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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1943

Page

8

Society Ceremonies Highlight June Weddings in Decatur Area

The article notes multiple society events. Miss Mary Ethel Williams wed Herbert E. Major in Memphis at Central Baptist Church with family, friends, and a reception, followed by plans for Africa as missionaries. Other notices include Miss Marie Colunga and Williams S. Hunter Jr marriage in Yuma, and social gatherings in Decatur with servicemen departing.

Memphis Central Baptist Church Mary Ethel Williams Herbert E. Major Dorrance Kansas John ©. Cowell Jr Central Baptist Church of Decatur B. Welch Fred Gore Hernando Miss Edward Berkhalter Gladys Reamer Harold Lyle Major- Williams Mary Ethel] Williams John C. Cowell, Jr Major G. W. Williams William S. Hunter, Jr Marie Colunga San Diego California Yuma Arizona Hunter Marine Corps William 8. Hunter, Sr

Local personals note long line of visits and departures

Mrs. Vernon Jessup and two sons and Mrs. Bill Alexander and son left for Fayetteville North Carolina after a two week visit with their parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs D L Blackwell Messrs Jessup and Alexander came here with them but left earlier for Fayetteville Lieutenant Atlee Henkel Hoff USN spent leave with his parents Mr and Mrs A H Hoff Mr and Mrs Charles Sheats and son Eddie and Mrs Hollis Sheats Berea Kentucky visiting relatives Ralph Weinman stationed at Edgewood Maryland on furlough Leo Wright returns to Chattanooga Tennessee after vacation with relatives Mrs Wright and two sons stay with their grandparents S H Malone Joe Duncan and family leave for Jackson Tennessee where Duncan and Molly Vineyard will wed at the Episcopal church Tuesday evening Molly Vineyard recoveres from illness Miss Vivian Ann Howell Birmingham arrives to visit her parents Dr and Mrs R M Howell E J Polhill and family plan two months in Boston Mass M C

Howell-Von Herrmann R. M. Howell Vivian Ann Charles F. von Herrmann Birmingham Decatur Vernon Jessup Bill Alexander Fayetteville N. C D. L. Blackwell Jessup Alexander Leo Wright Chattanooga Tenn Joe Duncan William J. Duncan, Jr Maryleen Duncan Jackson, Tenn Duncan Molly Vineyard Episcopal Church Frank T. Smith F. M. Speake R. A. Payne Jack Bellew U. S.navy Arthur Ballew Navy Martha Ellen Wiggins Rachel Prayton Kathleen Johnson Jacksonville Pvt Berval Bennett U. S. Army Carl Williams Ted Ollie Holder William Stewart O. D. Messenger Pheenix, Ariz Montgomery W. H. Stewart Stewart Nada Jo Praytor Benton, Ky Lewis Praytor Huel* Murphy Florence Lewis Hardison Bob Sweetland Athens William O’bar Jack Templeton Josephine Wilson Baugh’s Infirmary H. C. McClanahan Lebanon A. C. McClanahan Johnny Dobbs Gadsden Robert Sobotka Cecil Crow Alaska Command Vancover B.C Milton A. Rhoden U. S. Navy San Diego Calif Belle Rhoden Harold

Community notices and furloughs fill Montgomer y week

Local lists cover church events at First Methodist and First Baptist, Eastern Star and Masonic activities in town, plus many service members on furlough or visiting relatives. Reunions, bridge scores, and travel to Birmingham and Phoenix appear, with residents from Hart selle and Decatur joining kin in town.

HARTSELLE Legion elects Hammond post commander at special meeting

Fred Hammond was elected commander of the John F. Thompson Post of the American Legion at a special meeting held at Morgan County high school. P. Z. Forrester was chosen post adjutant. The group enjoyed a 6 o’clock fish fry served by the Legion Auxiliary. State commander Jim Saliba of Florence spoke after dinner along with local leaders C. C. Horton of Courtland and Herman Stewart of Cullman.

Fred Hammond John F. Thompson American Legion Morgan County P. Z. Forrester Legionaires Fry The Legion Auxiliary Jim Saliba Florence C. C. Horton Courtland Herman Stewart Cullman

Community notes of visits and a court plea in two regions

McClanahan and Pattillo return from Gilbertsville with Summerfords. Georgia visitors Benson and children stay with Watson and Bush families. Puckett attends Alabama College party. Davidson guests with Collins. Lawrence Marshall pleads guilty to third degree assault after kicking a boarding bus passenger. fined $25 and urged to show patience.

Rochester N. Y Lawrence Marshall Thomas P. Culhane Marshall

Summer school week begins in Columbia South Carolina

A week-long summer school program opened in Columbia South Carolina with participants from local schools and community groups attending daily classes and activities aimed at educational enrichment.

Columbia, S. c

Lutheran synod workers open session at Columbia College

Church workers of the South Carolina Georgia Alabama and Florida Lutheran synods will open tomorrow at Columbia College. Rev. John Yost of Atlanta Georgia will preach the opening sermon tomorrow night following registration.

Church Workers of the South Carolina Georgia-Alabama Florida Lutheran Synods Columbia College John Y. Yost Atlanta

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N. Watkins Mrs. Major Kaw Africa Hunter-Colunga Williams S. Hunter A. J. Colunga Mr. Hunter William S. Hunter Johnston Street United States Marine Corps Miss Owens First Methodist Methodist Harry McLaughlin Martin Jack McLaughlin Frank Malcolm Martin Jackson Mizpah Goidel’s Drug Store Clara Roxy Theatre S.g Atlee Henkel Hoff Mrs A. H. Hoff Charles Sheats Eddie Hollis Sheats Berea, Ky Ralph Weinman Edgewood Billy Duncan Miss Vineyard Walter D. Sanders Letitia Newnan, Ga F. $3. Hunt, Sr Eugene McCurry Panama City, Fla Lula Walden Fourth Avenue West Mr.McCurry A. M. Roan University of Alabama Avery, Jr University Webster McLeod Vivian Ann Howell Bir E. J. Polhill Paul Wolfer Boston Mass Bemberg Sheets Batistes Styles Sox Sweoke OF Satisfactions Ince Shelly Morgan Highway Patrol First Methodist Church S. L. Sherill Hartselle Eastern Star Frank Means Louis Sarris J. W. Sprouse A. J. Waldrop E. A. Oden M. Nelson L. C. Pattillo South Highlands Pheenix Caldwell Adult Training Union of First Baptist Church S. L. Sherrill Bobby Lee Storie James Storie West Moulton Street J. W. Russell Decature T. &. Storie Hartselle 3 McClanahan Hugh Ralph Pattillo Gilbertsville Jack Summerford Jackie Wayne Summerford Robert Benson Sonny and Betty Savanah, Ga P. T. Watson Mary L. Bush Nancy Carole Foster Bush Evelyn’s Speake Warren & Ratliff Dr. Lyons Fitch Moyer
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