New Family Joins Decatur Community
Mr. and Mrs. John Gerald Marcontell move to Decatur in February with their three children, living at 2001 Enolam Blvd. He is with Alabama Flour Mills and has a career spanning Burrus Mills, AMA, Purex, and sales roles in Texas and Arkansas. Mrs. Marcontell, Vivian Sheean, studied music at St Olaf College before her graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gerald Marcontell
Decatur
Enolam Blvd
Marcontell
Alabama Flour Mills
Saratoga
Tex
Texas A&m
Texas Panhandle
Burrus Mills
Ava LaVon
Paul Wayne
Linda Jean
Texas
Cal Education
Marconteili
Somerville Road School
Linda
First Baptist Church
Birthday Cheer From Arthur Jones Hospitalized Parish
In Pulaski the group gatherings occur as Arthur Jones known to Sunday School as Mister Arthur celebrates his birthday while confined to hospital. The column recounts local social visiting, upcoming weddings, family milestones, and small town chatter including school and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Jones
Arthur
Broom Gift Revival Boosts Bride Tradition
The National Broom Manufacturers Assn reports a revival of the old custom of giving a broom to a bride. The practice has increased in popularity as part of wedding folklore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bride's Broom
Chicago
National Broom Manufacturers Assn
Speech Clinic At Alabama College Chooses New Supervisor
Miss Jessie Redding was appointed clinical supervisor for Alabama College's Summer Speech and Hearing Clinic by Dr. Laura Wright. Redding arrives from St. Louis to lead the program for grades 1 through 8, running June 11 to July 20 with daily sessions from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montevallo
Ala
Jessie Redding
Alabama College
Laura Wright
Miss Redding
St. Louis
Missouri Public Schools
Ohio Wesleyan Univ
Delaware
Ohio
Univ. of Missouri
Columbia
Wittenberg College
Springhill
University of Colorado
Boulder
Speech
Local families attend University of Alabama graduation
Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Buchanan and Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Littrell of Moulton attend Tuscaloosa graduation exercises. Jack Buchanan will earn a B S in chemical engineering and receive a Lieutenant's commission in the Army. Mrs. Harry Jonas of Memphis and Mrs. Walter Laxson of Huntsville visit in Tuscaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Buchanan
T. D. Littrell
Moulton
Tuscaloosa
Jack Buchanan
Army
Love and Brooms Sweep the Country Boosting Sales
A 15 percent gain in sales is attributed to a practice described as boosting. The conclusion notes that love and brooms are sweeping the country.
Local residents report travels and visits across states
The sequence notes several local figures returning from trips to Pensacola, Birmingham, Chattanooga, Kentucky, and Florida. George Adams Jr. and Webb Giles are mentioned among accompanying family. Plans include Patsy Byars leaving for Annapolis Naval Academy and Mary Frances Sewell attending a Florida house party during June week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Byars
Naval Academy
George Cassimus
Annapolis
Mary Frances Sewell
Florida
Also Mentioned on This Page
Macshore Classics
Macshore
Nofade
THE
Pulaski
Mary
Mahlon
W. S. Journal
Sunshine Mag
Ata Ak
Sherman Street
Agenss
Colin
Carrie Baker
Jim Francis
Decatur High
Key Club
Mike Alexander
Moulton High
F.F.A
Baker
University of Illnois
Viaminck
Timemag
Andy
Jean Shelton
Magnolia Drive
Sydney Fennel
Sun Valley Main Lodge
Emma
Ben Craig
Florence
Sally
Don Barnum
Mrs. Lutie Shaw
Charles Eysters
Ella Wyker
Tom Caddell
Fraternity
Pi K A
New Mexico
Wally” Windsor
Murray
Lilly Williams
Ledger & Times
Devine
the Post Herald
Martha Hicks
Husband Spence
the Lyons
Silver Beach
Joe
Margaret Ann Renneker
Luke
Betty Pryor
Sam Pruetts
Son
Sam Jr
Canal St
Billy Evans
Shrine Rodeo
Tuscumbia
Etta Hemminghaus
Dugie Jonas
Tilly Chandler
Bill Curtis
H. L. Menchen
Wurfilzer Pianos
Cen
Ind
Ust
Ewsive
Revo
E.E. Forbes
Sons Piano Company
Moulton St
Harry Jonas
Emphis
Jonas
Walter Laxson
Huntsville
George Adams
Dr. Adams
First Methodist Church
Lynne
J. W. Darrah
Jackson St
Stone
H. A. Nungester
Vine St
Harris
Fred Trimble
14Th Ave
Russell
Lawrence Holt
Line St
Country Club
George Adams Jr
Paul Russell
C. A. Reynolds
Kansas
Hugh Russell
Pensacola
E. E. Bawsel
Birmingham
Mrs
Sam Wilds
Chattanooga
Julian Bibb
Kentucky
Swank Jewelry
Pioneer
Seaforth
Schick, Ronson
Sunbeam
Remington
Maxmillian
Manhattan
Catalina
Vanity Fair
Tommie Pajama
Princess Gardner Billfords
Hanes
Berkshire
Mound
Brunswick Stew
Woodall Bros
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