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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1946

Page

7

Foster-Goldston Engagement Announced For Virginia Ann

Mr and Mrs Earl L Foster announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Virginia Ann to Mr James Giles Goldston of Chattanooga Tennessee. The wedding is planned for July 13 with Mr Goldston son of Mr and Mrs Reuben Goldston of Knoxville Tennessee.

Foster-Goldston Earl L .Foster Virginia Ann Jamies Giles Goldston Chattanooga Tennessee Mr. Goldston Reuben Goldston Knoxville Collier-Thrasher Roy Collier Betty Newton Columbus Thrasher Jr N. C. Thrasher Hartselle Ala Pickens-Wiggins J. T. Wiggins Alabama Sara Elizabeth Charles Robinson Pickens Paul Pickens Danville Joseph Patrick Dolan St. Anne's Catholic Church

Personal notices from local society round up

Busy social calendar with visits and travel across states. Lt Colvard to sail from Germany around July 12 before U S Army discharge. Nashville guest Betty Pirtle visits Miss Jo Harvey. Mrs Hitchcock from Chattanooga attends cousin Irene Little’s wedding events. Birmingham hosts mary Tucker family and others attend. Several families travel or return from cities including Memphis, Winchester, Columbus, Collinsville, Pulaski and Tampa with reunions and visits.

Arthur Hitchcock Chattanooga, Tenn Irene Little

Man Uses Only About A Quarter Of Inhaled Oxygen

A study notes that a person typically utilizes roughly 25 percent of the oxygen taken in per breath, with the remainder remaining unused in the lungs.

Vest Services Set for Will E West at Moss Chapel

Final rites for Will i m E West 21 of Hartseller will be held Monday at 2 30 p m at Moss chapel with Rev M H Harper officiating. Interment in adjoining cemetery Peck directing Pallbearers named Clyde Vandi ver Lucien Summerford Buddy Rogers Rupert Hill Bruce Farmer and Willard Harvell. Survivors include parents Mr and Mrs W M B Vest of Hartseller a brother Frank C Vest Edmundson Canada and three sisters Freda May Katie Reba Fay West.

Moss Chapel Willi m E. West Hartseller Anniston Hospital M. H. Harper Peck W. M. B. Vest aHrtseller Frank C. Vest Edmundson Canada Freda May Katie Reba Fay West Clyde Vandiver Lucien Summerford Buddy Rogers Rupert Hill Bruce Farmer Willard Harvell

Bremen postmastership exam set for July

A civil service examination for Bremen Alabama postmaster applicants will be held in July with June 26 filing deadline. Base salary $2300. Ceramic tiles serve as traffic lane markers on the San Francisco Bay Bridge.

Bremen Cullman County San Francisco Bay Bridge

Paris Deliberations Strain US Russia and Britain

Nations meet to shape postwar Europe and world order with sharp disagreements over Austria Germany and future United Nations roles. Key issues include restoring peace, drafting European settlements, and organizing long term global cooperation despite distrust among major powers.

Japan Paris Germany Austria Russia United Nations San Francisco Start

Home Demonstration Clubs Plan War Aid and Community Planting

The Danville Hoslse DEnstraction Club met at Mrs. Burl Hardwick's home with Mrs. Thurman Sandlin as associate hostess. They planned cooperation with Hartselle Health Center, sending clothing and toilet articles to war stricken families, a local sale of goods made by the blind, and planting crepe myrtle bushes in honor of World War I servicemen and women. A $2.85 contribution was given to the health center.

Danville Hoslse Denstration Club Burl Hardwick Thurman Sandlin Singing of America Guy Smith F. E. Martin Hartselle Rachel Hereford

Atomic energy control within the United Nations frame work

Baruch proposes an atomic energy control framework within the UN and open discussions on changes while demanding real international oversight of the atom. Anglo American leaders watch Russia’s moves near its borders, with Trieste tensions raising fears of a coup and a possible end to the Paris peace conference.

United Nations Baruch United States Russia Trieste Yugoslavia Italy Paris

Rising Sun Lodge to Meet at 3 30 P M

A special meeting of Rising Sun Lodge No. 29 is set for 3 30 P M today at the Masonic Hall. All Master Masons are asked to attend.

Rising Sun Lodge Masonic Hall

Pan American Regular Stop Sought in Cullman by Chambers

Last week in Nashville and Cullman the Cullman Chamber of Commerce held talks with Pan American Airlines to establish a regular stop in Cullman. Officials outlined routes and schedules under consideration.

Nashville Cullman

Playtime Demonstration Highlights Character through Play

Toys and games were shown and directions for making similar ones were distributed. Miss Hereford emphasized developing character through the meaning and habits of play. Informal discussions followed the demonstration and during the social hour tempting cookies and cold drinks were served.

Hereford

Recommendation Planned for Louisville Over Cullman Residents

A recommendation will be made to Louisville concerning the efforts of Cullman residents. The plan focuses on addressing local concerns and coordinating actions with city authorities.

Louisville Cullman

Salt Pay Part Of Rome Soldiers Wages

Romans received a portion of their pay as salt as part of their daily wage. The ancient practice reflected salt’s value in preserving food and its role in military provisioning during antiquity.

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