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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1949

Page

6

Society Notes Highlight Weddings Birthdays And Recitals

Miss Marjorie Seamans Worley wed Richard Duel Bartlett in Huntsville in a single ring ceremony. The couple then honeymooned in Chattanooga and reside with the bride’s mother in Decatur. Also covered are piano recital highlights at Bibb Auditorium, Circle Two Bible study at Ninth Street church, John Hoskins fourth birthday party, and various two line society items including club meetings and classroom performances.

Marjorie Seamans Worley R. A. Worley Decatur Richard Duel Bartlett Cullman Motor Freight Incorporated Birmingham M. F. Bartlett Huntsville R Lambert Archibald W. T. Traylor, Jr Woman's Society of Christian Service Ninth Street Methodist Church L. L. McCulloch K. C. Templeton Bruce Morson James Standridge Luther Turner

Personal notices and weekend visits in Decatur area

Mrs W C Bailey visits Birmingham daughter Mrs Sam Stephenson. W O Watson of Eufaula and Mrs E N Watson and Mrs R L Smith guests of the Wat sons. A new baby girl Myra Janelle for Mr and Mrs J C Smith at Huntsville hospital. Wade Hays Tysinger to graduate Columbia Military Academy in Columbia Tennessee. Several local residents travel to Birmingham for Alumnae Homecoming Dance. Indianapolis Speed Races draw Harold Watkins Freddie Shores and Jack Fite. Mrs R W Orr and Charles Wooten return from Helena Arkansas. Various trips to Panama City Florida for short visits. Mrs E M Rogers recovering at home 1900 Enolam Boulevard. George H Jones and Mary Stuart Terrell visit Flake Farley in Alexander City.

J. C. Smith Huntsville Hospital Myra Janelle Charles Tysinger John T. Moss Washington, D. C W. E. Steed Courtland Highway Columbia Tennessee Columbia Military Academy George H. Jones Mary Stuart Terrell Mrs Flake Farley Alexander City Alabama

Nighties-GI Style Innovator Sparks West Coast Lingerie Boom

Herschelle, born Harold Stein in Pittsburgh, a 26 year old ex GI now designing and selling pantaloon pajamas matched nighties and seersucker shorties on the West Coast. From Army engineer in Normandy to Paris fashion study, he built a small factory to fill demand while turning down large orders. He works from 8:30am to midnight, chasing fashion ideas drawn from his Europe years.

UP Newsfeatures N Francisco Herschelle Hegschelle Pittsburgh Harold Stein Harold Europe America West San Francisco

Looks Are Deceiving Easy Appliqué Needlecraft Motifs

Reader prospects on simple cross stitch and fruit motifs printed in a Laura Wheeler pattern kit. The Decatur Daily News invites readers to send twenty cents for pattern 654 featuring six motifs sized around four and a half by nine and a half inches with charts and directions. A Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book is also advertised for fifteen cents more, offering 104 illustrations, beginner designs, and a free pattern.

Laura Wheeler Decatur Waily Needlecraft Dept. P. O Flatbush Station Brooklyood

General Lucius D. Clay Heads for Washington Cape Visit

Marietta witnessed a momentous homecoming as General Lucius D. Clay announced plans for final Washington conferences and a Cape Cod vacation before retirement. He ruled out any gubernatorial run and urged Americans to share their ideals with the world amid celebrations and a large crowd.

Marietta Lucius D. Clay Washington Cape Cod Berlin Georgia America

President Truman Plans Weekend Potomac Cruise

President Truman and a small staff group will sail the Presidential yacht Williamsburg on a weekend cruise atop the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay. The voyage departs this afternoon at 3 30 P.M. EST and returns to Washington Monday at 4 00 P.M. EST.

Washington Truman Potomac River Chesapeake Bay Williamsburg

Oil discovery on Bahrein island in 1932

American oilmen found oil on Bahrein island in the Persian Gulf in 1932. Thomas Paine published Common Sense on January 10, 1776.

Bahrein Parsian Gulf Thomas Paine

Preparing Hair for a Perm permanent Wave at Home

A home hair care guide advises conditioning before a permanent wave. It recommends thorough brushing to boost vitality and dust removal, hot mineral oil treatment applied with a dropper, parting the hair to oil scalp and ends, and overnight wrapping. Repeating weekly for three weeks preperm yields stronger, more manageable waves.

Courteay Fuller Brush Co

Sparkling personality and a diamond by God

Dorothy Dix explains that sparkle comes from nature, not self effort, though one can develop charm by cultivating kindness, courtesy, and a pleasant mind. A refined demeanor makes a woman lovely and loved, while education alone does not create wit or sparkle.

Dorothy Dix Dorothy Doix

Prize Winners at Cooking School Listed Names

About 1800 attended a three day cooking school ending Thursday at the Princess theatre. Prize winners include Mrs. James Garnett Mrs. R. T. Rich Mrs. B. C. Patterson Mrs. George Collier and many others listed.

Princess Theatre James Garnett R. T. Rich B. CG. Patterson George Collier B. L. Luker Olen Sanders T. A. Newell J. F. Graham W. J. Byers C. E. Maynard Horace Levin Marcus Smith

Dear Dorothy Dix Advice on Marriage and Illegitimate Baby

A reader asks about secrecy in marriages and exposing children to dates. Dorothy Dix urges honesty about a prior marriage and children but warns it can hurt romance. another asks about selling an illegitimate baby and Dix directs to Volunteers of America for help.

Dorothy Dix A.B.C Volunteers of America

Dorothy Dix Answers Readers Problems

Dorothy Dix explains she cannot reply personally to readers but will address problems of general interest in her column released by The Bell Syndicate.

Dorothy DIX

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marjorie Worley Richard Bartlett BIBB Gordon Bibb Central High Schools S. T. Rollo Humpty-Dumpty Billy Jenkins Shirley Hastings Linda Owens Mr. Yellow Bird Sandra Rivers Wright Faithful Workers Central Baptist Church Emma Sue Wright Lucille Caudill Wilbur Couch Marjorie Reeves Joy Delmore Juanita Bowers Marjorie Mason Geneva Day Frances Farrer Lucile Caudill Merle Hambrick Wanda Harrison Sarah Vinson Christine Vinson Sherrill Maner Couch Ruby Nell Lester L. B. Wright John Hoskins Wesley Hoskins John Robert “Butch” Schlink Joe Reams Ann Howard Finn Jimmy Puckett Georgia Ann McGee Carol Odom Steve Branum Lynn Jack Ozier Mary Ann Barron Tootsie West Billy White Sue Burns Mary Ann Strother Nashville Haywood Reams Janice Holland Deanna Howell Jeannette More Sylvia Riley George Truman Sandlin Joyce Kelsoe Doris Hughes Frances Ann Harrison Betty Briscoe Jimmy Bell Bobby Chapman Kitty Patsy C. Maples Margaret Wiley Don Ashford Rebecca Vann Joan Elliott Bobwhite Howell Glenn Emily Kay Mce- Clary Hazel Hodgins Charles Moore Merit Clements Dancing Fairies Emily Kay McClary Easter Isbell Travis Cavnar Carole Ghol Wise Old Owl Diana Davidson Ruth Harvey Peggy McCulloch Nell Daly Janice Swaner Herschel Moore Kay Davis Patsy Pitt Patsy Ruth Harvey Peggy Darnell Cecil Cobb Martha Oden Hallowe'en Rebecca White Virginia Jenkins Suzanne McBride Diane, Harris Barbara Henderson Barbara Nungesser Ann Oakes Diane Harris Bobby Bell Jan Ronzee Mary Frances Monk Lightly Row Thomas Barnett London Bridge Jan Rowzee Helen Chapman Carolyn Wyatt Geraldine Siv Ley O du Leiber Augustine Sandra Neher Nancy Clare Malone Marjorie Spencer Sue Trotman Sanié Beverly Smith George Godwin Betty Reeder Banks Ann Wheat Dixie Land Mona Ray Kelley Mary Paul Glenn Polhill Lyons Hotel Minnie B. Hamil John W.jones E. J. Polhill East Vine Street John Peach Bingo J. W. Clapton Jones W. C. Bailey Sam Stephenson W. O. Watson Eufaula R. L. Smith Mary Marlowe Madge Harris Sarah McCaghren Hazel McCaghren Jefferson-Hillman Hospital Harold Watkins Freddie Shores Jack Fite Indianapolis R. W. Orr Charles Wooten Helena Arkansas Jacqueline Johnson David Speake Warren Marianna Mason Edmond P. Garrett Panama City Florida E. M. Rogers, Jr Decatur General Hospital Enolam Boulevard Dillehay Oliver Hartselle Russell Stover Ira E. Moulton St James D. White England Normandy Paris Germany Clay Amond Pat Davison Lynn Davis University of Vermont United Nations Warren B. Austin Burlington Helen Follett Minera! Oil Miss Dix Jd. Wz Jack Chancellor Emma Pacye The Bell Syndicate, Inc St.Joseph Ot Penney
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