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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1941

Page

5

Marriage Announcements and Social Notes From Baltimore

In a ceremony at Seventh Baptist Church Baltimore on Saturday June 14 Misa Dixie Ann Hodges wed Emilon B Parker Reverend Dr John H Day officiating About 100 relatives attended The couple will reside at 77 J Paul Apts 101 EB Mt Royal Ave Baltimore Md Mrs Homer Hutchinson hosted bridge in honor of bride to be Miss Marjorie Phinizy The events included floral decorations and gifts

Seventh Baptist Church Baltimore Five Lock Misa Dixie Ann Hodges Emilon B. Parker John H. ‘Day Donald Kern Westwood N. J Kern Puller Crane, Jr Horace Calswell Washington, D. C Parker Ella Hodges Falkville Alabama State Teachers College Florence Homer Hutchinson Herbert Hughes Marjorie Phinizy Malcolm Austelle Early Phinizy Early Phinizy, Mrs. M. Workman Marjorie Workman Phinizy Gladioli

Hand Care and Fashioning Hands in Modern Society

The text discusses evolving views on hands from romantic cushions to active working life. It notes texture skin and nail polish matter, warns against prominent knuckles, and suggests massage and cream to improve appearance. Rings are linked to status and taste.

Farm Security expands Fifth Region Program

Farm Security Administration officials announced expansion of the Fifth Region Program to address dislocation of rural life and aging under impact of defense activities. The region now covers Georgia Florida Alabama and South Carolina.

Athens Farm Security Administration Georgia Florida Alabama South Carolina

Cooling Gesture From Nu-Bia Photo Engraving

In Chicago on July 29 Ben Sugarman responded to two pickets at his company by serving iced drinks under a beach umbrella and a table with chairs. A sign read For pickets only Courtesy of the Nu-Bia Photo Engraving Company.

Chicago Ben Sugarman Nu-Bia Photo Engraving Company

Scouts Plan Two Week Tour To Philturn Rocky Mountain Reservation

The Tennessee Valley Patrol of Boy Scouts of America led by Scoutmaster W. F. E Waterhouse from Waterhouse Troop 20 Decatur departs Camp Westmoreland for a two week tour to Philturn in New Mexico. Night camps include Fort Smith Arkansas Amarillo Texas with six days at Philturn for hikes circle tours and horseback rides. Return visits Santa Fe Palo Duro Canyon San Antonio Shreveport and Vicksburg with an escorted Randolph Field tour. Local Scout guides will assist. adult leaders J L Hubbard and Rev Waterhouse. A color motion picture record will be shown to scout meetings clubs and schools. The trip aims to become an annual council event.

Tennessee Valley Patrol Boy Scouts of America Tennessee Valley Council W. FE Waterhouse Decatur Camp Westmoreland Philturn Rocky Mountain Reservation New Mexico Fort Smith Ark Amarillo Texas Santa Fe New Mex Palo Duro Canyon Tex San Antonio Shreveport Vickaburg Miss Beout Randolph Field Scouta Chas Scalea Rex Rankin Kelly Kilmore Sheffield Lynwood Hay Tuscumbia Bill Grant Russellville Kenneth Bradley Fred McCarthy Red Bay Sammy Burkett Huntaville J. L. Hubbard Rev. Waterhouse

McWhorter Home Scene Of Reunion

The country home of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. McWhorter hosted a family reunion for the late James R. Lockwell’s relatives. Pink green and white decor, buffet lunch, photos and watermelons were featured as family members gathered from Tuscumbia Leighton Muscle Shoals Birmingham and nearby areas.

R. C. McWhorter James R. Lockwell Margerite Tuscumbia Wile Myhan Bobbie Mary Lou Leighton Mis Davis B. McBride Betty Jean Muscle Shoals P. Holland Wanda Mollie Prueitt, Jr Birmingham B. C McWhorter Jewel Kenneth Telette Twilight

Fine Meeting of Society is Held

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Ninth Street Methodist Church held its fourth Monday social in the church parlor. Mrs. S. E. McDowra presided with her committee. summer flowers decorated the room. tea and cookies were served to 18 members and three visitors.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Ninth Street Methodist Church S. E. McDowra Rock of Ages John Wardlow O. N Pepper John Hancock W. M. Griffin Bob Johnson O. N. Pepper Mra Rosas Athens James Stannich Billysmith McDowrain Bibb Humphrey Dalton Smith R. D. Compton L. G. Smith Rosas Athena

Ellenen Seeks To Discontinue Trains In Defense Effort

The Louisville and Nashville railroad asked the Public Service Commission to suspend six passenger trains to aid the National Defense program. Lines 85 86 Birmingham Anniston Calera. 27 between Georgiana and Graceville. 1 4 between Florence and Selma. The move would free 16 pieces of equipment including five engines to address worker and soldier movements in the southeast. Hearing set for Aug 4 in Montgomery.

Merry Ala Louisville and Nashville Railroad Authority of Public Service Commission Birmingham Anniston Calera Georgiana Graceville Fis Flomation Selma Montgomery

Army bakery at Jackson Barracks feeds 225000 pounds of bread hourly

Eleven hundred soldiers from six southern camps run a massive field bakery at Jackson barracks Louisiana turning out enormous loaves baked in 112 ovens in a 500 foot long facility. The operation aims to supply 22 000 troops with bread by noon with shipments beginning at 5 PM after curing. Bakers from Camps Livingston Louisiana Georgia Oklahoma Texas Mississippi and Florida supply the workforce for the largest wartime bake in America.

Louisiana Jackson Barracks Harry Fenton America Army Livingston Sill Okla Sam Houston Tex Shelby Miss Blanding Pia

Dept of Commerce Checks Passengers on Excursion Vessels

Passengers boarding excursion vessels are checked by the Department of Commerce to prevent crowding and ensure safety aboard tours and boats scheduled for travel.

Department of Commerce

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W. F. Boswell, Jr Gordon Sherard Gerald Schrader-Dudy Anna Dudy J. L. Dudy Ernest Schrader BE. W. Schrader Schrader Austinville Dexter Walker Charles Bailey Ira Sivley First Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary Peter Acts W. H. Long Henry Hartung Westminster Presbyterian Sunday School White Springs Barnwell Quince Eddens J. Foster Barnwell, Jr J. D. Buchanan Seneca Springs A. J. Buchanan Ruth Tennessee Ridge L A. Tune Cullman George W. Norwood Margaret Amelia Nicholas Carter McGee Aligu St. Paul's Lutheran Church Lamon Austinville High School Anderson Business College Ingall Iron Works Raymond Matthews J. R. Mooney, Jr Ray Walden Dan Walden Jack Pauline Cole Jean Walden Mrs. Lamon Second Ave Armstrong and Nairn Dinsmore Bros. Furniture Co 2Nd Ave Bud Lou Abbott Costello Lee Bowman Alan Curtis Jane Prazee Net Pendleton Andrews Sisters Smith Private Brown Decatur’s New Theatre Yai D. L. Mixson Charles Alvin, Texas Redding Emens Margaret Ann Crowley Zeno Bailey and Sons Tullahoma, Tenn Mary Augusta Bibb Anne Gray Louisville, Ky Muriel Thomas Miss _Gray Thomas Martha Nash Geraldine Masterson J. L. Buchanan Ned Buchanan N. V. Gerhart and Son Hopkinsville, Ky Charles Perez Emens Clinic Helen Danice R. A. Fite Nashville, Tenn Roy Fite Jimmy Fite K. B. Davis Livingston, N. J Eugene R. Guy Davis Annie Guy Guy John Ward Hartselle W. C., Crayer Dorothy Nell Ted Simmons W. S. Veams Richard Irene Sheata Danville Berea John Paul Sheata Danvile, Ky John Edmison Ben Britnell E. B. Powers The Benevolent Society Hospital Bea Talmadge Wright J. Roy Acton B. Powell Davis Street Bob Baugh Bobby Strother Points J. W. Ambrose Virginia Graham Louis Graham Eloise Graham Dixie Ann Hodges Emulon B. Parker Bonita Granville Helen Follett Morqit City Park Flower Shop Fhones 106 and Hoo Second Avenue Sey Goidel’s Drug Store Ellenen Pe Ee Dillehay Capitol Footlight Justine Gay Gibson Voiles Shumake Shimake Furniture Co. (Inc Bank Street
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