sr Bucks County, Pa Mrs Lila Ann Pritchett St. Petersburg Fla Ate Alfred Fritzgerald Alvis G. Briscoe Suly Geli Syndicate Inc Dorothy Olx NIX Caddell Drug CO Moye C4monds Alabama South
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