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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1946
Page
8
A birthday dinner was hosted at Elmer Parker's home for Flora Allred who turned seventy one. Rev. Dennis Tucker delivered a sermon at 1 o clock. A large crowd gathered at Union Hill for the noon meal and refreshments. Local families and friends, including the Tuckers and Brannons, shared visits and attendance throughout Pine Grove and nearby Decatur.
Son Boyd of Decatur and Mrs. Dan Aday visited in the community. Mrs. Savannah Tucker hosted Saturday night with her mother Mrs. Tucker. Mrs. Guy Shelton and children Billy Bobby Guy Lee and Laura Dale visited Mrs. Nora Tucker Tuesday. Clinton Tucker spent the night with Calvin Shelton. Vernon Tucker shows slight improvement at home. Mr. and Mrs. W S Hensley stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Pruitt Hensley near Danville Saturday night.
An ad touts FASTEETH powder to tighten denture plates for comfort and reduced embarrassment. It claims the non acidic formula helps gums feel steadier and reassures users to buy at drug stores.
Budapest inflation hits Americans hard as stabilization raises prices sharply. An American family of three faces about $1,000 monthly: rent $100–$150, food $200, utilities $75–$100, cleaning and pressing $200, servants $100–$140, and nightly outings about $50.
Several singers from here attended a singing at Sardis on Sunday. Revival began at Piney Grove Monday with Rev. Walter Partain and Rev. Roy Hampton delivering messages. Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow motored to Hartselle Saturday night to the show. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wentworth of Moulton were visiting this community Friday. Mrs. Estella Partain returned home after visiting Floyd Hill in Leighton. Farmers attended a road meeting in Cullman Monday. Andrews Chapel singing Saturday night drew a large crowd. Lydia Jean Cooper of Talladega spent part of last week with her mother Laura Cooper. Ruby Burgess and family attended a birthday dinner near Cullman Sunday. Earl Turrentine is visiting Tennessee. Doyle Burden purchased Mr. Barto Blair's farm.
The Lott family held a reunion at Monte Sano picnic grounds on a Thursday in August with a noon meal. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Lott and their children, plus relatives from Hartselle Huntsville Cullman and Cleveland Ohio.
The Morgan County community gathered Sunday night for a singing event drawing a large crowd. Rev. Hugh E. Wright will lead services Sunday morning and night. Updates note Mrs. Coy Atkins at home recovering from illness at Baugh infirmary. Several residents visited family in Decatur and Lawrence County, with social gatherings at various homes.
Clifford H Kilgore a 17 year old seaman from Decatur has been admitted to Portsmouth Naval Hospital for treatment of appendicitis He previously served aboard the USS Shenandoah and is the son of Mrs H Kilgore of Decatur Alabama or a related location.
Mr and Mrs M G Whitten are noted among residents as Southern Bell Telephone company completes several new telephone installations in the community.
Concrete Products Co. of Hartselle Alabama offers concrete blocks. Contact Hugh F Penn for details at phone number 2826. Local business advertises reliable masonry supplies and delivery services.
Some Hungarian politicians blame the low exchange rate on communists aiming to cut Hungary from the West and push Americans to leave Hungary. If true, they allege the result mirrors a dismal rendering of Home Sweet Home.
Morgan County residents share visits across Decatur Hartselle Austinville and Neel. Southern Bell completes new telephone line through the community. Families and relatives from Garrison Breed Edwards West Sparkman Self Singleton Wallace Taylor and McNutt appear in visits and news.
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