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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1951

Page

12

Funeral services held for Mrs Ardelia Horton in Cullman

Mrs Ardelia Horton aged 74 died at her home early Saturday. Funeral conducted Sunday at Seventh Street Baptist Church with grave at City cemetery. She is survived by four daughters and two sons among others. A lunch and buffet reception followed the services with many out of town guests in attendance.

Ardelia Horton Ardelia W. L.) Horton Seventh Street Baptist Church Gilbert Speake A. M. Coltharp City Cemetery Parker Stancil Violet Horton Cullman Frank Brandon Guy Eidson Gardendale Ala B. R. Horton Birmingham W. L. Horton L. J. McCrary J. L. Bagwell Vinemont T. E. Suggs Meridian Miss B. L. Su

Buffet Luncheon Honors Bride Miss Peggy Sue Daves

Miss Peggy Sue Daves wife of Homer C Hamilton Jr was honored at a Friday buffet luncheon at 1 00 pm hosted by Mrs M S White at her home for wedding attendants and out of town guests Present were Mrs J G Daves mother of the bride elect Mrs Homer C Hamilton Sheffield mother of the groom elect Mrs John King Mrs James Call Mrs Jean Bartlette Mrs Fagan Thompson Misses Marise Daves Ann Moyer Charlotte Moyer and the honoree who wore white with black trim and accessories

Clinton Hamilton Sr Sheffield Kent Bartlett Auburn Mary Jo Campbell Mildred Nixson Karen Darden Florence Dorothy James Charlotte Marie Rosson Anne Moyer Carolyn Hughes Cullman Nancy Coe Vance J. G. Daves Marise Daves Miss Daves Hamilton Charlotte Rosson Ann Moyer Carolyn Kent Bartlette John King Clint Hamilton James Call Thomas York Fagan__Thompson Bill Hembree Section Ala Hank Rand Birmingham J. C. Chambliss Bob Darnell James Conner Dale Hamilton Benjamine Walden Sutterer Hughes Peggy Sue Daves Homer Clinton Hamilton, Jr M. S. Whiteside Homer C. Hamilton Jean Bartlette Fagan Thompson Charlotte Moyer First Methodist Homer Clinton Hamilton Jams C. Call Robert Darnell Benjamin Walden Keewanee Illinois Daves Ann Moyers Elmer Sutter

Miss Daves Entertains

Miss Daves hosted a social gathering described in brief as an afternoon of light refreshments and friendly conversation attended by local guests.

William Ballard Dies in Cullman Hospital Funeral Held

Funeral services for William Elli son Ballard 72 of Steppville were conducted at Hopewell Church with Rev. M A Creel and Rev. Harvey Edwards officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery Mass Service of Hanceville directed. Born January 1 1879 in Blount County he is survived by his widow five sons W H W H and W W Ballard of Steppville Ala E L and W E of Birmingham one daughter Mrs Walter Trimble Hanceville two brothers and two sisters.

William Ballard William Ellison Ballard Steppville Cullman Hospital Hopewell Church M. A. Creel Harvey Edwards Church Hanceville Blount County Mary E. Ballard Birminsons W. H W. W. Ballard Ala E. L W. E Birmingham Walter Trimble

Wedding Plans Rehearsal Attended by Five Hostesses

Mrs W P Hughes Mrs Fagan Thompson Mrs Joe Sapp Mrs E Sutterer and Mrs J C Chambliss were joint hostesses Saturday evening entertaining after rehearsal of wedding plans for Miss Peggy Sue Daves and Homer Clinton Hamilton Jr.

W. P. Hughes Fagan Thompson Joe Sapp E. Sutterer J. C. Chambliss Peggy Sue Daves Homer Clinton Hamilton, Jr

Breakfast honoring attendants at Eureka Hotel

Jr. hosted a Sunday morning breakfast at the Eureka Hotel honoring his attendants and guests. Attendees included Thomas York Robert Darnell James Conner Dale Hamilton Benjamin Walden Dr. Thompson Dr. J. G. Daves and Bill Hembree.

Peggy Sue Daves Weds Homer Clinton Hamilton Jr in Methodist Church

Miss Peggy Sue Daves and Homer Clinton Hamilton Jr marry in a double ring ceremony at First Methodist Church. The bride, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J G Daves, and groom of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Clinton Hamilton of Sheffield, exchange vows before family and bridal party, with a reception at the couple’s home and plans to reside in Florence, Alabama.

Barbara Ruth Johnson Weds Dewey S Dunlop in Double Ring Ceremony

Barbara Ruth Johnson daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Johnson married Dewey S. Dunlop son of Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Dunlop at 6 30 PM in the Johnson home. Dr Fagan Thompson pastor of First Methodist read vows, sang the Lord's prayer, with James W. Johnson lighting candles and Betty Jo Johnson as attendant. Guests received in a beige and white decor reception and corsages of white carnations.

James W. Johnson Betty Jo Johnson Wilmer Dunlop Jetta N. B. Dunlop

Take Your Sun in Small Doses for a Painless Tan

Outdoor skin care advice urges brief sun exposure with protective creams to avoid burns. Emphasizes using emollients on the face neck and under eyes, reapplying after swimming, and using a creamy foundation to guard against dust and sun.

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Wedding Guests Fill Cullman Reception for Bride and Groom

The mother of the groom wore a blue dress with pink carnations as Mrs. James Gibbs presided at the punch bowl and Mrs. James W. Johnson served the cake. The couple left for a Smokies trip and will reside in Birmingham where the groom works for Goodyear. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Dunlop, the Dunlop family of Decatur, Mrs. James Gibbs of Hanceville, Mrs. James Johnson of Cullman, Sgt. James W. Johnson of Ft. Jackson, and others from Cullman and nearby towns.

James Gibbs James W. Johnson Smokies Birmingham Goodyear Company N. B. Dunlop Buford Dunlop Decatur Wilmur Dunlop Florence Hancéville Fred Dunn Birmifiham James Johnson Cullman Ft. Jackson S. C Thurman Guthrie Rubye Bland Robyn Howard Dwight Pylant

Peggy Smith and J F Baker Jr Wedding at First Baptist Church

Miss Peggy Smith and J F Baker Jr wed at the First Baptist Church with Rev Andrew Coltharp officiating in a double ring ceremony. The decor featured green and white as tapers lit by Frances House and Magdalene Livingston. Mrs F E St John presented wedding music. The maid of honor Geral dine Magum wore pink dotted swiss and carried a bouquet.

Peggy Smith J. F. Baker, Jr First Baptist Church Andrew Coltharp Frances House Magdalene Livingston F. E. St. John Geraldine Magum

Wedding of Miss Fairview and Mr Cullman in Alabama

The ceremony united Miss Fairview and Mr Cullman with Ford Turner of Hanceville and Tuscaloosa as best man. Ushers were Warren Smith and Aubrey Butts. The bride wore an organdy gown with a fitted basque and ballerina skirt, a white linen hat and veil, and carried a white orchid. They will reside in Cullman after a wedding trip. The bride is a Fairview High School graduate and employee at Southern Cotton Oil. the groom is Cullman High School graduate with degrees from the University of Alabama, and works for Irwin Neisley and Company after four years Navy service.

Quet Ford Turner Hanceville Tuscaloosa Warren Smith Montgomery Aubrey Butts Selma Ala Cullman Fairview High School Southern Cotton Oil Company Cullman High School University of Alabama Irwin Neisley and Company Navy

Personal News: Local Residents Share Updates

John Patrick recovering at home after tonsillectomy at St Vincent s Hospital Birmingham. Spencer Speegle couple returns from wedding trip. Dr P G Hartung back from Tucson after visit with son Phil and Mrs Hartung. M C Keyes to tour California with Atlanta relatives. Mrs.

John Patrick St. Vincent's Hospital Birmingham E. L. Patrick Spencer Speegle P. G. Hartung Tucson Ariz Phil Jn Hartung M. C. Keyes Robert Keyes Atlanta California

Your Health and Arteriosclerosis Explained

The article defines arteriosclerosis as the loss of arterial flexibility and outlines causes such as heredity overweight infections and stress. It notes plaques calcium deposits and thickening can restrict blood flow and emphasizes moderation, weight control and hygiene as preventive basics.

Elbert Ponder Family Returns From Birmingham

Elbert Ponder and daughter Joyce returned Tuesday from Birmingham where Joyce underwent an eye operation. Miss Lucile Gray of Birmingham was the weekend guest of Miss Dora Gray. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Reid of Hayden announce the birth of twin daughters at Cullman Hospital on June 4. They named them Donna and Dianne. Miss Elizabeth Orwell will arrive this week from Danville to spend the summer.

Elbert Ponder Joyce Birmingham Lucile Gray Dora Gray Oscar Reid Hayden Ala Cullman Hospital Donna Dianne Elizabeth Orwell Danville

American factory planned for Glasgow East Kilbride area

Lord Bilsland of the Dollar Export Board announced a John Deere Co. plant will employ over 1,400 workers in Glasgow's East Kilbride overflow town. The factory will manufacture agricultural machinery in a new U S backed facility. A second item notes a New Zealand doe in Oshkosh Nebraska produced 36 bunnies in four months with litters of eight eleven and seventeen.

Glasgow East Kilbride Lord Bilsland Dollar Export Board John Deere Co Ilinois New Zealand

Procedures and Medical Management for Alleviating Condition

Fragmentary text notes procedures and other medical management intended to alleviate the condition. No clear patient or institution names are readable. Further readable details are needed to identify the exact condition, setting, or responsible organizations.

Rose blooming on graftless apple tree puzzles Freeman

In Manaimo British Columbia a genuine rose is growing on an apple tree in Harry Freeman's garden. Freeman is puzzled because the tree had not been grafted.

Manaimo B. C Harry Freeman Freeman

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