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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1929

Page

5

Social events and engagements highlight Alabama paper

A packed social page lists parties hosted by the Jones and McGehee families in Decatur with honors for Miss Harriett Rosenzweig of Indianapolis and engagement news for Miss Elizabeth Byars Jackson of Knoxville to Mr. R Elton Johnson of Montgomery. Attendees include Betty Knight Martha Athey Ann Gray and many others from Alabama Tennessee and Georgia.

Betty Knight Martha Athey Betty McGehee Ann Kimbrough Mary Ford Tillery Nell Frank Moore Marion Rosenzweig Indianapolis Ind Ae Lee Jones Eynter Caroline Jones King Mason Marion Katherine Boswell Sally Ruth Barnum Ann Gray Ann Cooper-Gill Marguerite Jernigan Elizabeth Anderson Relfe Pruett Carl Arantz Darold Peebles, Jr al Jones T. M. Jones III Loyd, Jr Ponsonby Kyle, Jr Joe Pettey Joe Woods Denson Barnum, Jr Don Barbour Victor Kirkpatrick Ned Anderson Ingold Timberlake Rosenzweig Harriett Rosenzweig L. Lesser Evelyn Eleanor Green Alabama Tennessee Elizabeth Byars Jackson Knoxville

W. C. T. U. Party Postponed To August 16

The W C T U porch party set for Friday night is postponed to August 16 on the lawn. An address by a prominent speaker and other events will be featured at the open meeting.

Personal Notes Bring Color to Local Week

Mr and Mrs 8 F Hosey and Mrs Jeddy Ryan motored to Birmingham to see the Mobile Birmingham baseball game. Numerous visitors arrive and depart, including Miss Mae Masterson visiting Mt Hope and Moulton, Mrs Ruth Goforth and daughters from Caledonia, and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Bishop from Collinwood Tennessee.

F. Hosey Jeddy Ryan Birmingham Mae Masterson Mt. Hope and Moulton Ruth Goforth Caledonia Miss J. F. Taylor Haleyville Ala Pinkney Taylor Macon Robert Broadway Athens Lawrence Bishop Collinwood, Tenn

The Trees and the Master

A compact reflection on a figure walking into the woods and returning, marked by love shame and death. The olives and leaves are described as sympathetic while a thorn tree hints at the crucifixion. The poem ends with the figure content in death and shame as He leaves the woods.

Sidney Lanier

Lincoln Woman Named U S Government Representative in Geneva

Miss Margaret Warner of Lincoln Massachusetts has been named vice consul of career to represent American visitors in Geneva Switzerland. She recently passed examinations for admission to the foreign service and now holds a special government post.

Lincoln Mass United States Geneva Switzerland Margaret Warner Old Bay State Foreign Service of the

Mrs Odo Smith Improves at Home Recouperating

Mrs Odo Smith secretary of the Morgan County health unit has been ill for weeks but is reported improved at her Correlian apartments home where she is recuperating.

Odo Smith Morgan County

Local residents undertake business visits to Atlanta Florence and Birmingham

Mrs W J Hamlin Carl A Lee and Lester Corbett departed Monday for a business trip to Atlanta Ga. Mrs Corbett joined them in Anniston. Miss Allene Draper to visit Miss Mary Scott Lee in Florence Thursday. Angus McGwier returns from Virginia trip. E V Whitington of Birmingham stopping briefly for business.

J. W. Thomas Carl A. Lee Lester Corbett Atlanta Anniston Mrs. Corbett Angus McGwier Points Virginia

Hosiery Makers Face Stockingless Trend Rise

Fashion editor notes increasing worry in Hosier industry as bare legs shift from hot months in France to the stylish set here. The trend seen in daytime wear prompts hosiery firms to plan defenses while long skirts remain popular and stockings appear at night.

Helen Wills France

Duchess's Daughter Engaged to Henry Hunloke

20-year-old Lady Anne Cavendish, daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, becomes engaged to Henry Hunloke, son of Maj. Sir Philip Hunloke, former groom in waiting to the king of England.

Anne Cavendish Duke Duchess of Devonshire Henry Hunloke Sir Philip Hunloke England

Paris fashion trims stockings in street dress trend

The passage notes a shift in women’s fashion toward long, touch-toe length dresses and visible silk stockings. Evening gowns from popular price stores mirror this style with long flounces, while draped skirts allow occasional glimpses of hosiery.

Paris

Fishermen Avery Safley and Wherdon Lowery Fish Flint Creek

Avery Safley of the Daily job department and Wherdon Lowery of the newspaper reading room are enjoying a week's fishing tip on Flint Creek.

Avery -Safley The Daily Wherdon Lowery Reseaiing Room Flint Creek

Rich red blood and health claim ad copy

An early 20th century medical advertisement touts S.S.S. as a tonic to restore red blood cells and general vitality. It claims benefits for nerves, skin, sleep, and strength with testimonials and wide drugstore availability in two sizes.

S.S Malta S.S.S

Commandery Meets DeMolay Knights Templar Tonight

Commandery No. 14 Knights Templar will meet at 7 30 o'clock for regular business. All members urged to be present.

DeMolay Commandery Knights Templar

Miss Helen Thompson Improves After Operation

Miss Helen Thompson of The Daily is improving at Benevolent Hospital after a recent operation and is reported to be recovering well.

Helen Thompson The Daily Benevolent Hospital

July Reports From Tennessee Valley Laboratory

The Tennessee Valley laboratory attaches today were busy preparing their reports for the month of July. A large number of examinations were made by the laboratory during thee month.

Tennessee Valley Laboratory

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