Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs J A Blankenship
Mr and Mrs J A Blankenship of 1635 Fifteenth Avenue East celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Saturday May 15. Relatives joined including O V Blankenship and son Donald Lee of Gadsden Essie Chandler and son Cecil J P Me Anear and son James W H Hay of Columbia Tenn Maggie Major of Falkville and many gifts were received. A dinner was served at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Blankenship
Fifteenth Avenue East
O. V. Blankenship
Donald Lee
Gadsden
Essie Chandler
Cecil
J. P. Me. Anear
James
W. H. Hay
Columbia, Tenn
Maggie Major
Falk
Fire Destroys Edison House Despite Multi-Dept Delays
Ed Wood's residence in Edison is burned to the ground after a chain of equipment failures and late responses. The Elison Volunteer Fire Department loses its hose nozzle, Burlington's truck hose is ruined by a passing vehicle, Sedro Woolley unit breaks down, and Mount Vernon units arrive 15 miles away fully equipped but too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Wash
Ed Wood
Elison Volunteer Fire Department
Burlington
Sedro Woolley
Mount Vernon
Flower Hunters in Chicago Robbery Night Trail
Edward Bakos, 31, told police he and two companions left a tavern at midnight to pick flowers. Ablow struck him as he leaned over, stealing 12 dollars from his pocket and the trio dispersed as one partner fled with the others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Edward Bakos
Bakos
For Women Only Cardus Medicine Ad
Cardus is advertised as a special medicine for women to ease weakened conditions and make monthly periods less disagreeable. It claims to improve strength from food with long use and recommends trial, noting to consult a physician if not benefited.
Evangelistic Meetings Led by Reverend Boyer in Anderson
The Reverend Psther Boyer of the Church of God in Anderson Indiana will lead evangelistic services nightly at 7 30 from tonight through May 30 at the Church of God on 6th Avenue East and 4th Street South. A teacher training class offering one unit credit will run 6 15 to 7 15 each evening. An invitation is extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Psther Boyer
Board of Christian Education
Church of God
Anderson
Indiana
6Th Avenue
4Th Street
Little Stone
Bee Line Highway
Misser
Kiwanis Club to Take Club and Key Club Photos Thursday
Kiwanis members meet at noon at Riverside High for a group photo involving Kiwanis and the Key Club, sponsored by Kiwanis in Decatur schools. The shot will appear in Kiwanis International. Afterward the club visits Woodall's for weekly meeting. Congratulations go to George Godwin on a May 19 birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Riverside High School
Key Club
Decatur
Kiwanis International
Woodall’s
George Godwin
Decoration day at Mt Tabor honors memory and families
The Mt Tabor community held its annual decoration service with about a thousand attendees. Mr Powell delivered the 11 oclock message on Mother as others sang and neighbors visited. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Paul Luker with two sons, Miss Rubye Luker of Nashville, and several local families. Also noted were illness of Mrs W E Ryan at Baughs Infirmary and multiple church and visitor activities surrounding Decatur and Falkville areas. Reverend Jones to preach at the local Methodist church Sunday at 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Paul Luker
Rubye Luker
Nashville
Ernest Johnson
Woodland Mill
W. E. Ryan
Baugh's
Decatur
Levin Wooten
Coleman Johnson
Falkville
Tom Kyle
Elliott McCutcheon
Billy Elliott
J. B. Thompson
Mack Patterson
Hugh White
A. White
Pat Coney
Roy Moore
Tom Riley
Audie McCutcheon
Rev. Jones
Methodist Church
Ray Returns From Baptist Convention
Reverend Jesse F. Ray of the First Baptist Church returns from the Southern Baptist Convention in New Orleans and will lead prayer services tonight. He plans to speak on convention activities and invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse F. Ray
First Baptist Church
Southern Baptist Convention
New Orleans
Rev. Ray
Health officer clinics at Joe Wheeler for first graders
County health officer Dr. L. R. Murphree is conducting a clinic at Joe Wheeler school for first grade students and children not yet in school. Many are taking advantage and hope to enter school next year after summer defect corrections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Murphree
Joe Wheeler School
Decline in Steel Scrap Prices Reported in Pittsburgh
A $1 per ton reduction in No. 1 heavy melting steel scrap price was reported in Pittsburgh. Quotations ranged from 18 to 19 dollars, down five dollars from the peak reached in March amid 12 year high levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburgh
Dow, Jones
Limestone Singing Held at Capshaw
Limestone county singing convention set for East Limestone High School near Capshaw on Sunday May 30 with many visitors and good singers expected. Everyone invited. For the record Chester Pa May 19 Raymond Sutton 34 arraigned on robbery charge a witness testified $360 taken from an office Sutton argued that it was $387 Magistrate M A Honan ordered him held without bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limestone County
East Limestone, High School
Capshaw
Chester
Raymond Sutton
Sutton
M. A. Honan
Interstate Commerce Commission Stays Carrier Authorization
The Interstate Commerce Commission has stayed the authorization for R. M. McNabb of Birmingham Alabama to operate as a common motor carrier pending further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
R. M. McNabb
Birmingham
Ala
Powder and Paste Dentifrices Both Good for Lovely Teeth
In a beauty column style Q and A, Gladys endorses both tooth powders and pastes as equally effective dentifrices when using a mouth wash after brushing. She cautions against gritty formulations and suggests choosing a well known reliable product. The column also notes advice on hair care and home beauty questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Glad
America
TRENE
Widen River to Port of Mobile Advocated by City and Commission
Mobile and the state docks commission push a 500 foot channel widening and river extension in Mobile harbor. Palmer Gaillard Jr. reports 2,800 tons of freight were turned away last month due to lacking facilities as authorities seek 1.2 million dollars in PWA funds for port expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Mobile River
City of
State Docks Commission
Palmer Gaillard, Jr
PWA
Gaillard
Mobile Harbor
Danville Missionary Society Hosts Powell Birthday Supper
The Danville Methodist Missionary Society surprised Rev. L A Powell with a lawn supper Saturday night and presented gifts. A large crowd attended the Sunday Commencement service led by Rev Aldridge with a duet by Rev Aldridge and Rev Roscoe Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville Methodist Missionary Society
L. A. Powell
Moody Hogan
Robert McDonald
Jim Lindsey
A. W. Lee
Mildred McKay
R. L. Hammond
Fred Riley
T. C. Owen
J. B. Lee
Arthur Owen
Keasle Vaughn
Zettie Lee
Opal Hammond
Thelma I#e
Evelyn Hammond
Diffie Lee
Betty Heflin
Grace Hogan
J. C. Mattox
Lobby Mattox
George Thomas Hammond
Robert Lindon Hammond
Aldridge
Bennett
Roscoe Griffin
Hopewell
Tommy Doyle
Baby
Joyce
Essie Vaughn
Liberty
Jefferson County
Hazel Sims
Opal
Thelma Lee
Marie Powell
Mina Zettie Lee
Marie
Jack
Junior Vowell
Mra
Edith Livingston
Florence State Teachers’ College
Mra. Pruitt Livingston
Nashville
Former Decatur Girl Ruth Fischer Named Valedictorian
Ruth Louise Fischer, former Decatur girl, earns valedictorian honors at South Side High School Memphis. She active in Journalism Club Howard Kraus Society and National Honor Society. Daughter of Mr and Mrs H C Fischer, the family moved to Memphis three years ago after attending Central High School in Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Louise Fischer
Decatur
Hhas
South Bide High School
Memphis
Journalism Club
Howard-Kraus Society
National Honor Society
Miss Fischer
H. C. Fischer
Central High School
Aleae
Berger Seeks Booneville Hospital Suite for Commencement
Ten years after an automobile accident A L Berger and his wife sought Booneville Missouri reservations for the Kemper Military School commencement on May 27. The hospitals were booked but 86 Berger secured a reserved suite after writing the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
A. L. Berger
Booneville
Kemper Military School
Berger
Eskimo Run Fish Factory In Arctic Greenland
A modern fish canning plant operated entirely by Eskimos sits at Holsteinborg Greenland within the Arctic Circle. The factory uses electric power derived from swift running rivers to operate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holsteinborg
Greenland
Arctic Circle
Sports Frock Pattern 4425 by Anne Adams
Advertises pattern 4425 for misses and women sizes 12 through 40 with front and back peanie, low V neckline, brier sleeves and easy seaming. Describes fabrics such as pique and cotton crash and notes cost and ordering details from The Decatur Daily Pattern Department in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Decatur Daily Pattern Department
W. 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Thousands of National Guard to Camp at Anniston Fort McClellan
More than 4000 officers and enlisted men will gather at Fort McClellan Anniston Ala for a July 14 to August 20 encampment the second largest in the fourth corps area Guardsmen from Alabama Florida and Georgia attend. 887 college youths will train on South visits from June 8 to July 19 and reserve officers train July 4 to 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston
Ala
National Guard
Fort McClellan
Fourth Corps
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
M. T
Snow cross on Holy Cross mountain forms from crevices
In Colorado's Holy Cross National Forest a dramatic cross of snow remains visible for miles. The feature is created by two deep snow filled crevices along the mountainside, drawing travelers and photographers to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Cross National Forest
Colorado
Ezell Named President of Southeastern Congress of Optometry
Ezell of Spartanburg is elected president of the Southeastern Congress of Optometry. Dr. Thomas B. Hopkins of Montgomery Alabama is chosen second vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
W. C. Ezell
Spartanburg
Southeastern Congress of Optometry
Thomas B. Hopkins
Montgomery
Ala
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Kiwanis
MT. Tabor
Ray
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Mark Twain
Empire
Warner Bros
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Billy
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Errol Flynn
Bobby Mauch
Grace
Iipe
Miss Glad
Mny
Eleanor Powell
Fisher
General Motors
Chevrolet Motor Division
General Motors Sales Corporation
Detroit
Michigan
Lee Street
J. & R. Chevrolet Company
Moulton, Ala
Danville
Goidel
Frances Maddux
Paul Reese
Ezell
Ree Leef
Hie
Capudine Maas
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