Women Society Meetings Highlight Christian Service
Multiple church groups held Monday gatherings at First Methodist Central Methodist and First Christian churches. Members heard Mrs. Brannon recount missionary Korea experiences and discussed "Women Who’ve Ministered to Jesus" with prayer to conclude.
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Woman's Society of Christian Service
The
First Methodist Church
D. D. McGee
Henry Sigman
Hartwell Davis
Central Methodist
Brannon
Womans Society of Christian Service
Central Methodist Church
L. C. Brannon
Korea
W. A. Brittain
W. R. Duncan
Jesus
J. W. Crow
First Christian Missionary Society
Womans Missionary Society
First Christian Church
Erin Walker
J. B. Harlow
Britain
Edith Swavely
Personal notices of regional travel and visits
Mrs. W. M. Simmons is in Scottsboro visiting relatives this week. Mr and Mrs. Fuskine Boyd and daughter Shirley returned home after visiting Chatanooga. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Roberson returned from Birmingham. Miss Inez Goree goes to Asheville for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Duncan and daughter Maryleen return from Newberry and Myrtle Beach. Rev. Edward Ramage motored to Atlanta to join his sister and visit Montreal with their mother. Miss Roline Teasley resumes duties with the TVA in Tennessee after a break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuskine Boyd
Shirley
Chattanooga
Tenn
Jim Roberson
Birmingham
Joe Duncan
Maryleen
Newberry
US. C
Myrtle Beach
Edward Ramage
Atlanta
Emily Ramage
Montreal
N. C
Elizabeth Ramage
Delano Park Fun Center Expands Summer Activities
Delano Park hosts Morgan County W P A supervised recreation program with growing activities for all ages. Daily after noon play for children includes crafts, story hours, and park use. tournaments in tennis softball paddle tennis and more. free 24 foot picnic tables. board games and quiet recreation. bi monthly special events attract crowds. plans for a hobby show on August 14 and open air plays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delano Park
Morgan County
Recreation Council
Decatur
Recipe for Dried Fruits Offered by Mrs Clements
Mrs Will H Clements contributed a drying method for fruits to aid the defense effort. The process involves sun drying for a week or two then heating the fruit inside a hot oven, packing in paper bags and sealing in tight tins or buckets. Thorough heating is stressed to prevent worming and ensure preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will H. Clements
Local social notes and family updates from area residents
The item lists visitors, illnesses, and travels among families in the area. It notes Mrs. Dolores Hardage's monthly vacation visit with her mother, address changes for the McRae family, Bob Wells ill at home, and multiple trips to Hartsville Gadsden Birmingham Jefferson Parish. It records a birth, Jerry Luther, on August 3 and various kinship visits across Madison Jackson Macon and Helena.
Worry Is the Foe of Good Looks
Helen Follett argues that health and an organized lifestyle preserve beauty longer. She cautions against excessive worry about aging and emphasizes balanced nutrition, rest, and nervous-system health while praising personal style choices and confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meanie
Hell Will Be Parker Topic Sermon At Revival
Evangelist Monroe Parker preaches on Hell tonight at Fourth Avenue and Johnston Street's tent revival. The sermon highlights themes of born again life and spiritual surrender, with a large Decatur Iron and Steel Co delegation and Cooper-Wella Hosiery Mill employees in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangeehat Monroe Parker
Fourth Avenue
Johnston Street
Parker
Decatur Iron and Steel Company
Karl Johnston
Johnston
Cooper-Wella Hosiery Mill
Tall Tale Wins Fish Lie Contest at Livingston Derby
John Gould of Yarmouth Maine won the Livingston trout derby tale contest for a humorous account of a man-eating trout chasing a Massachusetts fisherman. The prize was a fly rod, though Gould joked about preferred tools for fishing and blueberry picking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Mont
Royall's
Maine
Massachusetts
John Gould
Yarmouth
Gould
Forrest Chapel Revival Services In Morgan County
Morgan County church announces revival at Forrest Chapel with two morning services at 11 and 2 and a candle light young people's service at 7 30 Sunday. Rev W A Sharpton to preach. revival runs through weekend with attendees from nearby towns and visiting families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Sharpton
Ester Rodgers
Selma
W. R. Rodgers
Lucy Bolan
Lawrence County
J. Curtis
Adele Simms
Decatur
Ernest. Templeton
Hartselle
Jack Templeton
Janice
Thurman Rodgers
Pennsylvania
Smart linens are personal pattern advice in Decatur Daily
Laura Wheeler advises simple daily routines and tells readers to label towels for each family member. Pattern 2946 offers transfer motifs 1 4x7 3 4 inches with materials and stitch illustrations. Send ten cents for the pattern to The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept. 82 Eighth Avenue New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Daily
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Avenue
New York
N. Y
Social Visits Highlight Weekend Across Decatur and Hartselle
Mrs. James Johnston of Decatur visited her brother Erby Tompson and family Sunday night. Benton Roberta and Maverine Roberta stayed with grandparents Mr and Mrs T L Speakman in Hartselle. Ervin and Elmer Story of Birmingham spent the weekend with relatives. Juanita Halbrooks was guest of Mr and Mrs Wallace Sims Friday. Lola Mae Sparkman of Oak Ridge visits Miss Bullard. Garland Roberts of Neel joined Friday supper with brother Ben Roberts. Reverend Toon and Mr Hawkins of Decatur were Friday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Therril Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R Rodgers
M. M. Kyle
Wall Johnson
Johnson
Huntsville
Walter Ward
Jim Cox
Hartselle
Coffer Speakman
Ola. Mae
J. W. Story
Epworth League
Henry Bolan
Lawrence County
Chester Halbrooks
Decatur
Floyd “Haybrooks
Thurman Rodgers
Harrisburg
Jenn
Mose
Whitten
Davis
W. P. Roberts
Ben Roberts
JP. Roberts
Neel
Howard Airman
Bobby
Izabeth Speakman
Toon
Hawkins
Therril Wallace
Lola Mae Sparkman
Oak Ridge
W. D. Bullard
Garland Roberts
Anne Adams Fall Pattern Book ad 1940s sewing patterns
Ad promotes Anne Adams patterns and the Fall Pattern Book offering fashion designs for men and women in sizes 12 to 40. It touts a turban accessory, front bodice detailing, shirring shoulders, and includes a pattern 4863 with fabric needs and a mail order offer for fifteen cents. The notice lists ordering details and a New York address for The Pattern Department.
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Adams
Leovis
Anne Adams
Pattern Department
West 1
New York
N. Y
Local visits pepper Morgan County families this weekend
Mr and Mrs Jim Parker and daughter Verna visited Mr and Mrs Harvey Curry and daughter Opal. Verna Verlin and Virgie Helms called on Louise Maples. Betty Joyce and Andree Garrison spent Sunday with Dorothy Eddy. Compton family visited Winford Pettit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Parker
Verna
Mamie Compton
Harvey Curry
Opal
Verlin
Virgie Helms
Louise Maples
Betty Joyce
Andree Garrison
Dorothy Eddy
the Compton
Winford Pettit
Dewey Moon
Junie Edwards
Louis Cu
Opal Curry
Verna Helms
Katheryn Melms
S. Bessie Compton
Ruby Bowling
Ella Pettit
Katheryn Helms
Wilma Moon
Angie Whisenant
Leonard Edwards
Freedom
Pine Ridge
Wilburn Whisenant
Jim Dave Whisenant
Flora Helms
Farms and City Property in Want Ads Spotlight
Regular Want Ads feature listings for farms land and city property. The column emphasizes available parcels and homes, inviting buyers to browse current offerings and contact sellers for details.
General Adna R Chaffee In Critical Condition
Boston August 5 General Adna R Chaffee 57 in critical condition at Massachusetts General Hospital after strenuous duties leading the new armored force. He recently was confirmed in rank and awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for World War service. doctors hold little hope for recovery.
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Boston
Eval Adna R. Chaffee
Thechusetts General Hospital
Roosevelt
Fee
Hig
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A. BE
Humphrey
Ponsonby Kyle
Gon. Phillip
Eloise Humphrey
Madison
Herman Humphrey
Miss Masterson
Miss Gray
Geraldine Masterson
Anne Gray
Louisville
Muriel Thomas
S. M. Thompson
Eewin Wyle
Elizabeth
Ladye
Jane Fountain
Jackson, Miss
Daniel Tel
Griffin
Goidel’s Drug Store
W. M. Simmons
Scottsboro
Inez Goree
Ashville
Jimmy
Pat
Flying
Marine Corps
Pat Obrien
Margaret Lindsay
McHugh
Decatur's New Theatre
Delano Park Fun Center
Dolores Hardage
C. B. McRae
Sixth Avenue
Bob Wells
Oak Street
J. W. Woodard
Lewisburg, Tenn
8. M. Thompson
Pierce Pattillo
John Berry
Mrs. Leon Jones
Gadsden
Mrs
Ed .Berry
J. I. Armfield
Anne
James Bogue
Tuscaloosa
Ed Berry
Burwell Humphrey
A. E. Humphrey
John Pointer
Ladge Jane Fountain
J. D. Townsend
A. G. Danforth
Laurie and
Susan
Macon, Ga
T. G. Morrow
Wilson Orr
Helena
Ark
Luke Livingston
Jerry Luther
Helen Follett
Lucile Fairbanka
Hell
Tall Tale
Morgan County Forrest Chapel
Laura“Wheeler
Igat, Needlecraft Service, Inc
Aus
Sears
Sears, Roebuck and CO. Order
Second Ave
Morgan County Rescue
Pauline Rivers
Brown’s. Barber & Beauty Shop
Bank St
General Chaffee
Dinsmore Bres
Capitol
Charley Chan
Errol Flynn
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