Johnson-Summerford engagement announced in Hartsville
Society notices report the engagement of Sarah Permelia Johnson to Bert Sheats Summerford of Falkville Route Two with a Spring wedding planned. The following items cover a Morgan County American Legion Auxiliary meeting, new members welcomed, beautification and Memorial Poppy Day plans, and an April social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson-Summerford
Lee Johnson
Hartsille
Sarah Permelia
Bert Sheats Summerford
Newt. Summerford
Summerford
Falkville
American
Molly Ross
Fannie Reed
Butler Hine
Ruby Jones
Joe Morrison
Roberts
Morgan County
American_Cancer Society
Ingold Timberlake
Sarah Permelia Johnson
Robert Sheats Summerford
Newt Summerford
Hartselle
Endocreme Hormone Cream Advertisement
An old time advertising pitch promotes Endocreme a hormone cream claiming to reduce signs of aging by delivering estrogenic hormones beneath the surface. The ad touts smoother firmer younger looking skin and lists a price of 3.50 plus tax.
Public Building Totals Rise in Southeastern States
The Department of Commerce reports 1948 public construction spending in Alabama through the Carolinas rose 30 percent from 1947 to 486.5 million dollars. Mississippi led gains at 57 percent, with Tennessee Georgia South Carolina Florida and North Carolina also up. Highway and utility projects comprised major shares of the totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Department of Commerce
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Mississippi
Tennessee
Carolinas
South Carolina
North Carolina
Southeast
Georgia Governor Talmadge Urges Bowles To Mind His Business
Gov. Herman Talmadge of Georgia told Connecticut Gov. Chester Bowles to mind his own business while speaking at a new textile plant opening in Hartwell. Bowles had urged Northern aid to organize Southern labor against what he called sweatshop competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartwell
Georgia
Connecticut
Herman Talmadge
Chester Bowles
New England
South Carolina
Bowles
John Deere Plow Company Expands Plant Near Atlanta
The John Deere Plow Company plans a multimillion expansion north of Atlanta on an 11 acre site near Chamblee. A 121000 square foot facility will house sales rooms offices parts shipping and warehousing to meet rising farm implement demand in Georgia and the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
John Deere Plow Company
Georgia
South
Chamblee
Community Notes On Local Visitors And Moves
A long list of local residents and guests is recorded with amounts of travel and family ties. Notables include Mr and Mrs Lawrence Simms and many households visiting or returning from Birmingham and Decatur. New staff changes at Sandlin Drug Store are noted with Dr Cecil McMillian succeeding Dr H G Cowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Simms
L. H. Aldridge
Farrell McKelvey
Roy Dodd
Emmett Burch
Tom Corum
Tommy
Paul Turner
Price McCullough
Lloyd
Dow Jones
Hattie Bragg
H. Anders
Birmingham
Anders
Wheeler Lake
David Hamilton
Dixie Hamilton
Harris Station
A. L. Gordon
Wayne Gentry
Jasper Hodgins
The
State University
Auburn
Texas
Wayne
Citizen Bank
Jasper
Clark Hodgins
Guthries Leave Moulton for Roanoke Church Duties
Mr and Mrs Guthrie depart Moulton for Roanoke Alabama where he will serve as minister of the Church of Christ. His farewell message marks the end of his ministry in Moulton after arriving in 1948 from Rockwood Tennessee. The Mt Hope Baptist Church fire destroyed most of the new building last Friday and congregants vow to rebuild and repledge funds to a 15000 dollar edifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitty
Moulton
Roanoke
Alabama
Guthrie
Ralph Bowen
Walter Burchand
Alice
James
Anne Adams Spring Pattern 4911 Suit for Women
Advertisement for Anne Adams pattern 4911 in sizes 34 to 48 with a sunback version and a slim line option. Mentions yardage for size 36, complete illustrated instructions, and price details with mail order to The Decatur Daily Pattern Dept. Also promotes a Spring Pattern Book with a free pattern and a 15 cent copy offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Decatur Daily
Pattern Dept
West 7Th St
New. York
N. Y
Dailey and Warren Aldridge Families Named
Mr and Mrs Carl Dailey and Mr and Mrs Warren are listed along with Mr and Mrs Earl Aldridge among local family notices. The fragment notes several adults connected by marriage and residency, signaling a social or genealogical item in the community column.
Local Methodist Church Hosts All Day Event with Lunch
Miss Peggy Petsa recently joined A and J Auto Parts Co as assistant bookkeeper, succeeding Mrs. Wilven Hollinen who moved to Clancy Lumber Co. Grayson. Texas University played 65 football games against Rice and Arkansas, with no ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Petsa
A and J Auto Parts Co
Wilven Hollinen
Clancy Lumber Co
Grayson
Texas University
Rice
Arkansas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Dobbs
Buttrey's Dept. Store
Plow Company
Der
Decatur Shoe Store
Nunn
H. H. Hambrick
H. G. Cowan
Scottsboro
Somerville Road
East Moulton
Kenneth McCorkle
Alexander
Luke
Russellville
Moulton News
SZES
Second Ave
Teen Shop
Vine Street
Tov You
Vmnvy Us
Evelyn Abbott
Miss Abbott
Shaleen
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