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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1941

Page

11

Society Notes Describe Harris Collier Wedding in Birmingham

Miss Margaret Harris of Hartselle married John Henry Collier of Florence during a simple ceremony Friday at Mrs. H. P. Austin Jr.’s home on Warrior Road Birmingham. Rev. J. F. Sturdivant officiated before relatives. The couple will reside in Florence. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Maggie L. Harris and Charles Harris of Hartselle.

Margaret Harris Maggie L. Harris Hartselle John Henry Collier Florence H. P. Austin, Jr Warrior Road Birmingham J. F. Sturdivant Vivian Harris Palm Beach Ile R. D. Collier Snead Academy Boaz Alabama Wheeler Business College Thomas Abstract Collier Decatur

Personal visits and travel noted in local social column

Local personals list residents and relatives visiting in Birmingham Huntsville Los Angeles and other cities. Names include Gean Walden Polly Cole Helen Coffee Lucy Coyle D D Srygley Reeder Banks Wylandean Pickens Mary Elizabeth Coffey and many others with upcoming visits or recent travels to Birmingham Moulton Reno Atlanta and De Ridder etc.

Beautify Nails Before Retiring By Helen Follett It

Beautify nails with cuticle cream and careful filing. Infant nails deserve care, then shifts to travel notes of local social visits in Memphis and Birmingham with relatives and friends visiting Knoxville and Washington.

Crochet Pattern For Fruit Decorations From Laura Wheeler

A Decatur Daily needlecraft feature offers pattern 2921 by Laura Wheeler to crochet season fruit motifs in gay gimp colors. Includes directions for making accessories, illustrated stitches and required materials. Send ten cents with name and address to The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept New York.

Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York N. Y

Huge Party Planned in Pittsburgh Neighborhood

A young bank clerk Albert Curry Jr and his wife sent mimeographed invites to 2500 neighbors in Pittsburgh's fourteenth ward for a "get together party" at their modest home to foster acquaintances among locals. The plan aims to reduce social barriers as neighbors gather indoors tomorrow night.

Pittsburgh Fourteenth Ward Albert Curry

Veteran cashier M rs Emett Woods at Roxy Theatre

Mrs Emett Woods a veteran cashier with nearly thirty years experience has served at every Decatur theatre including the old Masonic and Star Theatres. Crescent officials praise her as one of the best cashiers on the North Alabama circuit and her familiar smile is known to theatre-goers throughout the region.

Emmett Woods Roxy Theatre Woods Decatur Masonic Star Theatres Crescent North Alabama

Neighbors Open House Proposal Sparks Cautious Plans

A couple discuss hosting a neighborly drop in with soft drinks and conversation to attract tenants. They note Albert's idea behind the plan and anticipate curiosity despite fears of poor turnout, while promising friendly atmosphere and local engagement.

Dream Mra. Correyted

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Collier-Harris Charles Harris Athens Ala Woman's Missionary Society First Methodist Church of Lila Coleman Circle Number Four E. H. Chambers F. H. Arms N. R. Nichols, Jr B. T. Waites W. S. Garth John Long Edith Young Charles E. Boley Walter Roberts Boley William Young Roberts Altie Dobbs Central Baptist W. M John Green P. H. Sandlin Virgie Masterson W. M First Baptist Britain Carnegie Library W. E. Steed B. W. McLeod Jacqueline Anne Clement New Orleans Jacqueline Armstrong and Nairn Dinemore Bros. Furniture Co Ave Pauline Rivers Brown’s Barber & Beauty: Shop G. P. Banniza Moye’s Cockrell Raymond Moore Clyde Joyner L. Wy Taylor Move’s Beauty Shop Ment Company North M. R. Rankin Joe Davis Los Angeles California Gean Walden Polly Cole Helen Coffee Ben Lippers Bible School North Carolina Lucy Coyle Huntsville Ben S&s. Coyle Rock Hill 8. C D. D. Srygley R. M. McGlathery Reeder Banks Betty Reeder Bobbie Mae Mrs. R. R. Banks Wylendean Pickens Moulton Mary Elizabeth Coffey Wylandean Pickens W. K. McNeill Billy McNeill West Reno Nev Eugene Lamon Line Street Mason Jim Crow Hot Springs Ark Jerry Murdock Chenault's Clinic W. O. Watson Eufaula R. L. Smith G. R. Mason Marianna Atlanta, Ga James Johnson J. B. Wiley T. V. Harrison Sterling Waggoner Louisville, Ky FE. FE. Clem John McGehee A. R. Pickens de Ridder A. R. Thornhill Don Wilson Claude Wilson A. C. Travis Deerfield Beach, Fla H. N. Peurifoy Travis Helen Follett Memphs Tenn Weerkend Betty McGehee Cab Calloway Mrs. Miller Kirk Bessemer Mrs. Ambronse J. O. Townsend Tuscaloosa O. P. Stinson Spencer Garnett Nashville B. B. Hargrove Paul Gene J. R Thomas I. D. Carlisle J. Watson Carlisle James Watson, Jr Knoxville Homer Hutchinson St. Louis Herbert Hug RE. P. Knoblock Quifport W. P. Adama W. F. Fricke Falkville Rev. Knoblock Aleene Byars Susie Rains Washington, D. C New York City Mrs Dudley Byars Laura Wheeler Mebblecraft Service, Inc Sally Sallies UIM Lydia E. Pinkhowry Daniel’s Beauty Shop Griffin's Capitol Brenda Marshall Ralph Bellamy Alaw Hale Herrow Second Avenue Mountam Street Albert Barbara Moore Murphy Barbara Murphy Decatur High Banniza Patrona Goidel’s Patterson Bank Street Roxy Billy Joe Verner The Crescent Amusement CO Comec Nevy Margaret Lindsay Frank Meh Lloyd Bacon Warner Bros Joan Blondell Dick Powell Wall Street Bandels Ray Whitley Marlene Dietrich John Wayne Eet Ieeeare
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