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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1948

Page

8

Baptists Debate Church and State Role at Convention

Southern Baptists discussed church state relations during open sessions in Memphis. Delegates debated religious education in public schools and the role of government in faith affairs while nominating officers and debating political remarks surrounding Truman.

LYDES Memphis Tenn Southern Seof Southern Baptist Convention Thern Walter Pope Binns William Jewell ‘ College Liberty Louie New Atlanta Robert G.lee Phis Newton Truman Montgom Ala New York State Ed Solomon Jacksonville Fla Meadle

Engaged life tips mix playful clues with shower ideas

The piece outlines party ideas for engagements and showers from Jo Ann Leeming and Margaret Gleeson. It details playful announcements using rabbit favors walnut shells and matchbox notes, plus kitchen themed gifts and invitation cutouts. It also lists high school diploma dates and names of seniors at Hanceville and West Point High.

AP News Garden City Publishing Co Jo- Ann Leeming Margaret Gleeson Mary Green Jim _Jones Helen Richard Roe Jack Horner Hanceville Hanceville High School J. R. Edmondson Billy Akin Billy Kay Allred Herman Barnett P. . M. Bland Billy Bland Bobby Jack Camp Neal Carter Leo Creel Eddon Junior Jackson Vernon Knighten Arvel Latta Robert Lee Garfield Mann Billy McAnnally Darrel Mickle Leon Minor Don Moore Billy Ray Nuss Quitn Davis Betty Dean Clara Denny Wynélle Duke Zelda Dunaway Faye Dunkin Doris Duren Mary_Nell Eidson Daphne Elliott Louise Formby Lila Bell Harris Faye Herndon Adline Hicks Bula James Eula James Essie Ethel Morrison Clara_Jochum Mary Ruth Medlock Ellen Nelson Ellen Ray Nichols Macine Nichols Magdalene Pitts Moelle Ransom

DDT and Rotenone Remain Key Garden Insecticides

Freedom gardeners rely on DDT and rotenone as top home garden insecticides for flowers and vegetables. The article notes the safety and long-lasting effects of DDT, its broad targets, and how rotenone complements it. It also mentions cautions on cucumbers, melons, and squash and references newer insecticides still in testing.

Kiwanis Achievment Night Highlights First Year Work

Hanceville Kiwanis observed Achievement Night with speeches on Kiwanis and You. Wallace Green presided as Cullman area members reported club progress during its first year. James H. Smith and Julian Bland attended from the local club.

Hanceville Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Wallace Green Hanceville James H. Smith Julian Bland

Shower gift ideas by season and room decor

The excerpt lists shower gift ideas tied to themes and rooms. It mentions using a large dishpan or washtub as gift containers covered with cardboard, linen shower gifts in pillowcases or tied to a clothes dryer, and bathroom showers in wicker hampers or drawers. It also names item categories such as lingerie hosiery boudoir pantry glass and plastics books records garden supplies and tools.

Vivian Brown Shower Items List For New Angles

The notice lists common shower gifts and items including jemmy cans gardening gloves hats sunglasses umbrellas chairs pic nic supplies cleaning gear travel items paper boxes and accessories. It ends with Vivian Brown location instruction and a note about new angles in the reader’s gang.

Vivian Brown

Thol Fungicide Promises 35 Percent Germ Kill in One Hour

An ad claims Thol antiseptic kills 35 percent of athletes foot germs within one hour. It promises a money back if not pleased and urges buyers to ask any druggist for this strong fungicide made with 90 percent alcohol. Available today at Goldel's Drug Store.

Kiwanis American Legion E. E Jasper Tuscumbia Cullman Goldel

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