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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1948
Page
7
AP features profile sketches of wives of major candidates Mrs. Truman, Mrs. Dewey, Mrs. MacArthur, Mrs. Stassen, Mrs. Taft, Mrs. Vandenberg, and Mrs. Wallace. The piece notes personal histories, families, public appearances, and roles in campaigns, including Mrs. Truman’s independence in Missouri and Mrs. Taft’s influential social presence.
Mrs. Ira Eli George Sr of Austinville announces the engagement and upcoming marriage of Mildred Louise George to Joseph Harold Emens of this city. Mildred, a graduate of Austinville High School and Anderson Business College, Decatur, and Joseph, a Decatur Senior High School alum, plan a June 23 wedding at the bride’s parents’ home.
The text notes Nelson's longtime standing for value and quality spanning six decades. It highlights enduring emphasis on affordable prices and reliable goods shaping the store's identity. No further specifics are given in the fragment.
Crochet pattern for a pineapple design peacock chair set to brighten furniture. Includes directions, charts, and photos from Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book with instructions and prices. Send coins to Needlecraft Dept in Brooklyn for pattern and catalog details.
Mary Manzer 23 died from injuries in a apartment fire while protecting her 3 year old son David. Other residents escaped or jumped to safety as the blaze trapped mother and child. She dropped David into a bystander’s arms before succumbing to burns.
Cadet Sanders Cortier of West Point New York arrived Friday to spend leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Hood Harris Courtland. Mr and Mrs George Collier and son Donnie left for an extended visit to St Petersburg Florida and other Florida points. Dr and Mrs Paul J Longshore Birmingham are guests today of their father A H Giles and sister Miss Lou Giles. R N Nelson visiting relatives in Little Rock Arkansas. Mr and Mrs R G McClure and daughter Bernice returned from visit with Dr and Mrs W H Lee Fort De pos it. On return they were overnight guests of their son and daughter Mr and Mrs Buell Weeks Hanceville.
Rising Sun Lodge No. 29 A F and A M announces a special meeting Monday evening at seven oclock in the lodge hall. Secretary D L Allen notes work and examinations will be added and all Masters are cordially invited.
A fragmented note claims one seventh of the population fears waters near Ohio power fish will exhaust energy as fish provide electrical power. The text suggests a rest is needed to restore this capability.
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