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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1947

Page

6

Personalities On Home Visits Reach Through States

Mobile residents Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Morrow and Ruth Lee return from a visit with Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Sharpley in Hartselle and Mrs. Annie L. Morris here. Bob Duff returns from Dallas and other Texas points with Mrs. Duff staying longer. Mrs. James H. Layten and two sons from Omaha visit relatives in Mobile and former residents are welcomed. Miss Mary Emily Barnum plans to return Monday after a week away.

Paul Wright Okmulgee Okla Omaha Nebraska W. A. Hellwig Doris Neb R. W. Wright Mr. Wright Mr. Hellwig Robert Herbert Mrs. Hellwig Knox McRae Miami Florida W. M. Lanier Howard Lanier Birmingham Bob Duff Dallas Texas Mrs. Duff James H. Layten Omaha, Neb W. W. Wright Layten Mary -Emily Barnum Orvill Ray Jean Miller Huntsville Jimmie McLaughlin Charles Mary Lois Maples Ernest Jackson Austinville

Noble Nominated for Navy Ordnance Bureau Chief

President Truman nominates Rear Admiral Albert G. Noble to lead the Bureau of Ordnance for four years. The appointment requires Senate confirmation and would replace Vice Admiral George F. Hussey Jr. who plans retirement this fall.

Washington Truman Albert G. Noble Navy Bureau of Ordnance Noble Senate George F. Hussey Jr Brookline Mass

Four Cotton State Senators Talked With Truman On 1947 Shipping Plan

Four cotton state senators Maybank Sparkman Eastland and Kem met President Truman to discuss a 1947 program to ship American raw cotton to occupied Germany and Japan. They avoided detailed discussion but noted plans and quantities from the new crop arriving September and October, with current shipments already proceeding to those areas.

Washington Truman Germany Japan Maybank D.-S.c Sparkman D.-Ala Eastland D.-Miss Kem R.-Mo

Eyecial: A Postday Facial for Tired Eyes

Guidance on a quick at home eye beautifying routine after a busy day. Steps include warm water facial prep, eyelid massage, apply massage cream, relax with cooling lotion, finish with powder rouge lipstick shadow and subtle mascara. Emphasizes gentle handling and final grooming of eyebrows.

Lanham Speaks On The Work Of The Holy Spirit

Crowd gathers at Grant Street Church of Christ to hear O 5S Lanham discuss the Holy Spirit. He links Pentecost and Cornelius to scriptural guidance, says miracles ceased by 96 A D, and urges obedience to Spirit led biblical living through Friday revival services and daily music class.

Central Methodist Church Circle Rufus Warren Grant Street Boyd McElroy Floyd Harris B. R. Ross W. F. Parks Warren Raymond Parks Wesley W. H. Day W. H. Sutlive J. D. Bush Cielé C. D. Patterson Patterson H. F. Sherrod Raymond Britain S. B. Rose Circle Three T. B. Thompson P. H. Clark A. Z. Bailey World Outlook Phil Vaughan Bailey Little Rock Ark Japan Winston Powell Susie Rains Circle Four Conrad Strickland Lanham Grant Street Church of Christ Joel John the Baptist Angel Christ Jesus Rivers

Morgan County Pines Social Notes Highlight Visiting Families

The column lists visits from Mrs. M G Peck and families, Alvin McKee and children, Harvey Knighten from Jacksonville, John Ralph's family in Hartselle, and multiple relatives from Florida Nashville and South Alabama. Several locals like W M Fowler and Zera Lipscomb are mentioned with recent comings and goings.

Alvin McKee Rock Creek Robert Bailey Harvey Knighten Jacksonville Ala John Ralph W. M. Fowler G. A. Johnson Charlie Collins John Maze Hartselle Zera Lipscomb Russell Peck Roy Roberts Lige Eleven Alice Will Dunn Florida Dunn Docie Mathews J. J. Carpenter South Alabama Dewey Bowen Anna Lee Hazelwood Gene Nashville Tenn Hazelwood Orval Davis Jan Decatur M. G. Peck E. B. Gurley Dannie Sue Fain Peck Eral Peck

Dairy Show Set in Montgomery for September 11

Assistant County Agent How ard Moss announced a Montgomery county dairy cattle show will be held in Cramton Row on September 11 as a lead up to the district cattle show slated for the following day.

Austinville Florence R. D. Clark Henderson Morgan County Garrett Andrew Hall G.A. Blackwell R. T. Craig Marcoline Stovall Justin Roberts Montgomery Ala Howard Moss Montgomery County Cramton Row

Wife Betrayal and the Call for Silent Loyalty in Marriage

Dorothy Dix argues wives owe loyalty to their husbands and should keep private faults to themselves. A wife who broadcasts a spouse’s flaws damages his prospects, while public praise elevates his standing. sincerity and restraint are urged as essential.

Dorothy DIX

Bubble Gum Not Harmful Says Food Agency After Tests

Washington reports bubble gum is no more harmful than paraffin wax. Tests found no toxic ingredients and do not support claims that chewing gum caused stomach pains or jaw aches in children.

Washington Junior Food and Dru

Grasshoppers Destroy Crops Across United States

In a historical record, grasshopper plagues devastated crops nationwide causing substantial losses estimated in the millions of dollars between 1936 and 1945. The outbreaks disrupted farming, prompting relief efforts and increased pest control measures.

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