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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1949

Page

6

Ninth Street Church WSCS Meets to Discuss Faith Theme

The Ninth Street Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the church for its regular monthly business session led by president Mrs. Luther Turner. Devotional talks by Mrs. Riggans and circle four leader Mrs. A Kizziah preceded prayers as members reviewed the group’s faith program and routine church business.

Ninth Street Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service Luther Turner Turner Robert Riggan T-B Britnell Circle Four A. Kizziah J. A. Barnett R. D Compton Kizziah Central W.S.C Birmingham Circle One J. H. Branum Christ Jesus One Foundation Estill Warren Conrad Strickland

Personal notes from Den ton and area arrivals

Mr and Mrs J A Pruitt of Denton Texas are visiting sister Mrs Ethel Martin on Danville Road. Dr and Mrs Frank Haggard of Gadsden announce the birth of a son at Holy Name of Jesus Hospital named William Henry Haggard. Mrs Haggard formerly Carolyn Zeitler of Mooresville. Mrs Albert Bolin and son Walter returned from Avondale Florida after three weeks. Cecil K Neville and children Sara and Paul and Gus Voger of Evansville Indiana visited Mrs H K Neville in Trinity and Mr and Mrs W A Eller. Miss Mary Julia Holesapple left to attend Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa North Carolina. Homer Smith, patient at Decatur General Hospital, is slightly improving.

J. A. Pruitt Denton Texas Ethel Martin Danville Road Frank Haggard Gadsden Holy Name of Jesus Hospital William Henry Haggard Cecil K. Neville Sara and Paul Gus Voger Evansville Indiana H. K. Neville Trinity W. A. Ellrer Mary Julia Holesapple Warren and Wilson College Swannanoa North Carolina

The Role of Sex in Marriage and a Dueling Dilemma

Dorothy Dix argues that physical attraction starts marriage but must be joined by brains, tact, and lasting personality to endure. She notes many wives maintain happy marriages by wit and support, while vanity fades. A second letter counsels a man to wait until he can support his fiancée, warning against rushing into marriage for love alone.

Miss Dix Aoman Dorothy Dix

Mosquito Disease Carrier Must Be Sick to Spread Illness

The statement explains that a mosquito must itself be diseased to transmit germs to humans, since only infected insects can inject pathogens that cause illness.

Britain’s 1949 steel output nearly triple 1931 figure

Great Britain produced 14,877,000 tons of steel in 1949, almost tripling its 1931 output. The gain reflects postwar industrial expansion and increased demand across sectors. Industry analysts note the shift in production toward heavy steel for infrastructure and defense.

Great Britain

Tomato status debated by courts and botany

The text notes that full coordinated eye muscle control in children appears by age five. It then cites a 1893 Supreme Court ruling declaring the tomato a vegetable, while botanical definition classifies it as a fruit.

U. S. Supreme Court

Dear Miss Dix on speaking and listening skills

The column advises that talk comes from nature but intelligent listening is learnable. It notes listeners are rarer and more valuable in conversation, offering practical guidance while Dorothy Dix answers general problems, and includes a botanical aside defining certain plant parts as fruits.

Miss Dix

Farm Bureau Sessions Open in Auburn Alabama

Auburn Alabama September 7 with over 1700 expected attendees the Alabama Farm Bureau Federation began on the API campus a general assembly of delegates from across the state is to open the formal program tonight in the API sports arena an earlier meeting of the Alabama Council of Home Demonstration clubs was set for 2 pm yesterday the federation resolutions committee urged support for a 2 million dollar state hospital bond issue and federal aid for education without federal control the panel’s recommendations await federation action later in the program

Auburn Ala Alabama Farm Bureau Federation Alabama Polytechnic Institute API Alabama Council of Home Demonstration Clubs

Tent Meeting Set to Open Friday Night in West A

A tent meeting scheduled to open Tuesday night in West A will instead begin Friday evening due to bad weather. The tent is set up at the intersection of Eighth and Second streets.

West A Eighth Second

Memorial Sing at Neel Baptist on Sept 18

The annual third Sunday memorial sing will be held September 18 at Neel Baptist church. The program starts at eleven with dinner on the grounds at noon, singing at 1 30, and a memorial service from 2 to 2 30 led by Rev. Walker Bynum remembering L. C. Osborn, E. L. Thompson and Sam D. Lowery. A large crowd is expected and the public is invited.

Neel Baptist Church Walker Bynum L. C. Osborn E L. Thompson Sam D. Lowery

Fourteen Attend At WSCS Meeting Despite The Rain

The Center Springs WSCS met Sunday September 4 at 6 00 PM in the church. The meeting was very successful with fourteen present including three new members.

Center Springs W. S.C. S

Revival Sponsored by Assembly of God Leaders

Revival services sponsored by the Assembly of God and led by Rev and Mrs W Buchanan promise spiritual renewal. The event highlights faith, community outreach, and ongoing sermons.

The Assembly of God Mrs. W. Buchanan

Be A Light For Jesus Opens Meeting In Church

Weather conditions aside, the gathering opened with the song Be A Light For Jesus and St Matthew 25 read by Mrs. Mary Breeding. Mrs. Lester Whitten delivered an inspiring article titled I Can Do All Things For Christ Which Strengthen Me. Miss Lurline Jennings shared a life testimony and a local teacher gave an engaging talk. Members plan to meet every second and fourth Sunday.

Jesus St. Matthew Mary Breeding Lester Whitten Christ Lurline Jennings

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SOC i Laubenthal Nell Laubenthal C. I Carter Dorothy Fitzpatrick Kenneth Mark Russ Morgan County American Legion Auxiliary Bonita Delphine Smith L. M. Smith 8Th Street Kathy Jean Phillips Clarence Phillips Gay Wilson G. M.wilson East Moulton Street Jimmy W. Slate M. &. Slate Edward C. White Edward White 8Th. Avenue West William Michael Miller C. H. Miller Line ‘Street Judy Carol Sims J. R. Sims Route One Decatur Anita Gayle Champion L. R. Champion West Market Street Marcia Gail Kelly C. E.kelly 5Th Avenue Joseph E. Bailey J. A. Bailey Eva Roger Lynn Thompson P. K. Thompson 19Th Avenue Donald Curtis Stover Hetrgan Siover Sth Avenue Ann Stinnett B. Q. Stinnett Johnston Street Sandra Jane Birdwell C. L. Birdwell Paula Nanette Hodis Howard Hodis Gregory M. Wilson G. M. Wilson East Moulton Phillip. Smith A. B. Smith 6Th Avenue Billy Ronald Iswick B. J. Elswick 8Rd Avenue Jennifer Diane. Drake Bill Drake Prospect Drive Shelia Coleman R. B. Coleman Janice Gail Terry T. C. Terry James Danny Howell Flora Howell Ronny W. ©. Malone Patricia Kay Horn Tommy Horn Oak Charles Ken Phillips Clarence Phillips Presley - Haver Portwood H. H. Portwood Moulton Heights Joyce Faye. Smith L. L. Smith Std James T. Filyaw Travis Filyaw William James Hedding Hedding 12Th Avenue East Murry Forbes- Newlin Donald Newlin 13Th Avenue East Linda Kay Yarbrough N. D. Yarbrough 10Th Avenue West Mary Frances Roberts G. D. Roberts Larry Lee West Moulton Street Howard Brandon Smith 6Th Avenue Sourth Betty Lou Smith L.L. Smith Stan Avenue Dennis Kay Rogers J. K Rogers 1812 Street Billie Frances Hale W. M. Hale East Church Street Albert Bolin Walter Avondale Florida Homer Smith Decatur General Hospital Ussie Ift Alleries Locateé Sgattrey’s Raiceny Woodall Bros Star Gazer Clay R Pollad Libra ARIES Taurus Gemini Leo VIRGO Tal Scorpio Sagittarius Pisces OFC Aquarius Huntsville Ket Eecee, Son CO Dorothy Dix Canot Bell Syndicate, Inc Farm Bureaus Neel Baptist St.Joseph Aspirin Haviland China Castleton China Fostoria Glasswaare Wallace, Gorham Heirloom Towle, Reed and Barton Silver Gritfin Jewelry Co Princess Theatre ET Evelry CO Aire BROS
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