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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1950
Page
6
Mrs I W Russell of 215 Ferry Street announces the marriage of daughter Mary B to Albert Clanton of Decatur. The ceremony by Rev G N Gober occurred in Iuka Mississippi on Sunday September 3 at 1 15 PM. Mary works at Decatur Goodyear Mills. Albert is with Banner Mattress Co. Attendants were Mrs Edna Story and Mrs Lucille Hannah.
Mr and Mrs E P Calvin Sr and daughters Virginia Prince and Elizabeth Calvin of Nashville visited Trinity with the Nevilles. C T Rogers and daughter Mary Emaline returned from Tupelo. Mrs J R Hastings improves at home in Athens after seven weeks with ruptured disk. The Hodges family is mentioned. Thalcolm Bolton and family back from Mobile Pensacola. Vernon Hanks and Joyce Manning return to Nashville after Labor Day with Grady Hanks family. James Roberson and Mrs Robert Hicks from Columbus GA visit. Mrs Henry Davidson and Mrs Harry Collier join for a week in Columbus. Mr W A Best and son Leonard Ray of Birmingham return from Decatur Belle Mina visit. S Banniza Leola Hollingsworth L A Staab accompany party home.
Dorothy Dix answers anxious readers about strict parenting, teen dating, and the lure of elopement. She cautions minors remain bound to parental rules until adulthood and urges parents to avoid driving girls to seek male attention on the streets.
In Britz France a tall American girl traveling with Egypt's King Farouk refuses to reveal her name. She joined the royal party at La Baule four days ago and dined in the royal suite with Madame Kahil, first lady in waiting. Reporters, detectives, and staff keep the identity secret.
Cedar Lake mourns as its oldest resident Jake Johnson dies at age 95. Funeral services are planned locally with details to be announced. The community recalls his long residency and steady presence.
The ad claims Cardui by reducing uterine spasms to ease painful periods. It emphasizes women can feel happy relief with fewer cramps and urges trying Cardui to get through those monthly days in style. It highlights thousands of women aided by Cardui.
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