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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1949

Page

6

Collier-Ratliff vows to be said at Central Baptist Church

Society notes announce Miss Peggy Collier will wed Mr Thomas Ratliff Jr on Saturday July 23 at eight o clock in the evening at Central Baptist Church. The wedding will be conducted by Rufus Underwood with music by Mrs Tom Willingham and Mrs Evelyn Kirkpatrick. Relations and friends listed as attendants and family members are named throughout, with receptions planned at the couple s homes after the ceremony.

Joy Bolin Decatur Faye Nelson Birmingham Newton Thrasher Howard Craft Annie Lee Sims St. Petersburg Florida Colleen, Moore Jane Walker Billie Marie Hammond Kenneth Howard Craft Gene Ratliff Charlie Hammond Billy Hammond Lonnie J. Petty Central Baptist Church Thomas Ratliff East Moulton Street Austinville Zola McCulloch Danville Road G. A. Blackwell Coleman Lott America Frances Norton Morgan County Lavada Curtis A. Pt Miss Norton Central Methodist Church Delano Park

Peebles Return From Laguna Beach Vacation

Mr and Mrs F D Peebles and F D Peebles Jr have returned from a two week vacation trip to Laguna Beach Florida, enjoying pleasant weather and time away together.

F. D. Peebles F. D. Peebles Jr Laguna Beach, Florida Melvin Ozier Lynn and Jack Daytona Beach Florida

Local residents take extended western tour

Mrs W M Riethmaier Jack Riethmaier and other Decatur and Hartselle residents returned from a long West tour visiting San Diego San Francisco Hollywood San Angelo Reno Salt Lake City Grand Canyon and Boulder Dam They met with friends in San Jose and San Diego and planned further travels while others hosted visitors in Birmingham and Marion and prepared for upcoming weddings and family gatherings

W. M. Riethmaier Jack Riethmaier Thomas A. Bennett Joan Woodruff J. H. Hendon Decatur Lucretia Rogers Hartselle West San Diego San Francisco Hollywood San Angelo California Reno Nevada Salt Lake City Utah Grand Canyon Arizona Boulder Dam Mexico Bernard Blatt San Jose Myrith

Dorothy Dix column on marriage and loyalty in difficult homes

Dear Miss Dix counsels a reader with a lazy, untidy wife to hire a maid or endure the situation. She says such wives rarely change and warns that using the baby as an alibi is a common excuse. Other letters discuss distrustful husbands and a wife gifting another man, urging calm, shrewd responses and recognizing the need to separate or endure.

Miss Dix Dorothy Dix

Remedies for Enlarged Pores and Skin Care Tips

Advice on preventing and treating enlarged pores through diet, hygiene, and daily routines. Emphasizes balanced meals, fruit and vegetable intake, avoiding harsh soaps, clean washcloths, and regular cleansing. Recommends nightly washing, cold rinse, witch hazel, morning cold rinse, daily warm bath, deep breathing, and outdoor exercise to improve skin health.

Nova Burns Circle Holds Monday Meeting at Baggett Home

The Nova Burns Circle met Monday afternoon at Mrs. Preston Baggett’s home with circle leader presiding. Mrs. John Dement delivered the devotional, and Mrs. Blake Thompson and Mrs. Raymond Rochelle spoke on China. Community mission work at the church was announced for six that evening, with seven members attending social hour and enjoying refreshments.

United Nations Memorial Drive W.5.c.s Woman's Society of Christian Service Memorial Drive Methodist Church Elmer Pitt D. S. Hurst E. B. Hames Frances Hendon Zettie Sheats World Outlook Aldersgate D. Surst J. M. Philpot Circle Two Lizzie Motes Woman's Missionary Society Southside Baptist Church G. D. Sims Somerville Road Maurice Dean Fred Muzzey Dean America Prince Jones E. L. Ashford A. L. Burns Muzzey Nova Burns Preston Baggett Baggett John Dement Blake Thompson Raymond Rochelle China Community Mission

Laura Wheeler improved crochet doily pattern 614

This notice advertises a crocheted doily pattern in two sizes 19 and 14 inches using No 30 cotton. Requires seven joined pansies for the larger doily and three for the smaller with a border. Directions include charts photos and concise steps. Send twenty cents.

Laura Wheeler

Alabama Area Has Two Winners

In Birmingham a 16 year old from Selma Aubrey Miller and a 16 year old from Meridian Ed Merrins earned top spots to represent the Alabama area in the National Junior Amateur Golf Championship. Merrins shot 74 to lead, Miller 76, with Head of Birmingham taking first alternate after a playoff for third.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Selma Meridian Miss Ed Merrins Aubrey Miller Birmingham Country Club Merrings Miller Congressional Country Club Washington, D. C Gene Head Scott Florence Head Milton Wigley Anniston Jimmy Shamblin Fuscaloosa Wigley

Needlecraft Book Pattern Ad from The Decatur Daily

An old newspaper ad from The Decatur Daily promotes a Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book. It invites readers to send fifteen cents for the magazine with 104 illustrations and a selection of beginner to expert patterns for needle hobbies.

Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept P. O Flatbush Station Brooklyn Laura Wheeler

Extradition Denied In 21 Year Old Negro Fugitive

Federal Judge Philip Forman denied extradition of a 21 year old Black fugitive. He ruled the suspect was beaten into signing a confession and stated the testimony carried conviction when viewed with the broader realities, despite lack of corroboration in many instances.

Trenton N. J Philip Forman

Half Safe Arrid Ad From 1949 Arkansas Paper

Lor raine Davies of Little Rock and Orlando promote Arrid deodorant with Creamogen promising 3 day protection and odor control. Ad claims safety for skin and clothes, money back guarantee, price 39 cents plus tax, packaging includes address.

Little Rock Ark Lorraine Davies Orlando Florida

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