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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1939

Page

5

Orr Cramer Couple Weds. Plans Birmingham Home

Miss Dollay Mae Cramer of Birmingham and Mr Lester Orr of Hartselle wed on Thursday and will spend a few days in Hart selle before settling in Birmingham. Mrs Burnum to host party for departure to Montgomery with PTA City Council hostesses. Mrs Montgomery luncheon honors Birmingham visitor Mrs John Stgomery at Mrs William H Martins home.

Orr-Cramer Dollay Mae Cramer Birmingham Lester Orr Hartselle Montgomery William H. Martin John Stgomery Crawford M. Hill Erin Walker Lytton Walker Paris Tenn Oxford Hill Mr. Hill Louisville Memphis Walker John Montgomery Spotwood Apartments W. R. Rogers Pensacola Florida

KUDZU QUEEN THURSDAY VISITOR NOTES AND TRAVEL

Local society column lists guests and travelers visiting or departing within the week. Names include Mrs. Clark Rountree on East Moulton Street, Mrs. W. T. Lowe, Miss Ellen Gilbert of Bristol Tennessee, Miss Elizabeth Stuckey of Eutaw, and Miss Lavenia Stuckey visiting Mrs. Ben Madson in town.

Mrs. Clark Rountz East Moulton Street W. T. Lowe Ellen Gilbert Bristol, Tenn Pulaski, Tenn Elizabeth Lavenia Stuckey Eutaw, Ala Ben Madson

Lipscomb Relative Heads Roanoke After Bristol Visit

Mrs. J. M. Lipscomb of Bristol Virginia, visiting her sister Mrs. W. T. Lowe here, was summoned to Roanoke Virginia Tuesday due to the death of her mother in law Mrs. W. O. Lipscomb.

S. M. Thompson Nashville Tenn George Nelson J. M. Lipscomb Bristol W. T. Lowe Roanoke W. O. Lipscomb Jas A. Nelson Jim Nelson Bro Nelson Peerson Gusten Ramage

Stretch Your Body Every Day With Simple Exercises

Helen Follett outlines a five minute daily routine to stretch arms legs and back. The lazy girl version suggests morning and evening quick moves to wake the body boost circulation and glow. The piece also discusses skincare basics and the use of light versus heavy emollients for different skin types.

Helen Follett

Hospital prayers and patient glow at Decatur clinic

A grateful minister recounts loving care at a hospital in Decatur. He lauds Mary Ruth Whitt and staff, recalls supportive friends like Baynard Malone and Dr. Emens, and cherishes flowers, meals, and memories from home and church community.

Johnny Hodges Johnston Street Memphis Hospital Volent Hospital Mary Ruth Whitt Birmingham Greer Redding Emeny Birmingham Southern College Bro Pete Baynard Malone Malone Decatur Walter Clapton Douglas John Norwood Atlantic

Pattern 4208 Anne Adams dress in two sleeve options

The ad describes Pattern 4208 a chic Anne Adams dress with a squared off front detail and a bias skirt panel. It offers short and long sleeve versions, fits misses sizes 12 to 20, and requires 3.58 yards of 30 inch fabric for size 16. Include name address and style number when ordering.

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

Elisha Life of Helpfulness and Miracles

The lesson narrates Elisha succeeding Elijah and receiving a double portion of his spirit. It covers Elisha's kindness, governance with kings, the miracle of the widow, the boy revived, and Naaman's leprosy cured after following Elijah's successor. The teaching urges practical help and neighborliness aligned with the golden text Be ye kind one to another.

Elijah Elisha Jordan River Naaman Syria Israel Samaria Gifte Naamsi Jordan Eatures Syndicate Lec

National Guard Infantry Reorganized to Streamline Forces

Major General Albert H. Blanding announced that the army will partially reorganize National Guard infantry regiments this fall. Starting September 1 Howitzer units will be converted into heavy weapons platoons within headquarters companies as part of broader efficiency steps.

Washington Albert H. Blanding National Guard Bureau Army National Guard

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