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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1948

Page

7

Women's Chamber Meeting Notes June 18 at Cornelian Hotel

Decatur Women’s Chamber of Commerce held its regular session at the Cornelian Hotel. President Mrs. Eugene Dugger led the meeting with minutes, reports, and guest arrivals from Portland Oregon. Recommendations included a two month summer recess and support for the Crusade For Children and Girl Scout work. New members were elected and Miss Vera Holmes guest spoke on education and tourism in Alabama.

Decatur Women’s Chamber of Commerce Cornelian Hotel Mesdames Paul Russell Frank Campbell Eugene Dugger Frank Whisenant Dan Pierce Lawrence Tucker Motte Lisenby H. N.peurifoy Troup Portland Oregon Crusade For Children Clio Lovin Frances Nungester M. E. Smalley Birmingham Alabama Motorist Association Alabama Mississippi Bessie Daniel T. E. Petty Nina Hodges W. P. Baugh Mesdames C. B. Kenton Alex Humphrey Fred Voehringer Ben Hoppenjans Gil Crane C. A. Culver Miss Nungester Vera Holmes Miss Holmes Athens College Columbia Phillips High School

Youth of Today Citi zens of Tomorrow Club Talk

Miss Holmes spoke on Youth of Today Citizens of Tomorrow, challenging the club to work with their own children. Miss Mildred Louise George plans a June 23 wedding to Joseph Harold Emens at her parents home with a large bridal party and reception afterward. The First Baptist Business Women's Circle will have a picnic at Trinity Mountain on Monday evening at 6 30.

Citizens of Tomorrow Miss Holmes J. M. Crain Frances Nungester Mildred Louise George Joseph Harold Emens Clayton Shaw Jasper The First Baptist Church Trinity Mountain

Cheerful women as a key to success and happiness

Dorothy Dix argues cheerfulness is essential for women, more valuable than beauty or wit, aiding a husband, business success, and family life. A cheerful wife provides hope, lifts a man’s burdens, and benefits children through optimistic influence.

Cheerful mothers spread joy and resilience in tough times

The passage extols cheerful women whose humor and optimism soften hardship for their families. Their laughter corrects faults, keeps children at home, and turns poverty into a feast, inspiring others and radiating hope even amid private difficulties. They are described as bright, missioner-like figures guiding society with wit.

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House orders probe into FCC licenses amid communist ties

The House approved a resolution to investigate the Federal Communications Commission to determine if federal licenses have been issued to radio stations owned or operated by communists. The briefing references strong sunlight and dense forest metaphors as context while noting unclear terms.

Washington House Federal Communication Commission

Fall fashion embraces individuality and diverse styles

The feature extols varied design thinking as designers push a rampage of styles for the season. It notes tall and skinny versus short and fat silhouettes, with options from sleek dresses to voluminous skirts and casual wear, urging comfort with a pinch here and there.

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