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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1945

Page

6

Shower for E-Elect Sue Patterson in Falkville

Society notes report a tea shower for Sue Patterson the future bride of Elwood Burks on June 6 at Joy Rowe’s Falkville home. Attendants included Misses Rowe Rowe Sivley Adcock Wiley Strickland and others with Mary Elizabeth Burks taking the bride’s book.

Sue Patterson Mark Elwood Burks Joy Rowe Falkville M Rowe Martha Sivley Laurae Adcock Zona Ann Wiley Strickland Betty Stewart Jessie Lee Hartselle Robert Fink Miss Ison

Beautifying on the Wing for Busy Women

A practical guide urges busy women to fit simple exercises into daily routines. It recommends drying with a coarse towel, chest lifting, leg rubbing, deep breathing, and regular steps. It also advises seated rest on public transport and mental repetition of the word peace to achieve tranquility.

Nazi Jet Plan to Bomb New York Revealed

Alexander de Seversky told a press conference that Germany had a four engine jet aircraft able to fly round trip between Europe and New York. He warned that once victory in Europe arrived, the Nazis intended to bomb New York and other eastern U S cities using trans Atlantic flights.

Paris Alexander de Seversky Europe New York United States

Bible School Nears Close at Sixth Avenue Church of God

The Daily Vacation Bible School at the Sixth Avenue Church of God ends Friday night with a 7 45 p m commencement program. It features the March of the Students Call to Worship songs and a short departmental program with a pageant by the Intermediates. Certificates honor faithful attendees and good grades. Mrs. Gertrude Evans of Louisville directed the school, praised by Rev R F Miller as a very successful session.

Westside Presbyterian Woman’s Missionary Society E. A. Edwards Memorial Drive W. .L.tarpley Ted Sixth Avenue Church of God Christ Betty Jane Collier R.F. Miller Gertrude Evans Louisville R. F. Miller

Chaplin Denied New Trial in Paternity Suit

In Los Angeles the Superior Court refused a new trial for Charlie Chaplin in the paternity case involving Joan Berry and her child Carol Ann. Judge Clarence L Kincaid said the jury’s verdict was supported by substantial testimony despite conflicts.

Los Angeles Charlie Chaplin Joan Berry Carol Ann Clarence L. “Kincaid

The Crisis of Motherhood and Its Diminishing Value

Dorothy Dix argues that maternal instinct is atrophying under modern living. She cites brutal cases of child abuse and infanticide, condemns neglectful mothers, and urges a return to a devoted, career of motherhood to prevent social ills like prostitution and crime.

Dorothy Foundling Asylum Schoos

Church Attendance and Local Social Tidbits Highlight Week

The item notes a well attended church service on Sunday and lists numerous local guests and family visits including Mr. and Mrs. Grady Godfrey of Falkville, Mrs. Annie Shaneyfelt Moae, Rev. Guy Petty, and the Bogars. It also mentions crops busy season, ill relatives, and a birthday celebration for Raney Bea Smith at Hicks.

Grady Godfrey Falkville Annie Shaneyfelt W. P. Wright Asicia Shaneyfelt Olav Wright Guy Petty Homer Bogar Lizzy Pannell Louise Buckalew Cullman Bill Sigers Lonnie Winsett Raney Bea Smith

Improper Posture Causes Back Strain

Article cites Doctor Emil Hauser of Chicago on back pain from spine imbalance. Plaster of Paris jacket advised with forward bend, along with rest and corrective exercises. Heat treatment, diathermy mentioned. Noted age range and occupations. urges complete exam to determine cause.

Emil Hauser Chicago Hauser

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