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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1950
Page
6
The Bean family announces the engagement of Gladys Bean to Wendell Smith. Both are Priceville High School graduates, with the wedding planned for June 17.
John Eyster Billy Hunter and Leslie Doss Jr return to the University of the South after visiting homefolks. Savana and Thomas Whitman recover from measles at their parents home. Mr and Mrs Paul C Davis attend the Million Dollar Band concert at the University of Alabama with their son James performing as clarinet soloist. Lee Johnson ill at home with measles. Travel updates include Daytona Beach vacation plans by Murfreesboro and Nashville residents, and missionary Joe Weatherly departing for Bombay. Mary Jo Reeves and Virginia Ann Hudson noted at a Birmingham recital. Additional notices cover Linda Cox returning to Nashville after a Danville Road visit, and the Barlow family’s ten day Washington DC trip with stops in Maryland Virginia and the Smokies.
Mrs. Glenn led the business session while Mrs. Ross Dublin read the prior minutes. Treasurer Mrs. Crow reported. Humorous readings entertained during social hour by Mrs. Hubert Sheffield. A bed meal was served by the hostess to class and associate members plus one visitor, listing numerous names.
Bright red poppies bloom at the Morgan County post of The American Legion as Poppy Day preparations proceed for Saturday May 27. The poppies are assembled by disabled veterans at the Tuscaloosa veterans hospital and sorted for distribution by Auxiliary volunteers.
The text lists families and relatives traveling to and from the Smoky Mountains and various U.S. locations. Names include Sylvia Smith, T. B. Rogers family, Joe Towne, Clifford Smith, Virginia Christie, and the Evans family, with origins in Moulton Rock Port Memphis Anderson Jackson Tennessee and South Carolina.
The Appian Way in Italy, from 312 B C, stands as one of the oldest and most famous highways in the world, noted for its antiquity and historical significance.
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