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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1939

Page

6

Pattern 4210 creates a bright summer jumper set

Anne Adams Pattern 4210 offers a jumper blouse and bolero for girls sizes 4 to 12. Instructions detail fabric options and yardage, with a two pattern piece jumper and optional front opening. The ad invites readers to order, noting prices and a New York pattern department address. Community notes describe social events, clubs, and local visits.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department 17Th St New York

Community Aims and Host Events Highlight Hartselle Notices

Dr A M White hosted a chicken barbecue for the board of stewards at the First Methodist church at his Main street home With guests Dr M E Lazenby and Rev John F T Brown present Many local residents attended a Sunday homecoming at the Harvey residence with a noon dinner for O P Penn Thirman Morris Danville and others Nine grandchildren attended plus local friends Jazzed by a Tuesday Bridge Club gathering hosted by Mrs W Stewart with a colorful summer flowers theme

R. L. Carlson Cavendish Club South Highlands Harvey Coleman J. W. Horton Sarah Briscoe Carlson Mesdames E. P. Thornhill Arthur White, Jr Guy Roberts Oliver Blizzard J.W. Horton A. M. White Board of Stewards First Methodist Church White Main Street M. E. Lazenby John F. T. Brown R. T. Puckett Franklin Stewart Bill Groover W. V. Pattillo L. C. Pattillo F. A. Bennett W. P. Snuggs Cecil Johnson Euclid Johnson Coy Summerford E. R. Currier Luther Roberts J. E J. H. Harvey O. P. Penn Thirman Morris Danville Jack Hart Falkville A. BE. Lawrence Birmingham P. H. Ridgeway Cullman W. W. South Tom Crittenden William Stewart

Bank clearings in Birmingham rise to $18.79 million

Bank clearings for the week ended yesterday in Birmingham totaled $18,790,856, reported by the Birmingham Clearing House Association. The corresponding week previously stood at $16,043,667, indicating a rise in activity.

Birmingham Ala Birmingham Ceeetine House Association

Courthouse Drink Scheme Turns into Big Bottled Win

MARSHALL Minn Aug 10 A thirsty courthouse employee inserted a nickel in a vending machine and triggered an unexpected jackpot Twelve bottles rolled out instead of the single drink expected leaving the worker astonished by the surprise haul

Marshall Minn

Doan's Pills Offer Kidney Backache Relief

Many backache sufferers attribute pain to tired kidneys and find relief with Doan's Pills. The ad claims kidneys flush out waste and reduce symptoms like headaches dizziness and swelling, urging readers to ask a druggist for Doan's Pills.

Dean Doan

Congress Adjourns Amidst Waves of Enthusiasm

Local notes record several moving and visiting residents. Mrs Byron Stephenson of Moulton and Wheeler Smith of Mt Hope were business visitors. Fred Heflin and daughter Juanita returned from Demopolis Alabama. Mrs Lawrence Simms of Columbia Tennessee vacations in Moulton. Miss Audreye Dodd of Columbus Georgia visited Pin Hook. Nina Lee Smith elected president of the State F H A Clubs at Montevallo. Viola Holder and Holt Harding of the Farm Security Office attended a Birmingham district meeting.

Byron Stephenson Moulton Wheeler Smith Mt. Hope Fred Heflin Juanita Demopolis Alabama Lawrence Simms Columbia,Tenn Audreye Dodd Columbus D. Dodd Pin Hook Nina Lee Smith Montevallo

How To Get Rid Of Whiteheads

Helen Follett explains skin care to prevent whiteheads, stressing cleanliness, circulation, and regular massage. It advises using a sterilized needle with care, followed by alcohol and hot compresses, and emphasizes an epidermal coat for a healthy complexion. The article also offers fashion tips for larger figures and invites readers to submit beauty questions to the Beauty Box Editor.

Milia Beauty Box

Local Social Roundup From Moulton And Nearby Towns

A string of visits and social happenings fills the week in Moulton Decatur and surrounding communities. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. J Le Proctor of Gadsden and others from Johnson City and Hillsboro. Families like the Stepehenson and Sivley clans welcome relatives and friends while individuals pursue work assignments in Birmingham and Decatur.

Paul Fuller Lucian Royer Decatur J. le Proctor Gadsden O. P. Sivley Earl Proctor W. E. Proctor McCoy Pitt Conway Community French Acres Johnson City Tenn Sheila McCullough Helen Sue McCullough Joana Sivley Hope Sivley Rosa Lee Langley Athens Walter Stephenson T. ©. Cuthbertson Margaret Alexander Birmingham Cordon Stephenson Gordie and Barbara Pittsburg Penn Tenny Mae Raymond Stephenson

TVA completes boat harbor at Guntersville Lock approach

The Tennessee Valley Authority finished a landward boat harbor near the upper Guntersville Lock approach. The harbor features 13 four-pile clusters set at 25 foot intervals to moor TVA boats on the north side and keep the lock approach clear.

Tennessee Valley Authority Guntersville Lock TVA

Calves Bring Top Price at Fort Deposit Fat Calf Show

Fort Deposit Alabama held its first fat calf show and sale with over 400 head of cattle and 100 hogs entered. Top price reached 85 cents a pound, as the event sponsored by local businessmen and directed by county agent J W Matthfevis.

Fort Deposit Ala J. W. Matthfevis Lown~des

Infant Chick Found In Egg Bowl At Kannapolis Household

In Kannapolis North Carolina on August 10 a Mrs J F Littles young daughter helping with dishes found an infant chick in a large egg bowl damp and chirping.

Kannapolis N. C J. F. Little

Costly Fire Hits Southern Cement Co

Fire officials investigated a blaze at the Southern Cement Co causing about $100,000 damage. The origin remained under study as investigators worked through the night.

Birmingham Ala Southern Cement Co

Fire destroys machine room with motors valued at ten dollars each

The damaged room contained ten or more motors valued at ten dollars each, according to George C. Walter, company vice president, with other equipment also damaged.

George C. Walter

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