Engagement announced for Alice Britnell to William Hardin
Mrs. Walter M. Chenault announces the engagement and approaching marriage of daughter Alice Britnell to Mr. William Holt Hardin of Moulton Alabama The wedding is set for Saturday morning August 15 at 10 00 at Central Baptist church The Girl s Card Club meets Wednesday afternoon at Miss Elizabeth Leftwich s Mooresville home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter M. Chenault
Alice Britnell
William Holt Hardin
Moulton
Ala
Central Baptist Church
Elizabeth Leftwich
Mooresville
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic touted for Malaria relief
An advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as an effective malaria remedy with a tasteless quinine and iron blend. It claims quick blood infection kill and fortifying iron, urging regular use during malaria season and noting 50c and $1 bottle sizes. Fragments of social notes and visits follow, including a bridal luncheon and multiple locality mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Jove
Personal notes on the Malone and Edwards visits
Mr and Mrs Harry Malone left Monday for Biloxi Mississippi for about two weeks. Dr and Mrs M E Edwards will be at home after Wednesday in the Towns apartments on Cain Street. Mrs Sam Hall and her three sons of Tase were over Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs W M Bailey Mr and Mrs Milton Harvey and...
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Evelyn Heffner
Florence
Ala
Edwards
Miss Heffner
J. B. Wiley
Loyd
Elmer, Jr
Worth
Texas
Tom
Harvey
Hot Springs
Ark
Charles Abel
Birmingham
S. T. Long
Joseph Walker
Selma
Reefs Warden Bailey
Ferry Street
Harry Malone
Biloxi
Miss
M. E Edwards
Towns
Cain Street
Sam
Hall
Tase
W. M. Bailey
Wage Hike at Phoenix Iron Company Ten Percent Increase
Samuel J. Reeves president of Phoenix Iron Company announced a ten percent increase in hourly wages and a one week vacation for all employees with five years of service prior to August 1. The firm operates full time with about 1,200 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenixville
Samuel J. Reeves
Phoenix Iron Company
Inquests Planned for Nine Miners in Illinois Fire
In DuQuoin Illinois two southern counties planned separate inquests today into nine coal miners who died after inhaling carbon monoxide while battling a fire at the Kathleen mine of Union Collieries in Dewell five miles south of here Saturday night. The mine accident occurred during efforts to control a blaze in the Dewell district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquoin
Ill
Illinois
Kathleen
Dewell
Hee
Saratoga Society Gown Wins Admiration at Races
Attractive Peggy Stevenson draws notice among New York society at Saratoga Springs as Gale of fashion surrounds the races. A linen dress in a dark ground with floral figures, pleated skirt, tunic blouse, and high cowl neckline wins compliments for Jane Delano amid season bustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Stevenson
Saratoga Springs
New York
Jane Delano
Artificial tan by makeup best for some
Gladys Glad explains that artificial suntans via makeup can provide a healthy look for women who freckle or do not tan naturally. She details methods, protection, and step by step application for three makeup forms to achieve a natural sun-kissed visage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Glad
America
Sweden
Colors and beauty tips from old gossip column
Louise notes pastel shades and browns will appear this season while Marie promotes a dandruff remedy from the Beauty Culture booklet. It also offers hot oil and flat water hair treatments and simple hand lotion recipes using rose water and glycerine for hair and skin care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
Legion Convention Dates Moved to Huntsville
The American Legion state convention, postponed from July due to the infantile paralysis outbreak, will be held in Huntsville beginning August 28. Local ex-service men revive interest in the event with two candidates likely to run for commander: Taylor Boyd of Sylacauga and Roy C. Billings of Montgomery, formerly of Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Huntsville
Taylor Boyd
Sylacauga
Roy C. Billings
Montgomery
Décatur
Madison County Legion Prepares for August Convention
The Madison County Post of the American Legion resumes preparations for the Alabama Legion convention to be held in Huntsville August 28 24 and 2%. Commander George M. Mahoney says plans resume from the postponed event and no features will be omitted. Committees are called to meet for general arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Alan
Madison County
American Legion
George M. Mahoney
Burglar Flees From Busy Apartment Sleep Break-In
A burglar broke into Mrs. Mattie Marcrum and Mr. Milton Andrews home at 104 B street about 3:30 Sunday morning. He entered via a window after moving a settee and removing the screen. Awakened, Mrs. Marcrum turned on a light and the intruder crawled out the window and fled. police were investigating.
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Mattie Marcrum
Milton Andrews
B. _ street
Marcrum
Balloons Take Off Northward From Cleveland
Under moderate to fresh winds, the Goodyears and the Great Lakes exposition balloons totaling 36 000 cubic feet lifted at municipal stadium and drifted northward after a night launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Municipal Stadium
Flying Priest De Gusmao and the Passarola Dream
In 1709 Brazilian priest and scientist Bartolomeu de Gusmao proposed a flying chariot named Passarola a paper kite craft with feather wings and wind guiding tubes. He sought royal support but the device never left paper dying in 1724 at 41. Brazil later commemorated him with a monument and 1929 stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartholomeu Lourenco DE Gusmao
Portugal
de Gusmao
Brazil
NEA Service, Inc
Make This Pattern At Home Cheery Aprons From Pattern 4105
Two aprons from one easy Anne Adams pattern 4105 in sizes small to large. Choose matching or contrasting fabrics with a v shaped yoke and pockets, buttons, and a tabbed apron style. Send 15 cents for the pattern plus address and size to Decatur Pattern Dept 243 West 17th St New York NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Decatur Pattern Department
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Political announcements paid for by P P Gilchrist
Paid political advertisement authorized by P. P. Gilchrist of Decatur Alabama appears in this edition. The notice outlines campaign messaging and support for a public ballot issue and urges voter consideration ahead of the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Harris
Decatur
Ala
P. P. Gilchrist
Raskob Stricken Health Crisis Forces Hospital Transfer
John J. Raskob former Democratic National Committee chairman was described as very ill and carried from a train in Yellowstone National Park to St Vincent's hospital in New York. He had knee arthritis for over three weeks and was accompanied by two nurses and a physician with precautions to block access.
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New York
John J. Raskob
Yellowstone Naal Park
Democratic National Committee
St. Vicent’s Hospital
Raskob
Idaho Falls
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Atlanta
North Carolina
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A. W. Hill
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Move’s Beauty Parlor
Milton Harvey
Harcourt & Company
Decatur Daily
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Buffalo
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