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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1935

Page

6

Birthday Party and Local Social Roundup in Decatur

Social notes describe a wedding party with orchid and white decor in Washville, with guests including Mrs. Beas, Mrs. Jackson, and Mrs. Hill. Ann Gray’s tenth birthday celebration is planned by Mr. and Mrs. Roland Gray, and various visits and meetings around Nashville and Decatur are noted, including the Tennessee Valley Quadrille Club gathering and multiple travel updates.

G. A. Beas, Jr Dee Leta Ball Washville Bass Miss Burks BE. V. Jackson Bi Long C. R. Kilgore Andy Stoltz George Perrine Charles Royer R.B. Graves Albert Prince 5. A. Bas, Jr Nellie Leigh Powers Louise Berryhill Frances Anne Greene R. T. Burks W H. Hill Ann Gray Roland Gray Ann

Personal notices from Athens and Chattanooga region

The item notes travelers returning from Boothton Alabama and mentions Mr. and Mrs. John David Chan of Athens alongside Mr. and Mrs. R. Hunter and family. Ann Hunter plans a longer stay, with S. A. Bass, Jr. of unspecified location also listed among the personal notices.

Chattanooga John David Chan Athens Mrs S. A. Bass, Jr

Praytor Family Guests and Summer Home Travel Notes

Wednesday guests include Mr and Mrs Hubert Praytor from San Antonio Texas spending time with sisters KE Young and O L Newsome. Nada Jo Praytor visits grandmother Irene Praytor in Hartnelle. Mrs Hubert Praytor of Town Creek visits her parents E R Young. Mrs 8 E Bennett returns to Hartford Kentucky after visiting daughter Mrs Travis Callahan. Davis Rox and children Helen and Jimmie have returned to Birmingham after summer at A H Giles home. Rox plans to take family to Jacksonville Beach Florida for a several week vacation.

J. H. Napps Dawson San Antonio, Tex KE. R. Young O. L. Newsome Nada Jo Praytor Mrs Irene Praytor Hartnelle Hubert ‘Praytor Town Creek E. R. Young 8. E. Bennett Hartford, Ky Travis Callahan

Last Minute Rush Buys Licenses in Alabama for Taxed Beverages

In Montgomery Alabama the federal revenue office saw a late rush of applications for beer and liquor stamps. Although no stamps were issued, the filings will shield dealers from raids by federal authorities and ensure tax-paid status.

Y, Ala Montgomery Bureau of Internal Revenue

Plan to speed state relief bills eyed by Alabama lawmakers

Montgomery legislators study two methods to compensate citizens harmed by state action. A proposed Court of Claims would settle just claims quickly, while another plan would require state liability insurance for state vehicles to pay valid damages immediately.

Montgomery Ala Bibb Graves Clint Harrison Marengo State Board of Administration Representatve Charle Cox Clanton

Bleached Hair Risks Sun Damage Says Gladys Beauty Expert

A famed stylist warns summer sun harms hair especially bleached locks. Overexposure bleaches unevenly creating streaks, dries and brittles bleached hair. He recommends oil or brilliantine, brimmed hats, bandannas, berets and protective styling for outdoor activity.

Gladys Gladys Glad America

Beauty tips and remedies from Madge June Grace

Eyebrow shaping and pore care instructions from Madge and June Grace. The piece promotes a Beauty Culture booklet with guidance on freckle and pore prevention, makeup hints, and a double chin tip. A simple mouthwash recipe using borax peroxide and salt is also shared.

O Neal urges continued AAA policies at Farmers Week

Edward A. O Neal president of the American Farm Bureau Federation told an Alabama Farmers Week gathering in Auburn that the nation may face the same economic squeeze unless AAA policies are continued He praised the act now under legal challenge and urged stronger production and distribution controls to help farmers gain a fairer share of life’s comforts and necessities.

Auburn Ala Edward A. O'Neal American Farm Bureau Federation Alabama Farmers AAA O'Neal United States O’neall

American farm life goals for prosperity and equal opportunity

The speaker envisions a U S farm life where all groups share in prosperity and education equal to city youths. He calls for modern conveniences, fair profit for farmers, and a rural policy built by organized labor to ensure lasting agricultural growth.

America United States

Morgenthau Urges New Tax to Cut Deficit and Debt

Secretary Morgenthau told the Senate Finance Committee that any new tax should first reduce the deficit and later the public debt. He did not urge a specific bill and said current expenditures remain within receipts while additional revenue falls short of full needs. He warned that extra spending would harm national credit.

Washington Morgenthau Senate Finance Committee Congress Treasury

Seven Die In Freight Train Wreck Near Bruceville Texas

At least seven men believed dead after a midnight freight train derailed near Bruceville Texas. Eight injured, including six African American workers, as about 30 of 80 cars left the track and burst into flames. Rescue crews said clearance would be delayed by continuing fires and wreckage clearing.

Birth record prompts civil service correction

A man discovers a birth certificate shows him registered as a girl on county birth records. He promptly informs authorities and arranges corrections to reflect his proper gender and identity.

Mistaken Identity Plague in Portland Aide Investigation

Special Patrolman Hargreaves vows to identify who played a trick on him in Portland as investigation continues. Authorities seek clues and motive for the disguise incident and urge public tips.

Portland Ore Hargreaves

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