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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1946

Page

5

Central Methodist church society holds September meeting

The regular September business meeting of the Central Methodist church occurred Monday with W D Darrah presiding. Carolyn Teague spoke on Orient work and the local Community Center. leaders reported on the Leadership Training School in Athens. The gathering closed with Mizpah benediction.

Central Methodist Church J. H. Branum Carolyn Teague Orient G. M. Davenport Colored Methodist Church Athens James H. Johnson Bruce Hill G. R. Mason

Mrs Nelson To Talk At PTA Meeting Thursday

Mrs. Nelson state field representative of the Alabama Congress of Parents and Teachers will conduct a school of instruction at Decatur senior high school Thursday at 10 30 a m. Walter M Jackson city superintendent of education will deliver the principal address with Miss Frances Nungester Gordon Bible school principal also speaking. A luncheon at the Cornelian Court hotel will follow at noon and the afternoon session convenes at 2 p.m.

Harry Nelson Alabama Congress of Parents and Teachers Decatur Senior High School Breck Reeves Decatur City PTA Council Walter M. Jackson Frances Nungester Gordon-Bible School Cornelian Court Hotel PTA

What Causes Epilepsy A Doctors Opinions Booklet Free

A pamphlet presenting famous doctors views on epilepsy will be mailed free to readers who write to the Educational Division at 535 Fifth Ave New York N Y Dept 3 103. The offer highlights interest in understanding epilepsy and invites inquiries for the booklet.

Fifth Ave New York N.Y Dept

Roberts Family Reunion Held in Danville

The annual Roberts reunion was held Sunday August 18 at the home of Mr and Mrs Charlie Roberts in Danville. Lunch was served at noon and many relatives from Danville Hartselle Decatur and Austinvill e attended along with extended family members hoping to meet again the third Sunday in August next year.

First Presbyterian Church T. G. Morrow H. B. Norwood D. C. Shaw Cummings Korea Foreign Mission Committee North Alabama Presbyterial E. B. Robinson Ings Presbyterian Home For Children Talladega Young Ladies Missionary Society Lawrence Givens Robert Glenn International Convention of Christian Churches Cleveland Ohio George Woodruff el Centro Cal Birmingham Mrs. Woodruff Mrs.Jones Morgan County Roberts Charlie Roberts Danville Davis Roberts Allie Roberts Carolyn Cora Roberts Monroe Christian Marie Panviie Sue Roberts Garlon Moore Calvin and Charles W. M. Bryant Hartselle Dewey Sparkman Roy Lendon Richard Walden Hollis Cowart Odies Walden Walden Howard Ethelyne Ellis McKendly Walter Walden Decatur Johnnie Franklin Pearl Brown Grace Carrie John Hays Hoyt Brown Franklin Mary Elizabeth Austinville Guyer Brown Elk Roberts R. B. Roberts Emma Rackley Seldon Harp Sherry Ann Billy ‘Ray Earl Harp Geraldine Bobby Frank Howle Buddy Howle Raymon Howle W. W. Hicks Willis Hicks Lyle Roberts Floyd Parker Will Sparkman Connie Roberts Aline Walden Brenda Clara Walden Margaret Richard Ferrell G. W Charles Junior

Protest Planned Over River and Flood Control Plans

Representative Frank Boykin of Alabama will protest river and flood control limitations at a meeting in New Orleans on September 20. He plans to bring supporters and urge action.

Mobile Frank Boykin D-Ala New Orleans

I Am Innocent Letter From Soldier Pleads For Help

The writer Ratliff Brown asks his parents to press for action after claims of innocence in a wartime case. He urges contacting the President and a senator, notes a battery captain advocates for review, and appeals for telegram updates as his status is reviewed in Washington. He mentions morale and hope for return to the States.

American Red Cross Mom Dad Washington Jane Truman Brown

Vanderbilt Weds Mexican Heiress in Reno

Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. honeymooning with Maria Feliza Pablos 29 heiress to a Mexican cattle fortune. They wed yesterday at Samuel Platt’s Reno home with Rev. Brewster Adams officiating and notable locals watching. Pablos is a grandniece of Porfirio Diaz. Vanderbilt has had three prior marriages to women from notable families.

Reno Cornelius Vanderbilt ,Jr New York Maria Feliza Pablos Samuel Platt Brewster Adams Pat McCarran Miss Pablos Porfirio Diaz Mexico Los Angeles Daniel Jones John Nerney Las Vegas Nev Vanderbilt Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt Fortune Rachel Littleton Mary Weir Logan Helen Warner Anderson

Bethlehem Sing Thursday Night in Hartselle Area

The Bethlehem sing will be held Thursday night September 6 at 7:30 oclock. Bethlehem is located three and one half miles east of Hartselle. The public is invited to attend.

Bethlehem Hartselle Generos Onough

Ebenezer Sing Scheduled Friday Delighted Crowd Expected

The annual Ebenezer sing is set for Friday night attracting a sizable audience of outstanding singers. The event will feature a lineup of local performers and community participants.

Ebenezer Sing Ebenezer

Dear Miss Dix Advice From The Gel Syndicate Column

A string of Q and A style letters feature Dorothy Dix guidance on marriage, freedom, and domestic roles. The columnist warns against young wives seeking thrills, suggests focusing on home duties, and emphasizes loyalty and patience. Other readers ask about mother in law visits and marital reconciliations with blunt, practical counsel.

Miss DIX Dorothy Dix Truman

Harlow Vitamin Tablets Promotion Earns Attention

An old advertising snippet promotes Harlow Vitamin Tablets and Pantothenate for gray hair concerns. It notes no mail orders and points readers to Cad dell Drug Co as the supplier.

Harlow Caddell Deug CO

State approves eight municipal bond issues totaling over 1.7 million

The State Finance Department division of local finance authorized eight municipal bond issues totaling more than 1,700,000. Division head John P. Shaffer named Greenville 210,000 for water works, Bay Minette 35,000 to extend gas revenue bonds, Foley 419,000, and more for other municipalities.

Montgomery State Finance Department Division of John P. Shaffer Greenville Bay Minette Foley

Brooks Family Reunion Draws 70 Attendees Across Towns

A Brooks family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Brooks drew about 70 relatives from Brownsboro Huntsville Hartselle and Union Grove. Attendees included T. E. Brooks and family Billy and Thomas J H Chitty Hy ville Walter Bro and son Arsb E B Brooks and child Eddie Cort Nettie Garriet Bill Lip scomb F C Brooks Fran kie Brooks Jr Ted Brooks N P Brooks Maryin Drake Ella Smallwood Gail Wilbur Smallwood Couch Milton Brooks Sophie Miller Wanda Brooks Louise Tucker Jesia Faye Tyler Dunn Ralph J W Tucker Tyler Ronald Yancey Lloyd Brooks Harold Brooks Howie Brooks William Brooks Henry Brooks and many others.

Brooks Homer Brooks T. E. Brooks Billy Thomas Brownsboro Hyville Walter Bro Guntersville E. B. Brooks Eddie Cort Hart Wilbur Smallw Hartselle Couch Milton Brooks Union Grove Sophie Miller Wanda Brooks Louise Tucker Jésia Faye Tyler Messrs Dunn Ralph J. W. Tucker Tyler Ronald Yancey Lloyd Brooks Harold Brooks Howie Brooks William Brooks Henry Brooks

Local Utilities Funds Amid Rural Projects

Rural development plan allocates 355000 for gas lines and 200000 for electric service in Cullman and Athens respectively. Ragland receives 435000 for electric service and face ties 43000 for gas. Midway is issued 26500 for RFC waterworks bonds.

Hope Cullman Athens Ragland Midway RFC Waterworks

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