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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1941

Page

5

Kelso Tomlinson Wedding in Danville AL

Mrs Lawrence Kelso and Mrs Tomlinson announce the marriage of Miss Nannie Lee Kelso to Mr James Tomlinson both of Danville Alabama The ceremony occurred Sunday March 28 in Moulton with Judge Isaac Johnson Jr officiating The couple will reside in Danville and guests sent cordial congratulations.

Lawrence Kelso Nannie Lee Kelso Danville James Tomlinson John Tomlinson Moulton Ala Isaac Johnson Jr

Personal notes of friends and relatives visit and travel

Mrs. P P Gilchrist improves after illness at West Moulton street. The Wheelers leave for Nashville after visiting their aunt. Nancy Ruth Namie is very ill at home on Fifth Avenue West. Rebecca Wood Pinkston visits Jackson Mississippi. Marion Greenup from Jackson arrives April 10 to work in Mc Neill Apartments. Students Betty Foster Pointer and Constance Peerson plan spring holidays from Montevallo Alabama College. Mamie Abercrombie called to Attala Alabama for ill mother. Margaret Humphrey returns to Birmingham after visiting her mother. Mrs. Joe Duncan and Mrs. Jack Williamson motor trip to Asalea Trails and Bellingrath Gardens, staying with Mrs. Howard Cheatham in Greenville. John Zanvit of Nashville weekend guest of Talmadge Wright. Mrs. Raphael Sartor to visit Miss Kate Hardage in Memphis. Mrs. C B Elliott and Mrs. Paul Crawford in Birmingham for the day. Webster McLeod returns to Chattanooga to resume McCallie Military Academy after weekend with parents. Mrs W R Alexander of Florence South Carolina and Mrs Virginia Cad Wallader with Miss Lida Foreman.

Joe Duncan Jack Williamson Asalea—Trails Bellingrath Gardens Howard Cheatham Greenville Ala

Plumpies Diet Wagon Advice Promises Slimming Quietly

The piece promotes a gradual diet plan for women, urging patience and discipline. It favors non fattening foods, lists permitted vegetables, and suggests unsweetened drinks while warning against cereals and desserts. It notes small monthly losses of four to five pounds and cautions exercise is hard but necessary for better health and skin tone.

Plumpie

Magic lantern quilt pattern 2824 from The Decatur Daily

Advertises Pattern 2824 for magic lantern themed quilts with accurately cut pieces and diagrams. Includes sewing instructions yardages and a quilt diagram. Send ten cents to The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept. 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY and include pattern number name and address.

Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York N. Y

Philadelphia Guests Return Home After Visit

Of Philadelphia, Pa., residents left Tuesday morning for home after visiting their daughter and niece, Mrs. John C. Cowell, and Mrs. Wilbur Couch spent Sunday with Rev. and Mrs. Homer Britton in Florence.

Philadelphia John C. Cowell Wilbur Couch Homer Britton Florence

Medical survey set for Montgomery announces doctor need

In Montgomery Alabama on April 1 a medical survey was ordered to safeguard civilian health if many physicians are drawn into military service. County medical societies will survey members to determine future needs and plan steps.

Montgomery Ala

Chemical miracles will be revealed at Alabama exhibit

Tuscaloosa April 1 Modern miracles of chemistry to be demonstrated in simplified form April 8 at the University of Alabama. Exhibits by the Alchemia Club aim to help laymen understand chemistry's role in industry. Displays include electrochemistry organic chemistry ceramics quantitative analysis and more with a section on ammunition and materials for warfare explained by two army personnel.

Tuscaloosa Ala University of Alabama Alchemiat Club

U S Mexico Set To Sign Defense Pact On Air Field Use

Washington reports that the United States and Mexico have concluded negotiations on a defense agreement allowing reciprocal use of air fields and a ban on certain actions. The pact would strengthen Panama Canal aerial defenses by enabling rapid U S reinforcement from the southern side of the Rio Grande if danger arises. Officials say it is ready for formal signing and will take effect after Mexico's congress ratifies it.

Washington United States Mexico Panama Canal Rio Grande Canal Zone Anld Congress

Divorce Awarded After Wife Refuses to Cook

James F. Nugent, age 66, granted a divorce from Orletta Nugent, 20, in Los Angeles. He says his bride’s meals cost $1,000 each and after two meals she refused to cook further and walked out. He gave $1,000 in old stocks hoping she would return, but she did not.

Los Anoples James F. Nugent George A. Dockweiler Nugent Orletta Nugent

Man collapses and dies in Chicago restaurant

A 60 year old man collapsed and died in a Chicago restaurant drawing concern from regular customers who recalled past incidents and speculated on possible causes. Police were notified and a routine investigation followed as staff assisted with the scene.

Chicago

Life as Lived in Camps at Two Army Posts

Life at Camp Robinson and Camp Shelby features soldiers in social scenes and comic misfires. A Little Rock blonde shared phone numbers that failed to match, prompting calls to the fire department and police. Corporal James Vodry, tall at six seven, awaits properly fitting 14 B footwear after lengthy training in his own attire.

Camp Robinson Ark 147Th Infantry Little Rock Dudgeon Camp Shelby Misa James Vodry Columbia Ohio 166Th Infantry

Hamlin name draws responses in crowded Camp Blanding scene

Camp Blanding Florida becomes a focal point as the shout Hamlin echoes among soldiers. Capt Rodney F Hamlin Major Joe Hamlin Treut Wilbur Hamlin Sgt G Hamlin and Corp Robert Hamlin respond to the call indicating a close-knit unit presence amid training and daily duties.

Camp Blanding Fla Hamlin Tex” Op Houston Rodney F. Hamlin Joe Hamlin Wilbur Hamlin G. =. Hamlin Corp Robert Hamlin

Army stores over seven million pairs of service shoes

At Lowry Field Golo the army lists more than 7,000,000 pairs in stock or on order but it took three months to supply one pair to recruit Herbertigar He wears a size 15 and, to complicate matters, is classified triple A.

Lowry Field Golo Auit Herbertigar Aize

Rock Island Soldier Enrolls In Automotive Training Course

Regular army soldier stationed in Rock Island fills out a registration form as he enrolls in an automotive training course offered by the city.

Rock Island City of

Missing Person Case Leads to Buried Identity Mix Up

Abraham Rubin was found missing from a hotel room after police were directed there and belongings were bundled for packing. The case appeared closed until Rubin called claiming burial and loss. Police recovered the items and sought a clearer identification of the body.

Abraham Rubin Rubin

Revival to Start Sunday Morning at Local Army Outpost

The public is invited to a revival beginning Sunday morning at an army outpost three miles west of the Moulton highway. The event is led by Rev. Tacket, pastor, and aims to provide spiritual instruction and community fellowship.

Christian Army

Burglars Foiled by Alarm At Alabama Drug Store

Burglars used a can opener to cut through the roof of a Birmingham drug store but were startled by a homemade burglar alarm, dropped to the floor, smashed a plate glass window with a chair, and fled before a police car arrived.

Birmingham Ala

Dr Caldwell’s Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin

An old advertisement touts Dr Caldwell’s Laxative Senna combined with Syrup Pepsin to ease constipation and stomach upset. It claims quick relief, pleasant taste for children, and gentler action on a sensitive stomach.

Dr. Caldwell Dr. Well

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Tomlinson Kelso Lawrence County High School Athena College Danville High School Birmingham Southern Con Hospital Board and Benevolent Society Benevolent Society Hospital Board Benevolent Society Hospital RED Cross Central Baptist W. M Morris Dillard Morgan County Red Cross Central Methodist Church Barbara Curtis America Mary Ellen Spencer Mary Lou Belt Mrs. Hippo Womans Music Study Club Ednesday Lelia Cantwell Seton Hall Mesdames H. O. Troup A. M. Richards Baynard Malone Episcopal Auxiliary St. John's Episcopal Womana Auxiliary Rufus Adams W. E. Todd Happy Band Mra. J Westminster Westminster Presbyterian Auxiliary Mra Raphael Sartor Wallace-Marcum Mamie Marcum Sol Wallace Wallace Austinville Haleyville Decatur Woman's Society of Christian Sereice Foster Pointer Jas. H. Johnson Johnson Hartwell Davis J. BE. Stone W. K. Littlefield F. O. Smith Arvin Draper Henry Sigman Society Circle Two R. EB. Catlett Mattie Jones Bruce Hill W. L. Grimes J. R. Thomas Circle Three C. B. Timberlake D. D. McGehee Julian Harris Rufus Peerson Redding Emens McGehee Circle Four Frank Stone A. C. Simmons Tésson W. R. Pirtle Sam Malone Goidel’s Drug Store Move’s Decatur’s New Theatre RO Fe Lucille Ball Richard Carlson Ann Miller Eddie Bracken Frances Langford Des ARNAZ Hal Leroy RKO Reett Bis P. P. Gilchrist West Moulton Street M. M. Wheeler P.P. Gilchrist Nashville Tenn Nancy Ruth Namie Mrs Louis Namie Fifth Avenue West Albert Pinkston Rebecca Wood Jackson, Miss John W. Jones Marion Greenup McNeill Apartments Greenup Ingall Iron Works Betty Foster Pointer Constance Peerson Alabama College At Montevallo Mamie Abercrombie Attala Margaret Humphrey D. P. Humphrey John Zanvit Nashville, Tenn Talmadge Wright Kate Hardage Memphis C. B. Elliott Paul Crawford Webster McLeod Chattanooga McCallie Military Ademy BE. W. McLeod Douglas Dodd Thomas Edgil, Jr W .R. . Alexander 8. C Virginia Cad- Wallader Lida Foreman Helen Follett Rita Hayworth Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Service, Inc U.S Lydia Pinkham Pinkham's Lillie Beauty Shop Bank ST Cesar Romero Mils SW &R’s Bates Cretonne Ozenberg Brandon Régal Regina Beverly Coby Azebo Bates Master Craftsmen Golden West Speake, Warren & Ratliff
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