Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama

We have 1,623,049 pages in Alabama

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1950

Page

21

Bath Tubs and Sinks Priced for New Com Modes

In the listing bath tubs priced at 18.50 lavatories 50 drainboard sinks 14.50 and new commodities modes at 22.50 compose a compact hardware sale note reflecting discount pricing and available items.

For Sale James Motorbike in Good Condition

For sale a famous James motorbike described as in good condition and cheap. Contact phone 1579 or view at 1002 Oak Street. Cleaning instructions note wiping Glaxo coated linoleum with a damp cloth. Listed by Pickens Willingham Wright Inc.

Jervis Foundry.and Machine Co James Oak Street Pickens, Willingham & Wright, Inc

Christian Students From Many Lands Program Aired

Gene Ahern hosted an evenings program titled Christian Students from Many Lands. Speakers dressed in country costumes shared on Ewha College Korea Laura Haygood Normal School China Malaya Isabella Thoburn School India and more with Mrs Draper Mrs Miller and others presenting. An ice course followed social hour. Next meeting at Miss Hood East Main St.

Ewha College Korea Kathleen Hood Laura Haygood China Harry Lyle Malaya J. C. Draper Isabella Thoburn India Howard Miller East Main St

Hartselle School Year Opens Monday Morning

The 1950-51 school year starts in Hartselle with both the elementary and Morgan County high schools opening Monday morning. High school exercises begin at nine o'clock and elementary at ten. The Wesleyan Service Guild met at the parsonage with Mrs. J. C. Draper hosting and plans laid for Youth Activities week September 10 to 14.

Hartselle Morgan County Wesleyan Service Guild J. C. Draper Howard Miller Mildred Ann Paine Guild Japan Othiello Rodgers

First Meeting of Book Lover's Club Opens New Year

The Book Lover's Club held its first meeting of the new year at the American Legion Home with hostesses Mrs. Edward Summers and Mrs. E. L Drinkard Jr. A fashion show directed by Mrs. Elwood Burks featured models in sports, day, afternoon, and evening dresses loaned by D. W. McNeill Department Store.

American Legion Edward Summers E. L Drinkard, Jr Elwood Burks D. W. McNeill Department James Stephenson Billy Don Mitchell Leeman Gibson T. E. Kimbrough Merrill Doss Elizabeth Peck Mitchie Mitchell Beth Howell Sam Minor Orr Home S. F. Orr L. L Cain T. H. Johnson T. H. Johnson Led A Beautiful Prayer For Peace. Mrs. Cain Joette Drake Bobby Cain W. E. Proctor H. G. Long Tuscumbia Cecil E. Johnson Cain St. Francis of Assisi John Lyle East Main Street

Wise Willie Gets There Too

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Roberts hosted a Thursday dinner honoring Miss Nancy Roberts and Joe Hall ahead of their Sunday marriage. The table featured crystal and silver with a white floral centerpiece, green candlelight, and a three course menu. Bridal place cards listed many guests as the evening included Hearts games and a linen gift. PTA SESSION The elementary school PTA met Friday for a business and social meeting led by Mrs. Guy Roberts.

Guy Roberts Nancy Roberts Joe Hall Miss Roberts Mr. Hall Robbie Quinn Robert Stephenson Elizabeth Peck Max Hall Beth Howell Horace Broom Linda Breeding Decatur Joe Roberts Ray Ward PTA Parent- Teacher Association

Valley Veterans group votes to raise dues and lists committee chairs

A Valley Veterans meeting approved dues from 25 to 50 cents and introduced committee chairs and assistants, including Mrs. E R Roberts and Mrs. F F Anderson. Members thanked hosts for a teacher luncheon during a pre school workshop and noted remarks on the school situation in Hartselle. Several local residents were noted visiting, returning or attending events, with members citing VA guidance on benefits in a later segment.

Roberts E. R. Roberts F. F. Anderson D. D. Lindsey Jack Hoffaus Robert Perry Roy Newman E. I. Drinkard, Jr PTA Magazine W. T. Benthat D. G. Channell Jack Hoffhaus W. T. Benthal J. B. Wesson R. J. Rea Milliard Green Conner Hammitt Burleson Hartselle

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fairview Olloway Continental Fairbanks Morse and GM H.p H.p Jervis Foundry and Machine Co J. G Manning Gray & Dudley Cole 4Th Ave. E Jervis Foundry and Machine Co Jervis Foundry and Machine Company Lytton C Walker Oak St Auburn F.O.B Athens Alabama Hendricks Farms P.O Athens, Alabama Gilly Plow Boy Store Gray and Dudley 7Th Ave. E Sinndinn Thiele Weaver Lumber CO Giana Piney Creek Jerry Ala Isom Limestone County Gene Ahern R. B. Puckett Danny Tom Porter MR. Sawyer Motel Metropole Wake Clace Casey Whisperer MR. Tome Sawyer Gee-E-E Tul Willie Rita Fina Cak MR. Kirby Lhe Ee Naples Fred Jonsen Stoner Island Jonsen Eddie Rodgers Talladega Will Rodgers C. F. Harris Memphis Tenn W. E.proctor Proctor Hugh Sherrill Portsmouth Sherrill R. L. Sherrill Harold McClanahan, Jr Daytona Beach Fla R. L. Proctor Henry Sherrill Irwin-Griffin A. E. Jackson Washington, D. C George Butler Jackson The Veterans Administration Mrs. Jackson
Search Courier

Search the Decatur Daily Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Decatur Daily?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication