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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1939
Page
5
Mrs. Viola Bloodworth announces Edna Farle's marriage to Charles Rogers on August 4 at the Ninth Street Methodist parsonage with Rev. W. L. Spearman officiating. The couple resides at 635 Sherman Street. The meeting notes cover society events and board actions including gifts and loans.
Auxiliary head barbecue supper at Woodall's followed by devotions led by Mrs. J. T. Pettey. Engagement announced for Elizabeth Coffey to Wilburn Woodrow Fielding. Various church groups plan meetings and missionary programs, with guests visiting from Alabama, Mississippi, and nearby towns. Local residents travel, visit relatives, and attend events in Decatur and surrounding communities.
The column offers fashion tips on hair how to suit face shapes and hair length with notes on aging and appropriate styles. It pairs beauty guidance with foot health advice and encourages readers to submit questions to the Beauty Box Editor.
The American Legion Auxiliary holds its first regular meeting of August Monday at 7 30 at Fort Stephen Decatur. Members are urged to attend as several matters of vital importance will be discussed.
Mrs. Malcolm Wooten and her two sons Jerry and Kenneth left Friday for Louisville Kentucky after visiting sister and aunt Mrs. Roland Langley. Miss Frances Rauschenberg returned home after visiting friends. Miss Julienne Goyer of Florence arrived Saturday to visit Miss Frances Rauschenberg. Lieutenant Malcolm Frank Gil-
Anne Adams Pattern 4174 offers a slim stylish frock with a grand front panel from the yoke a gathered fullness above the waist and a demure neckline. Available in sizes 34 through 48 the pattern requires 33 4 yards of 39 inch fabric and 2 14 yards edging for size 36. Send 15 cents plus size name and address to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York NY.
The Hartselle Rotary club will start a series of county trips next Friday night meeting at the Somerville Community Center at 7 15. Somerville ladies will serve dinner. Several communities will be visited this summer under the Rural Urban relationships committee direction with plans not yet completed.
One hundred twenty five Morgan county 4-H club boys enjoy Cole Springs camp activities including swimming eating stunts and instruction. First aid by Sergt H L Thornton and Red Cross members, health talk by Dr L R Murphree, malaria film reels, and emphasis on county reporting. County revenue board to visit today at noon.
Florence Country Club sends thirty men and five women to Valley Country Club for a third Florence Decatur team match. Bill Curtis Valley pro urges all golfers to assemble by 1 pm for 18 hole play with handicap based pairings and team low ball deciding the winner.
Norma Talmadge and George Jessel separated as Miss Talmadge won a Mexico Juarez divorce on grounds of incompatibility. No property settlement was involved.
Senator Lister Hill of Alabama told summer school seniors at Jacksonville State Teachers College that federal aid for public education should be provided to every state. He outlined a plan and urged support for increased federal assistance to local schools.
Notice calls a special meeting of the stockholders of Farmers Fertilizer Company Inc at 10 p m on September 16 1939 in Decatur Alabama. Items include filling directors mortgage power to redeem real estate dispose of all properties dissolution and other business. August 11 1939 signatures include H D Bynum Charles H Eyster Ven L Harris and R N Harris administrators.
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