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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1949
Page
3
Hollywood report notes Rita Hayworth as a show business child turned star. Friends recall her kindness, humor, and loyalty to co workers. Laura Hollins head Meyer recalls young Marguerita Cansino’s mothering nature and early dance studio routines.
The W S C S met at Forrest Chapel Saturday with Mrs Wallace Sims directing and Mrs W E Ward at the piano. Prayer led by Mrs John Rodgers, minutes read by Mrs Sims, program on World At Our Door, devotional by Mrs R B Bridges. Members discussed meeting twice monthly and MYF officers installation followed.
Discovered on Kodiak Island in 1895 the bear is described as the largest living carnivorous land animal.
Civitan club guests Dr Parks Mr Morgan Mr Clements and Mr Hutson attended a chicken dinner hosted by the Women's Missionary Society. Several local residents and visitors from Birmingham Florence and New Orleans are listed among weekend activities and family visits. An incident left a child seriously wounded when a gun was mishandled. the child remains in critical condition but holding. The article covers church events school activities and social visits across multiple towns.
Mrs George Sims visited her mother Mrs Etta Wallace on Sunday. Glayd Long and children from Neel spent the day with Byron Cathcart family. Calvin McNutt of Anniston weekend with Gaines McNutt family. Henry Taylor visiting William Taylor while husband stays at Dr Lavender Clinic. Mariah Roper visiting her daughter Mrs J C Wallace. The Lowerys traveled to Norwood clinic for treatment. Marcus Wallace announces birth of son Dannie Lynn. Henry Layton and Benford of Neel visited Gaines McNutt family. Ray Thompson and Ann of Austinville visited Coy Breidioye’s sister.
Thomas Moore, 35, was killed when a truck left the road and overturned down a 60 foot fill near Huntsville on highway 38. I. B. Miller Jr., 23, was injured in the May 26 wreck.
A drug tested for hay fever and allergies relieved hives and car sickness in one patient. In a trial with 485 service men, the drug prevented seasickness in one group and cured it in another, with rapid relief in most cases. Experts caution use under physician direction and note possible commercial value.
Reverend Sammy M. Stabler installs the WSCS officers at Danville Methodist Church in a formal ceremony. Leaders include President Mrs Arthur Lee and Vice President Mrs Ad Randolph with multiple secretaries such as Mrs Burl Hardwick and Mrs Guy Smith.
Covington Electric Cooperative applied for a 952000 REA loan to extend power to 538 additional customers in Covington Coff ee and Crenshaw counties. Manager Basile W. Thompson said the project would add 300 miles of new lines.
Rev J W Henderson filled his regular appointments at Harmony Sunday and Sunday night. Revival will begin at Harmony the second Sunday in July. Mrs Ellie Gillespie and Mrs Jimmie Vandiver with children from Haleyville visited their parents Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Little hosted guests at their home. Mr and Mrs Ed Montgomery were guests of their son Alford Montgomery on Sunday. Rev and Mrs Curtis Briley and their children spent Saturday night with them.
An 18 year old Radford Leak died while swimming in a pond near Arab Alabama after attempting to cross it. Companions say the youth fell in and drowned. a rescue by James Dyar failed. Radford Leak is survived by Mr and Mrs Sam Leak near Arab.
Rev and Mrs J B Blaxton and children visit Mr and Mrs Alford Montgomery. Mr and Mrs Zelmer Eades called on the Montgomerys Sunday. Mrs Mary Heaps spent Saturday night with her son Hermon Heaps and family.
Reports note several gold mines in Africa and India extend to about 9000 feet underground. These depths highlight ongoing efforts to access high grade ore in challenging geology.
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