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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1949

Page

6

Engagements and a Florida wedding in Birmingham society

Announcement highlights the engagement of Iva Virginia Lewis to James Mahion Trimble with a September 24 wedding planned, and Cherrie Marie Dill to Earl Dean Allgood with a August 7 date. Peggy Joyce Collier wed Thomas Ratliff Jr at Central Baptist, Ocala, with a formal ceremony and reception. Details of attendants, outfits, and reception decor are described. The piece also notes a Victors class meeting at Central Baptist and social gatherings honoring a future bride.

Virginia Lewis Mahlon Trimble Roy Edward Lewis Iva Virginia James Mahion Trimble James Claude Trimble Mr. Trimble Hitt Allgood James Burkett Dill Cherrie Marie Earl Dean Allgood C. L. Allgood Peggy Joyce Collier Thomas Ratliff Roy Collier St. Petersburg Florida Decatur Central Baptist Church Rufus Underwood Grant Street Church of Christ Victors Ellison Louie Ellison Sixth Avenue West Clyde Bass J. W. Lovelace Grady Roberts Lloyd Beddingfield Bill Biles Harold Singleton Guy Matthews Ruby Walker Clifton Hurst Leon Childs Gus Rombokas Ralph Jones James MecMullin Lovelace Hame Miess James Sullivan Cherrie Marie Hitt James Burkett Hitt

Personal notices from Mary-Alice Tucker funeral guests

Out of town friends and relatives attend the funeral of Mrs. Mary-Alice Tucker. Names and origins include Tucker families from Birmingham, Columbus GA, Alabama City, Toledo OH, Franklin TN, Nashville TN, Donelson TN, Spring Hill TN, Daytona Beach FL, St. Louis MO, Ft. Walton FL, and Decatur AL. Also notes of Miami and Cando ROTC, a RIP at Decatur General Hospital, and updates on B. C. Strother.

Mary - Alice Tucker Harris Jack Tucker David Hall Russeau Frances Cameron Birmingham Mrris Pate Butch and Linda Columbus Georgia Alvin Mostella Ronnie Alabama City Sara Walton Walter Tucker Toledo Ohio Bill Turnage Sam McGee Jonah Pate Franklin Tennessee Virtie Pate Frank. Tucker Warren Bond Curtis Nashville Edna Denton Donelson Rosie Lunn Spring Hill

Limestone county hospital bids show $200000 shortfall

Bids opened for Limestone county hospital construction total $396800 to $463846 with 11 bidders and 13 alternates. With only $450000 available now, officials say work may be delayed until the remaining $200000 is secured.

Limestone County Brice Construction Company Birmingham Chambers Lumber Company Athens J. T. Schrimsher and Son of Huntsville Brice Building Company of Dunn Construction Company of

Local Notables Active in Limestone County Life

Grand jury action looms on grand larceny in Limestone County Court. Athens College student Elvin Wear’s watch was involved. Social visits included Mr. and Mrs. Malone Moore of Birmingham. Adams and McGrew Firestone Supply Sale to Andrew J. Tutt. Various local residents, camps, and church events noted. Funeral for Adz T. Jones records survivors and burial. Refs to Mayo Clinic and modeling work, births, and travel blur the week’s community happenings.

Limestone County Elvin Wear Athens College Malone Moore Birmingham Athens Moore Limestone Giles County Magic City Steele McGrew Adams and McGrew Firestone Andrew J. Tutt P. W. Hendricks, Jr Athens Lumber Company Fred Martin Gertrude Coleman Trussville Adz T. Jones Jones Cross Roads Robert Hornbuckle Reba Douthit Mahlon Carlos Charles R. Jones Eva Simmons Howard Rushmore New York City W. E. Estes Rushmore Damon H. McCoy New York Miriam Cresap Barbizon Modeling School Lucille Hawkins Collinsville Ala Mary Moore McCoy W. S. Dobbins R. L Jack) Christopher A. D. Powers Mayo’s Clinic Rochester Minn Bruce Nelson Alabama Courier Hillman Holland Daytona Beach St. Augustine Florida

Athens College Alumnae Chapter Formed This Week

Prof and Mrs L D Wallace organized the first Athens College alumnae chapter with fifty former students in attendance. The group aims to become the nucleus for similar associations across Alabama and neighboring Southern states.

Athens College L. D. Wallace Alabama

Athens College president opens Limestone teachers institute

Limestone county teachers held their first institute of the new school year Saturday morning at the Athens High School Auditorium. Dr. Perry B. James, new Athens College president, was the principal speaker. The institute for colored teachers met at Trinity school with a state Department of Education representative as the main speaker.

Limestone County Athens High Schol Perry B. James New Athens College Institute For Colored Teachers Trinity School State Department of Education

Red Cross swimming classes end with aquacade

The Red Cross swimming and life saving courses taught free at the local pool by George Porter Sam Biondo David Yarbrough Henry Richter and A M McConnell will conclude Sunday. An aquacade staged by instructors and pupils will let locals see how water safe the youngsters have become through the training.

Red Cross George Porter Sam Biondo David Yarbrough Henry Richter

Youth Charlie Green Accused of Locker Watch Theft

Local youth Charlie Green is accused of stealing a watch from a locker at the Athens Swim Pool about ten days ago and was bound over for further proceedings. The incident remains under investigation by Athens police as officials seek additional statements.

Charlies Green Athens

Nickel Alloy Combinations Reach Six Thousand Ways

Nickel, used as an alloying metal, has been found to combine in some 6 000 different ways with other metals. The discovery highlights nickel’s versatility in developing new materials for industry and manufacturing.

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Stec Ib Tom Willingham T. F. Kirkpatrick Joy Bolin Fay Nelson Newton Thrasher Jane Walker Coleen Moore Annie Lee Sims Fla Howard Craft Thrasher Miss Moore Miss Walker Miss Sims Mrs. Craft Billie Marie Hammond Kenneth Howard Craft Gene Ratliff Charlie Hammond Lonnie Petty Florence Hammond Newton Hartselle Henry Kelly Cullman Miss Fay Nelson Bride Sherril Maner Andrew Rombokas Earl Glenn Elton Reeves Gulf and Atlantic 24Th Street North Betty Simmons Marguerite South Gerald Feild J. G. Hamilton Russell Breeding Mary Jean Sittason F. A. Simmons M. T. Burke Jack Thomason Dorothy Fitzpatrick L. W. Johnson Betty Funter Nancy Thomason Daren Easter Annie Sue Cain Nell Laubenthal James Holloway Harold Feild Jean McRae Marjorie Scroggins Harold Dixon E. W. Strother Bobby Ellis Virginia Gilliam Ned Anderson R. F. South Jane Rogers Frank Price Frank, Jr St. Louis, Missouri St. Louis Mimi Jones Barrett Shelton Barrett, Jr Suzanne Ft. Walton Mrs A. T. Hanson The University of Alabama Henry Hanson Miami C‘ando, Florida R.O.T.C. Lary B. G Ryan, Jr Tuscumbia Jack Stanley Mr. Stanley Robert C. Strother Mary Ann Kenneth Davis Athens News Eugene Guy Davis Ann Guy Guy A. L.matthews Anderson Indiana L. N. Robinson Mr. Robinson Holland Messer Roy Messer Patricia Ann W. A. Crockett Gary Phil Baugh W. P. Baugh E. P. Calvin, Jr Joseph R. Blackshear Tanner J. O. Belue Blackshear J. T. Blackshear Interneship Poplar Creek Missionary Baptist Church Near Athens Beauty Salon Moulton St. Beauty E. Moulton Street Farley Gabardines Alfred London Dothan Clay R Pollan Taurus Gemini Sont Sui VIRGO Sant Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricore aQuakius Ree Pisces Second Ave Storch Aker? of Jewelry
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