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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1949
Page
15
Engagement notice for Lois Gertude Aday to Everett Clayton Wells announces a June 4 wedding. The couple's families include Mrs L M Aday and Mr and Mrs R L Wells of Decatur. Brother and bridesmaids details not provided.
The Glen Gray and Casa Loma Orchestra will play at the Decatur Armory on Thursday night May 5 under VFW Post 4190. The ensemble is praised for smooth dance rhythms and versatile shifts from romantic ballads to lively tunes. The group has appeared in major venues and in films like Jam Session and Smoke Rings.
Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth Street return tonight from Nashville after a weekend with friends. Frank Cobb leaves Friday for Montreal to serve as a delegate to the International Boiler Maker's Convention for two weeks. Miss Dot Hart and Miss Donnie Halbrook visit Birmingham cousins. Mrs. Mabel Akers heads to Washington for a week with her brother Arthur Miller and family. The item includes an advertising pitch for Laura Wheeler crochet patterns and books.
Cullman National Guard Company plans full strength with 11 enlisted 5 officers and 45 more needed. A $30 000 motor pool unit sits beside a future lake site in North Cullman while a $250 000 Armory is eyed for community use and recreation. Community leaders urge backing the Guard before construction.
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