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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1946

Page

5

Marriages stir Fort Lee and Decatur communities

Notices announce Louise De Maggio and William Ferguson Jr wed in Fort Lee New Jersey with Ferguson discharged from the Navy. Also Dorothy Louise Roberts and Omar C Glass marry in Culpepper Virginia, with a short honeymoon. Ella Maude Graham weds Glenn Hoots in Birmingham and they reside in Anniston Alabama.

Ferguson DE Maggio Charles de Maggio Johnson Street Fort Lee N. J Louise William Floyd Ferguson Jr Decatur Alabama Madonna Church Ferguson U. S. Navy Eddie B. Tapscott

Mrs Jee Pegga Moves to New Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs Jee Pegga moved to her home at 522 Johnston Street this week from Decatur General Hospital where she underwent an operation last week. Mrs Breeding and friends report she is doing nicely. Patterson at St Vincent's in Birmingham will return home Saturday with Patsy Patterson staying with her mother. Mrs Nicholas Zelinka and daughter Anna Frances have returned to Miami after visiting relatives.

Jee Pegpa Johnston Street Decatur General Hospital Breeding E.patterson Birmingham Nicholas Zelinka Anna Frances Miami, Fla

Camp Meeting Opens August First for Ten Days at Hartselle Tabernacle

The annual camp meeting at the tabernacle grounds one mile south of Hartselle runs August 1 to 11 1946. Evangelists Dr John L Brasher from Boaz Alabama and Dr E R Overley from Lexington Kentucky lead a strong program with J Byron Crouse of Wilmore Kentucky as song leader. Reservations via Paul Eubanks Decatur Alabama. The dining room operates on site with planned improvements and wide young folks attendance expected.

Tabernacle Hartselle John L. Brasher The Brasher Methodist Church Snead Seminary Boaz Ala John Fletcher College Paul Eubanks Decatur

Rauschenberg and Coleman Family Attend Birmingham Funeral

Mrs. and Mr. W F Rauschenberg and W R Rogers family traveled to Birmingham for the funeral of James B. Coleman. Mrs. Bill Martin and her son Billy returned from Birmingham after visiting Coleman, who was buried there. Shirley Ann Braswell and Nancy Thomason attended the Baptist Youth Assembly in Ridgecrest NC. A T Hanson and Henry Hanson visited Ridgecrest then Ashville NC with Hanson Jr. joining in Ashville. Carl Hendon and daughter Betty spent a week in North Carolina.

W. R. Rogers W. R. Rogers Jr Birmingham James B. Coleman Bill Martin Billy Shirley Ann Braswell Nancy Thomason Ridgecrest N. C Baptist Youth Assembly A. T. Hanson Henry Hanson Ashville North Carolina A Hanson Jr Fairfax, Ala Carl Hendon Betty Points North Carolna

State safety committee names members and safety post created

Gov Chauncey Sparks in Montgomery named a state safety committee with members Finance Director Hayse Tucker Acting Highway Director E N Dodgers Attorney General William N McQueen State School Superintendent Austin R Meadows Public Safety Director Van B Gilbert James F Brawner head of the drivers license division and Fred Thornton head of the state news bureau.

Montgomery Ala Chauncey Sparks Hayse Tucker E. N. Dodgers William N. McQueen Austin R. Meadows van B. Gilbert James F. Brawner Fred Thornton

True Worship and Jesus Lessons for July

Newman Campbell presents the International Uniform Lesson on Exodus, Deuteronomy, Isaiah, Mark, Luke and John. The piece urges worship of the one God, condemns idolatry, and highlights Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman as a teaching on true worship in spirit and truth.

Newman Campbell Mark Jesus God Kingdom of God St. John Samaria Jerusalem Father Atures Syndicate, Inc

Big Premiere Era Returns to Hollywood for Anna and the King of Siam

Hollywood buzzed as Grauman's Chinese Theater welcomed the Anna and the King of Siam premiere drawing thousands and a triple police detail. Irene Dunne and ex Harrison shine, with no musical numbers but a warm, humorous tale. Mary Pickford hosts servicemen at Pickfair, Bing Crosby issues orders, and Mary Pickford’s curls become part of her character.

Bob Thomas Hollywood Hollywood Boulevard Grauman Anna Lana Turner Bob Hutton Irene Dunne Ex Harrison Mary Pickford Pickfair Bing Crosby Billl Wilder Bing P. A. Mike Walter Slezaks Peggy Cummins Braille Institute Shirley Temple RKO

Rotary Clubs Convene in Montgomery for District Assembly

Rotary club officers and committee chairmen from Alabama gather at the Whitley hotel Montgomery on Monday July 22 for the annual district assembly. Registration starts at 5 p.m. with sessions, a fellowship dinner and meetings continuing Tuesday hosted by Montgomery Rotary Club led by President W C Bowman. The event is one of 157 assemblies worldwide to discuss Rotary International programs and improve club activities.

Rotary Club Alabama Whitley Montgomery

Family Reunion At Singing Convention In Hartselle

At the Hartselle tabernacle on Sunday the singing convention also hosted a family reunion. McCoy brothers Otis and James, both members of the Atlanta Homeland Harmony quartet, attended with their mother and performed several hymns and a Sacred Harp number alongside their Winston county relatives.

Aero Bev T. Howell Hartselle Tabernacle McCoy Brothers Winston County Otis James Atlanta Hartselle McCoy

Bolivian unrest rumors after interrupted Buenos Aires talks

Rumors of a coup attempt in Bolivia circulated in Buenos Aires after communications with Bolivia were interrupted since yesterday afternoon. The Bolivian embassy in Buenos Aires denied word of unrest.

Buenos Aires Bolivia

Look Sir, Army Veteran Recalls Sing Brosby Encounter

A soldier in the Army recalls meeting Sing Brosby after saying he had served three and a half years and would only recognize Brosby among entertainers, mentioning Carmen Miranda in the conversation.

Carmen Miranda Sing Brosby

Dear Miss Dix Advice on romance and marriage obligations

A reader questions constant romance, saying a wife should be a pal who understands fatigue. Dorothy Dix suggests timing and balance, advising honesty and avoiding perpetual sentiment, and notes a wife may release a husband to happiness if love has faded.

Miss DIX Dorothy DIX

Quality Aspirin Demand Seen at St Joseph Store

Full meaning of Quality in aspirin is known to users of St Joseph. Demand St Joseph Aspirin, world's largest seller at 10c. Save more on 100 tablet bottle 35c, nearly 3 tablets for le.

St. Joseph

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Micie PY B. M. Bloodworth Glass-Roberts Rites Dorothy Louise Roberts W. J. Roberts Mr Roberts Omar C. Glass William B. Glass Bama Baptist Pastorium Culpepper Virginia J. T. Edward Magnolia Eloise Roberts Mrs. W. B. Glass Miss Graham MR. Hoots Ella Maude Graham E. L. Graham Glenn Hoots C. K. Hoots S. H. Feltham Constance Jones Malcolm P. Conville Anniston Hoots Alabama Power Company Ernie Pyle Dugger’s Book Store Istic American Beauty Greenhouse W. Moulton ST Mayflower Transit CO Elliott John H. Giles Goidel’s Drug Store Superior Cleaners Lee Crystal Plunge Dixie Greenwood Park Bob W. Church ST Lim Mrs W. F. Rauschenberg Loyd’s Drug Store Robinson Furniture CO Bank St Jesus and True Worship Isaiah Larry Crosby Olympic Stadium Freddie Cavanaugh Modest Maidens U. S Patent Office Lake Rotary Clubs Moye Pride Motor Co 2Nd Ave Hudson Marrie Reiea Oe A’ S Dorothy Olx Second Ave Falkville Christian Church Church of Christ-Disciples of Christ C. P. Spiegel West Main Street E. E. Maddox Peuicious Meadow
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