Engagement and society notices fill Decatur page
Mrs I C Haynes of Ninth Street East announces daughter Martha to W Mariu Rigel in a June 9 ceremony at Sixth Avenue Church of God. Parents of bride Lorene Gordon wed May 3 1946 in Decatur Michigan. Activities include Hi Y supper at Woodall's and Civinette Club and P T A meetings with dates in Bibb auditorium and Mizpah Chapter O E S Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haynes-Rigel
I. C. Haynes
Ninth Street East
Martha Haynes
W. Mariu Rigel
Sixth Avenue Church of God
Mr. Rigel
Daisy Rigel
Fifth Avenue South
Robert Lee Gordon
Somerville
Lorene
Woodrow W. Neeley
Decatur
Ypsilanti
Michigan
W. Malcolm Rigel
Personal News From Town Residents
Mrs Earle Calvin and daughter Mary Pat will join Mr Calvin in Miami to make their home. Mr and Mrs J P Launds of Ashville NC spent the day with Mrs W S Heflin and children. Mrs J D Daniell, Mrs W H Lumsden Horace Dryen and Lynne Lumsden return Wednesday from a visit with Mrs R T Rives at Mary Esther Florida. Mr and Mrs Henry Morgan Gilbert of Barton Alabama are with Mr and Mrs John McGehee. Mr and Mrs Bob Blackwell and daughter Sylvia arrived from Mobile to visit their parents and grandparents. Louis Argend hosts guests who will return Tuesday to Mobile where Mr Blackwell works at Brookley Field. Miss Martha Jean Burt of Tuscaloosa was weekend guest of Miss Carolyn Roberts. Justin Roberts leaves tonight for Florida to visit relatives for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Calvin
Mary Pat
Miami, Fla
Mr. Calvin
J. D. Daniell
W. H. Lumsden
Horace Dryen
Lynne Lumsden
R. T. Rives
Mary Esther, Fla
Bob Blackwell
Sylvia
Mobile
Louis Argend
Hey
Mr. Blackwell
Brookley Field
Colleges Face Enrollment Shortfall After War
Washington reports that John W. Snyder says colleges can take fewer than half of 2,080,000 veterans seeking enrollment this fall. Lawmakers urge the issue be solved by states, not Washington, with Snyder proposing a national commission to study the problem and advise Truman and Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Capitol Hill
John W. Snyder
Snyder
Truman
National Commission of Higher Education
Congress
Deeds Listed in Morgan County Transfers Across Decatur
Deeds filed show numerous transfers in Morgan County with values ranging from 60 to 5,108.29 dollars. Notable movements include City of Decatur to J A Lugiber and to James R Wilson, plus multiple trustee transfers by B C Shelton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Decatur
J. A. Lugiber
City of
James R. Wilson
H. P. Miller
Wm. Dewey Free
Adolph Ashwander
S. C. Gordon
J. W. Clapton
Melvin Case
Cyrus Merritt
Burns W. Crook
E. E. Simpson
Willard E. Simpson
Nora H. South
Ray Ashwander
Lucille Haney Smith
J. W. Hamilton
W. T. Moses
W. P. Moses
Ruth McCutcheon
David E. Moon
B. C. Shelton
E. N. Owens
A. B. Slaten
Elbert Weaver
E. W. Casteel
Harry K. Bottis
R. L. Mooney
Lucile E. Brown
Oneal Brown
Charles H. Pratt
Carrye Orr
D. B. Green
Wim. Leroy Dockery
George E. Hicks
W.J. Edwards
Charles H. Campbell
Federal Savings and Loan Assn
F. E. Putnam
C. Haynes
Harry Nickens
Vibe H. Maynor
Nancy Kirby
James D. Means
Floyd M. Free
Floyd O. Parker
C. E. Graham
T. E. Putnam
C. Edwin Watson
Levi Brown Lively
Eva Lee Baggett
Ethel Elrod
Eva Lee Baffett
Nora Speegle
J. O. Burleson
Joe W. Burleson
John.o. Burleson
Annie Lou S. Burr
E. G. Hamilton
A. M. Roan
Decatur Realty Co
Coleman Taylor
J. Moore
H. L. Groover
Opasene Orr
J. L. Robrts
L. Roberts
Burl Orr
W.T. Sharp
R. E. Ewig
J. E. Stone
Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Corp
Kee Valley Fertilizer Corp
Local Property Transfers and Licenses AP World
Lawrence County records show multiple land transfers with sums: E. E. Ethredge to Grady Butler 2500. Fannie Pruitt et al to Albert Ferguson 1500. W. R. and Arrie Jackson to T. T. Jones 1600. Clarence Gillespie et al to M. G. Wilborn 25. Goff Owens com. to E. E. Ethredge 300. D. M. Hogan et al to O. A. Hogan 1500. Clarbie E. Smith to J. M. Sandlin Jr. 400. Bertie Lee Stephenson to J. E. Stockton 1000. John T. Dutton to Hurley Cross 4700. Licenses: Kyle McWhorter Rt 2 Moulton to Willodean Pickens. Mourie Edgar Smith Rt 1 Beames? arIan to Dovie Miller Rt 1.
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Lawrence County
E. E. Ethredge
Grady Butler
Fannie Pruitt
Albert Ferguson
W. R
Arrie Jackson
T. T. Jones
Clarence Gillespie
M. G. Wilborn
Goff Owens
D .M. Hogan
O. A. Hogan
Families continue meals amid bread and meat shortages
Reported on Sunday meals from 16 women noting bread remains scarce in some areas while meat is harder to find. Yet most say there is still plenty to eat and shoppers adjust by varying menus and shopping around for bread and meat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. King
Lloyd Lively
D. L. Mixson
John Nelson
E. L. Thompson Jr
W. W. Wright
Frank Yancy
Local Men Elected to Office by Alabama Elks Association
Two local men were elected to office at the Alabama Elks Association meeting in Birmingham Carter Dobbs named district vice president Sherman Powell chosen trustee Gilbert R Mayer of Sheffield became association president succeeding J B Smiley of Birmingham Mobile secures next year’s meeting location
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Elks Association
Birmingham
Carter- Dobbs
Sherman
Powell
Gilbert R. Mayer
Sheffield
The
Associaion
J. B. Smiley
Mobile
Beachwear Romance and Art Contest Winners Highlight Junior News
A lively column covers a fashionable romper and gingham beach coat with bows, then reports Florence Smith of Washington Irving High School winning first prize in the Doehla Art Competition for a tempera of an 18th century dandy and his lady. Marion Goy and Sidney Levy win second and third prizes. The piece also notes a Vitamin campaign by Herman Amster and a kids jam session with Benny Goodman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Smith
Washington Irving High School
New York
Marion Goy
Tuley High School
Chicago
Sidney Levy
Hazleton
Old Hat Up-To-Date Gals Debuheps Fashion Style
Vivian Brown writes of new angles via her circle, updating old fashion. Readers get a glimpse of style shifts and social trends discussed by local figures in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Brown
Dear Miss Dix Advice on dating and marriage troubles
A reader group critiques girls for dress and behavior urging girls to act like ladies. Dorothy Dix suggests men shape standards and urges reformation rather than dating rough tomboys. A 21 year old asks about leaving a husband amid chronic fighting and lack of support. The adviser questions compatibility and offers guidance toward adapting rather than divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss DIX
Sims
Dorothy DIX
Ilove
Morrow Co Opens New Decatur Firm
The E. M. Morrow Construction company at 601 Davis Street unveils as a new Decatur business led by E. M. Gene Morrow. A former Decatur Iron and Steel employee and Army veteran of engineers service, he returns as chief estimator and head of a licensed contractor firm handling commercial industrial and residential building. The company also distributes Morgan Lawrence and Limestone counties building specialties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Morrow Construction Company
Davis Street
Decatur
E. M
Gene’ Morrow
Decatur Iron and Steel Company
Mr. Morrow
Disco
Army
Army Engineers
England
France
Belgium
Holland
Germany
Morrow
Morgan, Lawrence
Limestone Counties
Moscow Editor Tours Alabama Map Sightings
A Red Star journalist from Moscow toured Alabama visiting Birmingham and a small southern town, examining a map of the state with local residents. The reporter, identified as P Liya Ehrenburg, described as a guest of American editors, was seen in Moscor on a regional scouting visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MOSC
Birmingham
Ala
Ehrenburg
Moscor Ala
Alabama
Wardler
Red Star
Russi
Plump Figure Prompts Curious Description in Society Page
A reader notes a plump person described with a near interesting voice and a jacketed front in a brief society column, highlighting fashion details and social impression.
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. M. Bloodworth
North Alabama
Wiss Elizabeth Wiggins
Anderson
South Carolina
Thad McDonald Jr
Charlotte
N. C
McDonald
T. L. McDonald
First Methodist Church
St. John’s Church
Woodall
Alyene Draper
Sylvia Green
Mary Louise Garrett
Ann Smith
Miss Green
Ann Rountree
Melba June Halbrooks
Civinette Club
H. G. Williams
Mesdames
George Woodruff
Albert R. Melton
Gordon-Bibb
T. A
Bibb
Mizpah
Masonic Temple
Beta Sigma Phi
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Mary Magdalene Hulme
First Avenue West
C. A. R. Society
Stephen Decatur
Gene Brown
Ann Coleman
Sandra Davis
Charlotte Orr
Darwin Davis
H. T Gill
Mary Virginia Harrison
Marian Bloodworth
Heltce
Independent Presbyterian Church
Moye
Goidel’s Drug Store
Rainey’s Beauty Academy
2Nd Ave
Fhone
ARGUS
PA Bell & Howell
Filmation
Weston Meters
GE — DeJar
Seminary Street
Florence
Atlanta Avenue
J. P. Launds
Ashville
W. S. Heflin
Henry Morgan ‘Gibert
Barton, Ala
John McGehee
Martha Jean-Burt
Tuscumbia
Carolyn Roberts
Justin Roberts
Florida
Luella Pipkin
George Goodlow
Hubert L. Ross Jr
Lawrence A. Strane” Jr
John T. Baker
AP News
Dottie
Herman Amster
Benny Goodman
Tiger Ray
Goodman
Slam Stewart
Warren
Ohio
Sally S v. Salles
First Ward
Hobbs and
Looney
D. W
Number Three
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Hallmark
Greeting Cards
City Park Flower Shop
Dugger's Book Store
Johnston
the Beauty Bar
Beauty & Bath Salon
Turkish and Mineral Baths
Caddell Drug Co
Moyo
Vanea
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