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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1949

Page

7

Twelfth Annual Banquet Held by Diversified Occupations Club

The Diversified Occupations club of atur senior high school held their twelfth annual employer banquet at the Cornelius Court Hotel on March 11. Reverend E N Chandler gave the invocation and W T Jordan served as master of ceremonies introducing speakers from the University of Alabama and local guests.

Diversified Occupations Club Atur Senior High School Cornelian Court Hotel E. N. Chandler Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church W. T. Jordan W. R. Riley Carlton Kelley Thomas A. Orr Elva: Dietz University of Alabama Joy Bolin Floyd P. Harris Betty Woodruff Frank Chenault Bill Mapes L. E. Moody Louise Self C. W. Bethany Geraldine Hartselle Euala Potts Elizabeth Rigel Lucille Parker Hazel Minter Clio Levin Willa Dean Martin Alton Martin Vernon McGwier Bill Evans Bennie Ray Flack Ainslie Wyle Bill Sparkman Barbara Lambert Herman Schnur Marion Lee E. O. Craft Ben Lee C E. Williams Arthur Hodge Betty Statum Eldridge Guire Bernard Taylor Morris King Carter Dobbs Jimmie Nix George West Robert Pente T. F. Kirkpatrick Charles Apple Floyd Vaughn

Funeral service held for J S Wigley at Flint Creek church

J S Wigley age 75 farmer of Vinemont died March 13 and was buried March 14 at the Flint Creek church cemetery. Surviving are his wife Ella Wigley a son Clarence Wigley and a daughter Mrs Alice Moon. Mass Service directing.

Cullman County Names Junior King and Queen Candidates

Mrs. Fronia S Moore urges school principals to nominate sixth graders for the Junior King and Queen based on ability poise and leadership. Names and sponsor teachers must reach Mrs Moore by March 19. A screening event to show a film occurs April 2 at the Cullman Theatre followed by a drawing and crowning by Mayor Nesmith. The parade lead is May 6 with a float provided by the Strawberry Festival Committee. Nine students receive trips to Washington and Montgomery in the Citizenship program with panel on Citizenship In A Democracy.

Fronia S. Moore Strawberry Festival Cullman Hary Cullman Theatre W. J. Nesmith Strawberry Festival Committee Washington Willa Dean Voigt Hanceville High School Calvin Phillips Holly Pond Cullman County Montgomery Willa Dean Voigt

Local Hospital Roll and Fallen Hero Service Report

Week at Cullman hospital lists numerous patients by name and residence including Cullman Baileyton Addison and Holly Pond. Dismissals include Ronnie Burrow F H Kassaw and Mst Melvin Talley. Funeral services were held for Troy Blackmon 22 killed in Okinawa May 19 1945 with survivors Ruth Blackmon Dwayne Blackmon and M F Blackmon Cullman four.

Cullman Hospital D.A. Eason Cullman Buddy Wilbanks Melvin Talley Vinemont Charlie Williamson Holly Pond Morris Cargo Arthur Williams Ola Self J. T. Woodard C. D. Bowling Hanceville G. H. Whisenant Baileyton H. B. Sims Tramer Loyd Lacon Edward McGrieff Ollis Gay Gaston Speegle F. H. Kassaw James Walling St. Bernard College Judy Cleghorn Addison Ronnie Lee Burrow Michael Baker Lenlene Sellers G. T. Pigg James Kelley Dan Taghier N. H. Simpson G. E. Tucker E. E. Bates Eva Harold Culbreath Ala C. D. Tucker H. A. Mitchell George Speegle D. A. Eason Troy Blackmon Okinawa Bethlehem West Church S. A. Morgan W. S Williams VFW Ruth Blackmon Dwayne Ae Mon M. F. Blackmon Aline Eddie Eloisé Betty Joe Blackmon

PTA March Meeting Nominees Approved for 1949 50 Officers

The PTA held its regular March meeting in the basement of St. Pauls Lutheran church. The nominating committee submitted names for the 1949 50 PTA officers which were approved by a standing committee.

PTA St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Sheridan Angle Dies in Florida Funeral in Morgan County

Funeral services are set for Sheridan Angle aged 44 who died at his Ft. Lauderdale home on March 6. Services will be at Mt. Kindren near Falkville on March 18 at 2 PM with Moss Service in charge. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Angle three brothers Robert Herschel and Howard Angle a son Leo Angle and a sister Mrs. Raymond Minter.

Sheridan Angle Florida Fla Mt. Kindren Falkville Morgan County Moss-Service J. P. Angle Robert Herschel Howard Angle Leo Angle Raymond Minter

Tom Marty Laid to Rest After Home Death

Funeral services for Tom Marty, 65, were held following his death at his Cull home. The obituary notes he was a longtime resident and references his family and local ties.

Tom Marty Cull

Relief for Stomach Ulcers and Excess Acid Sold Nationwide

Advertisement touts the Wittaap Treatment for distress from stomach ulcers and excess stomach acid with a 15 day trial. Claims over three million bottles sold and offers free literature titled Willard's Message. Mentions local drugstores CADDELL DRUG COMPANY and CLEMENTS DRUG STORES.

Wittaap Wilard Caddell Drug Clements Drug Stores Goidel

Funeral service held at Baldwin church for Marty family head

A service conducted March 16 at 2 p.m. by Rev. T. E. Bright and Earl Brand was followed by interment in the church cemetery. Survivors include wife Minnie Nuss Marty five sons Arthur Jessie Carl Travis Marvin Marty two daughters Lonnie Patterson Melba Glover two brothers and three sisters.

Baldwin Church T. E. Bright Earl Brand Church Minnie Nuss Marty Arthur Jessie Carl Travis Marvin Marty Lonnie Patterson Melba Glover

Seafood first course serving etiquette cue

Place the small cocktail fork for the first course of seafood on the plate to the left of the main utensil, aligned parallel to the edge, with the tines facing upward for easy access.

Dining etiquette note on fork placement and table setting

A brief etiquette reminder states the right is used for setting the table and all other forks go to the left. It emphasizes the standard rule of utensil placement during formal meals.

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