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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1949

Page

6

Lorene Coffey Gra vitt weds Maurice H Jackson in May

Lorene Coffey Gra vit t and Maurice H Jackson married May 12 at the home of Dr. and Mrs. William D. Jackson. The bride wore a white suit with cinnamon accessories and a yellow carnation corsage. They will reside in Decatur where he works for Protective Life Insurance. They are at home at 808 12th Avenue East.

Jackson-Gravitt E. B. Coffey Moulton Lorene Coffey Maurice H. Jackson J. M. Jackson William D. Jackson

Personal notices and births in Decatur area

Miss Mary Wright and others attend a pleasant occasion. Jack son Mississippi reports the birth of Elizabeth Hoenie Wolfe on May 20 to Mr and Mrs Karl Wolfe formerly Mildred Dungester of Decatur. Local residents visit kin in Birmingham and Florida. Sir eds and arrests noted as families travel and relatives gather.

Jerry Holland Horace Moulton Herman. Holland Wynne Arkansas Rosie Holland Bobby Barbara Ann Tim Holland Pamelia Ira Holland Alma Leén White Mayme Millstead Marian Holland Frank Brown Memphis Tennessee Leon Holland Phoenix Arizona Edna Terry Lucille Terry Hillsboro Austin Terry Darryl Decatur Marvin Terry Rita Gail Virginia Lee Linda Junés Marvin Trinty Elmer Holland Charles Clark Patrica Sallie Thompson Rt. 1 Graham Thompson Jim Stewart Neal Cagle Newell Johnny Willie Clyde” Vaughan Warne Charles Betty Yarbrough Tommy Holland Thomas Holland Byron Sacramento California Hubert Canton Ohio Austinville Karl Wolfe Jackson Mississippi Elizabeth Hoenie Wolfe Wolfe Mildred Dungester

Christ Portrait Displayed By Amvets Exhibit

A painting of the head of Christ, about 800 years old, found in a Normandy cathedral ruin by American soldiers, is shown in a van at Second Avenue and Johnston Streets. The Amvets organize the exhibit, led by Irving B. Nixon, to raise funds for veterans. The artwork offers an optical illusion with eyes that seem to open after extended viewing.

Christ Normandy Second Avenue Johnston Streets the Amvets Irving B. Nixon Richmond Nixon America

Pet safety plea after Sunday dog shooting in Decatur

Mrs John W Roberts urges local readers to secure pets and find homes for roaming dogs following a Sunday incident in Decatur Alabama. She writes voters should consider life and safety and asks owners to keep dogs safe until dog shooting rampage ends.

9Th Ave E. Decatur Ala Shags Shaps Mr. Shags

Foot Week warnings on itchy feet and foot care

National Foot Week tips warn that itching feet may reflect nerves or sweating rather than athlete's foot. Experts cite risks like infections, pyodermia, dye allergies, and foot deformities from corns, urging prompt treatment and overall health checks for lingering symptoms.

Arthur Edson Washington National Association of Chiropodists William J. Stickel Association

William Floyd to Build New Drive In Cafe

William M. Floyd at 601 Alabama Street obtained a building permit for a drive in cafe costing 20000 dollars. The permit notes concrete block construction. A separate permit to W E White at 618 Eighth Avenue West calls for a three room house valued at 1500 dollars.

William M. Floyd Alabama Street Joe Pettey W. E. White Eighth Avenue

Jersey Cattle Auction Brings $16450 In Alabama Sale

The Alabama Jersey Cattle club auction in Birmingham sold 58 Jerseys for a total of 16450 dollars. The top bid went to Dutch Bend Farm for a cow at 1200 dollars bought by William L. Yearwood of Fayetteville Tennessee. Top Keifer from Sam A. Catlett Birmingham sold for 1125 dollars to Mr and Mrs John Rigdon of Columbus Georgia.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Jersey Cattle Club Top Jersey Dutch Bend Farm Autaugaville William L. Yearwood Fayetteville Tenn Top Keifer Sam A. Catlett John Rigdon Columbus

Speedy Mrs Steinmiller Praises New Perk Soap

Mrs F J Steinmiller of Chicago says children call her Speedy since switching to New Perk for washday. She reports quick washing and whiter whites, and touts Perk’s Armocel as a miracle ingredient that removes grayness and brightens fabrics.

F. J. Steinmiller N. Damen Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

American Legion Auxiliary Morgan County American Legion Auxiliary Legion Mome Bank Street Priceville M.Y.F Priceville Methodist Youth Fellowship J. C. ‘White, Jr ST. John's S. J. Nethery Belle Mina St. John’s Episcopal Church William Bvyster God B. M. Cornel Frank Oakes John White General Auxiliary Treasury Joseph Carl West Sam Dawson Unit Three Homer Hutchinson T. H. Hughes Bennie Malone Young Matron’s Bible Club Lyons Hotel John McBride Winston Powell Marion* Vickery J.W. Lovelace Jr Somerville Road Somerville Road School Wallace Elmer Loyd Skeggs Crawford John C. Bragg Jackson Street Jerry Wallace Jack Pitts Central Methodist W. S. C.S Woman's Society of Christian Service Central Methodist Church G. M. Davenport Carl Patterson W. T. Hamilton J. D. Bush Raymond Britain Britain North Alabama Missionary Conference Falla Bailey Joe Phillips Holland Thomas Irvin Route 1 Trinity W. S Rube Phillips Trinity Trinity Methodist ‘Church Simpson Parker D. C. Pless J. O. Parker J. K. Poole John B. Sewell Clifton Phillips Marvin Bowling Mira Jo Bowling Good Fellowship Central Methodist Levin and Peurifoy Trinity Mountain Emblem Club Emblem Club No. 127 Elks Home First Methodist W. 8. C First Methodist Church Norman Harris Robert Banks Otis Kirby Dick Still Ed. Price Harvey Pride D. D. McGehee W. G. Stone Dyke Echols W.B. Markstein Status of Women F. O. Smith Frank Stone Noble Russell W. D. Jackson Russell Lynne Darrah Rucker Mason Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Alpha -Iota Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Woodall's Vernon McGwier Belk Hudson Company McGwier Wynelle Gargus Lawrence Tucker Mary Wright Mildred Wright Dorothy Akers Wynelle Gargus J. C. Cowan Gulfport Dan Morton Reverend Morton Ella Davis St. Petersburg Florida Perry Davis Kittie Prewett Miss Burleson Oak Street H. D. Greer John Bragg Birming Ham Joe Hagler Hilton Fort Walton Lewis Brown Leo Wright James King Jim Reynolds Mr. Champion Grayson Frank Price Fred Eaves Concord North Carolina J. W. Darrah Chattanooga Walter Green Nashville H. G. Pitt Pitt Gooner Royal Portable Poli Amvets Hallmark Greeting Cards City Park Wanshine Barton Mfg. CO Hows John W. Roberts U. S William Floyd Speed Maxwell House Tea Maxwell House Sethe Maxwell House Tee Dept Battle Creek, Mich Wamdy Tobati Oxfords
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