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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1949

Page

7

Public Service Commission Orders Refunds and Rate Cuts

The Alabama Public Service Commission ordered refunds and rate cuts totaling 666,689 dollars for the 1947 48 fiscal year. The figure comes from the commission annual report to Gov James E Folsom released yesterday noting 823 formal cases and numerous informal customer complaints handled on docket and by staff.

Montgomery Alabama Public Service Commission Commission James E. Folsom

Monthly Flint Charge MYF Meeting at Forest Chapel

The Flint charge MYF met Sunday at Forest Chapel for a 6:00 p m gathering. Activities included a worship program directed by Lazell Whitten with songs and a devotional. Committees were named to plan a charge social at Moss Chapel in late April and the group will meet again April 3 at Flint.

Flint Charge Myf Forest Chapel Lazell Whitten Betty Wallace Miss Whitten World Fellowship Ivory Palaces Doris Roberts Shanghai Brotherhood Betty Walace Martha Story Clarence Davis W. A Thompson MYF Moss Chapel Flint

Austinville Group to Lead Rogersville Church Service

The Austinville Church of God plans to move a pastor and congregation group to Rogersville to lead the mid week service. Rogersville church currently lacks a pastor and invited the Austinville group to fill in for them this week.

Austinville Group Rogersville Church Austinville

Onion Rings and Olives Add Spark to Miniature Loaves

Small-size fresh onion rings and pimento stuffed olives make attractive toppings for miniature meat loaves that a family will enjoy.

How to keep a husband by understanding male psychology

Dorothy Dix reflects on marriage dynamics and offers advice from a reader. A wife explains using empathy to improve affection and harmony after years of strain. The piece contrasts dominating wives with balanced partnerships and notes the mutual desire for happiness.

Dorothy Dix Dorothy

Dear Dorothy Dix on Age and Youth Rebellion

The reader laments rude youth who insult elders and argues every point. Dorothy Dix replies youth feel certain of their wisdom and should be treated with patience as they mature, noting elders’ past roles and the money they earned shaping present comforts.

Dorothy Dix

Is Your Perfume Fashionable

A discussion on perfume styles and their evolution from Victorian violet notes to modern blends. It classifies perfumes into floral, chemical substitutes, and mixed scents, and offers practical advice on choosing and applying fragrance for best effect.

Two Sisters Advice on GI Courtships and Patience

The sisters advise that veterans may hesitate to date due to costs, and unmarried women must decide whether to wait or pursue. They note many factors affect marriage and suggest patience or proactive pursuit depending on readiness and finances.

The Bell Syndicate, Inc

AMA annual 200 mile national championship in Daytona Beach

The American Motorcyclist Association plans the 200 mile national championship expert race as an annual Daytona Beach event. Chairman E C Smith leads the AMA competition committee and outlines the Daytona Beach venue and schedule.

Daytona Beach Fla American Motorcycle Association E.c.smith AMA Competition Committee

Farmier Killed in Birmingham Area Car Crash

A Saginaw Alabama farmer Eugene Massey about 50 was killed in a two car collision on the Montgomery highway about 12 miles south of Birmingham. C M Session Calebra was injured and taken to a Birmingham hospital. No date had been fixed for the 1950 event.

Birmingham Saginaw, Ala Montgomery Eugene Massey C. M. Session Calebra

Morgan County Oak Ridge Church Schedule and Community Notes

Schedule for Oak Ridge Church services on Sunday March 20 includes Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and preaching by Rev Clarence Davis at 11:00 a.m. Evening services by M Y F at 6:00 p.m. with preaching at 7:00 p.m. Church Board of Education to meet at Zola Mae Legg’s home Thursday night March 19. Community notices list visits, social events, and health updates involving local families including Legg, Sparkman, Wynn, Pruett, and Haynes.

Clarence Davis M.Y. F Leona Cleo Sparkman G. B. Legg Jr Flint Leonard Sparkman Hartselle Clarence Sparkman Lottie Mae Wynn Mid-Way Clyde Vandiver Moss Chapel Jack Pruett Moulton Oak Ridge Rogers Stella Mae Gussie Goodman Wilma Hartselle Hugh

SSS Tonic Health Booster Advertising Message

An advertisement promotes SSS Tonic as a remedy to build up low blood strength from illness overwork or poor nutrition. It claims positive proof from medical authorities and says the tonic improves appetite digestion sleep energy and overall vitality with millions of bottles sold and urges readers to buy from their drug store.

Community Folks Socialize Across Visits and Singing

Townson and Oliver hosted Friday night supper guests Mr and Mrs Tom Wynn. West and Ruby, the Hollis Rose family of Moulton, visited Mr and Mrs Orval Roberts and family. Kirby with Clyde Howard visited the Anderson Sparkman family of Bessemer. Charlie Pitman and family from Salem visited Theo Copeland and family. Community members attended Basham Sunday night singing including Ruby West and Curtiss Parker.

Charlie Pitman Salem Theo Copeland Basham Ruby West O Curtiss’ Parker

Local social pages list Boger Stephenson West couples

Mrs. Alton Boger joins Mr and Mrs Hoyt West with Lula Stephenson in a community social announcement. The note mentions these families attending a recent gathering and extended cordial congratulations.

Alton Boger Lula Stephenson Hoyt West

Mustard Sauce Elevates Cadflower or Broccoli

A simple rich cream sauce flavored with prepared mustard sugar and a dash of bottled horseradish makes cadflower or broccoli more versatile. The mustard cream sauce is quick to prepare and pairs well with vegetables.

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