First Father On Father's Day Gift Honor in Decatur
The first baby born between midnight and 1159 PM on Father's Day June 15 will bring gifts to the father. The event, in its third year, honors the Forgotten Man On Father’s Day with apparel and merchandise prizes arranged by Decatur merchants. Leo Wright leads the sponsor group, awaiting word from the delivering doctor.
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Decatur Enauchante
Decatur
Leo Wright
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Wright
Deliv
Second Week of School Begins at Central Baptist
Vacation Bible school at Central Baptist enters its second and final week starting Monday. Officials say last week was a complete success with average daily attendance of 191. Classes run 8:30 to 11:30 AM. Principal is Mrs. C. S. Whitmire with a staff including Mrs. Charles Parker pianist and Mrs. James McMullin general secretary.
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Central Baptist Church
Bible School
C. S. Whitmire
Charles Parker
Local Infant Program Lists Participating Stores and Staff
The document details participating stores in a chamber program and lists names of volunteers and staff across school departments. It names several retailers such as J C Penney, Belk Hudson, and Guirre’s Variety, plus staff like Mrs N L Finch and Mrs Leon Posey across primary and junior divisions with committees for refreshment and office work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ering
Wright
Chamber of Commerce
Gray’s Fashionwear
J. 1
Nunn Jewelry Company
W. M. Bailey and Company
Wohl’s
Campbell’s Department Store
J. S. Patterson and Son
Shumake Furniture Company
Sam Frank and Moore
Guire’s Variety
Bill Flynn
Clifton Hurst
Lurryn Cooper
Betsy Clark
Bess Cowan
Joe Harvey
R. E. Conner
Ralph Gamble
Leon Posey
Grady Harger
T. E. Blevins
Roy Cowan
Billy Nelson
Phil Butler
Webb Hunter
Anna Barrett
R. J. Thompson
Joe Elliott
H. D. Casey
Euell Thompson
Betty Joe Wear
James Drain
Paul Glenn
Jackye Mills
Frank Price
Floyd Hendricks
Edna Jackson
Nancy Lou Smith
Louie Brown
Earl Jones
W. P. Moore
W. H. Carter
Elton Reeves
Jack Jakovac
NATO on stamps puzzles locals in small poll
A local poll asked 25 residents if they knew what NATO stands for on new stamps. Four answered correctly while twenty one did not. NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization and is funded by the United States treasury.
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NATO
United States
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Blacksmith Arthur MacPhee Keeps 30 Year Horse Trade In Pictou
In Pictou Canada the sole active blacksmith serving the horse trade is Arthur MacPhee. He has practiced the craft for 30 years at the same site his father established about 75 years ago.
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Pictou
Canada
Arthur MacPhee
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The transportation committee has Mrs. Knox McRae and Mrs. Johnny Aycock. A total of 250 pupils are enrolled in the school.
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Ann Reeves
Knox McRae
Johnny Aycock
Town Creek Bride Elect Honored With Tea Shower
A tea shower for Frances Roberts, June bride elect, was held at Mrs. Travis Givens home with about 60 guests. Co hosts were Mrs. L. L. Abrams and Mrs. Celia Martin. Attendees included members of the wedding party and family from Florence Courtland and Birmingham.
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Frances Roberts
Travis Givens
L. L. Abrams
Celia Martin
Givens
Carol Hill
Melvin Clem
Wilda Bynum
Frances Clem
Bud Allen
Florence
L. C. Terry
Courtland
Robert Berryman
Miss Roberts
Guy Scott
Birmingham
Charles Roberson
Metha Brack
Hazlewood
Ann Carter
Yvonne Conner
FHA
Montevallo
L. W. Sanderson
Jackie Montgomery
Columbia Military Academy
Columbia
Price Carter
Athens
Charles Howard
Henry Howard
Iowa
Wesleyan Guild
Nita Carter
Carter
Emily Mitchell
Jane Bradley
Tracyne Dill
Joel Whitten
Kyle Berryman
Mildred Houston
Marie Lee
Mary George Roberson
Flossie Sanderson
L. M. Martin
Clifton Martin
Carl
Dora Muston
Tommie Lou Roberts
Ethel Cross
Waltersboro
South Carolina
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Loyd’s
Dad
Loyd’s Drug Store
2Nd Ave
Moulton St
Rising Sun
A.F
A.M
Chas. A. Johnson
Sid H. Dublin
Thomas D. Brooks
Freeman C. Free
A. Q. McDonald
E. C. Stockton
Claude B. McRae
Lawson B. Mills
Holden B. Norwood
Felton C. Weaver
W. O. LeCroy
T. M. Gar
Maurice Jackson
The
Protective Life Insurance Company
National Association of Life Underwriters
Life Insurance Agency Management Association
Jackson
H. G. “Red” Williams
Decatur Life Underwriters Association
W. O. Flynn
4Th Ave
Ala
Home Decorator
Second Ave
F.H.A. Loans
Pittsburgh
Cor
Holly St
Floyd Cross
Glenda
Cynthia Streater
Teeny” Harbin
Frank Waldrop
Anniston
Pelham Waldrep
Talladega
Lula Brackin
Roy
Don’s Floor Service
Williams
Mankegh
Liberty
Briarrcliff L.L. Douglas
L. L. Douglas
L. Lesser
Bank St
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