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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1946

Page

5

Otte-Frost Engagement Noted For Mary Louise Otte

Society notes announce the engagement of Mary Louise Otte to Burton Cloyce Frost son of W T Frost of Eva Alabama with a June 15 wedding date. A society shower hosted by Mesdames Blackwell at West Moulton Street is described along with church circle meetings and Mizpah Chapter activities.

Mesdames- Blackwell McClendon Ernie Blackwell G. A. Blackwell Jr Faye McClendon Faye Blackwell West Moulton Street Mesdames Blackwell

Dear Miss Dix Advice Column on Guardianship and Marriage

Dorothy Dix weighs two letters about taking in a 15 year old girl and a second marriage. She warns of risks in hosting a vulnerable adolescent while praising kindness, then discusses whether a second marriage can be successful and advises on handling a service sweetheart sending money and a threatened marriage.

Miss DIX Dorothy DIX

Local residents plan summer visits and graduations

Mobile residents travel for family gatherings with Cordova and Tuscaloosa trips noted. Cheri Chandler returns from University of Alabama for summer with parents Homer E. Chandler. Clyta Gray Pitts to receive degree this week from Alabama. Families attend graduation events in Tuscaloosa and Nashville. Judge Malone recovering at home as kin discuss upcoming events.

Cheri Chandler University of Alabama Mrs Homer E. Chandler Clyta Gray Pitts Tuscaloosa Clyta Gray Pitts

Notice to probate will in Morgan County Alabama

Noble J. Russell petitions to admit Maggie Wilson will to probate in Morgan County Probate Court. Hearing set for June 24, 1946, with publication dates May 29 and June 3, 10, 1946. Notice to interested parties Arthur Buford Robert Batts Will Mitchell and others.

Alabama Morgan County Noble J. Russell Maggie Wilson Arthur Buford South Pk Way Chicago Illinois Robert Batts Gusta Ave Springfield Ohio Will Mitchell Duck Alley Nashville Tennessee T. C. Almon Mary Willis Probate Court T.c.almon Essie Lee Watkins

Gracie Fields Not To Retire Says Hollywood Spotlight

Hollywood June 3 Gracie Fields rejects retirement talk saying she will do occasional radio shows but no concerts now. She notes aging and new songs are not being written while planning to act in upcoming projects. Capra returns to directing Its A Wonderful Life with stars Jimmy Stewart Lionel Barrymore and Beulah Bondi among others.

Bob Thomas Hollywood Gracie Fields Margaret O'Brien English Commedienne Gracie Lucrezia Bob Dinah Shore Fanny Brice Megaphone Capra Jimmy Stewart Lionel Barrymore Thomas Mitchell H. B. Warner Beulah Bondi Samuel E. Hinds Capta JSON Jimmy Raven

Convention Opens With Sermon by Dr. Sockman

The convention runs from the 9th to June 13th, opening Sunday morning with Dr. Ralph W. Sockman delivering the sermon. En route to Atlantic City, attendees will stop in Winchester, Virginia, to be guests of Mr. Glass' parents until Saturday, while Ruth visits her grandparents as her parents attend the events.

Ralph W. Sockman Atlantic City Winchester Glass Little Ruth

Hollywood gossip and industry moves swirl in town

Lawrence Tierney was refused admission to the Mocambo the other night over an untidy tie. Brackett and Wilder at Paramount show off new offices costing $8,000. Harry James’ horses win at Hollywood Park, with no bets placed by him. Vera-Ellen plans a visit to Cincinnati next month. Sonny Tufts backs commercial shark fishing ventures. The Radio Theater marks its 10th year on CBS tonight. Dublin schoolchildren quiz Barry Fitzgerald about Hollywood’s glamorous women and he weighs their choices.

Rence Tierney Brackett and Wilder Paramount Harry James Hollywood Park Vera-Ellen Cincy Sonny Tufts Radio Theater CBS Tonight

Two Enlist Here for Air Forces at Fort McClellan

Two more recruits report to Fort McClellan after enlisting in the Army air forces. Verlin D. Moses of 1016 Chestnut Street joins the air corps for three years and William Henry Long III, son of Judge and Mrs. W. H. Long of Decatur, also enlists for three years.

Fort McClellan Army Air Forces Army Verlin D. Moses Chestnut Street Air Corps William Henry Long W. H. Long Decatur 1

Stars Shine In Guest List And Neighborhood Gaffe

The piece notes Margaret OBrien Zasu Pitts Marjorie Main Una OConnor and 84 year old Adeline De Walt Reynolds as glamorous to a celebrity. Martha Stewart heads to Park Avenue on Broadway this summer. Mickey Rooney hosts a housewarming inviting Clark Gable who lives nearby, aiming to keep neighborly harmony.

Margaret O'Brien Zasu Pitts Marjorie Main Una O’connor Adeline de Walt Reynolds Martha Stewart Park Avenue Broadway Mickey Rooney Clark Gable Mick

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Society G. A. Blackwell Sr Polk McClendon Mabel Blackwell John Short W. G. Blackwell Virginia Rhinehart Kathrine Sherman Joe Peters Central Baptist Business Circle Central Baptist W. M. S Delano Park Tom Ratliff H. S. Roberts Young Matron’s Bible Club Masonic Temple Alice Chenault Fred Schil James Belew JR James N. Belew James N. Belew Jr James N. Bowle Jr Evelyn Blackwell George Wallace Jr Sydney Blackwell Barbara Hale Skeets Warner Dolores Cobb Billy Freeman Billy Bowden David Wiley John Howland Robert Pettey John D. Sherrill F. D. Peebles Jr Buddy Garrett Harold Atkinson Bob Jacobs Elmer Hovis D. L. Blackwell Jr Red Aday James Belew Timberlake Cecil H. Timberlake East Vine Street John Thompson Lisa Edwards Patricia Namie Frank Payne the Fairies Martha Bagley Yvonne Barrett Little Ripples Maryleen Duncan E. V. McEntire Janie Sue Craft Moon Shadows Vernon Lane Shirley Faye Shafer Petise Essian Ivan Dances Vladimar Carolyn Finney Velse Bluette Adrigo Hansel and Grete Betty Carl Hendon Valse Charmante D. Mainville Nancy Thomason Central Methodist Sunday School B. L. Malone Sherman Street Mary Lou Dancy Lidia E. Pinkham Moye’s Springs John H. Day Mér Trinity Mountain Philip’ Pointer J. W. Clapton Birmingham Terry L. Moore Beauty Beauty & Bath Salon Turkish and Mineral Baths W. M. Chenault Real Estate and Insurance Agency Masonic the, Bel Syndicate Me Dorothy DIX Drity Dolores Juanita Son Mobile Philip Pointer Jack Doss Dorothy Fitzpatrick Sacred Heart Academy Cullman Tom Fitzpatrick Caroline Margaret Charles Warlick Helen Russell Pitts Oak Ridge, Tenn Eph Pitts Judge B. L. Malone F. S. Hunt Sr Nashville,Tenn F. S. Hunt Jr Amanda Jane Ira G. Dewes and Family Guntersville, Ala W. T. Barnes Laura Davis Athens College Hartwell Davis J. F. Graham Talladega Joe Calvin J. H. Calvin Patton Maugam 219 Johnston Dugger’s Book Store Tt Eee Ambulance Meadow Frank Capra Goidel’s Drug Store Dublin Barry Fitzgerald Rainey’s Beauty Academy 2Nd Ave Caddell Drug Bar Mexico Sos Ala Uway Caddell Drug CO Beauty Ali Ame
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