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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1948

Page

5

Thursday Luncheon Club Kept From Meeting This Week

The Thursday Luncheon Club will not meet this week. A dessert bridge and handkerchief shower honored Mrs. Karl Kalber as she and her family prepare to move to California. Several local women attended events and visits are noted among residents, including Mrs. Sam Anderson of Louisville and others at the country club and city.

United Daughters of the Confederacy Phil Vaughn Fourth Avenue West Kalber E. M. Rogers Lloyd Shaw Karl Kalber California George Leng Clyde Nagle Ray Childs Jack Hale Fred Voehringer Thomas Fitzpatrick John Phillips J. W. Rozer Jake Laubenthal Co. I. Carter C. M. Guschke J. W. Hughes Frank Scroggins Ellis Bert H. Ellis Country Club Sam Anderson Louisville Kentucky R. T. Anderson William Sittason Pruitt Cartwright, Jr Melvin Ozier R. T. McWhorter Joe Burleson Cecil Chandler Harold Watkins Albert Clapton Joan Sonny

Clash Between New Ideas and Old Prejudices Through History

Throughout time new and different ideas faced opposition from old customs. Cavemen ridiculed the first wheel, Romans and Pharisees opposed Jesus, and pioneers like Lister Harvey and Pasteur were scorned for challenging centuries old knowledge.

Hiis Lister Harvey Pasteur

Neutral Bell Syndicate Inc Offers Send Want Into Lining

Reading shows figures 36 17 19 22 28 26 27 33 38 43 50 62 and dates May 22 June 22. The note mentions Neutral Bell Syndicate Inc and a9 9 guidance.

Henry M. Wood Marks 78th Birthday at Lacon Home

Henry M. Wood celebrated his 78th birthday Sunday at his Lacon home. Attendees included C. R. Rung and family of Birmingham, Ben Bates and Kennon families of Moulton, Bud Runge of Falkville, Jim Hollis of Hanceville, Harmon Wood and Howard Wood of Lacon, J. F. Pirkle and W. L. Smith families of Danville, Walter Wood of Birmingham, Mae Wood and sons of Homestead Florida, and grandchildren Loyd Fortenberry of Arab, Ellist E. Stenson of Eva, Verlell Homes of Vinemont, Leo Pirkle of Danville, Robert Williams of Hanceville, Garin Ford and Birtis Woods of Decatur.

Henry M. Wood Lacon C. R. Rung Birmingham Ben Bates Moulton Kennon Bud Runge Falkville Jim Hollis Hanceville Harmon Wood Howard Wood J. F. Pirkle Danville W. L. Smith Walter Wood Mae Wood Homestead Fla Loyd Fortenberry Arab 1 Ellist E. Stenson Eva Verlell Homes Vinemont Leo Pirkle Dan

Danville Boy Scouts Plan Benefit Concert

The Boy Scouts of Danville held a regular meeting deciding to host a Happy Five quartet concert to raise funds for the troop treasury. J A Weaver advanced to 2nd class while four Scouts pursue Star Scout. members Robert Myers Leon Poole Gilbert Spencer Jr Arthur Lee Jr. assist with refreshments and salty ice cream.

Boy Scouts of Danville Happy Five J. A. Weaver Robert Myers Leon Poole Gilbert Spencer Jr Arthur Lee, Jr Sammy Stabler

Decatur Schools Announce New Principals And Staff

The Decatur system names William H. Jenkins as Decatur junior high principal and outlines new teachers across several campuses. William Rutherford starts an industrial arts program, Donald Valdes to science, Miss Eileen Trafford to seventh grade social studies, with numerous returning staff listed at Somerville Road Gordon-Bibb LaFayette Street and Joe Wheeler. Additional roles include O. S. Hagerman as supervisory, Carl Schwiichow for band, and Mrs. Bruce Byars for elementary music, plus office staff changes for the superintendent’s office.

Helen Mattox Lillian Odom H. L. Ogle Mable Poer Mary Robertson Florence Smith Thomas A. Orr Decatur Junior High School William H. Jenkins Jenkins Birmingham Southern College Emory University Alabama Public Schools Greensboro High School William Rutherford Middle Tennessee State Teachers College Peabody College Donald M. Valdes Montclair New Jersey State Teachers College Peabody Rutherford Valdes Eileen Trafford Bradford England Miss Trafford Zelma Parker Mary Augusta Bibb Floyd Briscoe Gilbert Fowler Aubrey Fuller A. T. Hanson Alfred Hodgins Turner Hosch Esther Hunter Elizabeth Lamon Imex McCall N. Peurifoy Lila Pritchett Ethel Rhinehart Lucile Russell L. P. Troup R. E. Thomas Somerville Flossie Balch Balch Limestone County Mary Virginia Counts Lawrence County Sarah Alueile Barret Alabama College L M. Livingston Margaret Raley Gordon-Bibb Addie T. Baker Baker Heather- Clarke Comer Comer Belgium University of Michigan Otis Kirby University of Alabama Roberta Winton Claudia Thombs Somerville Road Lafayette Street Mary T. Royer Buford P. Barkett Irene Clem Mae Gardner Louise Ryan Mary B. Terrell Annabel J. Wright Marjorie Russell Baker Ward One Decature J.E. Blair Annie J Martin Alicia Weaver Elizabeth Houston Joe Wheeler Thomas C. Harvey Paralee Bethany Alabama Katherine Hoppers S.O. Maner O. S. Hagerman Seimentary Carl Schwiichow Bruce Byars Jordan Carl Gibson James T. McMullin D. L. Murphy

County Council Holds Meeting for Home Demonstration Clubs

The Home Demonstration county council met at the Methodist Church in Hartsville. Mrs. Jones called the meeting to order with devotional by Mrs. Robert Glenn. Plans for an Nov 2 achievement luncheon, club exhibits, and a county committee for displays were set, with score cards and mailbox improvements among topics.

Alice Cummings Canal Zone Mable Akers Hawaii Herman Safley County Council For Home Demonstration Clubs Methodist Hartselle Jones Self Robert Glenn L. E. Slate Russell Massey Club Southeast Club Mildred—Stephenson Ernest Ray Mildred ‘Stephenson

Estes resigns as Drinkard aide to join Ford Motor Co

E. E. Estes Jr. resigns as assistant to Finance Director Bill Drinkard effective Sept. 15. He will enter private business taking a job with Ford Motor Co. in Detroit or Atlanta, after previously serving as state purchasing agent earlier in the administration.

Montgomery E. E. Estes, Jr Bill Drinkard Drinkard Estes Ford Motor Co Detroit Atlanta

County awards 211600 jail rebuilding contract

The Montgomery county board of revenue awarded a 211600 contract to Bear Brothers Inc for rebuilding the present county jail. Architect Carl Cooper said construction will begin in about 10 days.

Montgomery Montgomery County Board of Revenue Bear Brothers Inc Carl Cooper

How to Cultivate an Attractive Personality in Women

Dorothy Dix advises that a pleasing personality comes from being well dressed and well groomed, friendly, amiable, and genuinely interested in others. A reader asks about jealousy with a doctor fiancé. Dix says suspicion will ruin both and suggests either changing attitude or breaking the engagement. The piece notes the first lighthouse in the United States was built in 1673 at Boston harbor.

United States Boston Harbor

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Carolyn Sue Odom West Gordon Drive Bobby Jean Entrekin Betty Ann Moody Mona Ray Kelly Miss Maude Odom Carolyn McMillan Mary Battle King Katherine Lee Mary Katherine Strother Paula Garnett Sandra Clements Yvonne Barrett Betty Jo Ware Girl Scouts Troop Three Girl Scouts of America Troop Eleven Order OF Rainbow Decatur Masonic Temple Order Harold Hull Lillard Compton Ruth McCulloch Gwendolyn Jones R. B. Black Miss McCulloch Fred Smith, Jr John Stephenson Powell Irene Scott San Angelo Texas B. E. Isbell Bill Isbell Crossville J. R. Gross Scottsboro Harold Gross Henry Powell Athens Tom ‘Powell Neely Henderson Mizpah North Alabama Woodalls Town Creek Sheffield Josephine Parks Joe S. Elliott Euline Cramer Jackson Street P.T. A. School of Instruction Somerville Road School Harry Nelson Tom_ Edgil Emblem Club Decatur Emblem Club Elks Home Harris Newsome A. L. Ryan Betty Davis Travis Odom Loren Willoughby Grad Smith Geraldine Halpien T. J. Donahue Rudoph Winton Zack Perry da Clark S. Stanley John Smith Sam Trotman Cardus E. W. Phillips Goidel P.T. A Parent- Teachers Association Robert Harris Cunningham Russell Green Tustaloosa John H. Giles W. J. Duncan Jr W. J. Duncan III Nashville Maryleen Duncan Sam Stephenson Sam W. C. Bailey L. L. Lively Kathleen Allan Wallace H. D. Greer John C. Bragg Riverside Pride L. T. Pride Hill Ferguson TI Katherine Ivy Aubrey C. B. Elliott E. T. Rushing Decaturville Tennessee Annie Faye Jones Sadie Gillespie Macon Georgia Russell Speake Addie Branch Helen Bynum Kathryn Wiley Stephens College Columbia Missouri Billie Rhea Simmons Bob Jones College Greenville South Carolina S. A. Simmons Betty W. B. Neher Mentone, Alabama R. G. McNeilly Frank Troup Finley Island R. L. Nag Randy Troup Corinth, Mississippi W. D. Jackson Margaret Owens Roland Gray Cedartown John Patterson Mrs. W. G. Pride Huntsville W. H. Lumsden Fayetteville, Tennessee W. E. Crawford Cain Street Bessie Peach Tuscaloosa E.chappell Mt. Pleasant Cullooka FE. L. Thompson, Sr James Soree Godfrey of Gadsen E. O. Craft Janie Sue Don Johnnie Hodges Russellville Roy Odom Eddie Sandlin Prospect Drive Anna Rhea Goode Nashville School of Art B . Isbell Decatur W.h.powell W. T. Giles Marty Reitmeyer Betty Giles John McBride Chiropractic DR. Harr New York Bank St Star Gazer Clay R. Pollan ARIES Mar Leo Neutral Bell Syndicate, Inc Libra Capricorn Taurus Gemini VIRGO Wrrow Scorpio Sagittarius Aquarius Sally George BOY Scouts OF America Neo J. D. Reed Margaret Alexander Lula H. Bradley Louise Crutchfield J. N. Hodges Pearl —Matthews Edith Murphree Anne Pritchett Helen Shannon Jeanne Stone Lois Walsh Elbert Weaver County Council Tennessee Valley Flight Service Pryor Bancar Wiles Deester Dorothy DIX Miss Dix Y Bell Syndicate Inc Matilda H THE WMSL Nelle M. Sletcher Reon Griffin Royal Dinner Club Decatur, Ala Dixie Drifters Modern String Band Lydia Pinkham G.I Anderson Business College Second Ave Great Street
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