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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1948

Page

5

Bride-Elect Honored At Garden Shower

Miss Dorothy Jean clar bride-elect of Henry Lorenzo was honored at a garden shower at her home 201 Prospect. Mrs C H Edwards hosted a five o clock party decorated with garden flowers. Prizes went to Miss Billee Owen and Mrs Bertie Owen. The treasure of gifts for the kitchen concluded the event with dainties served and a crystal centerpiece.

Dorothy Jean Clar Henry Lorenzo Central Church C.H Prospect House Billee Owen Bertie Owen Pat Edwards Miss Owen

Miss Jane Layton Honored at Buffet Supper

Mrs. Ann Minor George hosted a buffet at 422 Johnston Street to honor Miss Jane Layton Leighton whose July 3 wedding to Dr. Robert Neil Sadler is set for Nashville and St Louis. Pink white decor highlighted by sweet peas and crystal candles, with the bride receiving handmade pillowcases.

Ann Minor George Johnston Street Jane Layton Leighton Robert Neil Sadler Nashville Tennessee St. Louis Missouri Miss Layton Dr. Sadler Robert Layton Emmett King Tom Morrison Martha Dinsmore Gordon Pruitt Ben Fennell John Minor Life Claude King, Jr W. E. Steed Jeff Minor

Florentine Social Notes Reach Across Cities

Florence society items list relatives visiting and traveling to Birmingham Columbus and Montgomery. Many families plan trips to Daytona Beach Columbia and Chicago for holidays and events. Families host after rehearsals, attend weddings, and share health and recovery updates.

Tips for a Slim Figure for Overweight Women This Season

A wellness column advises a reducing campaign for slightly overweight women. It notes appetite eases seasonally, favors summer activities like tennis golf and swimming, and suggests two pounds weekly loss. It contrasts fats sweets and starches with lean meats seafood vegetables and dairy while promoting daily brisk walks.

Dear Miss Dix Opinion Advice on Ending Family Quarrels and Alcohol Harm

Dorothy Dix advises three sisters to seek calm by encouraging their mother to avoid daily conflicts with their alcoholic father. She notes the two adults must both refrain from quarrels, as parental fighting harms children and can cause lasting nervous issues.

Miss Dix

Modest Maidens Trademark Registered and Advice

A reader asks about harassment and suggests cutting off the telephone and abandoning invitations to avoid suitors. Dorothy Dix counsels that cutting contact signals will deter parsimonious pursuers. A mother worries her son’s athletics, with Mildred advising mothers against overprotective apron strings.

Mildred

William Scruggs Dies In Athens At 67

Funeral services for William R. Scruggs 67 of Athens will be held at 2 this afternoon at Riddles Chapel Church with Rev S D Lanxford officiating. Interment will be at Ripley cemetery. He died Sunday at 9 40 AM after a lengthy illness. Survived by widow two sons William H and Thomas H Athens four daughters Mrs O H Cosby Guntersville Mrs R J Hamilton Athens 2 Mrs L H Nalley Athens 3 Mrs James T Lovell Athens 3 one brother James E Athens 7 one sister Mrs Beulah Tinner Pulaski Tenn 21 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

William R. Scruggs Athens Riddles Chapel S. D. Lanxford Ripley Spry Scruggs William H Thomas H O. H. Cosby Guntersville R. J. Hamilton L. H. Nalley James T. Lovell James E Beulah Tinner Pulaski Tenn

Paul Rodenhauser Dies in Huntsville at 59

Funeral services for Paul Rodenhauser 59 of Huntsville will be at Laughlin Service Chapel Tuesday at 3 p.m. Burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. He died Sunday at 6 15 a.m. in Huntsville hospital. Survived by Myrtle Rodenhauser his wife two daughters Mrs Louis Esslinger Huntsville Mrs F W Tidwell Huntsville three sons Charles John and Paul all of Huntsville two brothers John and Albert Heuser Milwaukee Wis six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Paulbearers listed from Huntsville and Decatur.

Paul Rodenhauser Huntsville Laughlin Maple Hill Rodenhauser Huntsville Hospital Myrtle Rodenhauser Louis Esslinger F. W. Tidwell Charles John Paul Albert Heuser Milwaukee Wis Walter Winnette Ralph Tearsall P. S. Dunnevant Eugene Varin John D. McLemore Raymond Britain Decatur City Park Greenhouse

Prince and Elizabeth Guests Of Friends In Nashville

Virginia Prince and Elizabeth were guests of friends in Nashville Tennessee on Sunday as part of local social visits.

Virginia Prince and Elizabeth Nashville Tennessee

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