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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1949

Page

3

Massey PTA Elects New Officers For Ensuing Year

Mrs. Obie Penn will lead the Massey PTA for the ensuing term after her election at a recent meeting. New officers include President Mrs. Penn Vice President Mrs. Price Bryant Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. James Morris. A morning picture program by Mrs. Lyle of Hartselle followed the session.

Obie Penn Massey Pta Gilchrist James Morris Stanton Morris PTA Penn Price Bryant Secetary Lyle Hartselle States Rights Democrats Jackson Miss Ed Lewis Wallace W. Wright Ben Laney Little Rock Ark George C. Wallace Laney Wright

States Righters Like Washington Graves Asserts

COLUMBIA South Carolina May 12 A states rights democratic audience heard Temple Graves of Birmingham Alabama declare you are as democratic as Thomas Jefferson and John Calhoun and Woodrow Wilson He spoke at a testimonial dinner for South Carolina Governor Strom Thurmond the states rights democratic Presidential candidate last November Graves charged that the splinter group Truman presides over stands for federalism gone mad and socialism come creeping He portrayed American democrats as the true party versus the national democratic faction

Columbia S. C Crican George Washington Temple Graves Birmingham Ala Thomas Jefferson John Calhoun Woodrow Wilson South Carolina J.strom Thurmond Graves Truman

Community Notes From Town Creek and Nearby Areas

Town Creek and nearby households share weekend visits and family gatherings. Events include Mother's Day reunions with the Crislers, a third grade surprise for Celia Martin, and preparations for an operetta at the local elementary school. Senior trip plans to Montgomery and local church dedication are noted, with community members attending Birmingham events and a Wesleyan Guild dinner.

Boss Gipson Moulton Huse Gipson Ralph Sam Roden Pisgah Marcus Roy Garrett Rochelle Marcus Roscoe Black Family Birmingham Ethel Cross Celia Martin Wesleyan Guild Civitans J. R. Rush Hearne Gipson Jr S. J. Anderson L. W. Sanderson Abner Berryman Lonnie Roberts Henry Howard Roy Spangler Wesley Davis Rush Center Point Marvin Swilling Emma Armstrong Shelia Gipson Linda Upton Bobbie Sue Waldrop Mrs. Terry

Shower Plan for a Bride to Be with Games and Themes

A bridal shower guide suggests planning for a home event with special food, decorations, and games. It lists activities from word puzzles to love song memory, plus humorous quizzes and blindfold tasting to spark conversation.

the Woman's Press Helen Emily Webster

Harbor Seek Light-Craft Harbor At Fort Morgan

A coalition of 30 gulf coast businessmen and sportsmen urged construction of a light-craft boat harbor at Fort Morgan Alabama. The proposal was discussed at a hearing led by Col. Joseph J. Twitty district engineer as the corps of engineers considers the project.

Mobile Ala Gulf Coast Fort Morgan Corps of Engineers Joseph J. Twitty

Cotton Day Opens With Virginia Osborne Crown

In West Point Georgia on May 2 Cotton Day celebrations begin after Miss Virginia Osborne was crowned yesterday marking the official start of the event. The Chattahoochee Valley festivities continue as local residents honor the Cotton Queen.

West Point Chattahoochee Valley Virginia Osborne

Dennis to testify in Guam court martial case

The 20th Air Force court martial recesses as Herman P. Dennis Jr. prepares to take the stand. Prosecutors rely on statements allegedly made under duress during January lie detector tests. Dennis contends the statements were involuntary and improperly obtained.

Guam Herman P. Dennis Jr Ruth Farnsworth Dennis Air Force James Hackett al Riedel Berkeley Calif Maj Arnold Lebell Lebell Reidel San Francisco A. Navy Riedel Calvin Dennis Calvin Robert W. Burns

Valley cotton festival plans five days of feasting and foolery

Five days of feasting foolery and commemoration are planned by six Tex tile towns in the valley for the valley cotton festival featuring parades contests and shows.

Concert marks close of singing school in Austinville

The Austinville community singing school at the Church of God ends Friday with a two hour program beginning at 7 30 PM Roy Osborne directed the class of 47 with about 40 nightly attendees The concert features congregational singing led by school participants and quartet numbers by visiting singers The public is invited free of charge

Austinville Church of God Roy Osborne Osborne Morgan County

Jesus Subject Of Evangelist Dr. Moore Preaches At Central Methodist

Dr Moore preached at the New Life meeting in Central Methodist church on We Count Them Happy Which Endure stressing victory over obstacles and endurance against temptations, griefs and heartaches bringing peace. He also spoke on The Wonderful Jesus describing His pre existence nature and salvific works still active today. Services continue daily at 10:00 am and 7:30 pm with youth and children meetings at 7:00 pm.

Allen W. Moore New Life Central Methodist Church Jesus

Pastor Named Assistant to Transylvania College

Lexington May 12 A T Carroll pastor of the Dothan Alabama Christian church has been named assistant to the president of Transylvania College Raid F McLain and Carroll a 1933 graduate were in charge of developing financial resources and will assume duties August 1

NEW Post Lexington E. Topton Carroll Dothan, Ala Transylvania Raid F. McLain Carroll

Doan's Diuretic Promises Kidney Relief

When kidney disorder allows poisonous matter in the blood it causes backache fatigue swelling and trouble sleeping. Doan's infant diuretic, used for over 50 years, helps flush waste from the blood and relieve urinary symptoms.

Doan

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