Marriage Performed At Home Of Pastor
Miss Annette Steele of Moulton and Mr. and Mrs T W Smotherman of Chapel Hill Tenn were united in marriage Tuesday at 5 o clock at the home of Rev W M Wear pastor of the Moulton Baptist church. The bride wore a blue crepe dress with white accessories and pink carnation bouquet. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Verdis A Hole. The groom is a former Athens College student and will study at Asbury College Willmore Ky to train for the ministry after a wedding trip to Chattanooga and Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annette Steele
Moulton
Ayded
Verdis A. Hole
Simothin
Lawrence County
Smothermah
Athens—College
Servicesi
Chattanooga
Nashville
Tennessee
Asbury College
Willmore
Smotherman
Senior Class Picnics and Club Meetings Reach Conclusion
The text outlines end of season events for local clubs and school groups. Mrs. Minor celebrated her 81st birthday with family and friends at Johnston Street, featuring vocal selections by Margaret Clarkson, rose decor, and an ice course. Also noted are Decatur Cotillion Club meeting at Carnegie Library and LaFayette Street Grammar School Senior and Junior class picnic plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Eet Grammar School
LaFayette Street Grammar School
James Hill
Mooresville
Louise Ryan
Rayburn Neville
Earle Calvin Jr
Mary Pat
Trinity
W. E. Steed
Margaret Clarkson
Decatur
Tracyne B. Minor
Tuscumbia
Minor
Luncheon Meeting of Stephens Chapter D A R Held at Cornelian
Stephens Chapter D A R enjoyed a luncheon at the Cornelian Hotel on Thursday noon. The program included a pledge of allegiance a salute to the flag and songs reflecting American patriotism. Mrs F S Hunt Sr presided and pronounced the welcome remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens
Cornelian Hotel
United States
America
F. S. Hunt Sr
Mizpah Chapter Sees Medal Essay On Tolerance Presented
luncheon served was delicious. Mrs H T Gill presided as regent and officers reported. Mrs D C Shaw introduced Henry Hanson of D H S and handed him Step hens Chapter medal for best essay. He read “Racial and Religious Tolerance As A Means To A Lasting Peace.” Mizpah benediction closed the meeting until October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Gill
D. C.shaw
Henry Hanson
Stephens
Personal notices of travel visits and greetings
Mr and Mrs Ashford and Mr and Mrs Boyd McElroy leave tonight for the Kentucky Derby in Louisville Kentucky. Mr and Mrs M Sittason plan a ten day visit in Jackson Mississippi with their son and daughter Mr and Mrs Charles Walton. Mrs M A Dinsmore and Marvin Dinsmore spent Thursday in Birmingham. Mrs P L Guthrie of Birmingham guests of Mrs Marvin Dinsmore at Mrs S D Brock home. Mrs Lawson Draper of Athens visits sister Mrs Erwin Ruehl. Jeff Henry of Montgomery visits aunt Mrs J M Minor. Harold Michelson is in St Louis on a business mission this week. W R Rackley of Pulaski has returned home after visiting his son and daughter Mr and Mrs L L Frazier. Mr and Mrs W F Frazier are at home at 523 East Vine Street. Mrs C H Chunn visits son and daughter Mr and Mrs Joe Sneed at Alexander City. Captain Raymond Brown reported doing nicely at the Flint Sanatorium where he is confined for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Rackley
Pulaski, Tenn
L. L. Frazier
W. F. Frazier
East Vine Street
Raymond Brown
Flint
Ingalls Iron Works Strike Continues After Offer Rejected
A union spokesman said about 900 striking Ingalls Iron Works employees here rejected a compromise offer from the company. The walkout began April 15. Carl M. Robinson, local president of the AFL International Association of Bridge, Structural and...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ingalls. Iron Works Company
Carl M. Robinson
AFL
International Association of Bridge, Structural and
Junior Class Play At 8 O'Clock Tonight
Decatur High invites audiences to the junior class comedy What A Life at 8 tonight in the high school auditorium. Cast includes Jamies Davis as Henry Aldrich with Patsy Patterson and Joe Brewer in key roles. direction by Miss Eich and sponsorship by Miss Odom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Senior High School
Miss Wheeler
Wanda Zell Pettey
Miss Shea
Ann Smith
Mr. Ferguson
Carl Boley
Mr. Patterson
Raymond Whitt
Nelson
Jack Catlett
Mr. Bradley
Truman press conference stirs Washington over Justice pick
President Truman faced sharp questioning at a White House news briefing about the Army Navy merger and a secret cabinet session. He refused to name a new Chief Justice while saying he is still seeking the right candidate and also searching for three leaders for the economic council. Ornamental Iron Workers Union members voted to reject a proposed wage increase of 5 12 cents an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
White House
Oval Room
Mr. Truman
Harlan F. Stone
Supreme Court
Economic Council
Ornamental Iron Workers
Dear Miss Dix Advice on a Dangerous Workplace Romance
Dorothy Dix counsels a wife facing a supervisor husband pursued by an older woman with five children. She advises laughing off the temptation, maintaining calm, and not creating a scene to avoid undermining the marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss DIX
Rick
Dorotes
Grandma
Dorothy DIX
March Stars Name in Hollywood Advice Session
Hollywood chatter notes Frederic March urges writers to craft good stories with any capable actor, not rely on star roles. He returns after Broadway success and vows to avoid silly pictures. News blends film plans and fashion notes with industry tidbits and upcoming releases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Frederic March
March
Adano
Oldtime hokum rescue film charms with star duo
A film showcases a last minute cavalry rescue and vintage melodrama led by Wally Berry and Margaret O'Brien with Marjorie Main. The Wyoming scenery adds flair while the plot hinges on sensational stunts and sensational lines about daring danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wally Berry
Margaret O’brien
Marjorie ‘Main
Wyoming
Catherine of Russia and the ambiguities of her name
A fragment notes that Catherine of Russia was not Russian by birth or name, suggesting she was born in Germany and denying use of the name Sophia. The terse line reflects confusion over origins and appellations in historical records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathérine of
Russia
Catherine
Germany
Sophia
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Mrs. Stone
Frank Stone
American Beauty Greenhouse
W. Moulton ST
Jasper
Danita Hosiery Manufacturing Co., Inc
Jasper, Ala
Betsy Ross
Russell Lynne
H. Reid Sherard Jr
Stone
J. B. Wiley
Tme
Decatur Cotillion Club
Carnegie Library
Goidel’s Drug Store
Reuben L
Newton
Newton Veterans Committee
W.H. “Bill
Stewart
Morgan
Aviation Development
W Stewart
Hartselle
Ala
Ashford
Boyd McElroy
Louisville, Ky
M. Sittason
Jackson, Miss
Charles Walton
M. A. Dinsmore
Marvin Dinsmore
P.L. Guthrie
S. D. Brock
Lawson Draper
Athens
Erwin Ruehl
Jeff Henry
Montgomery
J. M. Minor
Harold Michelson
St. Louis
C.H. Chunn
Joe Sneed
Alexanderer City
Ingalls
The
Gel Syndicate
Bobby-Sockers
Garden of Eden
Philip T. Shanks, JR
Morgan County
North Africa
Corsica
Italy
Decatur, Ala
Veronica Lake
Edith Head
Harry Sherman
England
Sanders
Red Skelton
Margaret O'Brien
Tony Martin
Ida Lupino
Kenny
Minneapolis
Kenny Institute
Hotspur
MGM
Allied van Lines, Inc
Java
Moye's
Francis. Craig
Francis Craig
Decatur Armory
Alabama Drug Co.—Caddell’s Drug Co
Dillehay’s Drug Store
Guidel’s Drug Store—Loyd’s Drug Store—Wilder's Men’s Wear
Decature
Hollywood Drive-In
Hartselie
Post 4190
Maxwell House Coffee
Suds
Pet and
M.ilk
Heinz
Belk
Hudson Co
H. E. Patton
OF “Birmingham
Grant ST. Church
OF Christ
Wayne Hemingway
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