Dear Miss Dix Advice on Love and In Laws
A 19 year old asks about marrying a widower aged 23 whose first wife’s family remains close. The columnist notes the in laws’ influence and mutual loss, advising acceptance of that reality or not pursuing marriage. Also mentions evangelist G Stuart McWhirter speaking at First Church of the Nazarene 206 7th Ave SW with 7 pm services.
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Miss DIX
G. Stuart McWhirter
First Church of the Nazarene
7Th Ave
W. R. Sessions
Dear Miss Dix Advice Column Clip
A naval technician seeks help wooing a French-leaning father opposing his match. Dorothy Dix advises patience and calm, urging the couple to show respect, endure a storm, and reveal outside role models while awaiting paternal acceptance. A second letter asks how to win a skeptical neighbor’s family regard, with guidance to avoid quarrels and avoid pressure.
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Miss DIX
U.S. Navy
Maniel Nissenes
Lili
Danny
Dad
France
Navy
Women’s clubs in Philadelphia push for new consumer department
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs meets in Philadelphia and backs resolutions calling for creation of a U.S. consumer interest department led by a Cabinet secretary. Adlai Stevenson praised the effort during his convention address, highlighting the plan to educate and protect consumers.
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Philadelphia
General Federation of Women's Clubs
U.S. Department of Consumer Interest
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
General Federation
Tanner WSG Pledge Service At Tanner Methodist Church
The Wesleyan Service Guild of the Tanner Methodist Church held a pledge service at the last regular meeting. Talks on pledges were given by Mrs. Stancil Bynum, Mrs. Doris Stancil and Mrs. Ruth Berrett. Mrs. Lane Braly and Miss Sara Ann Kitchens sang. The group sang I Surrender All and Give Of Your Best To The Master. Mrs. Kitchens presented meditation from The Methodist Woman. Blessed Assurance was sung. Mrs. Buddy Todd presided over the business session. Dates were set for next year’s meeting places and Bible School plans discussed. Mrs. Todd received a farewell gift apron.
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Tanner
Wesleyan Service Guild
Tanner Methodist Church
Stancil Bynum
Doris Stancil
Ruth Berrett
Lane Braly
Sara Ann Kitchens
Bobby Scott
Thomas Kitchens
Buddy Todd
Todd
Limestone Plans Changes In Road District Lines
Limestone Revenue Board Chairman Arthur L. Spence said a bill to realign road district lines is being planned due to overloaded voting boxes. The Board of Revenue could create new precincts, while the legislature would enact the changes to prevent crossing beat boundaries. Several Athens boxes and county boxes now exceed 300 votes each, necessitating the adjustment.
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Athens — Limestone Revenue Board
Arthur L. Spence
Spence
Board of Revenue
Athens
Ballot Box Totals Reported Across Several Polling Stations
Officials tally voting numbers from multiple boxes with 693 votes in boxes 4 A and B, 442 in box 1 case, 374 in box 5, 441 in box 6, and 330 in box 7. Counts are expected to rise as totals are finalized.
Storm Pushes Wall Over in Georgia Killing Three
AUGUSTA Ga A windstorm toppled a concrete wall killing a man and two boys as debris struck pedestrians at an outdoor area. Rescue crews found the victims at the scene and authorities investigated the accident.
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Storm
Augusta
Tragic Storm Hits Augusta Baseball Game
A fierce storm at Augusta's South Atlantic League stadium killed Wee Bennett, about 25, who was found buried under debris. David Thomas, about 12, and Sam Madi son, about 13, died later in hospital after being rescued. the winds reached 60 miles per hour during the fifth inning of the Augusta vs Montgomery game.
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Augusta
Wee Bennett
David Thomas
Sam Madison
Montgomery
Nine Morgan County Graduates at Florence State Teachers College
Ninety six Morgan Countians earned degrees among 116 Florence State Teachers College graduates on Monday. From Morgan County were Jean Morris Lacey's Spring Allen Counts Decatur Charles Rushing Hartselle Joe Brewer Decatur Jesse Lansdell Decatur Houston Lawrence Hartselle Author Owen Decatur Nell Sherrill Hartselle and Joe Howell Hartselle.
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Morgan
Guild meeting details with refreshments and host family
Eleven members and one visitor attended a guild meeting with autographs from each member and refreshments provided by Mrs. Todd. The next meeting is scheduled for June 7 at the home of Mrs. Charley Miller Jr.
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Todd
Charley Miller, Jr
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Decatur Transit, Inc
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1St Ave
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