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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1947

Page

5

Boating and Supper Party Honors Visiting Guests

Dr. and Mrs. W. P. Baugh hosted a boating party and supper on the Tennessee River Sunday evening. Guests honored were Mrs. H. O. Troup of Portland Oregon and Mrs. Russell Brothers of Nashville Tennessee visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Troup. Attendees included Mrs. Troup Frank W. Troup and son Randy Mrs. Russell Brothers and children Don and Mary Corinne Mrs. L. R. Nash John Glaze of Clermont Florida and Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. McNelly.

W. P. Baugh Tennessee H. O. Troup Portland Oregon Russell Brothers Nashville Tenn Frank W. Troup Troup Frank W.troup Randy Don Mary Corinne L. R. Nash John Glaze Clermont, Fla Robert G. McNelly Nashville, Tenn Clermont Florida Long Island Duke University

Rutledge Visited by Kin in Alabama

Dr Archibald Rutledge poet laureate of South Carolina was injured in a car crash south of Birmingham. He is in South Highlands hospital with three broken ribs and hopes to return to his native state Wednesday. Carlson Smith Sr of Decatur visited while transporting a group to Camp McDowell.

Archibald Rutledge South Carolina Birmingham Rutledge South Highlands Hospital Carol Smith Sr Decatur Dr Rutledge Episcopal Camp McDowell Asper

Mrs. Josephine Rider 74 Dies in Cullman Service Today

Mrs Josephine Rider 74 died at her Cullman home June 28 at 605 p m Funeral services were held June 30 from Forked Oak church near Iuka Mississippi at 2 p m Interment followed in Forked Oak cemetery Mass service led by church officials Surviving are husband J D Rider daughter Mrs Evie Newcomb and four sons Looney Vandy Ollie and Vester Rider

Cullman Josephine Rider Forked Oak Church Iuka Miss Forked Oak J. D. Rider Evie Newcomb Looney Vandy Ollie Vester Rider

Mrs Garrett Hosts Extensive Hospitality Event

Several hundred guests attended Mrs Garrett's hospitality with embossed cakes and mints served from a dining room table. Mrs John H Peebles and Mrs Walton Anderson presided at the table with several assistants aiding in passing plates and displaying gifts in the living room.

John H. Peebles Walton Anderson W. T. McDonald Littleberry Leftwich Thomas Bailey Rosemary Liebert Julia Woodruff David White Jerry

Personal notices of visitors and travels across towns

A string of social items lists Mr. and Mrs. W T Carlin of Louisville and others visiting relatives in Birmingham Portland Nashville and Columbus. It notes travels to Virginia Beach Duke University Auburn Fayetteville and Miami and mentions illnesses and family farewells.

W. T.carlin Louisville, Ky John Patterson Sr

Divorce Debates on Alimony and Wife Responsibility

Dorothy Dix answers reader questions on alimony fairness in divorce, urging courts to weigh evidence, noting unequal blame on wives, and arguing both spouses must uphold duties. also advises on dental false teeth and financial prudence for a young couple.

Miss DIX Marys

Government Ends Fiscal Year in Black for First Time in 17 Years

Washington reports a better-balanced budget closing its books at midnight, the first black budget in 17 years and the 74th in U.S. history. Treasury data show 83 years in the red versus 73 in the black, with a surplus near 1.143 billion before the last five days. An upcoming interest payment of over 500 million will keep the final balance under the president’s 1.25 billion surplus forecast.

Washington Treasury Truman

CIO Institute for Alabama Textile Workers Set in Tuscaloosa

A two day institute for Alabama members of the Textile Workers of America will be held July 12 13 on the Northington campus Tuscaloosa. The conference is in cooperation with the University of Alabama and directed by Solomon Barkin of the TWUA New York. Barkin will analyze workload and incentive systems in Alabama contract mills.

CIO Institute Tuscaloosa Ala Alabama m Rs The Textile Workers of America CIO Northington University of Alabama Solomon Barkin TWUA New York Barkin Alabama Contract Mills

Montgomery Tests Blood for Syphilis Under 1943 Law

Montgomery residents aged 14 to 50 began compulsory blood tests for syphilis as part of a 1943 law. The program started in Montgomery, Alabama, with enforcement in effect today.

Montgomery Ala

Statewide Campaign Faces Early Testing Across Counties

Fragmented text indicates a statewide campaign shifting timing and county involvement as 46th county reports progress and 80,000 names referenced in a voter or enrollment context. Specific places, dates, or organizations are unclear from the readable OCR segment.

Restraint urged on taking extra job to avoid overwork

A person cautions against accepting additional employment and warns that overworking oneself can lead to harm. The remark stresses health and balance over financial gain.

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