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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1949

Page

6

Society Notes Highlight Bride Elect Mr. Jack Pitts

Mrs. W J Duncan Jr and Miss Marvieen Duncan entertain for Miss Jerry Wallace who will wed Mr. Jack Pitts at First Methodist Church on Saturday June 18 an afternoon party at The-Marcot cabin on the Tennessee River. Guests admired spring flowers while dainties and iced drinks were served.

W. J. Duncan, Jr W. J. Duncan Marvieen Duncan Jerry Wallace Jack Pitts First Methodist Church Mar- Cot Sumer-Cabin Duncass-On Tennessee River

Preserve Your Complexion With Care And Routine

An article advises women on maintaining a youthful complexion through proper cosmetics, cleansing, and massage, plus healthy habits. It emphasizes daily baths, cooling routines, suitable lotions, and the benefits of regular skin care and general well being for avoiding wrinkles and keeping skin toned.

Personal notices of residents touring and visiting

Several families and individuals are noted traveling and visiting relatives. Floyds return home from Florida with children Phil and Molly Ann. Nina Wood and Ruby Flowers plan weekend trips to Opelika Scottsboro and Smoky Mountains. James Lawrence, nephew of Mrs. Cochran and Miss Richard, has returned home from St. Vincent's Birmingham. Other travelers include Mr. and Mrs. Garrett and Mrs. Hill from Virginia and Myrtle Beach. Jones and Black families called to Dadeville for illness in the Jones family. Hartselles and Wardlow back from Mississippi Texas and Mexico. Huff and Ralph from Memphis. Cranston Gray and J Cranston Jr. from Greenville. Parr and Richard from Daytona Beach. Sturgis from Wrightsville Sound. Edwards from Atlanta Gibson to Wallace-Pitts wedding. Hall visiting Auburn. Kennedy and Pride in Birmingham.

Nina Wood Miss Ruby Flowers Opelika Miss Wood Scottsboro Miss Flowers Smoky Mountains James Lawrence J. W. Cochran Mary Richard, Decatur St. Vincent's Hospital Birmingham

Dear Miss Dix Advice Column on marriage and adoption

Dorothy Dix answers reader questions on fidelity duties to a wife versus a long term mistress, adopting a child despite a husband’s objection, and becoming a better conversationalist. She urges washing the slate clean before reuniting with the wife, cautions about the mistress, and suggests practical steps for adoption and engaging dialogue.

Miss Dix Dorothy Dix

Day of Prayer for State Missions Observed

Members of the Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church will hold a Day of Prayer for State Missions on Thursday June 16. The session begins at 11:30 AM and attendees are asked to bring a covered dish for a noon lunch. The day centers on Unit Four and interests of John's Episcopal Church families and dates.

Young Ladies Missionary Circle The First Christian Church Leala Hayes Reese Robertson John Ruth Beasley Addie Goode Laverne Crain Elnora ‘Kirkpatrick Chicago Illinois Pilot Club of Decatur Sheraton Hotel Lisa’ Sergio Pilot International Civic Auditorium Trinity W.S.C Neville Home Society of Christian Service Trinity Methodist Church Rayburn Neville J.O. Parker Julia Humphrey China Womans Missionary. Society of the First Baptist’ Church John's Episcopal Church

Columnist Announces Focus on General Interest Problems

Short note reveals the columnist will address readers by answering issues of general interest through her columns released by The Bell Syndicate Inc. The announcement signals a broad, accessible approach to public topics and problem solving.

The Bell Syndicate, Inc

Ancient Greeks Used Shower Baths

Ancient Greek practices included the use of shower baths for personal hygiene. The article notes routine bathing in public and private facilities as part of daily life in ancient culture.

Not Half-Safe Arrid Creamogen Ad for Danville

Danville readers are urged to buy Arrid with Creamogen deodorant claiming long lasting perspiration control. The ad promises the product will not crystallize or dry out, and offers a full refund if not satisfied. It notes a price of 39 cents plus tax and provides the return policy and mailing address.

Danville Lee Chilton

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