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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1949

Page

6

Morning brunch honors Mary Counts cousin wedding soon

Mrs. Homer Stovall hosted May 29 a Sunday morning brunch at 316 Johnston Street for cousin Miss Mary Counts and her fiancé Mr. Russell Bolding with a June 18 ceremony planned at Rock Spring Presbyterian Church Mt Hope. Attendees included Mrs. Jimmy Hambrick and Miss Rayceille Whitworth among others, with decorations of white chrysanthemums and miniature wedding bells.

Homer Stovall Mary Counts Russell Bolding Rock Spring Presbyterian Church Mt. Hope Stovall Johnston Street Courtland

Out of Town Relatives Attend Funeral of Mrs. Kathryn Flowers

Relatives and friends from multiple states gathered for the funeral of Mrs. Kathryn Flowers. Names include Nelve McLaughlin Pearl Redding Thomas Redding and many others from Alabama Tennessee Kentucky and Georgia. Several travelers visited Birmingham and nearby towns while others returned home after weekend visits and hospital care updates.

Kathryn Flowers Nelve McLaughlin Pearl Redding Thomas Redding Alfred Beckam A. B. Redding Mildred Redding Earl Holding Valera Redding Will. Stults Womble Henry Redding Alice Westmoreland Louise Hill Virgil Dardy Florence Alabama Mosh Nashville Tennessee L. C. Bradford Gayle Bradford Roy Don Bradford Gadsden R. L. Roberts E. P. Crow Roy Head S. T. Adkins Memphis J.B. Hill W. H. Wells Petersburg Jim Maner Walger Johnson Birmingham R. H. Holley Knoxville Jeanett Johnson Betty Jo Johnson John Vaughn H. M. Vinson Cullman T.S. Vinson Bibb Vinson Lillie T. E. Jones Bob Oak Ridge Paul Flowers Opelika James P. Nelson Chattanoga James McGee Ted Ward Bob Karrick Barbdara Covington Kentucky Edwin Davidson Billy Davidson Vance Cartersville Georgia Robert Riddle Bobby Bobae

Six Piece Featherweight Wardrobe For Travel By Simplicity

A five to six piece vacation wardrobe designed by Simplicity weighs 18 ounces total and fits into a handbag. The collection uses tie silk fabric in navy and yellow with two color reversals and includes a day skirt evening skirt shorts blouse bolero and strapless camisole. Patterns require 13 yards of material and four patterns with detailed cutting and sewing steps.

Dorothy Roe Associated Press Sarah Cheney Main Street Waikiki

Swimmers in 14th Century Wore Cramps Rings

A historical note claims 14th century swimmers wore special cramps rings believed to ward off stomach cramps. The practice reflects period remedies and beliefs about aquatic health and safety.

Wise Complexion Care Now Helps Avoid Future Trouble

Wise complexion guidance targets young women warning of early eye lines and wrinkles. It advises daily cleansing with warm water and bland soap, use of a complexion brush, cream application to neck and throat, and gentle facial massage with specific motions to stimulate blood flow and maintain smooth skin.

Dear Dorothy Dix column on marriage and teen autonomy

A Dorothy Dix column offers guidance on a wife seeking divorce for romance, a young woman dating, and a 19 year old facing parental overprotection. It counsels against divorce for romance and urges mature, self-reliant behavior while noting parental mistrust of independent young women.

Miss Ruthie Hacker and Virgil Henry Wed in Cullman

Miss Ruthie Hacker married Virgil Henry at Sacred Heart Rectory with Fr. Charles officiating. Frances Hacker served as maid of honor. Dottie Mae Hacker was flower girl. William Hacker and Alva Kelley were best man and ring bearer. A reception followed at the bride's parents home. couple will reside in Cullman.

Miss Hacker MR. Henry Ruthie Hacker Virgil Henry Sacred Heart Charles Frances Hacker Dottie Mae Hacker William Hacker Mobile Alva Kelley Wm. Hacker Cullman

D Henry Clark Dies in Idaho Pioneer Resident

D Henry Clark longtime Nampa resident and early area homesteader died Monday May 16 after a heart attack at his home 423 Maple Street He was married in March 1948 to Annie Dobbs Survivors include his wife three sisters one brother two stepdaughters Funeral services were held May 20 in Idaho Falls and Holt Alabama and Jimmie Adams of Portland Oregon listed as survivors

D. Henry Clark Nampa Idaho Maple Street Annie Dobbs Decatur Alabama Annie C. E.plake John Westman Anna Wochner Idaho Falls Ernest Clark Portland

Moulton Council to Rule on Street Paving Plans

The Moulton City Council meets tonight to decide whether to continue street paving plans. Protests from property owners last week target charges to abutting property owners. Costs run from 0.98 to 4.64 dollars per running foot based on street width drainage corrections and grade changes.

Moulton

Jewelers Convention Opens in Birmingham Alabama

Alabama retail jewelers convene for a three day meeting in Birmingham with Irving G Bailey of New York slated to speak as NJA president, addressing pending legislation. Frank P Samford, Alabama State Chamber of Commerce president, and Alex Fekula of Mobile also on stage as association vice president.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Irving G. Bailey New York Stant National Jewelers Association Frank P Samford Alabama State Chamber of Commerce Alex Fekula Mobile Association

Why girls leave home and seek freedom in marriage

The passage argues that money earned by girls, the control by mothers, and the fear of social ruin if they date men bluntly explain why girls leave home and why they do not confide in their mothers. It also suggests marriage as a route to gain some personal freedom.

Dorothy DIX

Dorothy Dix Answers General Interest Dilemmas

Advice columnist Dorothy Dix explains she cannot reply individually but will tackle readers questions in her column. She outlines how she will address common problems of interest to a broad audience.

Dorothy DIX

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