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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1946

Page

5

Miss Estelle Speer Marries Durwood Parham in Nashville

A quiet ceremony at Southside Baptist Church united Miss Estelle Speer daughter of Mrs Charley Speer and Durwood L Parham son of Mrs L A Parham in Nashville Tennessee. The double ring wedding featured maid of honor Rose Speer and best man W L Pate with musical interludes and a reception at Hotel Lyons clubrooms. They plan to reside in Nashville after a Florida trip.

W. L. Pate Decatur Marie Wiley Helen Childs Jackie Hawkins Clare de Lune de Bussy Delores Cobh Guy de Hardelot

Personal notices from local column on medical update and travel guests

Mrs. Floyd Harris nee Jane Blackwell is recovering at Baugh Infirmary after a Monday operation. Mrs. L L Lively and daughter Kathleen return from a visit to Pennsylvania. Mr and Mrs Milton Smith and party from Louisville are visiting the Daniels and Pou households on their way to Mary Esther Florida for a house party.

LE Club Entre Meres Thomas Edgil Finley’s Island Captain Smith Katherine Smith Evan Colbert Pensacola Florida L. P. Couch Eiter Oscar Fuller Warren Harvey Lawrence Marion Howard Alexander Turner Dorothy Turner Shad. Lawrence Howard Benich Jim Pitts Tom Sloat Howard Briscoe Rown Spiegel Norris Skinner Ryan Bates Mary Jane Bates Dora Lee Lanier Floyd Harris Jane Blackwell the Baugh Infirmary L. L. Lively Kathleen Points Pennsylvania Milton Smith Louisville J. R. Daniel Rex Pou Mary Esther Fla

Teen-Age Beauty Woe Should Not Be Disregarded

An article urges sympathy and help for teens with acne including home care steps. It advises daily cleansing with soap and brush, warm baths, a light diet, and avoiding chocolate. For deep infections it recommends medical treatment, steam applications, baking soda, and sterile lancing when pimples head.

Various Montgomery Residents Abroad and in Alabama Localities

Local society notes list Montgomery residents and visitors including R T Rives and Callie Rives, updates on Miss Sarah Lichenstein studying at Vanderbilt, and families at Birmingham state convention for the Children of the American Revolution. Updates include Dr T L McDonald improving, Hartwell Davis going to Washington for an operation, and several Alabama and Florida travels.

H. T. Gill Lewis C. Brown Carlton Brown Marian Bloodworth Ann Coleman Sandra Ella Darwin Davis Charlotte Orr Birmingham the Children of the American Revolution

Hollywood figures prize instinct and projects

Hollywood chatter from June outlines Alan Ladd’s view that film careers ride on instinct, not rules, with his shift away from rugged “Alan Ladd” roles. Bing Crosby’s recording pace at Paramount draws praise for “As Long As I’m Dreaming.” A Hollywood turnout for Louis Conn’s fight gathers stars, while John Garfield eyes a Western and June Allyson remains ill. Mickey Rooney promotes a victorious softball squad.

Hollywood Alan Ladd Ladd O.S.S Lacey’s Ures Alan Paramount Bing Crosby Cruz Bing Louis Conn Perry Como Ty Power Clark Gable Gary Cooper Phil Silvers Peter Lawford Frank Sinatra John Garfield June Allyson Simon Simone Paris Mickey Rooney Andy Russell Bob Hope Harry James Dick Haymes

Tuck Keeps Eye on Strike Situation

Decatur resident Charlie Tuck, a veteran maritime worker and AFL member, watches the looming strike threat with interest after returning from a March cruise visiting Italy. He believes a compromise will likely avert a shipping stoppage.

Tuck Decatur Charlie Tuck Italy AFL

Dear Miss Dix Teaches Nagging and Honest Truths in Marriage

Dorothy Dix advises a middle aged husband to address nagging by self reflection and professional talk, warning that nagging harms health and job prospects. Myrtle T. counsels compromise and amiable behavior over rights. A fiancé contemplating deception about finances should reveal true means to avoid deceit and ruined trust.

Miss DIX Dorothy DIX Myrtle T Ana

Administrator warns licensees on gambling devices

Montgomery June 12 Administrator E. W. Gunn warned that beer and liquor licensees using gambling devices such as slot machines and punchboards will have licenses revoked. The board had received complaints about devices in places selling alcohol.

Montgomery E. W. Gunn Gunn

Mrs Blevins Plans Summer Visit With Family

Mrs. Blevins will be accompanied by her brother James C Worley and nephew Earl William Penn for a summer stay. Mrs. Wiley R Cox and baby Cecelia Thomas depart Saturday for Durham North Carolina after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Rutledge S Thomas. They will return home for a two week visit by Mrs. Thomas.

E. G. Blevins New London Conn Earl C. Worley Wiley R. Cox Cecelia Thomas Durham N.C Rutledge S. Thomas Thomas

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Linda Darnell L. A. Parham Nashville, Tenn Paul Burke Groom Nashvilles Tenn Harris Tucker Ninth Street S. M. Wilhite Guy Jones Jim Smith Central Baptist Sunday School Seneca Springs Jefferson Texas Dugger Eg Vinany Helene Curtis Holt Hartselle Strand the Beauty Bar Beauty & Bath Salon Turkish and Mineral Baths WNEVP Hallmark City Park Loyd’s Helen Follett Yardley London R. T. Rives Sarah Lichenstein Vanderbilt University Max Lichtenstein F. K. Gamble Allen Gamble Beatrice and Grace Gamble Washington, D. C Liston Cook Carl Hendon Betty Clearwater, Fla Jerre Porter Wood Corinth Miss Mrs. H. C. Choate East Walnut Street T. L.mcdonald Harold Michelson New York City Leonard Michelson Max Michelson Atlanta Ala John Kennedy Maureen Bobbitt Walsh Mobile L. B. Sanders Margaret Alexander Auburn E. W. McLeod W. McLeod Jr New Orleans Dallas E. B. Garner Ann Blair Garner Oak Ridge, Tenn Clary L. Boyd Arkadelphia Ark S. H. Wilds Dan Boyd Roanoke Film Capital Amazing Get Syndicate Marricg Dorothy OL Sam Frank & Moore Sally Stock Robinson Furniture CO Bank St Wit May Prosser Rachel Long Mae Luker Cole Daniel’s Beauty Shop Second Ave Madam Julia Julia Pullman Trailer U. S. Hwy Deer Spring Station Goidel’s Drug Store Rainey’s Beauty Academy 2Nd Ave Bank Street
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