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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1940

Page

5

Southeast City Society Notes Show Auxiliary and Baptist Groups

First Presbyterian Auxiliary held August meetings with Mrs. Shaw and Mrs. Morrow leading, and a message from Mrs. Ramage about her Montreal injury. Central Baptist W M S met for a business session, with devotions on Bible efficiency and notes on YW A and Sunbeams, plus orphanage gifts and rescue mission support. YW A girls will not meet at the Baptist church, and a Benevolent Society Hospital Board meeting is set for Wednesday at 4 pm.

First Presbyterian Auxiliary Annex Auditorium D. C. Shaw E. M. Morrow Phil Pointer Elizabeth V. Ramage Montreal N. c Central Baptist W. M Central Baptist W. M. S J. F. Smither Bryan Abbott E. M. Lee P. H. Sandlin J. R. Huie Lawrence Pruitt Troy Ala H. S. Roberts First Baptist Church Ralph Whitaker The Benevolent Society

Two-Piece Shirttail Pattern 4611 By Anne Adams

Anne Adams outlines pattern 4611 a two piece shirtwaist style offering a waist and skirt or a one piece dress in rayon or tie silk. The two piece version pairs a tuck-in or over blouse top with a velveteen skirt and features a Peter Pan collar and optional sleeve lengths. Pattern 4511 shown in misses and women's sizes 14 to 42 with yardage details and sixty cent price options.

Anne Adams Decatur Pattern Department West 17Th St New York N. Y

Social Bridge Club Hosts Luncheon And Prize Event

Mrs Harold Parker entertained the Friday Bridge Club and guests including Mrs Hal Barcliff and Mrs Sim Howell. Mrs J R Stone won the club prize. Mrs Sim Howell took the visitor's trophy and Roy Newman won the bingo prize. Meals featured multiple courses and garden flowers.

Harold Parker Hal Barcliff Sim Howell J. R. Stone Roy Newman J. W. Henderson J. F. Stewart, Jr Phil Orr Arthur Howell Eric Howell Howard Evans T. E. Kimbrough Oliver Blizzard

Virginia Roberts Third Birthday Party at Roberts Home

Virginia Roberts was feted at her parents Eaton and Mrs Roberts home on Saturday for her third birthday. A play yard set and a decorated refreshment table with a three candy centerpiece and ice cream followed noisy games. Attending were Decatur children including Ann Wheat Judy Newman Ruth Gail Cost and many others with Roy Kracke Jr of Atlanta assisting the hostess.

Crystal Plunge Misses Rountree Duke Sue Patteron Lacon Jessie Nelle Lee Beth Howell Hal Jean Blair Agnes Jones Selma Betty Jo Stewart Margaret Sample Margaret Francis Miss Rountree Wilmoth Groover Dorothy Owen Willie Ruth Groover Jimmy Bennett Russell Terry Macon Hardwick Matthew Wiggins Dowlins Summers Hal Roberts Robert Earl Wiggins Arthur Smith Edward Stephenson Gene Lackey John Pail Puckett Paul Weinman Charles Lackey Bobby Mixon Harry Currier Jack Norwood Tommy Dorsett Hugh Ralph Pattillo W. V. Pattillo Virginia Roberts Mrs. Eaton Roberts Ann Wheat Betty Kay Poole Herbie Sherrow Decatur Judy Newman Ruth Gail Cost Charles Terry Billy Lindsey Jean Brindley Horton Bobby Stone Joe Groover Ike Groover Ann Sample Rhona Howell Helen Howell Ann Summerford Charles Doss Flora Hammond Susan Stewart Marion Brock Nancy Jo Burleson Billy Evans Ann Blizzard Martha Ann Drake Martha Lynn Roberts

Election Set for Enterprise Mayor and Council Seats

Enterprise citizens will vote September 16 for a mayor and three council seats in the quadrennial election. So far Mayor J. L. Warren and the incumbent councilmen have no announced opposition.

Enterprise Ala Enterprise Citizens J. L. Warren

Daily Crossword Across Clues

A compact listing of crossword clues across and down with numbers and partial word hints printed in a daily puzzle style. Clues range from simple verbs to place names and measurement terms, including references to ancient and modern terms alike.

Community notices and visits span local church groups

The Intermediate Girls Auxiliary of the First Baptist Church met for study led by Mrs. Hall with Miss Payne teaching. The First Methodist Auxiliary met with Mrs. Houston presiding and Mrs. Lonrino giving a Salvation Army talk. A nominating committee was named to select officers for the year beginning September 1. Members welcomed two new entrants, and visitors were noted including Mrs. Mollie Russell from Ensley. A birth announced Bruce Longino Jr. and many locals travel for trips, camps, or family visits. Several residents visit relatives in Birmingham, Florida, and Mississippi while others attend maneuvers or attend university events. Public figures and families are documented across many cities, with health updates for Mary Hogan and Roy Collins improving after hospital care.

First Methodist Church L. Houston Frank Lonrino Decatur Salvation Army John F. T Brown B. L. Murphree R. Currier Golgotha Longino Tisac Storey Arthur Holder Mollie Russell Ensley Mt Tabor Lurline Wanda Lee Praytor Birmingham R. L. Carlson Bobby Fruithurst Carlson Fort Bragg Grady Long L. C. Pattillo Manavers Sabine River Louisiana Arthur Howell Beth Howell George John Howell Cecil Higginbotham Fort Ton Hilda Terry Ray Howell, Jr Mammoth Cave Will McClanahan Margaret Payne Jean Freeman William Cooper McClanahan Billy Don Mitchell Jack Bean Alabama Joe Reson Hatten Burleson Mary Helen. Bell Dozier Ala Horace Roberts Buford Kracke Evelyn Howell State Teachers College Florence Lee Kracke Fort Benning Henry Kracke Dunbar Boger Roy Collins Nashville Roy Robinson

Wise Living Promises Beauty Through Health Habits

The piece argues that scientists and doctors promote beauty via hygiene, sunlight, fresh air, balanced diet, and mental health. It urges daily baths, fragrant bath salts, and cosmetic use as secondary to healthful living, claiming improved complexion and vitality.

Morgan County Florette social notes

Ralph Marl Middleton of Shreveport visited his aunts Mrs Eva Peck and Mrs G C Vincent. Miss Icelene Bartlett of Decatur spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs William Bartlett. The Sharpe family from Pines were guests of Virgil Sharpe and Mrs Sharpe. Several residents planned trips and visits with relatives across Decatur and Gadsden.

Ralph Marl Middleton Shreveport Eva! Peck G. C. Vincent Icelene Bartlett Decatur Willam Bartlett Harry Sharpe Pines Virgil Sharpe Sharpe Marvin Peck Dewey Bowen Henry Fowler Alex Dunn Ivy Weaver Florette Alabama Florida Ethridge Mason Eva Lora Tom Brown Gadsden Partin

Revival services planned for third Sunday at Enon

Preaching drew a well attended revival at Enon Sunday and an announcement urges followers to return for the revival starting the third Sunday. Ruby McGaghren of Oakville visited the McGaghren family. Locals attended Antioch church, with several Hensleys and Wilborns hosting and visiting. Warren Harrison and William Tomlinson were in the community Tuesday. Revenn Lediow joined Ozelle Hensley Saturday afternoon. Eugene Wilborn and John Tucker dined with the Hensleys Friday, Sallie Ret Kenum visited Dorothy Owen.

Ruby McGaghren Oakville Orval McGaghren Antioch R. J. Hensley B. J. Wilborn Hartselle Warren Harrison William Tomlinson Revenn Lediow Ozelle Hensley Eugene Wilborn John Tucker Mrs. R. I. Hensley Sallie Ret Kenum Dorothy Owen

Grandmother Illness Brings Hogan Family to Tennessee

Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Hogan of Gadsden are called to Tennessee due to the serious illness of their grandmother, Mrs. Mary Hogan. Miss Ruth Hartselle returns home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Pryor McRae in Montgomery.

Emmett Lee Murrah Vivien Lee Atlanta, Ga Irene Hannigan Jack Spratt Mary Jeff Washington, D. C W. E. Steed

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