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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1939

Page

6

Wedding Bells for Evans and Sardis Groom

Mr Will Evans of Somerville announces the marriage of his daughter to a Sardis, Mississippi groom on Saturday July 29. The bride wore navy blue with white accessories. They will reside in Sardis where the groom is employed after a brief honeymoon. The ceremony was solemnized at the Featur by Miss Vis Babler.

Will Evans Somerville Pate 3 Okay Evans Mn Regincent Sardis Missis

Birthday Lawn Party Recalls Florence Guest List and Toasts

A birthday celebration at a home featured a lawn party with punch wafers and ice cream for numerous young guests including Elizabeth Thompson of Florence. The event included photos by Mrs. Jer Moore and a long list of attendees with travels to Mary Esther Florida and visits to relatives in Eddyville Morganfield Montgomery and Chicago.

Elizabeth Thompson Florence Glenn Sears Colleen Moore James McAnary Marion Lee Thomas Glenn Aiken Boyce Counts Dolly Simple Middlebrooks Lesa Edwards Frances Arthurs Mary Jane Bradford Jane Wood Dortie Warner Ed Thompson Jer- Moore J. R. Daniels R. T. Rives Mary Esther Florida Lillian Klein Atlanta, Ga

Shun the Gabber's Face and Beauty Advice Column

A light column warns against constant talking and praises restrained conversation as appealing. It blends social commentary with notes on etiquette and fashion from Simons Island to Nashville, then shifts to body measurements, diet, and daily exercises for a graceful silhouette. It ends inviting beauty questions for the Beauty Box Editor.

Mrs Zucarello Hosts Informal Bridge Afternoon

Mrs J B Zucarello presided as gracious bridge hostess on Friday afternoon entertaining friends including Mrs B L Haley and others in a casual social gathering at her home.

J. B. Zucarello Wis B. L. Haley

Visiting girls honored with refreshments after spirited games

At the conclusion of a series of spirited games, Mrs. Zucarello served dainty refreshments. Miss Marge Penick Jones and Miss Peggy Brown will entertain Friday for the visiting girls at Miss Jones's home on East Walnut street.

Hatfield Jane Harris Alverson Ann Conway Durham N. C Billy Dungan Betty Roper Athens Joe Burleson Ann John John Taylor Caroline Id Wilson Taylor Patsy McMurphy Atmore Ala William Eyster Judy Traty City Tenn Tommy Adams Peggy Brown Roy Fite, Jr Marge Penick Jones Charlie Wade Mertice Palmer Atlanta Creed Pettey Betty Townsend Bobby Anderson Betty Poster Pointer Charley Oye Ann Kimbrough John Wyker Carolyn Horn Leroy McEntire H. H. May W. M. Voorhies Will Wyker Robert R. Banks C. B. Bartee H. P. Still Zucarello Miss Jones East Walnut Street

Engagement of Dorothy Kallinas to Peter Ballas

Mr and Mrs Stephenson P Kallinas announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy Kallinas to Peter P Ballas son of Mr and Mrs John Ballas of Alabama The groom being born and raised here is noted in the clipping from the Washington Star.

Stephenson P. Kallinas Dorothy Kallinas Péter P. Ballas John Ballas Alabama Washington Star

Patricia Marion Wins Little Miss Decatur Contest

Patricia Marion daughter of Mr and Mrs R L Marion 216 Sixth Avenue West won first place and a diamond ring in the American Legion Junior Auxiliary contest. Wilma Jean Blevins daughter of Mr and Mrs Ted Blevins 212 Sixth Avenue West took second place and a cash prize.

Patricia Marion R. L. Marion Sixth Avenue West Miss Decatur Marion American Legion Junior Auxiliary Wilma Jean Blevins Ted Blevins

Revival Set at Rogersville by Dr. J. M. Broady

Dr. J. M. Broady, prominent Birmingham minister, will begin a union revival at Rogersville Sunday at 11 o clock. The meeting is planned to continue for ten days with large crowds expected to attend the distinguished speaker.

J. M. Broady Birmingham Rogersville

Moody Brothers Extend Flight Record Quest Across 12th Day

In Springfield Illinois on August 4, the Moody brothers push their endurance test to 12 days seeking another no sustained flight record. Since takeoff July 23 in their 55 horsepower monoplane Hunter and Humphrey Moody have flown about 20,000 miles within a 30 mile radius.

Springfield Ill

Beauty Box Editor Seeks Inquiries For Reply Envelope

Readers are directed to send beauty related questions to the Editor of the Beauty Box with a stamped three cent reply envelope. The notice instructs proper addressing and return mail handling.

Beauty Box

Eva Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Travels

Miss Ruth Keller plans time in Pittsburgh. Mrs. Cora Adams and Mrs. Glen Johnston of Otha visit Eunice Adams and families. Cecil Hipps of Bloomington and Truman Ryan host visitors here. Mrs. Paul Walden and children stay with Rev. and Mrs. Andrew Walden. Various local residents travel to Hartselle Athens Shiloh and Indiana relations noted.

Ruth Keller Pittsburgh Cora Adams Glen Johnston Otha Eunice Adams Awger Cobb Bedford, Inc Cecil Hipps Bloomington Ind Truman Ryan M. M. Hipps Paul Walden Andrew Walden Lucy Goolsby Hartselle Athens Irebie Clifford Carnell Hamby’s Chapel Myra Lee Adams Indiana Marie Adams James’ Mason Missouri Ed Puryear Willie Adams Union Hill Lillian Patterson Cecil Holmes Eva

Vicinity Council Meeting Slated For Camp 10 Event

The Camp 10 Spanish War veterans meeting scheduled for Sunday was postponed due to the Vicinity Council gathering at the Sheffield Hotel. J. H. Albes reports several past department commanders will attend, with a large crowd expected from Decatur Huntsville Cullman Florence and Scottsboro.

Vicinity Council Sheffield J. H. Albes Decatur Huntsville Cullman Florence Scottsboro

Good Program of Music Arranged at Delano Park

A fine open air Union Service program is set for Sunday night in Delano Park behind the Armory. Soloists Mrs Cecil Timberlake and Lorin Willoughby will perform with the Bonanza Quartet. A large choir with male chorus participates and John H. Peach will speak.

Open Air Union Service Delano Park Armory Cecil Timberlake Will Lorin Willoughby Bonanza John H. Peach

For Sale Five Room House on Corner Lot

Bargain sale of a five room house on the corner of 6th Avenue West with paved street. Address Wyatt and Goad 60744 2nd Avenue. Call 121 for details.

Wyatt & Goad

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