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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1951

Page

14

Burgess Hembree Wedding Reported In Mississippi

Miss Doreen Burgess wed Pvt. James H. Hembree Jr in a June 15 ceremony at Tukia Mississippi. Hembree stationed with the U S Air Force in Las Vegas Nevada. Mrs Hembree to join husband in about two months.

Hembree-Burgess Doreen Burgess Molly Burgess Twelfth Avenue West James H. Hembree Tuka Mississippi Hembree Henry Hembree Danville Clara Sue Burgess Betty Shannon Las Vegas Nevada U. S. Air Force James H. Hembree, Jr Pvt Iuka

Personal notices of families on vacations and visits

Mr and Mrs Richard Watkins and son Steve are on a vacation trip to Gulfshores Thelma Lou Lulu Munn is staying with her grandparents J E Beelah Oneonta Alabama Beverly Floyd Smith and daughter are enjoying a two weeks vacation to Bradenton and Tampa Florida Barrett C Shelton Suzanne Shelton and Lloyd L Lively returned Saturday from

Richard Watkins Steve Gulfshores Thelma Lou Lulu” Munn Mrs. J. E. Beelah Oneonta Alabama Floyd Smith Beverly Bradenton Tampa Florida Barrett C. Shelton Suzanne Shelton Lloyd L. Lively

Vasser Home Sale For Mrs Van Creele Estate

Jim Chambers, a local lumberman, will buy the Vasser home on East Washington Street from the Dorothy Van Creele estate after settlement. The Adams and Cornelian Court apartments were reportedly bought by W Van Gilbert of Athens for about 90000 dollars. The North Alabama conference pastors and laymen school meets at Athens College starting Monday June 25 at 9 AM with special days and a barbecue to close.

Vasser East Washington Street Jim Chambers Dorothy van Creele Adams and Cornelian Court W. van Gilbert Athens Daily Press Decatur

Vacation travel notes from Florida and Laguna Beach

A weeklong stay unfolds at Fort Walton Florida. The group includes Miss Mimi Jones. Mr and Mrs F D Peebles depart for a vacation trip to Laguna Beach Florida. Mrs John A Caddell and child are mentioned in the itinerary.

Fort Walton Florida Mimi Jones

Athens Real Estate Sale Highlights Local Auction Mood

The late W. G. Martin home on West Washington Street sold for 17 550 dollars to R L Jack Christopher of this area, with Charles W Spencer and Sons at 17 505 dollars as runner up. Purchaser plans unknown amid thriving Athens property turnover and related regional sales.

Athens Home Oil Co Mr. Christopher Martin Christopher Z. B Zebbie) Brock Ardmore W. G. Martin Mooresville Charles W. Spencer Richardson

Family names tour coast and college visit plans

Ren Tommy Lulu Hank and Jack depart today for a two week vacation to Fort Walton Florida. Misses Sarah Redding Sewell and Billee Kimbrough of Howard College Birmingham spend the weekend with home folks. Mr and Mrs William Eyster John Eyster F D Peebles and Miss Barbara Fitch return today from Laguna Beach Florida.

Ren Tommy Lulu Hank Jack Fort Walton Florida Sarah Redding Sewell Billee Kimbrough Howard College Birmingham William Eyster John Eyster F.D. Peebles Barbara Fitch Laguna Beach, Florida

Ira Holland Death Victim Funeral Held for Ira Holland

Funeral services were held Tuesday for Ira Holland 71 identified as the death victim. The report notes a discussion on holiday hours and local commerce decisions.

Ira Holland

Athens Soldier Earns Bronze Star for Valor in Korea

Cpl. Billy J. Williams of Athens, with the 7th Cavalry, Korea, received the Bronze Star for heroism on February 10 near Mugum-ni. He recovered an enemy automatic machine gun, delivered it to his unit, and used it to inflict deadly effects on the enemy.

Billy J. Williams Athens 7Th Cavalry Korea Mugum-ni Williams

Vacationers and guests noted in Elkmont listings

Miss Clodessa Norton tours Cuba by airplane while Athens College visitors unite at Lake Placid New York. Denver and Savannah residents visit Elkmont with local families. Cal ifornia trips and Mobile meetings also noted among listed travelers and hosts.

Clodessa Norton Cuba Jane Laubenthal Bettie Butler Athens College Lake Placid N. Y S. G. Nethery Denver Col Emma Horton Elkmont Lawrence Martin Greenwood T. T. Martin Hugh Maplesden Savannah Bill Maplesden Lew Wright Hilton Village Jesse Evans SFC Hezzie Todd Granite City, Ill W. Todd Harry Taft Judy California John Conlon Big B. Grocery James G. Rankin Charles Lowing Mobile van Buren Gilbert Washington, D. C Thomas Martin George Will Smith Steele McCrew Alabama Press Association

Memphis Man Dies After Heart Attack

Mr. Holland died following a heart attack last Sunday night and was buried in Forest Hill cemetery Memphis. He was born near Decatur and lived in Memphis for 40 years starting as a policeman then working for the Park Commission and the Board of Education. Survivors include three daughters Mrs Frank M. Brown Mrs Max Milstead and Mrs R M White all of Memphis six brothers Irvin Holland Hillsboro Alabama Herman Holland Wynne Arkansas Leon Holland Phoenix Arizona Hubert Holland Canton Ohio Elmer Holland Decatur Alabama and Byron Holland Sacramento California and one sister Mrs Edna Terry Hillsboro. He belonged to the First Methodist church in Memphis.

Forest Hill Memphis Mr. Holland Decatur The Park Commission Board of Education Frank M. Brown Max Milstead R. M. White Irvin Holland Hillsboro Ala Herman Holland Wynne, Ark Leon Holland Phoenix, Ariz Hubert Holland Canton Ohio Elmer Holland Byron Holland Sacramento Calif Edna Terry First Methodist Church

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