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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1951
Page
11
A collage of quotes and witticisms appears, including remarks on wartime readiness by General Clay, classroom pranks about Alexander the Great and Charlemagne, a lie detector machine riff, a joke about a toothbrush, and scenes from a doctor's waiting room, ending with notes on fashion fur prices.
A collage of jokes and reflections appears with lines about tipping and dining, a Decatur husband quip on female numbers, a rooming house gag, and advice to test new ideas. It includes a baseball economics note comparing Ted Williams and Babe Ruth, plus a Mary versus Nanette baby naming anecdote linked to Rise Stevens and Walter Surovy.
A trio of Dorothy Dix columns address teen romance and marriage plans. A college student couples with a moving army family explore summer separation and trust, while a 19 year old seeks parental approval for a younger fiancé after army service. A third piece urges a minor to avoid smoking.
The marriage officer asks if anyone present knows of a reason the union should not proceed, signaling the formal ceremony to follow. The moment frames a traditional script awaiting consent and completion of the vows.
Dorothy Dix cannot answer personal mail. For girls planning a career she has written leaflet D-4 Ambition. To obtain a copy, send a 3 cent stamped self addressed envelope to Miss Dix c/o this newspaper P. O. Box 98 Times Square Station New York 18 N Y.
Hartselle prepares an all day Independence Day gathering at Recreation Park with a noon family picnic and activities including swimming, tennis, softball, horse shoe pitching, booths, band music and a large fireworks display. Mrs. L. H. Houston chairs the effort with committee help from town groups.
A. H. Lockwood, school band director, says summer band practice begins next week and outlines two new groups. The Junior High Glee Club and the Senior High Chorus will be formed this summer and continue into the fall term. Junior High Glee Club members meet next Wednesday at 1 PM in the high school band room, while Senior High Chorus members meet at 1 30 PM the same day.
Mrs. David Stinson Eva was a medical patient June 14 15. Homer Landrum Hartselle 3 was a medical patient June 15 19. Ruben Bodley Hartselle 2 was a medical patient June 15 16. Mrs D R Holmes Falkville was a medical patient June 17 18. Mrs John Paul Smith Hartseller is a medical patient. The little son of Mr and Mrs J L Bailey city is a medical patient.
Mrs. Truman Bentley and husband welcome Judy Carol born June 16 at Hartselle Hospital. Mrs. Silas Wilson of Somerville 2 discharged June 19. Mrs. B F Marshall of Hartselle 1 discharged June 20. George Riddle injured in an industrial accident.
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