Engagement announced between Glattys and Wil Henry Hays
Society item notes the engagement of Glattys, daughter of pDOX-Hays, Birmingham, to Wil Henry Hays of Pensacola Florida. The wedding is planned for June 2 at Woodlawn Methodist Church in Birmingham. Also listed are social notices of visits and travels by local residents and upcoming memorial services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pdox-Hays
Atticus Golson
Hartselle
Alabama
Glattysne
Birmingham
Wil- Henry Hays
Pensacola
Woodlawn Methodist Church
Gladys Imogene Maddox
Atticus Golson Maddox
William Henry Hays
Florida
Mr. Hays
Fort Payne
George Wade Jacobs
Jacobs
Freddie Juanita Williamson
Fred G. Williamson
Smith Motors led by Fred Smith and sons in Decatur
Fred O Smith president of Smith Motors Inc has built a family run dealership in Decatur Alabama with sons James R treasurer Allison F vice president and Harold W secretary all three served in World War II Allison headed service Harold Navy lieutenant was ship skipper wounded James Air Corps reserve Fred ran the business during their absence a new building 125 by 1685 feet replaced a fire damaged plant in June 1946 continuing growth and expansion under family leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred O. Smith
Smith Motors
Decatur
Chrysler
Chrysler Corporation
Alabama
Smith
Smith Motors, Inc
James R
Allison F
Harold W
Allison
Harold
Quartermaster Corps
Navy
Pacific
James
Air Corps
Fred Smith
Final Rites Today for CPL Carpenter
Final rites will be held this afternoon for Cpl. L. A. Carpenter, an Austinville soldier who died at Leadville hospital from injuries in an automobile accident. The service is at 3 p.m. at the Baptist church in Austinville, with interment in Roselawn cemetery. Graveside rites are by the American Legion. pallbearers listed. His body arrived on the L and N Train 1 with a military escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl. L. A. Carpenter
Austinville
Leadville
Col
Baptist Church
F. W. Weston
Clayton Shaw
Roselawn
American Legion
William Mc Dowra
Drew Hall
Eugene Stephenson
Buddy Johnson
Vernon Sparkman
Horace Ray
Cpl. Manning
Welfare aid costs climb in Alabama May report
Alabama public assistance rolls rose by 1,464 in May to 65,828 while the average payment per case fell 13 cents to 19.21. Welfare costs totaled 1,264,384, up from April, with the aged group most served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Laura Dunn
Department
French to Decorate Alabama Guard Unit
The 933rd field artillery battalion of the Alabama National Guard will be decorated by the French government at Stout Field Indiana on June 27 for combat service with French troops in World War II. Lt. Col. Francis A. Farris of Elba will receive the decoration. a group of officers and men will attend led by him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama National Guard
933Rd Field Artillery
Stout Field
Ind
James S. Saliba
Saliba
Francis A. Farris
Elba
Jack Parsons
Henry A. Dorsey
Sidney Stevens
Elmore W. Baker
John P. Jones
Daniel H. Morrison
Fred Stinson
Dorothy Dix on keeping marriage alive with effort and variety
Dorothy Dix argues that marriage requires ongoing effort not rest on nature. Couples risk boredom when routines replace romance and social life. She urges constant pep in domestic life to avoid divorce, broken homes, and unhappy children.
Horace Broom Returns From Red Cross Aquatic School
Horace Broom of Hartselle and co chair of Morgan county water safety completed an American Red Cross aquatic school review course at Montgomery Bell State Park near Nashville Tenn. The course was directed by Ellis Fysal who is known in Decatur for teaching first aid and water safety instructor courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Broom
Hartselle
Cochairman
Morgan County
American Red Cross
Montgomery Bell State Park
Nashville
Anne Adams pattern 4950 redingote for spring wear
Anne Adams offers pattern 4950 redingote with deep sleeves and tailored lines in sizes 34 to 48. Includes illustrated instructions and fabric yardage for size 36. send 25 cents to The Decatur Daily Pattern Dept. New York address and include name, address, size, and style number. Also available is the Spring pattern book for 15 cents with a free pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Decatur Daily
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Reforming Home Life Through Shared Companionship
A column argues couples should improve home life to avoid gossip and divorce. It contends husbands seek diversion outside the home while wives face nagging, urging both to communicate, support, and preserve their friendship for old age as Franklin advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
Children Leave Home But Keep Friendship Strong
The piece reflects on families thriving through children marrying and starting their own lives, noting plenty of entertainment and amusement as parents adjust. It emphasizes enduring friendships among relatives and the joy of shared celebrations even after parental roles evolve.
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Dancy BO. E
Mary Lou Dancy
Nic Temple
E. Hewlett
Louise Fitzpatrick
Miami
Fla
H. E. Chandler
Billy
Pickwick In
Tenn
Jian Chandler
Kwick
D. Boatright
6Rth Alabama Engineering Co
Burgreen Construction Co
Tlabamia
George McGehee
Florence
T. C. Chandler
Henry N
E. D. Bailey Jr
Fort Walton, Fla
Sam Pruett
Fort Walton, Florida
Henry Day
Hot Springs
New Mexico
W.H. Day
Jefferson Hospital
Kathleen McGlathery
Wheaton College
Wheaton
Ill
Vic
R. M. McGlathery
McGlathery
Nancy Norman
Cedar Bluff
Virginia
Ray Croninger
J.B. Schimmel
Harry Higdon
Gean and
Harrriett
Daytona Beach, Fla
Jernigan
Troy
M.bamil
Mrs. R. I. Nickel
Memphis, Tenn
Mrs
J. O. Goode
Poyner Barnes
Berrell
Dothan
Garroki Nungester
Mr. Barnes
Jud Kendrick
Anne
Atlanta, Ga
H. A. Nungester
Harry Bradford
G. M. Young
J. R. Huie
Floyd Hendrix
St. Petersburg
Johnston Street
O. R. Moseley
Gordon Anderson
Hiram Davis
Ruth McKibbon
Huntsville
Charles Doss
Camp McCallie
Chattanooga
L. P. McGraw
Murfreesboro, Tenn
J. T.bryant
Crate Clendennon
Florence Shofner
Winona
Miss
R. B. Freeman
Bill Freeman
James Hawthorne Purnell
Tri-Cities
Will
Harcourt Informals
Sam
Holmes and Edwards
Hallmark Greeting Cards
ULE SD
Johnston ST
Cpl. Carpenter
Alabama Guard
Auy Ashington
Dorothy DIX
Bel! Syndicate
Dorothy
Grant St. Church of Christ
Richard Rivers
O. S. Lanham, Evangelist
Daniel
Beauty Shop
2Nd Ave
Moulton
Robert E. Smith
Eveleen Smith
White Swan
Bond
Judy Bond
Janet
Denier
McCallum
Imperium
Gilbrae Riviera Prints
Gilbrae Cottons
Shelhar
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