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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1950

Page

4

Canasta Party Honors Virginia Gilliam Bride elect

A Tuesday evening canasta party at Miss Collier on Finley Island honored Virginia Gilliam who will wed Ed Uptain on June 3. Twenty four guests enjoyed the occasion as Miss Gilliam selected a white strapless dress with bolero and accessories.

Virginia Gilliam Willie Royce Collier Jimmy Fiie Agee Collier Finley Island Ed Uptain Roy Fite, Jr Bobby Ellis

Gift of Sterling Graduation Jewelry Ideas

Gift of Sterling Graduates Delight. When you give sterling for graduation you give a life time of useful beauty. We can assist with selection. Other suggestions include Elgin watches, watch bands, pearls, rhinestone jewelry, lighters, pen sets, traveling clocks, rings, cuff links, key chains, tuxedo sets, and money clips. Budget terms may be arranged.

Elgin

Mrs Ella B Davis at home with sister in Haleyville

Mrs Ella B Davis formerly of St Petersburg Florida is now at home with her sister Miss Bettie Burleson at 906 Oak Street Friends from Decatur to attend the funeral of the late Mrs W W McBride former Decatur resident in Haleyville on Wednesday

Ella B. Davis St. Petersburg Florida Bettie Burleson Oak Street Decatur W. W. McBride Haleyville R. L. Kitchens Hazelwood Mary‘ Charlotte’ McBride Dormer McBride Hillsboro Bain

Mission church hosts Montgomery sermons and village events

Reverend Oscar Montgomery led a mission book study at the church Saturday night. A large crowd attended Missionary Baptist services Sunday with three inspiring messages by Reverend Montgomery. He and Mrs. Montgomery were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Crawford and by Mrs. Madge Hyatt and family for meals. Ryan High School held a Bacalaureate in the auditorium with processional and choir parts led by Reverend Montgomery and Randolph.

Oscar Montgomery Missionary Baptist Church Montgomery Randolph

Iodine's role in growth skin and mental alertness

The body needs small quantities of iodine for growth and development, healthy skin and hair, and mental alertness.

Advantages and Drawbacks of Bachelor Life Explained

Dorothy Dix answers readers about bachelor benefits such as freedom and varied opportunities plus drawbacks like high costs of independence and lack of companionship. She notes married life provides love, belonging, and old age security, while a wife may face financial dependence and ongoing negotiation over allowances.

Kipling

Appointment to Thomas Post Expected Soon

In Montgomery Alabama on May 25 the chief of the Conservation Department remains vacant after Bert Thomas left. Phillip J Hamm and two other department employees are among those mentioned as possible successors. Gov James E Folsom appointed Thomas as Mobile county tax assessor. Rumors say Hamm Haynes or Segrest may be named to fill the job with a decision expected today or tomorrow.

Montgomery Ala Bert Thomas State Conservation Department Phillip J. Hamm James E. Folsom Thomas Isom Frank Haynes Franklin County Folsom James L. Segrest

Broadcasters Will Set Up Headquarters in Alabama

The Alabama Broadcasters Association will establish a state headquarters at the University of Alabama on June 1. ABA president Bert Bank and UA president Dr. John M. Gallalee announced the plan in Tuscaloosa on May 25.

Tuscaloosa Ala Alabama Broadcasters Association University of Alabama Bert Bank ABA John M. Gallalee

Dear Dorothy Dix Advice on Family Burden and Marital Choice

A 30 year old man asks if he should marry a planned wife or stay to care for a lazy brother and sister while supporting their father. Dorothy Dix advises marrying the girl and letting the siblings stand on their own, with guidance to help them support their father while they learn to self reliance.

Miss Dix Dorothy Dix Sid

ABA Headquarters to Operate via University Extension Division

The University will run the new ABA headquarters through its extension division. WTBC general manager will manage the project at Tuscaloosa. A full-time secretary will be employed by the association.

the University. Bank WTBC Tuscaloosa ABA Association

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