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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1948

Page

6

Hamaker plans marriage in Huntsville area

Mr. and Mrs. William C. Hamaker of Jeff Alabama announce the engagement of their daughter Rachel to James Elrich Beard son of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Beard of this area. The bride elect is a Monrovia High School and North Alabama Business College graduate and a secretary in the County Extension Service Office in Huntsville. Beard is a Riverside High School graduate who served three years in the Army Air Force during World War II and works at the A P store in Huntsville. The wedding is set for June.

William C. Hamak Jeff Alabama Rachel R. James Elrich Beard Edward EF. Beard Monrovia High School North Alabama Business College County Extension Service Huntsville Riverside.high Army Air Force Rachel Hamaker William C. Hamaker Jeff James Elrich Beard Edward E. Beard Beth Perkins Frank Perkins 9Th Avenue East Queen of Columbia Military Academy Columbia Tennessee the Bugle Call Auburn Perkins Business Men of Shackelford

Miss Clara Wynelle Maner Weds Elmer Wells in Dayton

Miss Clara Wynelle Maner and Elmer M. Wells wed in a Memorial Drive Methodist Church ceremony officiated by Rev. G A Rice. The couple planned to reside in Painesville Ohio after a reception at 1207 2nd Street West. Maas relatives attended, with Sybil Maner as maid of honor and Herschel Wells as best man.

Clara Wynelle Maner G. O. Maner Elmer M. Wells R. L. Wells G. A. Rice Memorial Drive Methodist Church Sybil: Maner Herschel Wells Ralph Mason Clifton Maner Wels Painesville Ohio Melvin Wells Leon Maner

Personalities and Visits Highlight Weekend Across States

Mrs Ella Davis of St. Petersburg Florida and son Perry visit sisters Mrs Kittie Prewett and Miss Betty Burleson. Dr and Mrs Lowell Clemmons of Brewton entertain relatives Philip and Terry Chenault. Eddie Sandlin and spouse visit Cartersville Georgia to see relatives Mr and Mrs Robert Riddle. Bertha Timberlake E W Strother Jr Miss Betty Lile and Bobby Ellis noted among local names. Betty Stone and Beneke dance at Auburn Alabama Polytechnical Institute this weekend. Mrs W C Bates of Birmingham visits Pipkin household.

Ella Davis St. Petersburg Florida Perry Davis Birmingham and Gadsden Kittie, Prewett Betty Burleson Jr. C. Colvard Jr Bertha Timberlake E. W. Strother Jr Betty Lile Bobby Ellis Betty Stone Beneke Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn

Porter Lee Hanes and Zula Aubra Williams wed

Marriage record for Porter Lee Hanes and Zula Aubra Williams. Ages 38 and 37 respectively. Ceremony location and date not specified in fragment.

Porter Lee Hanes Hariselle Zula Aubra Williams Trinity

Clash of Parents and Teens Stirs in Modern Households

Dorothy Dix comments on the ongoing clash between parents and adolescent children over independence and control. She argues neither side is flawless, noting that strict parenting can stifle individuality while overbearing guidance harms dreams. The piece ends with Horace M. Havener of Des Moines slated to speak as national commander.

Mary Mom Pop Mama Horace M. Havener Des Moines, Iowa

Spanish-American Veterans Meet in Huntsville for Mobile Trip

Several Spanish-American veterans from the vicinity council of North Alabama plan to travel to Mobile from June 6 to 8 for the Alabama Stewart event. Huntsville veterans, including local leaders, expect participation and state-wide representation.

Council North Alabama Mobile Alabama Stewart Huntsville

Officers To Meet Tuesday for Their Annual Convention

In Birmingham Alabama state county and city police officers gather for the 16th annual convention of the Alabama Sheriff and Peace Officers Association. Speakers include H H Clegg assistant director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other officials.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Sheriff and Peace Officers Association H. H. Clegg Federal Bureau of Investiga

Secret Service and Alcohol Tax Unit Officials Named

Washington reports list officials including Louis U Paugett as supervising agent of the United States Secret Service in Atlanta and Robert D Ford as chief of enforcement division Alcoholic Tax Unit in Washington.

Tion Washington Louis U. Paugett United States Secret Service Atlanta Robert D. Ford Alcoholic Tax Unit

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society S$ Hamaker MR. Beard Miss Maner MR. Wells Holt's Beauty Shop Warren Ratliff TEA Service By International Creamer Frank Brothers Decatub Culver Cleaners St.e Poer’s Poet’s Gift Shop Johnston Street Lowell Clemmons Philip and Terry Brewton John Chenault Eddie Sandlin Cartersville, Georgia Robert Riddle W. C. Bates J. W. Pipkin Etheil Cobb E. J. Frerichs Annie Knoblock Frank Knoblock A Mitchell Horace Mitchell Enal S. Ricks William H. Lakey We “Wrker John W. c , Jr Dorothy DIX Oy Bell Syndicate Ic Goidel White Swan Diaper Service Decatur Athens Jackson Hway Ferry Street Tommies Ascal
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