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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1940

Page

5

Society notes brighten week with bridge party honors

Washington guest Mrs. Thomas C. Lee and Miss Evelyn Green, engagement to John Harlan Giles announced, attended by Miss Mary Sue Hardin at Mrs. Duncan’s Country Club home decorated with gladioli carnations and roses. High score prize went to Miss Nel Johnston. bingo to Mrs. Forrest Huffman.

Elinor Green Joe Hardin Hillsboro Jane Harris Donald Branum Gerald Neher Ottis Jeffries Susan Bibb Marjorie Phinizy Carolyn Zeitler Moorsville Louise Barnett Edith Keopher C. R. Green

Local Notables Named in Obituary Ledger

Worth Mrs EM Morrow Miss Harriett Irwin Mrs F 8 Hunt Jr and Mrs BC McCall appear among listed mourners in the community obituary notices. names indicate family and social connections acknowledged in the region’s latest rites.

Personal News Highlights From Local Households

Local society notes list numerous residents returning from trips and planning visits. Misses Leeman Kelley Lovelace Rainey Masterson, and others travel to Camp WinneLasta and Red Boiling Springs. Families announce guests from Birmingham Gadsden St Louis and Atlanta, with several leaving for New York City and Washington, D C for short stays, buying trips, or World’s Fair prep.

Sarah Elizabeth Leeman Dorothy Kelley Florence Lovelace Peggy Joyce Rainey Geraldine Masterson Camp Winnataska Birmingham

At Home Lassie Jumper and Cap Pattern 4204

Anne Adams Pattern 4204 offers a two piece jumper with no shoulder seams and a bonnet style cap. Includes long or short sleeve blouse, fabric choices in plaid or velveteen, sizes 6 to 14, plus mailing instructions and book offer details.

Anne Adams Decatur West 17Th St New York

DAILY CROSSWORD 7 8eet 9 City in New York 11 Exclama

Crossword clues fill a numbered grid with across and down entries. Readers decode hints from blackbird to Greek letter and solve a themed puzzle with wordplay and word lengths typical of a vintage newspaper puzzle page.

New York

Bankhead to Deliver Talk on Farm Loan Rally

The National Farm Loan Associations in Cullman County plan a major rally with speakers including Senator Bankhead and Dr. A. G. Black, Governor of the Farm Credit Administration. Attendees include state and railroad officials and local business leaders. The meeting runs Tuesday August 13 at 9:00 a.m. in the City School Auditorium and aims to inform farmers about long term, low interest loans and farm land access.

Palm Loan Cullman Group Cullman County Jack Moyers Orgazation John H. Bankhead A. G. Black Farm Credit Hayrood Paterson Agriculture and Industries Luther Fuller Tennessee Coal Tron and Railroad Company C J. Haden L & N R. R. Company P. O. Davis Farm Security Administration Federal Land Bank of New Orleans National Farm Loan Associations Covery Farmer

Mattress production surges in Morgan county program

After seven days of efforts in the Morgan county mattress making program, 1850 mattresses have been produced. Laceya Spring leads with 112 mattresses in a single day, edging Tanner in Limestone county by three units.

Morgan County Laceya Spring Tanner Limestone County

Local Social Notes Highlight Departures and Visits

Decatur bids farewell to a host of friends as someone takes up duties elsewhere. Visitors include Herman Kyle from Birmingham and Mr and Mrs Summer plus their children en route to Miami. Miss Annelle McCulloch heads to Washington DC for vacation with friends. John Berry Sr visits Henry Berry in Etowah Tennessee while Miss Summer plans dance studies at Miami High and Phillis Kapp School of Dancing.

H. R. Summer Joan Riley, Jr Ben Motor Miami Fla

Permanents for Touched Up Hair and Beauty Tips

A retro article advises on permanent waves for women, noting hair color safety with henna and peroxide, cautions about over-bleached hair, and praises croquignole methods. It also mentions finger waves fading and crowns replacing waves, plus a dentist warning about floss usage.

Quartette to Be Heard in Concert at Valhermosa Springs

The McCulloch quartette will perform Saturday night August 3 at 8 pm at Valhermosa Springs Christian Church. The group, featuring Fred Bevis Green Hendon Elbert McCulloch Elymus Riley and pianist Mrs Kyle Martin, is emerging as a leading musical organization in the region.

McCulloch Quartette Valhermosa Springs Christian Church Fred Bevis Green Hendon Elbert McCulloch Elymus Riley Kyle Martin

Funeral Service Set for Mrs Cobb

Mrs Tye Cobb aged 26 died this morning at her home on Athens route 5. Funeral services set for Saturday at 10 AM at Selma conducted by Rev Tom McConnell. Burial at Selma Drinkard directing. Survived by husband one son Cecil one daughter Cornelia her father George Powers three brothers Bob Ray.

Tye Cobb Athens Selma Tom McConnell Drinkard

Local Obituary Noted With Hargrove and Powers Relatives

Burn, along with J. C. and two sisters Mrs Hargrove and Miss Emma Gean Powers, are named in a family notice reflecting tributes and bereavement details from a local journal. The fragment underscores the involved family members and their connection to the deceased.

Burn J. C Hargrove Emma Gean Powers

For Rent One or Two Bedrooms in Private Entrance Home

For rent one or two bedrooms with private entrance to bath and meals available. Located at 647 Jackson St. Call 584 W for details.

Bath Jackson St

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