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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1954

Page

4

Society notes and upcoming nuptials and meetings

A society update details a May 23 shower for Miss Marlene Goebel ahead of her June 20 wedding to Louis Montanio in Ft Worth. It lists attendees, decorations, and gifts, plus pre nuptial party plans for Bertha Mae Timberlake and Captain George Gordon Von John. Also covered are meetings of the Falla Bailey Circle, Civinettes officers, and Legion Auxiliary Memorial Poppy plans for May 29.

Harry Pannier Wal Marlene Goebel Louis O. Montanio Ft. Worth Texas Leo Goebel E.wright Harold Damsgard John Martin June Halbrooks Fay Lott Sue Clemons Joann Pannier Carolyn Todd Nancy Carall Bertha Mae Timberlake George Gordon von John First Methodist Church Frank Keown Johnston Street S. E Monia Michael Georgia Tuscaloosa Veterans Hospital Decatur Douglas Hall Ruby S. Jones Butler Hine Claude McMurtrie Second Avenue Bank Street

Personal notes of visitors and travelers in the area

Local column lists residents and guests visiting relatives across the region. Individuals include Suzanne Schlosser in Birmingham with grandparents, Billy Guthrie family returning to Key West, Ruth Lang from Key West visiting months, and many others visiting family or vacationing in Florida, Missouri, and Birmingham.

Billy Guthrie Sandy Libby Key West Florida Ruth Lang Suzanne Schlosser Fred Schlosser Jr Birmingham M. M. Kitchens Fred Schlosser Decatur

Population Density Snapshot in Red River Delta

The Red River delta of Indo china is among the world’s highest population concentrations with rural areas averaging about 1 400 people per square mile.

Red River Indochina

Fly Up Ceremony For Brownies In Delano Park

In Delano Park on Sunday May 23 at three, Brownies participated in a Fly Up ceremony with a large crowd of parents. Mrs. Jesse Stimson led the troop committee and Troop 8 guided the flag procession. Mrs. Holmes Turner welcomed, Troop 17 demonstrated outdoors cooking, and Troop 16 led the Fly Up to Girl Scouts while Wings were presented by mothers.

Delano Park Jesse Stimson Holmes Turner Wheeler Area Brownies Abigail Turner Ann Baker Patsy Flynn Betty Kay Faulkner Colean Hasilip Kathryn Hall Sandra Jackson Brenda Lanion Lulu

Doan’s Pills Promoted for Kidney Comfort

Doctors warn slow kidney function harms health and stress, fatigue, backache, and dizziness may follow. Doan’s Pills are recommended as a mild diuretic used by millions for over 50 years to help flush out waste and relieve urinary discomfort.

Dean Doan

Mrs Cassie Wilson of Bremen 1 Dies at 68

Mrs. Cassie Wilson, 68, of Bremen 1, died Wednesday at 2:25 a.m. in Cullman Hospital. Survivors include her husband John Wilson and two sons Chester and Edgar, all of Bremen 1.

Cassie Wilson Bremen Cullman Hospital John Wilson Chester Edgar

Scouts Offer Memories At Wing Presentation

Pearce Jr led by Carolyn Kitchens and Jesse Stimson sang Girl Scouts Together after wings were presented. The group formed a goodnight circle as Troop 8 lowered the flag with Corine Williams playing taps. Moss Funeral Home of Cullman to announce funeral plans. American moose noted as smaller than Alaskan yet belligerent.

Carolyn Kitchens Jesse Stimson Corine Williams

New Arrivals At Ira's Book And Gift Hop

More people call to inspect the new arrivals of gifts at Ira's Book and Gift Hop. Graduation gifts including costume jewelry are showcased at 222 E Moulton St where shoppers find beautiful inexpensive options.

Ira Moulton St

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Miss Timberlake Falla Bailey Circle Falla SELF Eddie Self Fourteenth Avenue S.E Dock Hurst Civinettes Rae Herndon Civitan Larry Joe Culvert Jimmy Breckenridge Herndon Cole Downing Tom Hamilton W. L. Evans W. L. Hill Larry Joe Culver S. 0 Maner West Decatur School Johnny Mathers Danville Road E. C. Kinney Cullman C. P. South Auburn Emma Burkart Hanceville H. L. Ogle R. F. South Stanley Wyatt Gulf Coast Arthur Jones Mimi Jones Ft. Walton Comer Ezell Robert T. Harris Ben F. Martin Somerville Road S.E. S Ed Shipper Florence H. E. Chandler Sallye Bryan Florence State Teachers College Elizabeth Eich Ft. Deposit Alabama Decatur High School Geet Lolaine Prospect Drive Maynard Layman Suzanne Shelton Columbia Missouri Ann Layman Stephens College Michael Flynn Joe Flynn Bank Street Hospital H. W. Rice George Devine Baltimore Maryland E. P. Knobloch Gulfport Mississippi W. P. Adams J. D. Carlisle W. F. Fricke Earl Hodson David Hoyt Louisville Kentucky I. M. EU Mr. Hodson Eubanks Birming Hoyt Bonner Lamar Hartzog Decatur General Hospital Patricia Woodall J. L. Hicks C. E. Quillin Flo Jean Compton Patricia Haney Patty Kendrick Linda Ronecker Janet Hinkle Janice Sellers Reecie Lee Rice Linda Holt Joan Odom Billye Kendrick Turner Ann Pritcher Margaret Manker Sandra Kirkpatrick Linda Kay Yarborough Ray Childs J. M Gordon-Bibb Charles E. Black Gordon Bibb Nashville Robert E. Johnson Ray Tucker The Parthenon Hermitage Tennessee State Capitol Tennessee State Prison Nashville City Museum Planetarium Ira’s Book & Gift Shop E. Moulton Aves the Bargain House OF North Alabama Allied Sales Girl Scouts Cinebeam TV Radio Shack Lefayette St Ruthie McCoy Lillie Mae Freeman Moss Funeral Home, of Cardui Singer Hour al Your Singer Sewing Center Singer Sewing Machine CO Second Ave
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