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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1950

Page

5

Presbyterians to Convene Synod at Maryville College

About 400 U S Presbyterians will converge in Maryville Tennessee June 27 for a four day Synod and Synodical meeting at Maryville College. The program features a Bible study by Dr Julian Price Love and talks by Dr Henry S Randolph and Miss Elizabeth Turner with leaders from the National Council of Presbyterian Men. Attending clergy include Rev John A Troxler of Decatur and Rev Neely D Crawford of Willoughby Presbyterian Church Decatur.

Atlanta Julian Price Love Louisville Presbyterian) Theological Seminary Kentucky Chester F. Leonard Sneadville Tennessee Henry S. Randolph Department of Rural Life Board of National Missions New York Synodical Society Elizabeth E Turner Central Area Rd of Foreign Missions Chicago Lem T. Jones Kansas City Missouri National Council Ofresbyterian Westminster Presbyterian Church of Decatur Hugh Mitchell W. C. McClung John A. Troxler Westminister Neely D. Crawford Willoughby Presbyterian Church

Farm Bureau Club plans summer picnic and singing school

The Farm Bureau Club met at the school on June 15 with Price Bryant presiding. Plans were made for a summer picnic and a singing school taught by Malcolm Stephenson. Miss Holladay and Miss Nelson sang, and Thornhill spoke on farming topics. A trustees meeting for the upcoming school year was scheduled Friday.

Farm Bureau Club Price M. Bryant Dewey Malcolm Stephenson Kathleen Holladay Miss Nelson Kay Bryant Burl West Thornhill Hartselle Thompson Ryan Cross Road Kate Gray Penn Andrew's Chapel Pryte Gibson S.n. Thomas Auburn John Gibson Connie Cullman Walter Speegle Pees

Fresh cosmetics hygiene for schoolgirls and college women

Advice urges strict cleanliness in beauty routines. Use fresh powders and clean pads, wash cloths, towels, and scrub brushes regularly. Store jars tightly, use glass jars with cotton pads, avoid sharing lipstick, and maintain daily brushing and shampooing for a clear, healthy complexion.

Haircut Protocol Noted In Shop Sign

A shop sign states that boys under 12 must bring a note from home to receive a brush cut. The rule appears to be a local etiquette or policy posted for customers.

Ninety Street Church Building Drive Pushes On

Eighty eight members of the Ninth Street Methodist church have contributed 717.32 to the church building fund. About 226 workers are listed in the church records as contributing the cash value of one day’s work. Sunday Rev A H Nabors will lead 11 o clock service on The Value of Wise Decisions. Rev E W Corley preaches at night on We May Get Lost in the Crowd.

Ninth Street

Travel notes and visits across towns

Edmond Holloway departed Tuesday for Detroit Michigan. Mrs Rose Hill is visiting friends and relatives at Haleyville. Mr and Mrs Herman Burns of local area are mentioned in the same social update.

Donnie Hope John Boyles Moulton Leo Radford S. Radford Gertrude Teadford Carrie Hopkins Hilliard Hopkins Ronnie Reeder J. L. Reeder, Jr Brenda Jerry Dewey Hogan Dagen Ad Ree Aee Gilbert Kinney Decatur E. M. Ponter Raymond Setters Nashville W. H. Jenning Martha Smith Lawrence Cove Alvin Stinson Howell Clinic Tony Ponter Randy Jone Oden Ridge Howard Oden Linda Dennis A. D. Stinson Kenas Naeghir Atinson Ae Oden Lewis Stinard Raymond Ovite Ymovern David Stinson Shelby Noel Holmes Elliott Stinson Joan Edmond Holloway Detroit Michigan Rose Hill Haleyville Herman Burns

Death notices from Buenos Aires to Budapest

Dr. Roberto Repetto 69 former Argentine supreme court chief justice died. The Rev Dr Janos Drahos 66 canon and acting head of the Hungarian Catholic church died last Saturday. The rest mentions local social visits and church services over the weekend in West Hartselle and nearby residents.

The Associated Press Roberto Repetto Buenos Aires Supreme Court Janos Drahos Budapest Josef Cardinal Mindszenty

Birmingham Population Tops 298 747 in Census Count

Birmingham state census figures show the city population at 298 747 for 1950, up from 267 583 a decade earlier. County totals are not official yet, with Rep. Laurie Battle estimating Jefferson County near 551 000 if finalized. annexation disputes may add 20 000+ to Birmingham’s total.

Birmingham Ala U. S Jefferson County Laurie Battle Congress State Supreme Court

City Farmers Bank and Trust Company Names Vice President

The bank appointed a new vice president, expanding its leadership team at City Farmers Bank and Trust Company. The move positions the institution for growth and community engagement in the region.

The City Farmers Bank and Trust Company

Fox Tail Decor Sparks Bird Protection in Orchard

In an old orchard practice, small fur pieces resembling fox tails are tied high in a cherry tree to deter birds from eating ripening fruit. The tradition relies on visual scare effect to protect the crop.

Boh patches behind the battle against foot and disease

Boh patches hide sizeable groups of cattle in the southwest as authorities fight a foot and mouth outbreak. The text describes ranchers confronting widespread illness and efforts to quarantine affected herds.

Missouri Cent Blocks New Capital Goods Output

It is estimated that Missouri contributes a cent of the nation’s economic effort to new capital goods, reflecting a modest share of investment activity and industrial development.

Missouri U. S

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Massey Mrs. Dewey Hogan Loyd’s Floyd L. Corbin Decatur Refrigeration Co Bank Street Corbin State National Bank McGough Bakeries Dixie Freezer Flint Refrigeration Co Corbins Oak Street Elks Lodge Southeastern Refrigeration Engineering Society Christian Church Helen Follett Morgan By & M Ponter Universal Concrete Pipe Co Morgan County Cedar Creek Olie Holmes Cretonne Itions Aus Plastic Percale Valance JR. Boys W.T. Grant CO Dungarees Second Avenue John L. Turnbull West Hartselle McKinley . Walker Elton Howell W. O. Simmons Johnnie Speegel Larry Holloway Jimmie Logan Albert Henry E. W. Henry Census Bureau H. L. Reeves Eighth Ave West North Alabama Termite CO Sherman Street John Cook Decatur Elks Lodge
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