Another New Family Here The John Arthur Brewers Arrive
The John Arthur Brewers, a military family, relocate to Decatur from Wichita Kansas and Omaha Nebraska area. Mr Brewer served four and a half years in the Army in Europe, meeting his German wife Margo Maxeiner during service. They live at 811 Oak Street with their two year old son Michael John and enjoy bridge dancing and fishing.
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John Arthur Brewers
Decatur
Mr. Brewer
Wichita
Kans
The
State University
Oberlahnstein-Rhine
Germany
Mr.Brewer
Colorado
Nebraska Consolidated Mills
Omaha
Pep
Michael John
Boxer
Brewers
Oak Street
John Arthur Brewer
Omaha, Neb
Brewer
Alabama Flour Mill
Wheat crop yields record smallest since 1943 in 1955
The 1955 U.S. wheat harvest totaled 938 million bushels, the smallest since 1943, signaling tight supplies for the era. The report highlights reduced production amid drought conditions and shifting farm dynamics impacting output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Derby Trip Returns For Aycock From Miami to Louisville
Johnny Aycock has returned from a business trip visiting Miami New Orleans Corpus Christi and Bir-Mrs. Willis. Hill of Mooresville left Wednesday for Birmingham to play in the regional tournament.
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Johnny Aycock
Miami
New Orleans
Corpus Christi
Bir
Willis. Hill
Mooresville
Birmingham
Town Creek hostess hosts party with bingo and games
Mrs Gladys Rynes of Town Creek entertained with a Monday morning party at her home. Bingo and other games were enjoyed. Spring flowers and potted plants decorated the home. Refreshments of cake and congealed salad were served to a list of guests including Mrs Bertha McGregor Mrs Shirley Nell Carpenter Mrs John Crisler Mrs Evelyn Lansdell and several Lansdell family members with other friends.
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Town Creek
Gladys ‘Rynes
Bertha McGregor
Shirley Nell Carpenter
John Crisler
Evelyn Lansdell
Edna Bain
Pauline Lansdell
Nelline Lansdell
Charles Lansdell
Nilma Summers
Herbert Lansdell
Harry Carpenter
J. H. Crisler
May Copeland
Perlie Smith
Sadie Lansdell
Mr Nicholson Celebrates 72nd Birthday with Family
Mr Nicholson marked his 72nd birthday at a supper hosted by Mr and Mrs W M Nicholson on Highway 31 South. The gathering included 84 guests with nine children all married, 32 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Attendees included Mrs J L Nicholson and her daughter Mrs E R Sanderson, relatives of the honoree. Mr Nicholson is a retired grocer.
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W. M. Nicholson
Highway 31
South Indy Greens
Mr. Nicholson
J. L. Nicholson
E. R. Sanderson
Nicholson
Women golf invitational at Decatur Country Club
The Women's Golf Association hosts an invitational dog-fight at Decatur Country Club on Friday. Invitations go to Scottsboro Athens and the Tri Counties. The Saturday Club meets Saturday at 2 30 in Mrs. W E Steed’s home on Courtland Highway with Mrs Steed Jr as cohostess.
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Decatur Country Club
Scottsboro
Athens
Tri-Cities
W. E. Steed
Courtland Highway
W. E. Steed Jr
Eastside Baptist WMS Hosts Visitor and Schedules May Meeting
The WMS group at Eastside Baptist Church met at the church on Tuesday welcoming one visitor, Mrs Parrish. The next meeting is scheduled for May 14.
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WMS
Eastside
Mattie King Circle Elects New Officers
The Mattie King Circle of the WSCS at East End Methodist Church met last night. Mrs. Henry Kitchens led the devotion and adjourned the meeting with prayer. New officers elected include Mrs. Carrie Mel as secretary, and a fellowship supper was planned for the next meeting.
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Mattie King
WSCS
East End
Calf Weighs 18 Pounds From Donahue Guernsey Heifer
An 11 month old Guernsey heifer owned by M. J. Donahue delivered a calf weighing 18 pounds. Farm experts note first calves usually appear when cows are at least two years old. In Irvington, a bridge tournament is set for Tutwiler with several local players attending. Mrs Rutledge Thomas and Mrs J E Davis plan to go. Mrs Paul Dix of Washington will visit Mrs W P Reeves and Mr Reeves Friday. Mrs James Elliott has moved home from Decatur General Hospital to Chenaultee for a week of visiting relatives in St Louis.
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Irvington
M. J. Donahue
Guernsey
Tutwiler
Rutledge Thomas
J. E. Davis
Paul Dix
Washington
W. P. Reeves
Mr. Reeves
James Elliott
Decatur General Hospital
Chenaultee
Bruce
Val
Han
The Next Few Days Aboard the Ship
Val feels growing fear as calm seas replace the storm and tension on board. She confides in Bruce about her unease and the strained dynamic with Dirk, while Bruce vents about Aunt May and notes Val’s evasive mood under a tense, moonlit deck scene.
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Val
Bruce
Dirk
Jamaica
Mrs. Featherstone
Aunt May
Library Assistants Meet In Priceville
Morgan County Library Assistants Club held a regular meeting at the Priceville High School with the Priceville Club in charge. Libby Bennett presided as N Williams, the Priceville principal, welcomed members and spoke. A program on The Duties Of An Assistant Librarian covered Checking Fiction and General Check With New Books.
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Priceville
Morgan County Library Assistants Club
Priceville Club
Libby Bennett
N Williams
Barbara
Josephine Tur
Chapel Hill W S C S Meets Mrs Braswell
The meeting at Chapel Hill W S C S was presided by Mrs Braswell with opening hymn Have Thine Own Way Lord. The pastor Rev A H Nabors led prayer as Mrs Ferguson presented the program remarks. The Washington DC note mentions five million visitors yearly and a distance of 2300 miles from Gibraltar to the Suez.
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Beattie
Athes
Susan Speake
Grayson Bailey
Janice Speaks
Barry
Englerth’s
City Park
Danville Rd
Royal Crown
Box 15-A
Brooklyn 1
N. Y
Athens College
Dan Leidig
Marlin Alvis
Cullman
Jane Wiseman
Our Town
Thornton Wilder
Athens College Players
Cynthia Davies
A. L. Davies
Louisville
Fence Southern
Engineer Ring Co
Kurfees
Leon Reeves
St. Louis
Maysie Greig
Chapel Hill
U. S
Gilbraltar
Suez Canal
Ually
Lawn Peete Motor Repa
Argo & Guffin Hardware CO
2Nd Ave
Moviten
Coors
E. Moulton St
Decatur Refrigeration CO
Bank St
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