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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1945

Page

6

Decatur Bride Weds Capt Francis W Johnson at Macon Church

Miss Esther Madeline Morris daughter of Mrs Nettie Lee Morris of Decatur and George Morris of Montgomery Alabama married Capt Francis Wilson Johnson of Rocky Mount and Bluth enthal North Carolina at Christ Episcopal Church Macon Sunday May 20. The ceremony was performed by Rev Raymond Fuessle with immediate family present followed by a buffet at the Rothenburgs Warner Robins. The couple planned a Wilmington trip before he ships overseas. Mrs Johnson will return to Warner Robins afterward to be with her mother.

Esther Madeline Morris Nettie Lee Morris Decatur, Ala George. Morris Montgomery Ala Francis Wilson Johnson Bluthenthal N. C Rocky Mount N. C Christ Episcopal Church Macon Raymond Fuessle Albert Jelks Duvis Wagner Ray Stubbs Morris Yoodwint Captain Johnson Mrs. Morris _W Johnson Decatur High School Sullois College Bristol Huntingdon College Decatur Junior Chamber of Commerce Rocky Mount Army Air Corps Field Rothenburg Mrs. Rothenburg Warner Robins S. J. Morris

Engagement and party notes from Decatur area society

Mary Ann Catlett hosted a Friday night party at her parents home on East Cherry Street honoring Mary Elizabeth Rice who departs for Charleston, South Carolina. Guests were junior high friends. a keepsake was given to the guest of honor. Miss Shelburne’s engagement to Billy K. Stephenson is announced by Louisville relatives. Brownie Scouts of Aviston join new members and plan Play Day at Delano Park with area girls attending and refreshments served.

Mary Ann Catlett R. E. Catlett East Cherry Street Mary Elizabeth Rice Decatur Charleston S.C Friends of Mary Ann Mary- Elizabeth Shelburne Stephenson James M. Shelburne Louisville Kentucky Margaret Ellen Billy —K. Stephenson George Stephenson Hartselle Alabama J. M. Atherton High School For Kentucky Hospital Howard College Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Brownie Brownie Scouts Austinville J. H. Johnston Mathlyn McDonald Joyce Chandler Lilla Phone Perry Delano Park Serrel Martin Earl Foster Betty Sue—Johnston Ernestine Hall Martha—Morris Laverne Johnson Alice Owen Shirley Barbara Justice Linda Smith Mathyleen McDonald Link Joyce Lee Wendellyn Gray Jean Link Rockmart Robert J. Gray Grant Street Miss Link Ann Garner Shirley Braswell Sylvia Green Mimi Jones Kathryn Ann Wiley Sue Emens Nancy Wilson Marie Ryan Marguerite South Algene Draper Barbara Hale Lois Town Ann Smith Betty Simmons Margaret Stickney Margaret Ann Brooks Annie Sue Cain Patsy Patterson Betty Ware Wyatt Mary Jean Sittason Betty Fran Gasaway Mary Anne Rountree Cheri Chandler Nancy Gillespie Ella Bess Gillespie Eugene Dugger Mary Ellen Yancy W. M. A. Training School George Bouldin Southern Baptist Foreign Missionary Scottsboro W. G. Dugger Powder Springs R. J. Smith

Vacation Bible School Opens At Southside Baptist Church

The Southside Baptist Church Vacation Bible School starts June 4 with Mrs. Charles Fuller as principal. Assistants by department include Mrs. McCrary and Miss Beatty. Students and guests plan trips and house parties with dates in Alabama and Florida.

Vacation Bible School Southside Baptist Church Charles Fuller

Circles and Scouts Activities in Austinville Community

Circles of Central Methodist W S C S meet at the church with hostesses for four units. A joint meeting of Austinville Girl Scout Troops One and Two is set for Wednesday at 1 30 p m at Mrs W T Morris home. Brownie Scouts will gather Wednesday at 3 p m at Mrs Morris residence for activities and outings.

Methodist James King A.R. Michae Sooo WG. Grimes R. F. Russe Central Methodist W.5s. C. S Verdon Lowery Wesley Cook Circle Leonard Moody Circle Three I. M. Eubanks Circle Four M. A. Leopard Austinville Girl Scouts W. T. Morris Brownie Brownie Scouts of Austinville

Mrs Corinne McCrary Heads to Tuscaloosa for Commencement

Mrs Corinne McCrary will leave Thursday for Tuscaloosa to attend the University of Alabama commencement exercises. Her daughter Babye Bess Beatty is a member of the graduating class there. On Sun-

Corinne McCrary Tuscaloosa University of Alabama Babye Bess Beatty

Senior Recital by Miss Rachel Pattillo at Stephens College

Miss Rachel Pattillo presented by Dr. B B Gauntlett in a senior music recital at the Conservatory Recital Hall Stephens College Columbia Missouri She is daughter of Mr and Mrs W V Pattillo of Hartselis.

Rachel Pattillo B.B. Gauntlett Conservatory Stephens College Columbia, Mo Erg Jts W. V. Pattilio Hartselis

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