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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1950

Page

8

Birthday Celebrations Highlight Susan Tapscott and Melba Standridge

Little Miss Susan Marie Tapscott was honored on her first birthday at a party hosted by aunt Mrs Wade Jacobs at her grandmother Mrs Fred Williamson’s home in South Avenue. Melba Standridge celebrated her fifteenth birthday at a party hosted by Mr and Mrs Loyd Barnes in Austinville with games, cake, and gifts. Also noted are upcoming meetings for Ninth Street Wesleyan Guild and First Methodist Church groups on September 5 and 12 respectively.

Susan Marie Tapscott Wade Jacobs Fred Williamson Third Avenue South Harold ,Lovelace Marsha Karen A. G. Roper James Hamilton Susan Darrell Arvie Coney Jimmy Herman Boling Melba Standridge Loyd Barnes Austinville Buddy Barnes Miss Standridge Bobbie Dockery Dorothy Rookens Joyce Chandler Nelda Nelson Jean Barnes Ernestine Hall Betty Sue Johnston Christine Bond Aldena Liverette Patsy Mitchell Patsy Dockery Billy Woodall Bobby Rivers Bobby Boutwell Bob Etheredge James Royer Buddy Patterson Marlon Hamilton Jimmy Garner Gathel Parker Avery Tapscott Third Avenue East Roy Tapscott

Personal Notices Chart Weekend Fort Campbell Moves

Mrs J O Colvard joins son 1st Lt James O Colvard at Fort Campbell Kentucky for future home. Henry Hanson heads to New York City for Radio Production Work. Mrs Fred Papenburg plans to join husband 2nd Lt Fred Papenburg at Fort Campbell. Dr and Mrs J G Hamilton attend Joyce Armitage and Joe White wedding in Nashville. Mrs Donald H Thomas and Patricia visit Fort Campbell weekend. Mrs Wiley Cox weekends in Fort Campbell with Lt Cox. Mrs E P Calvin Jr and daughters Mary Patrick Elizabeth visit Trinity home paths to Nashville for Virginia Prince Calvin and Dr John Hobson wedding on September 9. Janetta Dunnavant and Wayne Dunnavant visit cousin Raby Sandlin. Douglas Hardwick Chicago arrives to spend days with wife and infant in Trinity.

J. O. Colvard James O. Colvard Fort Campbell Kentucky A. T. Hanson Henry Birmingham Diane Durham Henry Hanson New York City Fred Papenburg J. G. Hamilton Nashville Tennessee Joyce Armitage Joe White E. P. Calvin Jr Mary Patrick Elizabeth Miami Florida Rayburn Neville Trinity Virginia Prince Calvin John Hobson

Dorothy Dix on married life versus courtship

Dorothy Dix argues that traits admired in suitors fade after marriage as dominance and constant romance become burdens. She notes intelligent women resist being bossed, spouses tire of constant flirtation, and that great lovers often lack domesticity.

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Madrian collar blouse pattern amid marriage and sewing tips

An odd blend of fashion copy and domestic advice promotes Anne Adams patterns. It touts a Mandarin collar blouse T4702 with sizes 12 through 20 and yardage, then pivots to warnings about relationships, women’s burdens, and staying with lazy husbands before urging readers to order the pattern with payment and address details.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Marriage and money sweethearts and the real world

The piece contrasts pre and post marriage behavior in men. It notes playboys spend freely and wive left lonely. It discusses go-getters seeming dependable but business focus tired after marriage. The text critiques romance fading and cultural interests clashing with domestic life.

Five UA law graduates licensed to practice in Alabama

Five recent University of Alabama law school graduates were granted licenses to practice by the state supreme court. The new lawyers are Maclin F. Morrison of Cullman, James M. Fullen Jr. of Birmingham, Steve Wilson Maddox of Flomaton, Walter S. Wilson of Tuscaloosa, and Alton L. Turner of Luverne.

Montgomery Ala University of Alabama Law School State Supreme Court Maclin F. Morrison Cullman James M. Fullen Jr Fairmont Drive Birmingham Steve Wilson Maddox Flomaton Walter S. Wilson Tuscaloosa Alton L. Turner Luverne

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Susan Tapscott Ninth Street Wesleyan Guild The Wesleyan Serv Ice Guild Ninth Street Methodist Church W.S.C.S. First Church Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Priceville H. D. Club Priceville Home Demonstration Club A. H. Hassell Duff Apartments East Wilson Avenue Donald H. Thomas Patricia Sgt Donald Thomas Mrs. Wiley Cox Fort Campbell, Kentucky Lt. Cox Janetta Dunnavant Wayne Dunnavant Lynnville Raby Sandlin Douglas Hardwick Chicago Illinois Janice Faye Wilson Grover Wilson Sherman Street O. Campbell Decatur D. V. Mitchell Chattanooga Sullivan Dorothy DIX Warren-Sherrow Kay Niagara Falls H. R. Sherrow M.hanson Ine Street Miss Durham University of Alabama Stephens College Mighty Smart Cemar Cassie Buttrey’s Balcony Jam Jar Jerry E. Moulton St Fike E. Moulton Decatur, Ala Sixth Ave Grant Street Dillehay Colonial Apartments Hunter Beauty Shop Wifh Sunny Togs Ately Brenton Poet’s Gift Shop Johnston ST Fred King Culver Cleaners
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