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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1946

Page

5

Elaine South and Marion Burke Wed in Cullman

Miss Elaine Ruth South daughter of Mrs. Roy Felton South and the late Dr South wed Marion Burke son of Mr and Mrs William Burke Jr at St Pauls Lutheran Cullman on June 23 1946 Rev Henry Meyer officiated The ceremony featured gladioli tapers and musical interludes followed by a reception at the bride’s aunt’s home. After a wedding trip to Chattanooga they will reside at 504 Jackson Street Decatur. The Beta Sigma Phi sorority will hold a meeting Monday at 7 30 p m at Miss Frances Pettey’s home.

Cellman Elaine Ruth South Roy Felton South Decatur Dr. South Marion ‘Taply Burke William Burke Jr Albertville Alabama St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cullman Henry Meyer William Arnold Marguerite South Joyce McNutt Hanceville Miss McNutt Wagner Esther - Reed Miss In Che MR. Burke J N. McNutt George Burkhart Dorothea McNutt Birmingham Chattanooga Tennessee Burke Jackson Street Pisces Beta Sigma Phi National Sorority Frances Pettey

Personal Invitations and Travel in Local Society News

A long list of arrivals and visits fills the notes from Birmingham to Tuscaloosa. Lucille Lamon and Mrs. Joseph Fortunato of Newark fly in to attend their father W. W. Lamon’s funeral in the area, with brother R. W. Lamon from Shawnee, Oklahoma, also in town for the service on Danville Road.

Lucille Lamon Joseph Fortunato Newark N. J Eastern Air Lines Birmingham W. W. Lamon R.W. Lamon Shawnee, Okla Danville Road

Bill Hart of Films Passes

William S. Hart, famed Eastern born western film star of a 25 year career, died after a lingering illness in a Los Angeles hospital at age 83 though some sources listed 75. His son William Hart Jr. 24 was named co guardian of the estate before Hart’s death with George Frost. Hart suffered a stroke last May and funeral plans were not yet announced.

Los Angeles William S$. Hart Washington, D.C H. D. van Fleet Hart Winifred Westover

Pauley says Japan reparations should aid weaker nations

Edwin W. Pauley declared that the needs of weaker nations must guide Japan reparations rather than powerful states. He told reporters that Japan should use its industrial capacity to liberate the Orient from economic bondage and misery.

Manila Edwin W. Pauley Japan IL_S Orient

Water Cure for Beauty Promises Health and Glamour

A beauty column urged women to drink four glasses of water daily to improve skin and vitality. It links hydration to firmer facial tissues, clearer complexions, and better elimination through skin and kidneys, warning against ice water and suggesting juices as vitamin sources.

Hollywood sees Joan Crawford courted by many producers

Hollywood gossip notes Joan Crawford, comeback star in Possessed, drawing offers from top producers. Van Heflin discusses a possible film with Hal Wallis, while Crawford packs scripts and reviews scenes with keen analysis. Other stars referenced include Cornell Wilde, Madeleine Carroll, Alan Ladd, Edgar Buchanan, and Anne Jeffreys amid industry chatter.

Bob Thomas Hollywood Joan Crawford Joan van Heflin Hal Wallis Heflin Cornell Wilde 20Th Fox

Oxygen in compounds forms half Earth's crust and most water

Oxygen makes up about one half of the earth's crust and about nine tenths of the weight of water, highlighting its abundance in natural materials.

Auto industry relies on global parts from 56 countries

About 300 products from 56 countries outside the United States are used in American automobiles. This international supply network supports vehicle manufacturing with diverse components sourced abroad.

United States

Dear Miss Dix Advice Column From The Geli Syndicate

A reader asks how to handle a daughter who stays out late with boys and keeps the family awake. Dorothy Dix warns the parent that the daughter shows selfishness and lack of respect, suggesting confronting the young man and enforcing boundaries. Also three teen questions on soldier romances and dating signals are answered with blunt, era-appropriate guidance.

Miss DIX

Edison Era Gas Lighting Timeline Noted in Fredonia

In Fredonia New York residents saw gas lighting begin on June 5 1825 though widespread use did not occur until the 1880s.

Fredonia N. Y

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Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Moye Goidel’s Etta Mae Matthews Daniel's Daniel’s Beauty Shop Second Ave Madam Julia Julia Pullman Trailer U. S. Hwy Beeline Deer Spring Station Hartselle F. S. Hunt Sr Rev W. W. Glass Bill Young North Alabama Presbytery Guntersville Ala E. D. Patterson Vernon Hill Virginia Mary Emily Barnum Barrett Shelton Jr Robert Long Mentone Presbyterian Youth Fellowship Camp Mary Louise Garrett Aileen Draper Needham Long James A. Nelson II University of Alabama B. J. Nelson Arthur J. Hart Rush, Kenneth Lee Arlington, Texas Mrs Luther Handley Breck— Reeves P. T. A. Institute Tuscaloosa, Ala Mary Lou Bell Points Florida T. G. Morrow Glenn Ballard Tupelo Miss Mamie Kirby David L. Hume Tulsa Okla Amarillo Texas S. H. Wilds Frances Nungester Tuscaloosa Jacksonville Karl Wolff Paul Chaldron Mrs. W. F. Frazier H. D. Greer Sim Lovelady Rochester Minn Charles Tweedy Jr Jasper Georgie Miller C. M. Scales C. M. Scales Jr Pensacola Fla Milton Harvey Maurice Jervis Jones Fort Bragg N. C U. S. Army T. Jervis Jones Robert Jones China Hallmark Greeting Cards City Park Flower Shop Bill Hart Pauley Superior Cleaners ATLAS King’s Standard Service MR. King H. McCullough Modest Maiden U.S Jay Ala Helen Joullett June Williams Buchanan Antelope Valley Harry Carey Anne Jeffreys Goldsboro, N. C Springs Trinity Mountain Dorothy DIX Geli Syndicate Imne Dorothy Om Caddell Drug Co 2Nd Ave Tom Woodruf East Moulton Street Lawrence Motor CO Sheek Lydia Pinkham Rainey’s Beauty Academy Luziann E Ante Silver Cow 'Ice Hearth Club Rower Bank Street Variety Store B. C. Stinnett American Beauty Greenhouse W. Moulton Sr Helene Curtis Holt Strand
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