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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1935

Page

5

Quiet 1935 marriages and upcoming events noted

Kenneth Sachse and his bride were married June 29 1935 in Oakland Maryland by Rev Winfield Patterson. They will live in Maple Lake West Virginia. Presbyterian Circle announces no meeting next Monday. Doris Gardner of New Orleans will attend a party hosted by Peggy Brown. Frances Jewel Keeble wed Melvin Bennett Hayes in a Sunday ceremony near Sheffield and Athens.

Kenneth Sachse Bridgeport Methodist Oakland Winfield Patterson Sachse Maple Lake W. Va Gardner Doris Gardner New Orleans Peggy Brown Frank C. Brown

Local social notes and arrivals fill week in town

Stories of weddings engagements and comings and goings include Miss Wilma Patterson heading to Auburn for winter term studies, Mrs Breunner Smith visiting Morence, families at home on Sixth Avenue, and several young women planning college enrollments in Athens Ryder College and the University of Alabama. Local visitors from Fayetteville Florence and Moulton are noted along with traveling professionals and relatives gathering in town.

Blue Star Ointment Claims Quick Relief for Itch

A historical ad fragment touts Blue Star Ointment as a remedy that "kills the itch germs" and claims rapid relief for skin troubles. It notes a first jar may fail and suggests retrying for effectiveness.

Inspirational meeting of the First Woman's Auxiliary

The First Woman's Auxiliary held an inspirational session in Sheffield at the home of Rev. E A Burnett. Mrs J W Clipton presided. Mrs Kirby led devotionals and a hymn, followed by Mrs S Hunt Sr presenting a talk on paying the projects in mountains. A discussion led by Mrs on the topic Does It Pay followed. Circle Two had the largest attendance. The gathering closed with the Mispah.

E. A. Burnett Sheffield Rae Brothers Stores Very Mittens J. W. Clipton Circle Two

Personal notices of Albert Clapton and others abroad

Albert Clapton will arrive home late this week from Auburn to spend the holidays between summer and fall terms. Taplin Hanson, a student at A. P. L. Auburn, will spend one week with his parents and Mrs. A. T. Hanson before resuming duties for the winter. Mr and Mrs D. D. Burleson and

Albert Clapton Auburn Taplin Hanson A. P. L. Auburn A.T. Hanson

Jones Family Plans Midweek Visit With Relatives

Mrs J T Jones and house guests will motor to Pamacee to spend Wednesday with friends and relatives. Mrs Kenneth Davis of New York City was the guest of Mrs Eugene R Guy this week. she has been visiting her brother.

J. T. Jones R. B. Jones Caroline Bir- Pamacee Kenneth Davis New York City Eugene R. Guy Peogomeey iGuy Guy

Sandwich recipes for children from Sister Mary

A NEA feature by Mary E. Dague presents kid friendly sandwich ideas to tempt young eaters. It suggests shapes cut with cookie cutters and serving milk with meals in hot weather. Recipes include ham and olive, orange marmalade with nuts and cheese, salmon and egg filling, and a chicken celery mix with mayonnaise or cream dressing.

Mary E. Dague NEA

Daily Menus Show Breakfast Lunch Dinner Options

The note lists meals for the day including breakfast with cantaloupe cereal cream Canadian bacon toast milk and coffee lunch featuring salmon sandwiches lemonade and apple slump and dinner with broiled lamb chops creamed noodles buttered carrots beef and orange salad blackberry cobbler milk and coffee.

Make This Model At Home Pattern 2375

Ann Adams pattern 2375 presents a fall day dress with a double-pointed yoke and turn-down collar. Includes options for puffed or full sleeves and a fitted skirt with hip seams. Sizes 12 through 40. fabric needs vary. Includes illustrated step by step sewing instructions and price details.

Anne Adams Annie Adams Adai

Resignations Tighten Local School Faculty

Professor W. W. Benson announces several resignations from Junior and East School staff during the summer. Names include Mrs Rose Beuttner Misses Siey Bloodworth Crow Wear and Bay Fayette street and Joe Wheeler teachers Frances Burt and others who have married. New teachers chosen from local applicants will be announced September 7 with a full faculty list due before schools open September 9.

W. W. Benson Rose Beuttner Siey Sara Bloodworth Garet Crow Pauline Wear East School Elizabeth Dafayette Frances Burt Joe Wheeler Benson Ae Ollowing Marjorie Berse Sirmons Margaret Chenaulé Edna Holland Ann Claire Carlisle Lois Hoppers Wilma Jane Patterson Sallie Mae Hames Deeur Board ‘of Education

Sheriff Recaptures Notorious Jailbreaker After Texarkana Arrest

Anniston Alabama August 13 AP Sheriff P W Cotton pursued and captured Paul Hughes the man who escaped from jail last Thursday night Hughes who faced a 15 year robbery sentence was arrested in Texarkana on a tip from the sheriff and waived extradition He left a note claiming he needed money and would not return Hughes also overpowered guard J Fred Mange with a smuggled pistol during the escape and allegedly tampered with a cat.

Anniston Als P. W. Cotton Texarkana Ark Paul Hughes Hughes Cotton J Fred Mange Mange

Picnic Program Sets South Decatur Blue Devils Versus Neel

A community picnic is planned at Neel near Liberty Church on August 17. The entertainment lineup features matches including South Decatur Blue Devils vs Neel, Liberty vs Danville, Neel vs Five Points, and Johnson Chapel versus Long Bottom.

Neel Liberty Church Trinity-Danville South Decatur Blue Devils Liberty Danville Five Johnson Chapel

Johnson Infant Rites Held At Valhermosa

Final rites for eight day old Billy Joe Johnson were conducted at Valhermosa today with Drinkard Howell of Hartselle presiding. The infant died Monday at the family home. survivors include Mr and Mrs J G Johnson and a sister Laura Anne Johnson.

Little Billy Joe Johnson Valhermosa Drinkard Howell Hartselle J. G. Johnson Laura Anne Johnson

Burglar Strikes Woman Then Sets Gas In Home

Montgomery police report a burglar confronted by Miss Helen Frazier in her bedroom struck her and fled. City detective W A Davis said the intruder then turned on the gas as he escaped, details still unclear.

Montgomery, Ale Neswerner Helen Frazier W. A. Davis

Women and Powder Shades Across Society

An old column muses on women avoiding powder during wartime in Paraguay and why beauty remains tied to makeup. It notes common shades like peach, rachel, and ochre as natural-looking choices and jokes about whether abstaining would improve appearances.

Paraguay

Burglar Attack Reported in Miss Frasier’s Room

A resident found Miss Frasier on the floor near a gas room with multiple head bruises. Davis testified she woke from a nap to see a burglar in her room and was struck as she tried to flee.

Miss Frasier Davis

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Presbyterian Circle First Presbyterian Circle Dode Joe Wilma Jame Patterson Marjorie Phiniayee W .R. Nelson Sixth Avenue West Katherine Markham Fayetteville,Tenn Ruth Markham Alva Ania Alva Wallaée North Sixth Avenue Celia Boner Davis Athens Athens College L. Chapman Fayetteville Mrs A. B. Markham Herbert Hauk Cullman Cecelia Alexander Trenton N. J Ryder College Mabel Brittain Florence J.P. Mherhart Seneca, G. C G R. Mason H. M. Jernigan Murfreesboro Tenn Ruby Brittain Jack Knight Texas Atlanta Bourne Lynne National Bank Examiner James E. King Mississippi Williamsper Sally Miami Fla Clyde Hendrix, Jr Clyde Eivelyn Elinor Green Tuscaloosa University of Alabama J. H. Branum Donald Points West Travis Jones Hig Birming Jane Bragg Moulton Dr. Nd John O. Bragg Delphine Dodge Baker Detroit Windsor England Timothy M. Godde Goidel Capitol Edmund Lowe Claire Trevor D. D. Burleson Shoe Box Booterie Theatre Hartselif Ief Jack Dempsey Strong Heart San Diego Willow Bird Pipe of Peace Tillie Mumsy Lyons Electric Company TVA Roosevelt Barber Shop Second Avenue Sister Mary's Special Service Bureau Eighth Ave New York, N. Y Mary Johnson Jean Harlow Gladys Glad America Crystal Plunge Malone’s Park H. L. Kirby Live Peoples Brown NAVY Oohl’s Department Store Munas Pease Pick Powell Joan Ie Adolphe Menig Louise Pazenda Ted Fiorito Srf Mills Brothers
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