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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1946
Page
5
A pre school clinic is set for Wednesday at 11 am at Lafayette Street Grammar School for children entering the school next year. Students and parents are urged to attend for examinations and to receive guidance.
Mrs. Carl Hendon and daughter Betty spend the day in Birmingham. Mae Gardner leaves Saturday for summer in Birmingham after teaching at Lafayette Street Grammar School. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Sartor and Miss Gertrude Schmitt of Hillsdale Mich. visit Huntsville. Staff Sgt. and Mrs. Carl Wiggins and sons from Fort Jay N Y visit relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Simpson spend Monday in Birmingham. Leon Reeves Jr. is improving in a Richmond hospital where he is receiving treatment.
James William Nichols of Falkville 2 and Mable Hamilton of Falkville 2. Gilbert Eugene Clemons of Decatur and Ola Mae Morgan of Decatur. James Oscar Payne of Decatur and Maggie Hamby of Decatur. Floyd Murphy of Hartselle 3 and Georgia Avorin Breeding of Somerville 1. Madison Hershel White of Decatur and Peggy Puckett of Decatur.
Mrs. Irving Smith of Alabama City Alabama praises Scalf's Indian River Medicine after eighteen months of illness with sour stomach gas pressure headaches and weakness. She reports regaining appetite and gaining weight and notes the product is sold with a money back guarantee at Caddell's store. Tune in WMSL for Scalf's Harmoneers Sundays at 9 45 p m with Joe Barrett and Al Bain.
A dated piece touts restraint in cosmetic use stressing natural look over heavy rouge and lipstick. It advises targeting colors to resemble healthy lips and skin tones, applying powder from collarbone upward, and finishing with a light powder layer for a balanced, romantic effect.
Morgan District Senators heard Dr. Frank Chenault report on the National Council meeting in St Louis. The session, led by James Rankin, noted troop reports and seven new leader certifications in Morgan District.
Advertisement for pattern 4637 featuring a scalloped sundress and bonnet in sizes 2 4 6 and 8. Includes yardage 17 8 for size 6 with 36 inch material and mail order details from The Decatur Daily New York address. Also promotes Anne Adams Spring Pattern Book for fifteen cents more.
Alabama unemployment compensation payments fell 21 percent in April to 1.497 million from 1.856 million in March. Readjustment allowances for veterans rose to 2.588 million from 2.565 million, with self employed veterans receiving 1.112 million. Regular unemployment compensation went to 27,951 claimants while 36,190 unemployed and 11,230 employed veterans obtained readjustment allowances.
Sunning tips from BETTY CLARKE advise strapless suits, gradual sun exposure, and daily lotion use. Start with 15 then 30 minute sessions, apply milky sunscreen as a makeup base, and avoid shaving to prevent stubble growth while aiming for smooth legs.
Mrs Florence Lanear and Mrs Estelle Gray from Florence visited. Noah Sanderson and family spent last week. Jester Earl Cross and children Bobbie Jeanette Joyce visited Decatur with Tom C Parker. A large crowd attended the old Bethel church decoration but rain forced departure. Buck Terry of Caddo hosted by Parker family. Echajs Cross visited Decatur. Families from Wheeler Dam fishing trip. Gus Cross and Mrs Ralph Griffin with daughter Essaline of Courtland visited Saturday.
A wedding at Louise Rodgers home in Jones Chapel united Miss Rodgers and Jack Speegals with Rev. Duford Hightower officiating. The couple then visited Birmingham to stay with sister Mrs. J L Casey. Tra Glover injured a shoulder when thrown from a wagon by runaway mules. Local activities include Baptist services, Sunday school resumption, and midweek prayer meetings.
Dorothy Dix column laments lipstick as a social scourge stirring divorce, laundry woes, and smudged kisses. Readers blame heavy make up for troubled romances with men urged to demand moderation to avoid smearing faces after goodbyes at the station.
Mrs Ethel Glasgow travels to visit relatives near Athens and Tanner for several weeks. No preaching Sunday night due to Danville commencement sermon. Local farmers report crop delays from heavy rains as several residents attend Basham Chapel canal inn gathering. Mrs Elsie McAfee engaged in business activities.
Morgan County notes report Decoration day services at Liberty church with preaching and a community dinner. Several locals mention conversions and arrivals as family and neighbors attend church events and school improvements. Joe Rice Black prepares for Navy service while others attend graduation exercises and visit relatives. Neighborhood mourners attend the funeral of Mrs J D Atkinson. PTA progress includes lunch room and playground funds and school room upgrades with remaining balance.
Mrs. Elmer White of reetaine visited Decatur for the city events. Mr. and Mrs. Jean Long stayed with J. O. McLaughlin. Mary Lois Maples and Charles Maples were callers in Decatur Saturday. Mrs. Joe Stroup visited Mrs. Bell Rogers and Leverne McLaughlin Friday afternoon.
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