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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1946

Page

7

Prater Wright Engagement and Local Society News

Mrs Wilburn Prater of Tuscumbia announces the engagement of daughter Decatur Alabama with a June 21 1046 wedding at Central Methodist Church Decatur Also reported is the Whitemire Burks wedding in Decatur at South Side Baptist Church with Rev B B Burks performing the double ring ceremony and a two week Florida wedding trip for the couple plus extensive social notices from Maury Lou Dancy Chapter U D C and P T A meetings in town

Prater-Wright Wilburn Prater Tuscumbia Alabama Decatur Central Methodist Church Margaret Elizabeth Whitemire J. B. Whitmire Medas Edward Burks B. Burks Southside Baptist Church B. B. Burks J. C. Howell Charles Ed Howell Av. Burns Halbrooks Cecil Timberlake Ellwood Burks Dothan Atlanta Georgia Wesley Patterson J. B. Patterson Lacon A. G. Howell Beth Howell Hartselle

Robinsons Visiting Relatives In Hartselle

Staff Sgt. Robinson and his three month old son arrived from England and are visiting his parents in Hartselle while on a 90 day furlough. After the furlough he will report to Craig Field where he is stationed. His wife and son will join him there. Mr and Mrs Harold Kiehnert announce the arrival of a son on May 10. Mrs Kiehnert is remembered here as Jane Pirue.

First Presbyterian Auxiliary First Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary Frank-Bonnette Winton Rex Winton Tuscumbia New York City Walter G. Kyle Memphis, Tenn Mrs R. M. Ingram Russell Ropispi England Robinson and Esp White Eugene Robinson Hariselle St. Robinson Craig Field Harold Kiehnert River Forrest, Sr Kuehnert Jane Pirue

Dramatic Club Hayride to Seneca Springs Picnic

The Dramatic Club of the Senior High School enjoyed a hayride to Seneca Springs and a picnic supper Friday night with sponsor Miss Annie Jo Meeree and chaperone Miss Nina Wood. Attendance included club members and guests.

Seneca Springs Annie Jo Mee- Ree Nina Wood

Mrs Lewis C Brown and daughter visit in Birmingham

Mrs Lewis C Brown and her daughter Gene spent the day in Birmingham Saturday. Mrs E D Whitman has returned home after visiting her brother W O Jenkins in Meridian Massachusetts en route there ashe ai

Bobbie Winton Edna Earl Payne Birmingham Lewis C. Brown Gene Birmreehane

Belser Elected Underwriter Leader in Decatur Group

Howard Belser was elected president of the Decatur Life Underwriters Association for 1946 47 at a Greystone cafe meeting. Murray King became vice president with Watson Carliste as secretary treasurer and H G Williams as state committeeman. Directors named include J D Bush John McGehee Gurnie Tucker H J Doak E H Rueth and Frank Whisnant. Officers take office July and an outing for members and families is planned for June 6.

Howard Belser Decatur Life Underwriter's Association Greystone Murray King Watson Carliste H. G. Williams Tre Jd D. Bush John McGehee Gurnie Tucker H. J. Doak H.rueht Frank Whisnant Association

Poole Campaign Managers to Meet in Birmingham

North Alabama managers for Joe Poole for governor received notice to attend a Birmingham meeting Tuesday to decide next steps in the governor race. Bruce Menderson led the state campaign efforts in the brief description.

North Alabama Joe Poole Birmingham Bruce Menderson

Decision by Open Discussion At Stake, Manager Says

A manager asserts that the best way to reach a decision is through open and free discussion by all interested parties. The quote emphasizes inclusive deliberation as the core method for reaching consensus.

Former resident Windsor Nettie Tanner dies in Texas

Reptives and friends of Mrs Windsor nee Nettie Tanner of Blue Springs Morgan county mourn her sudden death at her Waco Texas home. She leaves a daughter three sons one sister Mrs Alice McCalley Mathis Texas and several half sisters and brothers in Morgan county and an aunt Mrs MW Ratliff. Funeral services will be held at the Patrick home at Vinemont Ala tomorrow afternoon.

Windsor Nettie Tanner Blue Springs Morgan County Waco Texas Alice McCalley Mathis Seeveral MW. Ratliff Ivan Patrick Birmingham Gilbert T. L. Patrick Jasper Ethan B Servas Patrick Cullman Patrick Vinemont Ala

Mrs Patrick Dies After Brief Illness in Cullman

Mrs Nancy Dobbs Patrick 75 mother of Rep Luther Patrick of Birmingham died in a Cullman hospital after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband F M Patrick and five children.

Cullman Ala Nancy Dobbs Patrick Luther Patrick Birmingham F. M. Patrick

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Whitmire MR. Burks June Halbrooks Mary Elizabeth T.F. Baker Maury Lou Dancy Leonard McCulloch Phil Vaughan Joe Wheeler P.T. A W.C. T. U. Annual Missionary Tea W. CT. U J.T. Nelson East Church Street W. H. Winton All A.J. Coléman Suiriey Braswell Bob Sittason Wendelion Gray Billy Wright Anna Reha Goode Mary Joe Reeves David Chandler Ben Bloodworth Jr Pat Patterson Albert Brewer Sally Kimprough Dean Moore Jimmy Johns Henry Hanson Tulu ‘Templeton Nanes Wilson Gervis Moore Colleen Moore G. W Sellers Bette Akers Ruby Sandlin Patsy Frabn Joyee Goforth Louis West Dan Weatherly Roland Wright Miss Cloud Hargitt William Adron € Toad Ninth Avenue South Naomi Nell Arthur H. Hargitt Jr Ernest Greer Jackie ——Summerford Cleo Larkin Raphael Pattillo University of Alabama Tschaikovsky Betty Jo Robinson Daniel Rowe Paul Lawson Jacqueline Moore sMedley Stephen Foster H. L. Kent Miss Pattillo Jackie Summerford Miss Pattila Franz Drdila Richard Bender Mary Kathryn Laughmiller Charlotte Evans Mrs. Larkin Betty Virginia Morris Peggy Springfield Rachael Ann Maples Alma Dean Laney Shirley Parker Carolyn Robinson Methodist E.B. Bruce J. Y. Robb Eugene R. Guy Sam Sam. Pruett Bible School Institute First Presbyterian Church Bible School Institute First Presbyterian Church Atha Bowman Presbyterian Church U. S Richmond Virginia Verita Barnett Synod of Alabama James Doom U. D.C Alabama Federation of Music Clubs Leo Wright Birmtreton Mr Wright New York A. R. Michael Fayette, Ala Harmathar AICR Speciegree Billy J. Sandlin Src U. S. Navy Jim Sandlin Danville Suas Persee Bonnie Murphree Floyd Smith Nashville Ben F. Hillis States U. S. Army W. A. Emens Knoxville, Tenn Redding Emens Kermit Pitt Dallas Palatka Florida F. S. Haunt Sr Walter D. Sanders Newnan James Godfrey James Jr Gadsden E. L. Thompson Hobbs Lowney Robinsons Hartsellé Carmen Nelson's Bank Beauty and Bath Salon North Beauty Turkish and Mineral Baths Moulton Street Dramatic Club Rh Rae What the Alpagora Belser POOLE Sam Frank & Moore Surtarly Joounting Ledy Pepeler Savere Company Secator
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