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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1949

Page

6

Final Plans Announced for Art Exhibit at Public Library

The second annual Art Exhibit by the American Association of University Women will be held at the public library on Saturday Sunday and Monday March 19 20 21 with entry drops on Friday March 18 from 10am to noon. A two o'clock opening on Saturday features a talk on Modern Art by Richard Brough followed by tea hosted by local ladies.

American Association of University Women Telve Richard Brough Art Department University of Alabama Frank Oakes Frances Nungester Sara Barrett W. M. Baker

Waist slimming and advises daily exercises for women

The piece urges women to devote fifteen minutes daily to torso and abdominal exercises to retain a youthful figure and prevent weight gain with age. It promotes specific routines, notes the social pressure for a slender waist, and cautions against neglecting fitness for appearances.

Officers Elected At Mothers Club Meeting

Mrs Curtis Holt reports officers chosen by unanimous vote led by Mrs Guy Habercom as president and Mrs Clifford Vaughan as vice president. Other officers include Mrs Louie Ellison secretary and Mrs H Beasley treasurer. The group awarded a banner to Mrs Ray Bakers room for twenty seven attendees.

Bob Agnew Clifford Vaughan Odie Cavnar Guy Habercom Jimmy Vaughan Baxter Cagle Vaughan George Devine Jewel Smith Devine Curtis Holt Louie Ellison F. A. Kennedy H. Beasley H. R. Leeman Odié Cavnar Ray Baker J. E.blair

Butler Hine Jr At UA Spends Spring Break With Family

Butler Hine Jr a University of Alabama student in Tuscaloosa is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Butler P A Hine and his brother Billy during the spring holidays.

Butler Hine, Jr University of Alabama Tuscaloosa Butler P. A. Hine Billy F. D. Peebles, Jr Mrs F. D. Peebles Fletcher Eddens Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn Quince Eddens David Chandler R. E. Chandler

Dear Miss Dix Reveals Family Strain Over War Time Roles

Dorothy Dix describes a family conflict as three sons enter service. The eldest’s wife and children move in, causing friction over cooking and hosting. A later daughter-in-law aggravates tensions, turning the house into a battleground during wartime duties.

Miss. Dix

Local notes on funerals and students’ spring holidays

Cheryl Campbell and other relatives attend the funeral of Thomas Campbell in Minor Hill Tennessee. Alabama Polytechnic Institute students Aaron Powers James Cunning ee and Thomas Counts plan spring holidays. Families travel between Birmingham Falkville and Auburn as relatives attend funerals and members return to colleges for the term.

Miss Dix Cheryl Minor Hill Tennessee Thomas Campbell Aaron Powers James Cunningee Thomas Counts Alabama Polyitechnic Institute Sense

Prison Report Underway In Montgomery

The prison investigating committee met in Montgomery to begin work on its final report to Governor James E. Folsom. Chairman Rep. Paul Meeks said members would review tentative recommendations and address financing details for the prison project.

Montgomery Ala James E. Folsom Paul Meeks Jefferson County

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