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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1946

Page

5

Belew Blackwell Wedding Solemnized Saturday

Miss Evelyn Ann Blackwell and Mr. James Neely Belew Jr. wed Saturday at 5:30 in the bride’s uncle’s home. Officiated by Rev. Paul F. Roberts with a double ring ceremony amid ivy palms and white florals. Out-of-town guests included relatives from Rogersville and Decatur. couple to reside at 522 Fifth Avenue West.

Evelyn Ann Blackwell Damon Lee Blackwell Jr James Neely Belew, Jr James Neely Belew Sr E. L. Thompson Jr H. D. Casey Margaret Ann Norwood Mary Jo Reeves Paul F. Roberts Elmer Hovis Harold Atkinson Barbara Hale Marjory Compton Delores Cobb Josephine Peck Betty Blackwell Lookout Mountain Points Tennessee Belew H. B. Couch William Couch R. H. Belew Luke Turner Frank Hillis Rogersville Ala Fifth Avenue West Robert Pettey Jackson Street Mrs. Reyfields Seventh Avenue South Birdsong Smith N. W Decatur Judith Olivia George Homer Smith ,Jr Paul Roberts Central Baptist Church Quention Bagwell J. C. Bagwell Joppa Alabama Louise Shelton Ellis Shelton Memphis Tenn Wilan King Edgar King Jr University of Alabama Whitten Peabody Hotel Arkansas Mississippi Stonewall Fairview Draughons Business College Nashville E. L. Bruce Lumber Company Tegroom Arab Jacksonville State Teachers College Naval Air Base J. E. Stephens Oak Ridge Fewell B. Dodd

Mothers in law blamed for divorces and family rifts

A regional column argues that mothers in law cause more divorces by undermining daughters marriages. It urges daughters to back their husbands and resist maternal interference, warning that praise of motherhood can turn into covert sabotage and endanger family happiness.

Kingdom Come Dorothy

Pin-Worm Tablets Offer Quick Relief for Infections

The advertisement promotes JAYNE'S P-W tablets made with gentian violet to treat pin worm infections. It claims easy to take capsules that kill pin worms, targets warning signs like perianal itching, and offers money back satisfaction.

Jayne

Personal notices of travels and visits across states

Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Martin and son Charles B return from a week with relatives in Walker and Fayette counties. Mrs. Robin Thomas and two sons John Robin and Jerry expect to be home this week after visiting Well ington Alabama. Mr. and Mrs. Lem A. Dever return to Portland Oregon after visiting sister Mrs. J. R. Thomas. Br. and Mrs. Matt Houston and Frank visit Houma Louisiana after time with Eliza beth Houston and Rufus Peer son. Mr. and Mrs. B. O. Sims of Birmingham visit Tennessee relatives. Elizabeth Houston leaves Friday for Monteagle Tennessee for two months. Rev. Paul Roberts in Chattanooga Tennessee attends Bible Conference this week and will conduct prayer services Wednesday night before returning to Chattanooga. Mrs. W. P. Reeves of Lanette Alabama returns home after visiting Aunt Mrs. Paul F. Dix while Dr. Reeves conducts a meeting at Attalla Alabama. Maryleen Duncan and Charlotte Orr spend weeks at Camp Dunreamin Tennessee. Miss Martha Jean Higdon returns Thursday after Daytona Beach Florida visit. Mrs. Hargrove and Paul Hargrove of Ben Bloodworth plan July 8 departure for Washington Philadelphia New York and other East points. Elizabeth and Emily Houston visited Birmingham Monday. Marianna Mason, who has…

Paul Roberts Chattanooga Tenn

Pettit Family Reunion Echoes Four Year Gap

The Pettit family reunion at Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Pettit home celebrated the first gathering in over four years as two sons in law served. Guests included Logan Broadway and daughter Reta Faye of Louisville Kentucky Calvin Garrett Thurman and Ellis Wayne Decatur Wilburn Whisenant Melvin Marvin Carolyn Lacey's Spring Virgie Katheryn Helms Ruby Brown Priceville Ike Maye and others.

M. W. Pettit Logan Broadway Reta Faye Louisville Calvin Garrett and Sons Thurman Ellis Wayne Decatur Wilburn Whisenant Melvin Marvin Carolyn Lacey's Ruby Brown Priceville Virgie Katheryn Helms Pettit Ike Maye

Local Social Notices Mention Effie Maye and Compton Family

A list of names including Effie Maye, Mr and Mrs Dennis Maye of Union, Mrs Ruben Holder, Valdermosa Ira Compton, Mr and Mrs H M Helms, Mrs Claudie Edwards, Mrs Birdie Moon, Audrie and Kathleen Compton, Latherene Bowling, Wilma Moon, and Katheryn Lawrence appears in a community social notice.

Effie Dennis Maye Union Ruben Holder Valdermosa Ira Compton H. M. Helms Claudie Edwards Birdie Moon Audrie Kathleen Compton Latherene Bowling Wilma Moon Katheryn Lawrence

Rice Urgently Needed to Feed Starving in Europe and Asia

Aid agencies warn that rice is urgently needed to feed starving populations in Europe and Asia. The message urges proper use of rice at weddings, warning against wasteful practices that deprive those in need.

Europe Asia

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Belew-Blackwell Miss Blackwell MR. Belew E. L. Thompson Sr D.L. Blackwell Sr Thompson Clem-Cartee Lee Cartee Oak Grove Celia Buddie Clem Ft. Bliss Texas Richard Clem Limestone County A. M. McConnell Clem Decatur High School Will Her Central Methodist Circles Central Methodist Circle One W. F. Rauschenberg Conrad Strickland E. C. Powell Circle Two J. W. Lovelace Sr Raymond Britain A. M. Richards World Outlook Lula Aycock J. W. Crow Circle Three J. H. Branum T. Z. Bailey Winston Powell J. W. Darrah Bagwell Shelton Dorothy DI The Gell Syndicate Hubby Mary Janes Sally Anns John Daughter Sally Ann Washington, D. C Sarah~ Webb Carl-Jones Tuskegee, Ala Clarke M. Adickes South Carolina Montgomery Paul F. Dix Adickes Federal Manpower Commission Marjorie Russell Eddie Black S. R. Russell Herman Fuller Hartselle Vanderbilt Hospital Ernie Blackwell Polyanna Ernie Jr Joe Berry Leo Buford Birmingham CIA Leonard Lanier Mrs W. M Lanier James Meadows William A. Britain Sixth Avenue North Sally “Ann Don’s Floor Service Don Williams Enolam Blvd Lydia E. Pinkham Robin Thomas John Robin Jerry Wellington Lem A. Dever J. R. Thomas Portland Ore Matt Houston Frank Houma Elizabeth Houston Rufus Peerson B. O. Sims Goons Monteagle W. P. Reeves Lanette Maryleen Duncan Charlotte Orr Camp Dunreamin Martha Jean Higdon Daytona Beach Fla Elizabeth Emily Houston Marianna Mason Moye Helene Curtis Holt Strand Nature Doan Caleatee Triena Goidel’s Drug Store Mae Prosser Rachel Long Etta Mae Matthews Daniel Beauty Shop Second Ave Hearth Club Bank Street Variety Store B. C. Stinnett Sir Lancelot
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