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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1944

Page

5

Berean Club closes year with final meeting and program

The Berean Club held its final meeting of the year at Trinity homes with Mrs J D Bush presiding. Mrs F K Gamble presented Psalms of Faith and Dr Gamble spoke as guest agent on The Bible In America before a dessert reception.

Berean Club Rayburn—Neville F. K.gamble Dr Gamble T’ Ible America Mesdames Bush and Neville Sam Lile Frank Emens Melvin Hutson Gamble le Club Entre Trinity Methodist Church W. A. Emens

Personal notices of visits and military moves in Decatur

Miss Mary Lovelady and Miss Jennie Lovelady visit relatives. Mr Pleas Conley and family from Scottsboro stay with J. G. Conley. Mrs. Bromberger accompanies a homeward trip for a Mother's Day visit. Lt. Wilson Durham, prior Decatur resident, receives a commission and takes leave with Mobile parents. Several others head to Birmingham Memphis and Alexandria for family and military related visits and training assignments.

Mary Touisa Cornett Mimi Jones Margaret Stickney A. A. Jones East Walnut Street A. J. Coleman Alyene Draper Jean Link Grant Street Ben Bloodworth, Jr Mary Lovelady Mr. Pleas Jennie Lovelady Birmingham Mr. Butler W. R. Gilbert Art Tuscaloosa Helena Ark Bromberger J. B. Schimmel Memphis Tenn James Irwin Wilson Durham Decatur Quartermasters’ Corps U. S. Army Mobile Lt. Durham Camp Lee W. A. Curry W. E. Steed

Marital Choices and Happiness Across the Ages

Dorothy Dix argues that married women usually find more happiness than being single, though a well chosen career can be preferable to a poor marriage. She notes the joys of motherhood and the pull of love despite tradeoffs, while recognizing some women remain outside life by choice.

Grandma Dorothy DIX Cinders

Administrator seeks final settlement of Otis C Nelson estate

J M Gary as Administrator filed final accounts vouchers and statements in Morgan County Probate Court for Otis C Nelson deceased. The court fixed May 19 1944 to hear the settlement with notice to interested parties to appear and show cause if any. Judge T C Almon signed the notice dated April 24 1944 and publication dates April 27 May 4 and May 11 1944.

State OF Alabama Morgan County Otis C. Nelson J. M Gary T. C. Almon

Publication Order in Equity Case Mrs Charles Edward Black

In Morgan County Alabama the case of Mrs Charles Edward Black versus H O Holmes proceeds by publication due to Holmes. The order requires Holmes to plead answer or demur to the bill by June 10 1944 or the bill may be confessed. Publication runs weekly for four weeks in the Decatur Daily. MARVIN WEST Register May 11 16 25 June 1.

Charles Edward Black H. O. Holmes Morgan County Court Morgan County Alabama Register The Decatur Daily Marvin West

Pyle Recalls War Correspondent Life in Luxurious Hotel

The writer describes initial guilt at enjoying comfortable hotel life after campaigns in Africa Sicily and Italy. He notes a strong will to adjust and joins fellow correspondents forming a small, close group in London.

Italy Africa Sicily Mediterranean London

False Teeth Comfort Paste Tooth Powder Ad

Advertises PASTEETH as a pleasant alkaline powder to secure dentures for eating and talking with no gummy taste. Claims to reduce plate odor and freshen breath. Available at drug stores as FASTEETH.

Norris Relected Chairman of AGS Board

Ernest E. Norris was re elected chairman of the board of the Alabama Great Southern railroad at the AGS annual stockholders meeting in Birmingham on May 11. The Southern Railway System president continues to lead the AGS board.

Birmingham Ernest E. Norris Southern Railway System Alabama Great Southern Railroad AGS

Directors Reflect at Meeting Held Here Yesterday

All directors were reflected at the meeting held here yesterday, indicating full attendance and active participation in the discussions.

St. Joseph Aspirin Promoted as Quality Assurance Leader

An advertisement touts St. Joseph Aspirin as the assurance of quality and purity, branding it the world’s largest seller at 10 cents. The copy urges consumers to demand St. Joseph Aspirin.

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