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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1946

Page

5

Parties for Mr. and Mrs. Wilds and social events

Mr and Mrs Robert Boyd Wilds on their first visit since South America were hosted at numerous social affairs by relatives and friends. Luncheons dinners coffees and a bridal luncheon at Lyons Hotel and homes along Jackson Street highlighted the week before they departed for Washington D C and possibly another South American posting. A hamburger party at DeWine Park hosted by Monga and Renee Blackwell featured many local youths. The Junior Music Study Club announced a Silver Tea at Lelia Cantwell Seton Hall with a musicale by club members and invitations to friends and the public.

Lyons R. M. Ingram John McGehee Lyons Hotel T. M. Jones Jr Masdames FE J. Polhill Paul Ofter Cornelian Hotel John Nelson Jackson Street W. E. Steed Mrs. Wilds D.C. Shaw H. D. Barnum Ferry Street John D.grimes Washington, D. C Mr. Wilds South America Lelia Cantwell Seton Hall

Miss Mimi Jones to Spend Summer with Parents

Miss Mimi Jones returns home Tuesday from Staunton Virginia after completing her freshman year. She will spend summer holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs A A Jones.

Mimi Jones Staunton, Va Mrs A. A. Jones Marcia Greenas Corinth Miss T. G. Morrow Martha Frances Kilgore Cullman

Alabama farmers sell 24900 bushels corn for famine relief

Alabama farmers have sold over 24 900 bushels of corn to the U S Department of Agriculture. The corn will support direct exports for human consumption abroad exports as processed meal or grits and supplies for domestic processors to make essential products approved by the USDA.

Auburn Ala Alabama U. S. Department of Agriculture A. W. Jones USDA

Dye Your Hair For Morale Boost Says Ann Dvorak

Hollywood May 27. Ann Dvorak, once a brunette now blond for Bel Ami, says dyeing can perk up a tired woman but advises against indiscriminate coloring. Bob Thomas notes Robert Montgomery discusses Lady In The Lake with the camera as private eye Philip Marlowe.

Bob Thomas Hollywood Ann Dvorak Ann Robert Montgomery Philip Marlowe Lloyd Nolan Audrey Totter Bobe

Frankfurt Voters Give CSU Big Victory in Occupied Germany

Preliminary final returns show the Christian Social Union leading in 38 cities across the American zone. The Social Democrats gained in northern industrial cities, while the Communist party slumped to 47 seats. Turnout reached 83.2 percent with 1.68 million of 2.02 million registered casting ballots.

Frankfurt Christian Social Union Germany Social Democratic CSU Communist Party Social Democrat Party Bavaria Social Democrats Munich Wuertemberg Liberal Democrat Party

Local social notes from Limestone County and Ardmore area

The column records visits and events among Limestone County families including Mrs. Robert Broadway, Marvin Clem, Clarence Wallace, and Ardmore guests. Highlights mention pastor M H Willingham returning from the Southern Baptist Convention in Miami and various family visits to Elkmont and Piney Chapel, plus shopping and a tufted bedspread project.

Marvin R. Clem Athens Clarence Wallace Ardmore Bud Wallace Elkmont Mae Wallace Louise Wallace Ruby Claunch Pulaski M. H. Willingham Ardmore Baptist Church Miami Florida Southern Baptist Convention Dorsey Bowers Howard Birdsong George W. Broadway Huntsville Robert Swimford Rodger Glen Fragville Tenn Roy Ramey Piney Chapel Gilbert Bowers Walter Devoe Lillie Bowers

How Is Your Hair Parted Reveals Makeup and Eye Illusion

A Modern Beauty Shop article by a New York stylist explains how hair parting alters facial balance. A center part can shrink perceived distance between eyes. bangs and style choices enhance or reduce eye appeal.

Modern Beauty Shop New York

Five extra hours allotted to qualify for Indianapolis 500

Ralph Hepburn of Van Nuys California set new single lap and four lap records in the Bud Winfield rebuilt car at Indianapolis. Cliff Bergere of Indianapolis already earned the pole after fastest time on opening day May 18. Qualifications continue today and tomorrow with 19 drivers already set.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Motor Speedway Ralph Hepburn van Nuys Calif W. S Bud) Winfield la Ganada Hepburn Jimmy Snyder Chicago California Cliff Bergere Bergere

Nostradamus Ran Beauty Parlor Aided By Cath de Medici

Nostradamus, famed astrologer, is described as operating a beauty parlor with Cath de Medici, one of his patrons. The note blends prophecy with court association, hinting at Renaissance intrigue and fashionable salons as a backdrop.

Nostradamus Cath——.de—Medicias

Trial opens in Germany over guards beating prisoners

In Bad Nauheim Germany Lt Granville Cubage faces prosecution for allegedly ordering guards to beat U S Army prisoners in the Lichfield England guardhouse. Lt Leonard W Ennis of Peekskill NY is also on trial, with 12 other soldiers facing related charges.

Bad Nauheim Germany Granville Cubage Cubage U.S. Army Lichfield Eng Leonard’ W. Ennis Ennis Peekskill N. Y Cubrage Oklahoma City

Estate of Mary Willis Deceased Probate Court Notice

Letters of Administration on the estate were granted on April 19 1946 by Judge T C Almon Morgan county Probate Court. All persons with claims must present them within the legal period or they will be barred. Essie Lee Watkins. May 27 June 3 10 1946.

Mary Willis Probate Court T. C. Almon Morgan County Essie Lee Watkins Edward WH. Woolard Elsie W. Purser

Estate of Edward W. Woolard Notice of Claims

Pro bate Court Morgan County grants estate to undersigned on May 7 1946. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legal period or be barred. Notices appear May 10 17 24.

Psychogenic headache linked to emotions and life stress

The piece explains emotions like anger grief and fear affect the body and can cause chronic headaches. It cites psychogenic headache in women lasting years and describes light sensitivity nausea and migraines tied to menstruation, with drug and psychological therapies noted.

Arnold P. Friedman Charles Brenner New York

Dear Miss DixAnswers on popularity and marriage at risk

Dorothy Dix advises a 20 year old on making friends by being pleasant, tactful, and considerate, warning that self centered and blunt behavior repels others and urging harmony with others lives. A second letter about a 16 and 17 year old couple details a strained marriage, noting their immaturity and incompatibility and arguing their separation harms their child.

Child Runs Away and Marries at Seven

A mother writes Dear Dorothy Dix claiming her son ran away and wed at age seven. She describes his wife as beautiful and seeks guidance for the family.

Dorothy DIX

Publisher Joseph Patterson Dies at 67 in New York

Joseph Patterson founder and president of The New York Daily News died yesterday at Doctors Hospital after liver illness. He lay in state today at the Patterson house in Ossining New York and will be buried Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.

New York Joseph Illn Patterson New York, Daily News Doctors Hospital Patterson Ossining N. Y Arlington

Decatur Circuit Slated for Hourly Outage During Repairs

The Decatur circuit serving City Electric Department customers was shut for an hour from midnight to 1 AM while repairs were made on the due line and new switches installed. Further interruptions may occur but will be spaced over time, affecting residents downriver.

Decatur City Electric Department

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