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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1950

Page

10

Teresa Wright Values Substance Over Glamour In Hollywood

Teresa Wright says she dislikes glamor and is glad to be non glamorous. She recalls failed attempts at fake hairpieces and explains her focus on acting abilities rather than cheesecake posing. Wright, an Academy Award winner, often plays ordinary American girls and hopes to portray a glamor girl on screen one day.

Hollywood Teresa Wright Lana Turner Ava Gardner Marlene Dietrich Bette Davis Teresa Mrs. Miniver

Chinese immigrant Lee Yim pioneers shrimp fishing in Mexico

A Chinese immigrant named Lee Yim introduced commercial shrimp fishing in the region during the Civil War era, marking an early, notable development in Mexican fisheries.

Lee Yim Mexico

Seaman Durant Assigned to Yokosuka Navy Base

Robert D. Durant, seaman USN, son of Mr and Mrs Hance Hardwick of Hartseller, is now stationed at Naval Fleet Activities Yokosuka Japan after eighteen months in the country.

Robert D. Durant USN Hance Hardwick Hartseller Naval Fleet Activities Yokosuka Japan Durant

Seasoned meals split to suit both kids and adults

Advice for families with young children and adults who enjoy strong flavors. Cook a single meal then remove children's portions before adding seasonings for the adults. This avoids preparing two separate dishes while keeping meals child friendly.

Lovable Humphrey to Visit Decatur and Greet Kiddies

The Lions club brings Humprey Pennyworth the Joe Palooka character to Decatur on May 22 for a community health outreach tour. He will attend a Lions luncheon, receive a city key from Mayor Summer, and greet schoolchildren at Delano Park after a parade from Bank and Church.

Lovable Humphrey Decatur Humphrey Pennyworth Town Humphreymobile Ham Fisher Joe Palooka Decatur Lions Club Garrold Nungester Lions Organization Lion Howard Hector Cortland Ohio Lions Club New York Lions ‘Clubs Congress Washington Lincoln Mt. Rushmore Shrey Pennyworth Lions’ Club Lyons Summer Bank and Church Street Bank Street Lee Street Second Avenue Delano Park Decatur Lions’ Club

Bledsoe Honored by Alabama Dental Association

S W Bledsoe received the high honor of F A C D from the Alabama Dental Association at the Biloxi Mississippi convention. The honorary degree recognizes his outstanding service in the dental profession. Only a small number of Alabama dentists have earned this distinction.

Bledsoe Alabama Dental Association Emit al Beach Biloxi Miss S.W. Bledsoe F.A.C.D Alabama

Cullman County completes $8,000 sanatorium pledge payment

The Cullman County Board mailed an eight thousand dollar check to the Tuberculosis Hospital at Flint, finalizing the county’s pledge for a new million dollar sanatorium to serve ten North Alabama counties. The site will be across Highway 31 from the present sanatorium, with a 160 bed capacity and a cost capped at one million dollars.

Cullman Flint North Alabama Highway 31

Weekend Visits Noted Across Town

Maclin Morrison of Tuscaloosa spent the weekend at home. Charlotte Marie Rosson, a University of Alabama student, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs Robert Rosson. Miss Irene Stanford Miss Sally Stevens and Charles Sikes will go this weekend at Pineapple. The text notes a detail about sweat pores on the soles of feet.

Graf Hart A. Partin Maclin Morrison Tuscaloosa Charlotte Marie Rosson University Robert Rosson Irene Stanford Sally Stevens Charles Sikes Pineapple

Social notices from Denver and Nashville travel plans

Mrs P R B Wilbanks visits Denver then Los Angeles to stay with nephew W H Pruett. Mr and Mrs L W Sikes and son Charles return from Atlanta to attend the wedding of Phillis Tenenbaum and Ralph Saut. Mrs A P Martin visits Dr and Mrs Charles Martin in Nashville before heading to Fair

P. RB. Wilbanks Denver Colo W.C. Wilbanks W. H Pruett Pruett Los Angeles L. W. Sikes Charles Atlanta Phillis Tenenbaum Ralph Saut A. P. Martin Mrs Charles Martin Nashville Tenn Fair

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