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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1947

Page

5

Local Society Notes Highlight June Meetings and Weddings

The First Region Federated Garden Clubs of Alabama plans its spring meeting June 6 in Hartselle at the First Christian Church with host clubs and leaders present. Westminster Presbyterian Women hold a business meeting, while other groups report on missions, Girl Scouts, and community efforts. marriages, engagements, and a formal tea are noted, including Wanda Ange and Norman Ange nuptials and Miss Kathleen Bell to Russell Proctor with receptions.

Federated Garden Clubs of Alabama Hartselle East Main Street French Craddock L. H. Houston Will Walter Johnson Ray Wright Harry Richter McClung Johnson Synodical of Mid-South Maryville Tennessee Chenault City Mission Board F. Norman Anderton Tutwiler Hotel W. H. Proctor Jr Audrey Hope Bell Dee Cox Ann Williams Evelyn Bell New Orleans Miami Miccel Howard's School For Girls American of Auxiliary Business and Professional Women’s Club Mr. Proctor University of Alabama

Wanted To Buy At Once Bedroom Suite

Classified note seeking a used modern bedroom suite in good condition. Contact by phone at 1754-M.

Personal notices of visits and travels across cities

David Judson from New York arrives for a short visit with Loyd Lively. Joan Stumpf of Chattanooga visits friends here this week. Loyd Lively leaves for a business trip to Greensboro. Marie Ryan, student at North Texas Agricultural College, returns home for the summer. Wallacia Morrison of Russellville visits cousin Marian Patterson. Carol Smith Jr. and Anne Smith attend the Episcopal Youth Camp at Oak Mountain near

Loyd Lively Jr Auburn David Judson New York City N. Y Loyd Lively Marie Ryan North Texas Agricultural College Arlington Texas B. G Carol Smith Jr Anne Smith Episcopal Oak Mountain

Dorothy D ix and the price of love in a wary era

A syndicated essay urges women to see reality, quit waiting for miracles, and face life with practical resolve. It argues that philandering husbands ruin marriages but women should not let broken love wreck their lives, valuing dignity and independence over futile hopes.

Willie

Social notes recount visits and arrivals in Birmingham area

The column lists residents and visitors including Mrs. Birmingham and Miss Smith staying several weeks, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Taylor in Birmingham, Mr. and Mrs. Cox Jr. visiting from Greensboro, NC at Monte Sano, Alice Smith at home for holidays, and multiple travels to Tyndall Field Florida, River Forest Illinois, and Tuscaloosa. It mentions weddings, hospital stays, and upcoming events with families including the Garnett and Vaughan households and others in Alabama and Georgia.

Wiley R. Cox Jr Greensboro N. C Rutledge S. Thomas Monte Sano Huntsville Alice Smith Alabama Mrs Carol Smith Clifford Vaughan Birmingham Vaughan Highland’s Baptist Hospital Mr. Vaughan

Reunion of Wallace Family Celebrates Seventieth-Eighth Birthday

The W. L. Wallace family held a Deer Springs reunion on Sunday to mark Mr. Wallace's seventy eight birthday. Twelve children attended with numerous spouses and many relatives from Gadsden Falkville Danville Hartselle Decatur and Austinville joining the celebration.

W. L. Wallace Deer Springs Tennis Sparkman Billy H. B. Wallace Gadsden Hugh Lindsey Danville E. Roberson Tony Neel Bevie West Falkville 2 E.G. Wallace W. E. West Hartselle William Patterson Lee Standrick William Wallace Bobby Gene Austin Austinville S. A Markus Wallace Delbert West Falkville Mildred Blackwood Virginia Dotson Travis Asherbranner Danvile Wallace

Graduation memories and hometown visits noted

The passage records members of the graduating class of Senior High School and mentions visitors from Huntsville including Mrs. W Wynne visiting her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Reeder Banks, and family. It also notes Mrs Alfred Hodgins and daughter Hazel leaving for Birmingham and Miss Lucille Russell’s planned Birmingham visit this week.

Alfred Hodgins Hazel Birmingham Lucille Russell

Chaffee Elwell Elected President Sees Atomic Age Opportunity

Mrs Helen Chaffee Elwell of East Hebron New Hampshire was elected president of the First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston on June 3. She described the atomic age as offering unparalleled opportunity for the Christian church.

Boston Helen Chaffee Elwell C.S East Hebron N. H First Church of Christ, Scientist Christian Church

Eisenhower addresses 311 cadets at West Point

General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower spoke to 311 cadets at West Point. He discussed duty, leadership, and national defense during the address on graduation day.

West Point N. Y Dwight D. Eisenhower

Plant soil needs calcium and phosphate for life

To maintain plant life soil must contain organic material including calcium and phosphate essential for growth and root function.

Notable States Military Academy Grad Urges Global Cooperation

A States Military Academy graduate calls for leadership in world cooperation, asserting that a true American soldier embodies international partnership and constructive diplomacy. The remark emphasizes duty beyond national borders and the role of military honor in global peace efforts.

States Military Academy

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B. M. Bloodworth OF Garden Clubs Westminster Presbyterian Women’s Auxiliary W. C. McClung Eugene Chenault Tom Walton Memorial Drive Methodist R. L. Penn E. B. Hames C. P. Parker B. E. Sheats D. S. Hurst Central Methodist Church J. H. Branum Conrad Strickland RE. B. McGahee A. Z. Bailey Seneca Springs Band Mothers Club Tonn Pat Wright Lois Town Florence Herforce Friends of the Honoree Wheeler Dam Fisherman’s Paradise B. G. Ryan Martha Frances Kilgore Ryan Ange—Mcclendon Polk McClendon Wanda Norman Ange Angeles California Colonial Apartments Garnett—Newlin H. N. Peurifoy Clio Lovin Garnett-Newlin Miss Lovin Miss Garnett Ernest D. Walker Ruby Lois James Herbert Knight Hanceville Austinville Church of Christ Mrs. Peach John Peach B. H. Tanner Moye Moye’s Goidel’s Caddell Drug CO Elizabeth Arden Lucien Selong Yardley Marcelle Tabu Singer Sewing Center 2Nd Ave Beauty Salon E. Moulton Robert E. Smith Eveleen Smith Betty A&m A & M Super Laundry Lee Street First Ave Woodall Woodall Bros Decatur Joan Stumpf Chattanooga, Tenn N.C Wallacia Morrison Russellville, Ala Miss Marian * Atson Loyd Dorothy DIx The Bel) Syndicate Carol Miss Smith Beanie Mrs. Wilson Taylor T.J. Jones Billy Jones Tyndall Field, Fla Jervis Jones J. C. Pirtle Harold Kuehnert John Harold River Forest Ill L. W. Ellner Maurice Jones Virginia Robert Jones Atlanta, Ga Homeolks Jimmy Vaughan Macon Shealey H. T. Gill J. T. Jones Bob Stephenson Monteagle Tenn Frances Vaughan Highland’s Baptist Hospial John Witty Levin Charlyne Garnett Mary Gilchrist Marie Garnett Tuscaloosa Carolyn Peurifoy State Teachers College J. A. Garnett Alvin—S. Keys Springfield, Ill W._R. Smith I. M. Eubanks Eubanks St. Vincent's Hospital Evelyn Hunt Sanders Newnan, Ga F. &. Hunt. Sr W. V. Wright Miss Toonn Don’s Floor Service Don Williams White Swan Eisenhower Bride’s Books White Bibles R. E. Lee Ernie Pyre Dugger Hallmark Greeting Cards ITV Park Nuwar Sam Hobbs Dlo Vine St State National Bank Weather Jase Angel Food Grant St Foxcraft Finley Island G. C. McRae McRae Motors
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