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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1951

Page

6

Scottsboro Wedding Of Nadean Bryant And Dr Pierce

The First Baptist Church of Scottsboro hosted the June 10 1951 wedding of Miss Nadean Bryant daughter of Mr and Mrs M J Bryant to Dr Harold Pierce son of Dr and Mrs P Pierce of Decatur The ceremony officiated by Dr O L Minks included music by Mrs Alvis Wales and Miss Evelyn Bryant The couple reside at 310 East Willow St Scottsboro and plan a short wedding trip after a reception at the bride’s parents home

Pierce-Bryant Scottsboro First Baptist Church of Nadean Bryant M. J. Bryant Harold Pierce P. Pierce Decatur O. L. Minks Alvis Wales Evelyn Bryant Atlanta Creed Dawson Brooks Derrick A. W. Petty Jackson County High School Atlanta Gas Light Co Marshall County High Lewisburg Tenn B. J. Palmer School of Chiropractic Davenport Iowa East Willow St Alabama J. P. Pierce Martha Thelma Smith Robert T. Rives Hobson Smith Miss Smith A. D. Smith Austinville Decatur Goodyear Mills Sgt. Rives Charles Andrew Rives Rives St. Louis Missouri U. S. Army Company C Fort Benning Rhineland Ardennes Georgia

Installations Highlight Choir Service and Officers

In charge of an impressive service Miss Addie Goode at the piano. The following officers were installed president Mrs Max Sobotka vice president Mrs Ed Crane secretary Mrs Floyd Corbin treasurer Mrs Eleanor Walker director of missions Mrs Ed Crane director of worship Mrs Emmett McClary director of stewardship Mrs Macon Gilbert director of family and home life Mrs Carl Schwachow Hostesses Miss Carrie Jones and Mrs Susie Davidson served refreshments during the social hour.

Christian Women’s Fellowship of the First Christian Church Max Sobotka Carrie Jones Ed Crane Ainslie Wyle Carl. Schwachow Caswell Hayes Addie Goode Floyd Corbin Eleanor Walker Emmett McClary Macon Gilbert Carl Schwachow Susie Davidson

Personal travel plans and visits across states

The notice lists residents and relatives from Pittsburgh and Birmingham taking trips to Laguna Beach Florida or Fort Walton Florida for vacations. Names include C L Thompson E L Thompson Sr Mrs Thompson and multiple couples then other guests visiting or returning from trips. Also mentions Mrs Thomas J Schockley Nashville visiting a relative and Mrs Lloyd L Lively and others joining trips to Florida.

Girls State Ends With Student Officials At Capitol

At Montgomery Alabama on June 15 high school Girls State wrapped up its annual session. Governor Edith Bailey of Gadsden was expected to sign bills passed by the mock legislature. A racing bill failed while an anti poll tax measure passed. Readouts list future officials including lieutenant governor Bitsy Carter and attorney general Ann Assunto.

Montgomery Ala Girls State Edith Bailey Gadsden House of Representatives Bitsy Carter Oneonta Pat Purnell Tuscumbia Beth Sorenson Auburn Amma Sue Ellard Birmingham Ann Assunto Ann Medlock Paula Kelly Sheffield Peggy Boyd Mobile Christine Carson Bessemer Virginia The Supreme Court Jo Ann Howard

Madison man earns Medal of Honor in Korea battle

First Lt. Samuel S. Coursen of Madison New Jersey died saving a wounded comrade in Korea and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions.

Washington Samuel S. Coursen Madison N. J Korea

Wayne Coy Confirmed for Seven-Year FCC Term

The Senate confirmed Wayne Coy of Indiana for a new seven-year term as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. The action was reported from Washington on June 15.

Washington Wayne Coy Indiana Federal Communication Commission Senate Coy FCC

Drop Charges of Boycott In Maplesville

MAPLESVILLE AL June 15 Boycott charges against Raymond W Stremming veneer company operator have been dropped Eight indictments were withdrawn at a special term of circuit court in Clanton on agreement with Maplesville officials Stremming will close his commissary place stock will be purchased by Maplesville merchants He withdrew notices asking his employer not to trade with local merchants Remaining in court are charges of resisting an officer and aiding a prisoner to escape.

Maplesville Ala Raymond W. Stremming Veneer Stremming Clanton Oakley W. Melton Wetumpka Melton

Department store sales rise in New York weekly push

The price war in New York boosted department store sales for the week ended June 9 by about 15 percent from last year. Nationwide sales increased only 3 percent.

Washington New York

Heads Of Rail Unions Call For Washington Meeting

Three operating rail unions plan a June 27 gathering in Washington with 500 rank and file members to review the latest contract offer in a deadlocked dispute. The deal mirrors the May 25 agreement accepted by the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, pending wage changes and a stalled 40 hour week plus rules changes awaiting arbitration.

Washington Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Wage Stabilization Board

Mrs. Alice Cobb Dies in Athens At 71

Mrs. Alice Cobb 71 of Athens died Thursday at her daughter’s home. Funeral at Fairview Baptist Church Limestone County with Rev. Tom McConnell officiating. Burial in Athens City Cemetery. Survived by husband J. T. Cobb, three daughters, six sons, 41 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Pallbearers named Schrimsher relatives.

Alice Cobb Athens Tom LeCroix Fairview Baptist Church Limestone County Tom McConnell Athens City Spry Cobb J. T. Cobb J. C. Russell

Sand Island in Mobile Harbor Renamed McDuffie Island

The Interior Department announced the name change of Sand Island in Mobile Alabama harbor to McDuffie Island in honor of the late Federal Judge John McDuffie of Mobile.

Washington Interior Department Sand Island Mobile Ala.) Harbor McDuffie

Falsies Hidden Narcotics Seized Aboard President Cleveland

U S customs agents in Honolulu found about 60000 dollars worth of narcotics concealed in a pair of falsies worn by a woman passenger from the Orient aboard the liner President Cleveland. The woman porter and a waiter on the ship were held for questioning by Assistant Collector Warde C Hiberly.

Honolulu U. S Orient Cleveland Warde C. Hiberly Customs

Unions Summoned to Washington Over Wage Proposals

General chairmen of three unions, holding policy committee authority, were called to Washington after carriers offered terms via the National Mediation Board. The move follows the proposal discussions as wage rules change stretch toward 1952.

Washington National Mediation Board

Dress Pattern Highlights Star Styles from 1940s Film Era

The STAR PATTERNS pattern features a soft dress with cape collar and portrait neckline as worn by Jan Sterling in Paramount's Appointment with Danger. Includes two color STAR LABEL transfer and sizes 10 to 20. Pattern No 28 requires 6½ yards fabric for size 16 and 35 or 39 inch widths. Send 50 cents with name address and size to Pattern Department Decatur Daily Box 350 New York.

Mary Kay Dodson Jan Sterling Paramount Hollywood Decatur Daily Madison Square Station New York 10

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Basham Chapel W.S.C.S Woman’s Society of Christian Service Basham Chapel Methodist Church Beulah Land J. O. Martin Elnora Martin Edna Martin Jesus the Dawson Jones M. M. White Luther Ratliff Eugene Vandiver Apes Club North Alabama Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Decatur Masonic Temple Meta Pointer Toronto Ontario Canada Shirley Wallace Audie Gregg and Junior Flint Mary Sparkman Hartselle West Decatur Nursery Price Wright West Decatur Children’s Nursery Seventh Avenue West Moss Chapel Woman's Society of Christian Service W. B. Harvel Roy Griffith Audie Gregg Marvin Griffin Leonard Sparkman Barcliff Harvel Christ Christian Women’s Fellowship Cullman Albert Herr Mary Ruth Alley Charles W. Alley Alley Robert Herr Memphis Tennessee Tommy Longenecker Lois Stitt Mary Ellen Farley Mary Ellen Chambliss Judy Hamner Mary Elizabeth Stiefelmeyer Herfurth Neal Stephenson RT. 1 Florence Fronsdahl Middle West Home Decoration Service Sherwin-Williams Johnston Velcan AEMOL C L. Thompson Pittsburgh Pennsylvania E. L. Thompson, Sr Mrs. Thompson Hill Ferguson John W. Wyker Jr Jack McLaughlin Laguna Beach Florida Thomas J. Schockley Nashville C. C. Johnson Schockley United Daughters of the Confederacy Lloyd L. Lively Bar Rett C. Shelton Suzanne Shelton Fort Walton A. A. Jones, Sr Roy Street Bill Brown Clyta Gilliam Kenneth Howard Craft Mrs Tom Ratliff William Eyster Barbara Fitch Houston Texas John Eyster Howard Craft L. B. Hammond Hanceville Florence and F. D. Peebles, Jr Camp McDowell Episcopal Diocesan State Capitol ELKS Elks Club CW. Bethany, Jr Stars and Stripes Ruth McDaniel Betsy Ross United States Elks Hall Dixie Freezer Ah O Ehler Design By Mary K. Dodson Robinso 2Nd Ave
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