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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1948

Page

6

Mizpah Chapter 19 installs Mary Lou Dancy Unit

Mizpah Chapter No 19 and Mary Lou Dancy Chapter No 320 hold a joint installation on the third floor of the Masonic building. Officers sworn in include Worthy Matron Eulencer and Worthy Patron Wallace, with grand installing officers present. A Rose Garden theme decorates the room as Rainbow Girls and DeMolay honor the retiring officers with drills and gifts.

Mizpah Mary Lou Dancy Hhe Wes-Allen Rhoda McRae Mary Louey Elton Prosser H. B.ood Chris Alls Nettie Dunlap Grand Regy Fannie Dublin Grand Tastall Julia Lovin le Berryman Town Creek Beth Ray Huntsville Grandling Marshalls Zana Ifoy Lou.Allen Williams Guy Counts Lou Dancy Daphne ‘Wood Joe S. Elliott Mrs Eulencer Wallace Ws Hazel Elliott Neil W. Kirk Secre Exie Thrasher Treasur Mary Meadows Gladys Young Johnsie Bolte Iain Virginia Hess Luna McKelvey Crist Doris Briscoe Adah Jimmy Nelson Ruth Leiser Esther Lula Porter Mary Gibson Electa Gussie Bell Frederick and Sentinel D. Frederick Worthy Maton Vera Me Felton Myrtle Cobb Tess Frances Ryan Mary Walton Hattie Mae Holt Marshall Lucille Field Zana Peurifoy Cleo Levin Mane Hightower Sternsey Martha Clara Hardy Eda Lou Allen Williams Pauline Ratliff Wtiner Wade Jacobs Cramer McRae Mizpah Chap No Mercedes Norwood de. Molay Rainbo Dorothy Jean McRae Grand Assembly Mnother Wessie. Allen H. B . Norwood Holland Grand Love Vera McRae

Eva Home Demonstration Club Holds June Meeting

The Eva Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Fred Morgan's home with Mrs. L. H. Merrell presiding. Miss Norton led a flower arrangements demonstration and a film show. Members shared favorite flowers during roll call and plans were made for July picnic and August club camp.

Eva Home Demonstration Club Fred Morgan L. H. Merrell Cephas Turner

Melson Rites Set for Danville Farmer

Final rites for 69 year old Thomas J. Melson of Danville were planned for 2 P M at Johnson's chapel with burial in the chapel cemetery. He died Tuesday at his home after a long illness and is survived by a widow, three daughters Minnie Gillespie Annie Daniel and Lilly Tyler, seven sons George Walter Jimmy Tennis Dennis Tommy and Loyd Melson, a sister Nellie Melson and three brothers Will George and Sam Melson.

Thomas J. Melson Danville Farmer Johnson's Chapel Brown Mr. Melson Minnie Gillespie Annie Daniel Lilly Tyler George Walter Jimmy Dennis Tommy Loyd Melson Nellie Melson Will Sam Melson

Hair Care Rules For Attractiveness In Daily Life

The article urges regular hair care with brushing and scalp treatment. It advises brisk scalp friction during washing, daily brushing, and thorough rinsing to prevent dull color and stringy ringlets. It endorses oil or cream shampoos, a little brilliantine, and a vinegar rinse for cleanliness and shine.

Rising Sun Lodge No 19 installs officers

Lonnie Oden and Mrs Truman Ryan note the Decatur area lodge installation of officers Felton Weaver as Worshipful Master and others including F C Free Senior Warden and Joe Elliott Junior Warden. The piece also lists numerous Local personals with travel plans and social engagements across Decatur.

Rising Sun Lodge NO Felton Weaver F. C. Free Joe Elliott D. L. Allen Harold Carter H. B. Norwood J. L. Appling Ed Cain Harold B. Field Lawson B. Mills

Dear Dorothy Dix column on marriage and dating tips

A Dorothy Dix advice column addresses a frugal husband who never gifts his wife and a young woman seeking dating guidance. It also covers a teen boy’s inquiry about love and an older 20 year old woman’s affection, advising sensible economy and patience in relationships.

Dorothy Dix Miss Dix

DeHavilland Delays Juliet Stage Debut

Hollywood June 30 Olivia DeHavilland plans to release one film and finish two before taking on Romeo and Juliet on stage. She has unreleased Snakepit from last year and won the Academy Award over a year ago, aiming to avoid another long screen absence.

Hollywood Olivia DeHavilland Juliet al Jolson Robert Taylor MGM

Dairying Leaders Named by States in the Union

The text identifies the top dairy states as Wisconsin New York Iowa Minnesota Texas and Illinois highlighting regional production leaders and the scale of U S dairy farming across key Midwestern and border states.

America Wisconsin New York Iowa Minnesota Texas Illinois

Legion To Honor World War I Hero On Monday

Alabama Legionnaires will honor World War I soldier James A. Lane in a Dexter Avenue parade during the state convention. Lane, father of state commander Jimmy Lane, is praised by officers William P. Screws and Everett Jackson who will direct the procession with Screws as parade chair and Jackson as marshal. The three day convention begins Sunday with national commander James F. O Neil expected to speak.

Montgomery Alabama

Vandals Damage Arlington Elementary In Mobile

Vandals caused 500 dollars in damage to Arlington elementary school in Mobile. Principal Kath erine C. DeVan reported Monday night that nearly all cafeteria dishes were smashed and other havoc occurred in the building.

Mobile Ala Arlington

Revival Ends First Week at Oak Park Tent Meeting

Evangelist Turner A. Davis Jr ends the first week of a Oak Park tent revival with praises on Tears in Heaven. Messages uplift Christians and many profess faith. Remainder of the week features Unquenchable Fire and other titles with 7 30 p.m. sermons at 19th Avenue and Seventh Street.

Oak Park Turner A. Davis, Jr Heaven Davis Sixth Avenue South Decatur Christ Don Lupo Shirley Compton Joy Narmore Helen Breeding Marjorie Harrison Ray Horrell 19Th Avenue Seventh Street Davis-Lupo Huntsville

Damaged Building Reported After Break-In Incident

A resident told police that utensils and other equipment were badly damaged. Window panes were broken, paint smeared on floors, and paper scattered through the building.

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