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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1950

Page

6

Riley Tucker vows in Cullman ceremony

Miss Hilda Tucker and Jack C. Riley wed in a double ring ceremony at the Church of Christ in Cullman. The bride wore a beige suit with white accessories and gardenia corsage. the groom’s party included best man Hataway. After a Smoky Mountains honeymoon they plan to reside in Tuscaloosa. the bride is a former ARI Auburn graduate and Cullman teacher. The groom, a B S from API, will enter law school this month.

Auburn Cullman

Church Activities Highlight Local Meetings and Weddings

Central Baptist, Church of the Nazarene, and First Presbyterian groups held routine gatherings with devotions, games, and plans. Betty June Parker and Franklin Parker announce a June 12 New York City wedding at Memorial Drive Methodist Church with family and friends to attend.

Betty June Parker New York Memorial Drive Methodist Church Decatur Franklin Parker New York City R. L. Baker Paul Eubanks Mary Jo Reeves Maurice Meadows Hollis Parker Miss Parker William Burt Birmingham Letha Nan Jo Ann Parker Charles G. Parker John A. Meadows Avenue West

Local Personal Notes From Dalton And Decatur

Mr and Mrs Claude Greene and their daughter Barbara of Dalton return home after visiting Mrs J R Daniel. Mr and Mrs Reneau Carrell and children Ann Deborah and Jacqueline travel to Nashville and Greybull Wyoming for a month with relatives. Mrs John Barron returns from Detroit with her mother Mrs Robert Scott visiting in Decatur two weeks. Mr and Mrs C P Parker and family return from Berea Kentucky where daughter Betty June Parker graduates from Berea College.

Claude Greene Barbara Dalton Georgia J. R. Daniel Mrs. Reneau Carrell Ann, Deborah Jacqueline Nashville Tennessee John Barron Detroit Michigan Robert Scott Decatur C. P. Parker Letha Nan Jo Ann Parker Charles G. Parker Berea Kentucky Berea College Betty June Parker

Highest Award is Won at School By Local Girl

Miss Vera Elizabeth Pockman of Decatur earns Emma Willard School’s top honor as part of the historic 1950 senior class in Troy New York. She led as senior and junior class president and served on school and house councils work council athletic association. She will attend the University of Alabama.

Entral Baptist Church Howard Hagood Frank Clements W. D. Free W. D. Ridings Christ Gethsemane H. G. Williams Decature Troy N. Y Vera Elizabeth Pockman Pockman Emma Willard School Peckman Emma Willard Work Council School Athletic Association University of Alabama

Bible School Opens Monday at Northside Baptist Church

Northside Baptist Church announces a two week Vacation Bible School starting June 12 with daily sessions from 8 to 11 a.m. Preparation Day is June 9 at 9 a.m. A parade will precede the event led by principal Mrs. Howard Finchum and a list of instructors across all age groups.

First Baptist W. M. 8 Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Herman Free Circle Three Bryant Charles Kirk S. E. Craig Kermit Pitt J. N. Shepard Rock of Ages Jesse Rogers Northside Baptist Church Howard Finchum T. M. Gant Ruby Brown Clara Moore Margaret Jones Juanita Ingram Smith Ledbetter Jessie Hudson Effie Ridgeway D. F. Lee Artie Guyse May Robertson Ira Lindley

Revival to Begin at Austinville Church

Revival to begin Thursday night at the Austinville Methodist church. Preacher will be Dr. W. Nelson Guthrie of Central Methodist church. Services set for Thursday through Saturday nights and then daily from Sunday through Friday next week. Public invited.

Austinville Methodist Church I. H. Estes W. Nelson Guthrie Central Methodist Church

Quirino Signals Welcoming U S Troops in Philippines

President Elpidio Quirino said at a Manila news conference that he would welcome additional American troops in the Philippines and he doubted Washington planned to take over the country.

Manila Elpidio Quirino Philippines Washington

Local Announcements and College Degree Highlights

A series of community notes details several travel plans and visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Bailey and son Allison and Mr. and Mrs. Ledge Thomas leaving for a three week Mexico vacation. Alabama Polytechnic Institute graduates Thomas Glenn Counts James Cunningham and Aaron Powers appear on the Dean's List for last quarter.

A. C. Bailey Allison Rutledge Thomas Mexico Thomas Glenn Counts James Cunningham Aaron Powers Alabama Polytechnic Institute

Famed Belasco Theatre Becomes Place of Worship

The Belasco theater in Los Angeles will become a church this Sunday after Immanuel Gospel Temple bought the venue for 200000 dollars. The 1926 opened house once hosted stars like Lewis Stone W C Fields Marjorie Rambeau Paderewski and Schumann Heink. It staged risqué revues and films including Hot Strip and Bump Good Nudes For All and Girls For Sale in recent years.

Los Angeles Belasco Theater Immanuel Gospel Temple Lewis Stone W. C. Fields Marjorie Rambeau Paderewski Schumann- Heink

Tulip Introduced to Holland from Mediterranean Roots

The tulip arrived in Holland about four centuries ago, tracing its origins to the Mediterranean region. This historic plant became a hallmark of Dutch horticulture and culture, shaping blooms and markets across the country.

Holland Mediterranean

Rural Electrification approves loan to South Alabama Cooperative

The Rural Electrification Administration approved a $500,000 loan to the South Alabama Cooperative of Troy Alabama for expansion of rural electrical facilities.

Washington Rural Electrification Administration South Alabama Cooperative Troy Ala

Decoration services slated at Mt Hope Church

Decoration services will be held June 11 at Mt Hope Methodist Church. Rev Clayton Phillips, pastor, announced today. Rev O M Ryan will deliver the memorial message. The public is invited to attend the singing services in the afternoon.

Mt. Hope Methodist Church Clayton Phillips O. M. Ryan

Relief bill funds Baggett Co for 1943 collision losses

The House passed and sent to the White House a bill to pay 5899 dollars to Baggett Transportation Co of Birmingham Alabama for losses after one of its trucks collided with an Army vehicle near Muscadine Alabama on November 6 1943.

Washington House White House Baggett Transportation Co Birmingham Ala Muscadine

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