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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1950

Page

9

Hartselle Social Notes Highlight Local Clubs And Weddings

Madonna Circle from First Methodist meets at Mrs H L Paul home with Bible verses and a study on Women of Scripture. The Young People at First Christian organize a Christian Endeavor led by Joanne Henderson and others. Betty Joanne Hartson and Donald Wilson marry in Iuka Miss and reside in Decatur. Community gatherings include Homemakers Club picnic and Juvenile Music Study Club event at the Perry home with boating and a treasure hunt.

Madonna Circle Madonna First Methodist Church H. L. Paul James Yarbrough Walter Poole, Jr J. Clifton Draper Robert Griffith First Christian Church T. W. Hatchett Joanne Henderson John Hodges Seephe Rhonna Howell Virginia Anne Ceerald Grady Hatchett Cole Springs H. L. Slate Betty Joanne Donald Wilson Iuka Miss Joe Norwood Homemakers Club H. M. Betterton J. C Nancy H. M. Bradley and Sons C. T. Cash Melvin Blackwood Earl Elliott Homer Crowe E. O. Creel Onnie Penn O’neal Penn C. B. Lavender Claude, Jr Betty Lavender Doc Jones Barbara Lucien Jones Juvenile Music Study Club Robert Perry Linda Perry Skipper Drinkard Secre Martha Lynn Roberts Judy Brown Betty Wagnon McIntyre Marilyn Bentley Rebe Annie Ruth Waldsmith Debussy Golliwogg L. L. Cain Pelleas and Melisande Spring Creek E. L. Drinkard Jr Horace Roberts Buford Bentley W. T. Benthal L. A. Solomon Ray Calvert City T. W. Lauderdale Kentucky Paul Barclift Haleyville Barclift G. W. Puckett Buddy Danny Lewis Praytor Attalla Brasher David Darden Carolyn Hartselle Tuscaloosa Darden Morgan County Ruth Hartselle Atlanta J. E. Freeman

Alabama superintendents plan unified program for school needs

Alabama superintendents at the annual workshop outlined a statewide plan with the Alabama Education Association and others to push for a nine month term, 8,000 new classrooms, higher teacher standards, and improved lunches. They warned of costs and potential reliance on federal matching funds, with timing tied to Governor Gordon Persons and the next legislature.

Auburn Ala Alabama Superintendents of Education Chilren Spi Alabama Education Association State Department of Education Parents and Teachers Congress Gordon Persons Poe

Applesauce Banana Berry Dessert Idea

A simple no bake dessert combines fruit and dairy. Use seasonal berries applesauce or sliced bananas with milk to create a crisp ready to eat sweet treat.

Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote Puzzle Preview

A dense page presents a large crossword with across and down clues spanning ground grain to ancient symbols and a cryptogram by Longfellow. Also included is a daily cryptoquote puzzle with a Shakespeare quote variant and instructions.

Longfellow

Nationally Prominent Speakers at Alabama Bar Association Meet

The 73rd annual Alabama Bar Association convention in Birmingham featured Ed Barrett former Birmingham newsman and Voice of America director as banquet speaker. H Handley Wright of the American Society of Public Relations also addressed attendees while officials from other states joined the program. Tom Greaves 32 year old Mobile veteran was elected chairman of the junior bar section with Rufus Bealle of Tuscaloosa named vice chairman.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Bar Association Ed Barrett Voice of America H. Handley Wright American Society of Public Relations Tom Greaves Mobile Rufus Bealle Tuscaloosa Greaves Herman W

Dear Ex G I in America We Need More Men on Front

Hal Boyle writes from Korea describing frontline conditions post 1945. He stresses the need for more troops, better weapons, and faith in arms, noting the mix of young privates and veteran sergeants and the harsh travel to reach forward positions. He rides with reporters to a forward artillery position and witnesses casualties.

Joe America Hal Boyle Korea G. I Bill Lawrence The New York Times Hal Levine Newsweek Magazine Yongdong Fces

Bailey Finishes Recruit Training At San Diego Navy Center

Paul Gurdis Bailey a seaman recruit from Baileyton completed his recruit training at the U S naval training center in San Diego California. He entered naval service on April 20 1950 and is a former student of Baileyton high school.

Paul Gurdis Bailey USN Baileyton U. S. Naval Training Center San Diego Calif Bailey Naval Service Baileyton High School

New Shrimp Bed Near Foley Highlights Gulf Fishing Boom

The Gulf of Mexico sees a second large-scale shrimp strike with about 300 boats busy off the Alabama coast. Crews report a heavy Ban brownie type catch worth roughly 1,000 dollars every three nights amid debate whether the bed is permanent.

Foley Ala Gulf of Mexico Alabama Gulf Coast

Seaman John P Johnson Tours Athens During Leyte Visit

Seaman John P. Johnson of 409 West College Street Hart selle, USN, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Leyte, visited Athens Greece after maneuvers with the Sixth Fleet. The port call allowed crew members to tour historic sites including the Acropolis and Parthenon.

John P. Johnson Seaman USN West College Street Hartselle Athens Greece Leyte Sixth Fleet

Bar Association Officers to Be Chosen Tomorrow

M Leigh Harrison, dean of the University of Alabama School of Law, urged maintaining a strong law school as the best safeguard for a well trained bar. He argued that overcrowding in the profession is not undesirable and that most enrollment growth stems from veterans who could not attend during the war.

Montgomery Ala Alabama James. E. Folsom America State Bar Association M. Leigh Harrison University of Alabama School of Law Harrison

Bill passed to enlarge Pensacola National Cemetery

Washington reports the House approved a bill to enlarge the Pensacola Florida National Cemetery by authorizing transfer of federal land. The Defense Department said all available grave sites at Pensacola will be used by 1958.

Washington Pensacola Fla House Defense Department

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Bell Telephone Company J. E. Schnell Lyons Hotel I. L. Fanbrough North Alabama Schnell Mrs. Cape Fanbrough A. Taylor Homer Stovall J. O. Townsend Harold Thornhill Baby William E. Smith Earnest Maddox Sherry Lloyd Rogers Betterton Lucille Hawkins Joe Beth Shipp Sue Adams David Puckett Fred Bailey W. D. Murphree Murphree Paul Boteler Wood Jasper Earnest Bennett Sandra Leena C. T. Cash and Sons Millport Pront Street Decatur Bier Nebrig Mmu Dalle Grant Street Coal & Grain CO Checkerboard Store Moulton St Podetre Town State College Northern Constellation Ol An Arizona Shield Babyl Braz PSCJ GAGN King Features Syndicate Barrett Bar Gene Ahera Hana Dncide Phil Corrigan Acropolis Parthenon Maddox Kurfees HH. L. Reeves Eighth Ave Bir DIX Company Bank St Lyons Ellectric CO Second Ave Ruggles Interior California Clark Clark AN Hugo Zabody Tabody Zabody
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