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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1946

Page

5

Betty Martin Hosts Eighth Birthday Bingo Party

Betty Martin celebrated her eighth birth anniversary with a bingo party at her parents home on Sherman Street. Guests included Eleanor Chenault Kay Davis and others as prizes were awarded. Refreshments featured iced drinks cake candies and nut cups with an eight candle cake centerpiece. See ee The Woman's Missionary Society met with hostesses and speakers discussing Spiritual Life and the Mid South Synodical meeting. MR AND MRS THOMAS TO ENTERTAIN GOVERNOR-ELECT open house for Governor Elect James Folsom at Robin Thomas home and at the Benson Field Horse Show Thursday night. LUNCHEON ON WEDNESDAY hosted by Mrs B A Turner and Mrs O P Stinson at Cornelian Hotel.

Betty Martin D. H. Turner W. C. McClung Mid-South Maryville Tenn Thomas Robin Thomas James Folsom Cullman Ala Folsom Benson Field

Personal notices of visitors and travels

Ed Tarpley of Trinity visited here over Tuesday. Ruth Farrer of Washington DC vacationing with her parents the Farrers. En route home she stopped with her aunt and uncle in Knoxville. She joined David and Geraldine Farrer in Chattanooga for sightseeing. Mrs Earl Smith and two sons Ed and Joe arrived for a visit with Dr and Mrs W P Baugh. Mrs W J Duncan Jr and daughter Maryleen leave for Columbia and New York City then Myrtle Beach, returning September First. Miss Rita Brueggemann of Belleville arrived for a visit with Mrs Ponsonby Kyle. Mrs Walter Grubbs of Miami visiting her daughter Mrs H R Summer in New York City. Miss Joan Summer there now.

Ruth Farrer Washington, D. C A. D. Farrer J. H. Burnett Knoxville Rita Brueggemann Belleville, Il Ponsonby Kyle Walter Grubbs Miami, Fla H. R. Summer New York City

Wrinkles: Prevention and at Home Skin Care Advice

Wrinkles are a common concern for women past forty as accordion folds form with age. The piece urges early daily skin tapping, cold water rinses, massage with cream, and avoiding hot water or frowning to keep skin firm. It notes plastic surgery as a last resort and encourages cheerfulness and proper nourishment.

Social Event Guests And Family Movements In Town

York City visits her father H R Summer and will leave Monday with brother Ben Summer to stay in New York. Mr and Mrs Shew of Tusumbia and Mr and Mrs Griffith of Cullman attend a Thursday party hosted by Mr and Mrs Robin Thomas on Line Street. Senor ia Ben Bloodworth Jr returns from a two week trip to Washington DC New York City and Philadelphia. Kenneth E Thomas and daughter Betty with Burns Kelly of Huntsville plan a buffet supper and Lions Club Horse Show at 306 Jackson Street hosted by C L Sartor. Miss Ethel Rhinehart visits relatives in New York City.

York City H. R. Summer Ben Summer New York Shew Tuscumbia Griffith Cullman Robin Thomas Line Street Senor Ia Kenneth E. Thomas Betty Burns Kelly Huntsville C. L. Sartor Jackson Street Lions Club

Mrs John Green Leads Class Study at Central Baptist YWCA

Mrs John Green presented Epochs of Home Missions at Lena Harvey Bishop YWCA meeting held Tuesday evening in Miss Corrine Rays home. Miss Mickey Green led the program with opening songs and prayers by Helen Dunnavant.

John Green Lena Harvey Central Baptist Church Corrine Ray Fifth Avenue West Mickey Green Helen Dunnavant Jesus Martha Witt Rogers Janett Patterson

Infant dies. funeral at Bethel for Richardson infant

Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Odie Richardson of Hartselle died Wednesday morning. Funeral services are set for 4:30 PM today at Bethel with interment in Bethel Cemetery. Survived by parents one sister Betty and grandparents Frank Richardson Austinville and Lillian Eubanks Hartselle. Howell directing the service.

Bethel Odie Richardson Hartselle Betty Frank Richardson Austinville Lillian Eubanks Bethel Cemetery Howell

TVA Building Plans Pushed for Muscle Shoals HQ

TVA plans permanent headquarters for its board and staff at Muscle Shoals Alabama with $189000 set aside in the 1947 federal budget for planning the first building unit. Detailed plans to be finished in 1947 with construction funding eyed for 1948, moving from rented quarters in Knoxville toward a multi year phase.

Washington Tennessee Valley Authority Muscle Shoals Ala David E. Lilienthal Authority House TVA _ board Lilienthal TVA Board Knoxville Tenn

Alabama Chamber to Sponsor Garment Association Meeting

UNIT SPONSORED SULCAUGA Ala July 24 The Alabama Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the organization of a state Garment Manufacturers Association The first meeting is scheduled for today in Birmingham.

Sulcauga Ala Alabama Chamber of Commerce a@ state Garment Manufacturers’ Association Birmingham

Bob Hope Visits San Quentin in Suitably Filmed Prison Scene

Hollywood star Bob Hope toured San Quentin for a death row film sequence watched by Warden Clinton Duffy who noted inmate screenings three times daily and prize drama over crime pictures. Duffy suggested a prison premiere while Kay Kyser’s troupe added a new member Ronnie Severson the human echo on Art Linkletter's show.

Hollywood Bob Hope San Quentin Clinton Duffy Hope O. K Duffy Art Linkletter Kay Kyser Kay Ronnie Severson Army Air “Forces Ronnie Severson

Versatile stars and Hollywood buzz mix in quick gossip

Betty Hutton becomes vice president of her husband’s camera firm while Dotty Tamour reports her own hobby in automobile farm equipment. Bob Preston and Brian Donlevy return to Hollywood amid mining talk at Brian’s tungsten mine near Kernsville. Ray Milland heads for Bend Oregon as The New Fortune Teller pre première nears. Marshall Thompson dates Tana Abu as Frank Morgan rests in Catalina. Assistant director Joe Depew cues a long church sequence in A Miracle Can Happen.

Betty Hutton Dotty Tamour Bob Preston Brian Donlevy Hollyewood Brian Kernsville Ray Milland Bend, Ore Marshall Thompson Tana Abu MGM Frank Morgan Catalina Joe Depew

Young farmers grow first champion cucumber of the year

Charles and Billy Martin ages 15 and 12 brought a two pound nine ounce cucumber to The Daily Office from their Ninth Avenue West home. The vegetable measured 11 3 4 inches long and 1 inch in circumference. They also reported onions lettuce okra and beans.

Charles Billy Martin Ninth Avenue West

Infant Laid to Rest in Cook Cemetery Near Cole Springs

Final rites were held Tuesday at Cook cemetery near Cole Springs for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fleetwood Stinson of Falkville. The child died Monday at Cullman hospital. Surviving are the parents and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Legg and Sim Stinson. Interment followed at Cook cemetery with Howell directing.

Cook Cemetery Cole Springs Fleetwood Stinson Falkville Cullman Hospital J. R. Legg Sim Stinson Howell Directing

Gardenia Named After Dr Alexander Garden Of Charleston

The gardenia was named in honor of Dr. Alexander Garden of Charleston South Carolina, reflecting his botanical influence and local ties.

Dr. Alexander Garden, of Charleston, S. C

Dear Dorothy Dix Lipstick Advice Column Tip

A reader counsels against pressuring a wife to cook elaborate dinners, advising patience and consent. The reply condemns heavy lipstick wear and suggests reducing kissing to curb the habit, while Bob adds a blunt critique of excessive lipstick and repulsive appearance.

Dorothy DIX Bob

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Woman's Missionary Society of the Westside Presbyterian Church Lilla Mae Halfacre B. A. Turner O. P. Stinson Cornelian Hotel Darin Hallmark City Park Second Ave Louisianne Delicatessen TRE Little Cafe Sam Frank & Moore Ed Tarpley Trinity Joan Summer of New Nyc Swift's Brookfield Philadelphia Cole Slaw East Moulton Helen Follest Pond's Ben Bloodworth Jr Ethel Rhinehart Commercial Credit Corp Bank Street TVA UP Special Victor Herbert Peter Lorre Lydia Greenstreet Warners the Princess Geraldine Fitzgerald Modest Maidens U. & Patent Office Axlan - AP Newse Georde Geli Syndicate The Dex Worothy Olly Don Juan Moye Goidel’s American Beauty Greenhouse W. Moulton ST 219 Johnston Field & Stream Dugger's Book Store Rainey’s Beauty Academy 2Nd Ave Doxxena S Don’s.floor Don Williams Enolam Blvd J. R. Daniels Insurance and Financing Walnut St Decater
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