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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1949

Page

7

General Eisenhower Starts Rest Vacation in Key West

General Dwight D. Eisenhower began a full day of rest in Key West Florida to shake off a stomach ailment. He arrived aboard the Independence with Maj. Gen. Howard Snyder and was driven to quarters near the White House at the naval base. He said he would host a weekend conference with the Joint Chiefs of Staff when feeling better.

Key West Dwight D. Eisenhower United States Howard Snyder Europe China Naval Air Station Truman General Snyder Eisenhower Naval Submarine Base White House William Leahy Washington Joint Chiefs of Staff

Waldermose Home Demonstration Club Meets in March

The Waldermose Home Demonstration Club met March 21 at Mrs Tom Russell's home. President Mrs Newt Edmunson led the session with a devotional by Mrs Robert Glenn and a singing of America the Beautiful. Miss Norton discussed plans for the district meeting in Decatur in April and a community clean up week for the second week of April. Mrs Augusta Russell gave a talk on Family Religion. Tempting refreshments were served by the hostess to 20 members.

Waldermose Home Tom Russell Newt Edmunson Robert Glenn America

Beavers Limited to Two Species Worldwide

The European beaver is nearly extinct while the American beaver thrives due to legal protection.

Slim Down Advice for Women in Forty

The piece urges women to prevent fat gain with early action and daily effort. It highlights cutting fats and sweets, choosing nonfatting foods, and regular exercise. Practical tips include lean meats, vegetables, fruit, and limiting sleep to seven hours. It also suggests simple floor exercises and periodic waist measurements to track progress.

Plompie

Morgan Group Wins Honors from NFA district federation

Twenty three NFA boys from Morgan County Training School attended the district No. 1 federation at Tuscaloosa County Training School. The group competed in public speaking singing talent parliamentary team and quiz. Morgan County chapter won second in singing second in parliamentary team and first in quiz. John Lewis of Cedar Lake led in the quiz and will travel to Tuskegee Institute in May for the state quiz. Adviser W Whestone accompanied the group.

N.F. A Federation of New Farmers of America Tuscaloosa County Training School Morgan County W . Whetstone

Frog and Toad Family Diversity Noted in Count

A scientific note reports around 2000 distinct species within the frog and toad family of tailless amphibians, highlighting the vast diversity of the order Anura across habitats and regions.

Oak Ridge MYF Holds Sunday Meeting and Plans Easter

The Oak Ridge MYF met at 6 30 Sunday evening with Olen Cooper leading singing including The Church in The Wildwood and Are Ye Able. Orval Sparkman gave a devotional from Mark 13 1 8 and led The Apostles Creed. Representatives to Flint Stairday were named and Easter Sunrise Service planned.

Oak Ridge MYF Olen Cooper Wildwood Orval Sparkman Flint Louise Bailey Faye Cooper Dogwood Roy Wayne Martin Carl Wayne Cook Cooper

Community lights to be turned on by power company

Tonight the Alabama Power Company will switch on all white way lights at no charge as a community compliment. J W Clapton and F D Peebles call a Tennessee Valley Road Improvement Association meeting for Monday evening at the Albany Decatur Chamber of Commerce to discuss funds and efforts.

Ln Commission Alabama Power Company Shearer J. W. Clapton F. D. Peebles Tennessee Valley Road Improvement Association Albany-Decature Chamber of Commerce Tennessee Valley River Improvement Association T. A. Bowles W. A. Bibb Charles Rountree W. W. Fussell W. E. Roper

Western Box Office Bets Lift Stars and Titles

Hollywood reports predict Westerns will drive box office as stars Robert Taylor James Stewart and Bing Crosby continue with western projects. Taylor plans Devlin's Doorway while Stewart eyeing Blood Brother with Warners. Crosby acts in Riding High, linking to Gags about Crosby horses widely noted. Lou Corsejo notes May 26 bout Ike Williams Enrique Bolanos aims to lift Eastside Youth Foundation from debt and curb juvenile delinquency.

Bob Thomas Hollywood Robert Taylor James Stewart Taylor Devyil MGM Billy the Kid Bing Crosby Bob Hope Crosby Lou Corsejo Ike Williams Enrique Bolanos Abbott and Costello Lou

Local Church Notes and Courtship of Japan Talk

Rev Ray Tribble led a morning service with friends from Hart Selle Decatur Florence and Athens attending. Toshiko Ono from Toyo Japan and Johnnie Williams spoke on Christianity in Japan at a night service. Mrs Jim Cooper electrocuted in her basement while plugging a water pump. Church cleaning Saturday and flower beds planned. Methodist conference set for April 10 with basket dinner. Sgt Fred O Walter to return from Seoul Saturday. The Josie Hughes meeting Friday night to hear a water system report.

Ray Tribble Hart- Selle Decatur Florence Athens Toshiko Ono Toyo Japan Athens College Johnnie Williams Florence Teachers College Jim Cooper Farley Maud Beshears Sgt Fred O. Walter Seoul Korea Josie Hughes

Leeman to Address Massey PTA Meeting Friday Evening

H R Leeman Morgan County Superintendent of Education will be guest speaker at the Massey PTA meeting Friday evening. The event aims to discuss local educational initiatives and student programs.

Leeman Massey Pta H.R. Leeman Morgan County

Advice Columns From Dorothy Dix On Marriage And Etiquette

A reader seeks guidance for improving conversation and dress to avoid marriage strain. Dorothy Dix urges grammar improvement, current-events reading, etiquette guidance, and proper attire via a dressmaker, plus Emily Post guidance to entertain at home.

Miss Dix Gorothy Emily Post

Gesstte Newspaper Claims Nation's Eldest Deity Title

The Alexandria Virginia based Gesstte newspaper, founded in 1784, asserts it is the nation s oldest deity focused publication amid a claim of historic stature.

Alexandria Virginia Gesstte

Community Notes From Morgan County Winton District

Mrs Arlene Sivley and family cited as Morgan County residents visit relatives. Local families report measles cases. multiple households host guests and share meals. Community clusters include the Whittens from Birmingham, the Mays, the McGees, and the Wadavits with kin at Priceville Union and Union.

Morgan County Winton Arlene Sivley J. S. Henderson Rudolph Sivley Leon Henderson Modie Henderson Dan Wayne Edward Holmes J. D. Moody Priceville Aaron Maze Bennie Warren McGee T. C. Dunaway Dorothy Jeanne J. T. Mason Union Vestard Winton Hartselle Hospital Howard Dobbs Dwight Vestor Winton Vaughn Tommie Breeding Earl Dean O. T. ‘Sharp Vestar Winton J.T. Mason

Starving Sisters and Brother Found in Cluttered Farm House

In Paola Kansas, two starving sisters Mandy Stachling and Mattie Stachling, aged 65 and 63, were found in a bed beneath piles of bedclothes as their brother Albert P. Stachling, 70, lay dead about ten days. The house was packed with food and clothing and a locked door barred entry. Coroner and sheriff ordered an investigation.

Paola Kas William Brown Mandy Stachling Mattie Stachling Albert P. Stachling Fred Ivy Jr Robert H.hiler

Plainview PTA Set Meeting Monday Night

Plainview school announces regular PTA meeting Monday night April 4 at 7 oclock. A short program and entertainment will be given. All parents urged to be present and on time. The alpaca, South American rum nan, is a member of the came.

Plainview School PTA

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