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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1946

Page

6

Christening Of Mrs Caller's Twins At Tuscumbia Church

The six month old twin daughters of Mrs Eugene Caller of Scarsdale New York were christened Dorothy Young and Eugenia Bray at the First Presbyterian Church in Tuscumbia. Grandfathers Mr Hubert Young and Mr Raymond Caller attended with the young mother. The twins are great nieces of local residents Mrs H D Greer and Mrs John Bragg. A luncheon followed at Riverside Pride Alabama.

Caller Tuscumbia Church Eugene Caller Dorothy Young Mr. Caller Scarsdale New York Dorothy Pride Eugenia Bray First’ Presbyterian Church Tuscumbia L. T Pride L. T. Pride Pride Alabama Hubert Young Raymond Caller N. Y H. D. Greer John €. Bragg Decatur Bragg Greer Keggs Crawford T J. Hendrix Milton Harvey W. H. Anderson Garner Pride E. S. Loyd Riverside Ala Florence Corinth Miss

Lipstick for Lively Loveliness

Lipstick boosts confidence and vivacity for many women, with rosy lips and makeup lighting spirits. The piece notes varied shades and skin tones, praising the pencil form of color and the trend toward eye shadows and complementary frocks, while suggesting fashion and mood influence lipstick choices.

Red Head

Marionette Program Features Local Talent and Community Hosts

Announcer Mary Anne Blackwell opens with Recitation Mammy's Precious Girl by Etna Ree Carrell. The Three Wishes by Marian Chandler et al is performed with Shortenin Bread and Bell Bottom Trousers numbers. Hostesses serve ice cream and toasted nuts in the lounge after the meeting assisted by Girl Scouts of Troop.

E. W. Fisher W. T. Jordan Maurice Barrett Reneau_ Carrell J. Y. Robb Bruce Byers Carrell Louis Bell Mary Anne Blackwell Mammy Etna Ree Carrell Marian Chandler Jean Higdon Ann Bagley Jean Gregg Shortenin Mary Emily Barnum Elette Blackwell Sarah Stickney Gene Brown

Local Personal News From Trinity Area Arrivals and Events

Mrs. John S. Heggie Jr. and her Dallas son visit Trinity for a month, meeting Neville family in Birmingham en route. Mrs. J. D. Bushghast returns from UD convention. Lucy Coyle plans to return from Saserine to her brother W. J. Coyle. Martha Lee Livingston suffers measles. Marguerite Garnett also ill at home. Mrs. W. P. Baugh to Birmingham for Alabama Federation of Music Clubs convention and Philharmonic concert. Mrs. John Nelson and Mrs. Dalton Fowler travel to attend the AFC convention.

John S. Heggie Jr Dallas Texas Rayburn Neville Trinity Birmingham Neville Earle Calvin Jr J. D. Bushghast J. D. Bush Jr Lucy Coyle W. J. Coyle W. P. Baugh Alabama Federation of Music Clubs Baugh John Nelson Dalton Fowler

Trade Pacts Parley Topic Tied to Postwar Trade System

Washington reports the United States is pressing Russia on postwar exclusive trading arrangements with its neighbors as part of a broader push for a relatively free private trade system. Officials say Moscow has given no satisfactory replies and little official detail from Russia is known. The plan also targets winding down foreign purchasing missions in the United States, with several nations showing readiness to wind up.

Washington United States Russia Soviet Union Moscow Britain State Department

War brides share views on life in Columbus after service

Three former Columbus service men wives discuss life in the city. They say American money seems crazy, life here is more wonderful than expected, and restaurant portions are tremendous. The women Mrs. Trussell, Mrs. Williams, and Mrs. Mathews praise Southern cooking and note a preference for drinks from glasses over bottles.

Columbus States Daniel R. Trussell Lawishawm Australia Joe R. Williams Brisbane

Senate weighs massive loan proposals amid Soviet aid talks

The article notes a pending 3.75 billion dollar loan proposal before the Senate and hints at potential detailed discussion if the Soviet Union formally seeks a one billion dollar loan here.

Soviet Union

Sense of proportion science in motherhood discussed

Dorothy Dix argues the most vital motherly trait is proportion. She warns against two extremes, the overbearing auntie and the neglectful stage mother. Excessive baby worship spoils children by turning them into self centered egotists, harming marriages and personal growth.

Johnny Susie

Mothers and their influence on children’s character

A speaker condemns both overbearing and neglectful motherhood. They warn that tyrannical mothers stifle independence and push children toward poor choices, while neglectful mothers abandon responsibility, creating delinquents. The speaker urges balanced parenting with firm guidance and liberty.

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