Parties Honor Former Classmates In A Week Of Socials
A sequence of society gatherings marks a reunion for former DH 8 schoolmates. Hostesses Mrs Rufus Warren at East Moulton Street leads a Tuesday luncheon with out of town guests Mrs Pred Shea of Nashville and Mrs A J Snead of Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Warren
East Moulton Street
Pred Shea's
Nashville
Tenn
A. J. Snead
Birmingham
Warren
C. A. Elmer
Mobile
Jack Pirtle
Tuscon
Aliona
Fred Simmons
L. C Handy
Lether Smith
Hatfield
Ben Hill
Mildred Haslett
E. R. Clements
Woodall
Personal travel and visits noted among local residents
Mr. and Mrs. L. Lesser plan a two week visit with Mr. and Mrs. Nat Rosenzweig in Atlanta Georgia with daughters Harriett and Marion. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Townsend and son depart for Tuscaloosa where Mr. Townsend will have a minor operation. W B Markstein returns from a four week vacation in Daytona Beach Florida and other Florida trips, visiting relatives in Greenville Alabama. Miss Barline Black of Lewisburg Tennessee visits Miss Bobbie Lou Nelson before returning home. Dr. John C. Bragg leaves for Mobile for a medical clinic and expects to return Saturday night. Mrs. C A Elmer and daughter Sally of Mobile visit local friends and relatives. Mrs. M S Bingham and children are mentioned in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Lesser
Nat Rosenzweig
Harriett and
Marion
Atlanta, Ga
W. B. Markstein
Daytona Beach
Fla
Florida
Greenville
Ala
Barline Black
Lewisburg
Tenn
Bobbie Lou Nelson
John C. Bragg
Mobile
Revival Opens Third Sunday in Cullman County
Community notes report revival services starting on the third Sunday in August at Macedonia. Many local residents attended and visitors from Sardis and Cullman shared visits, with reports of family gatherings, hospital updates, and social calls across Baldwin, Parkville, Jones Chapel, and Addison.
You Brush With the Gums andur Oral Health Tips
This column urges women to value dental care and calcium rich foods for strong teeth. It notes calcium sources such as milk eggs cheese spinach and leafy greens plus vitamin D, and warns against brushing gums too hard while promoting gum massage and a gentle technique. It also advocates regular gym activity to improve mood and appearance.
Birmingham Industry Hits Peak Production in 1940
Industry in Birmingham along with Gadsden and Anniston reports record first half 1940 outputs across coal coke pig iron and steel, with steel up 25.3 percent from 1939 and expectations of higher Q3 and Q4. Coal up 9.58 million tons, coke up 349 percent, pig iron up 178 percent. cotton consumption and electric energy use also rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Birm Gadsden
Anniston
Bureau of Business Research
University of Alabama
Willkie Criticizes DNC Campaign Book Sales
Wendell L. Willkie condemns the Democratic National Committee for selling campaign books with corporate ads. He cites support from Attorney General Robert Jackson and Senator Hatch and says such methods violate the corrupt practices act and Hatch act. He notes the sale was used to escape penalties or gain favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Ardery
Colorado Springs
Colo
Edward J. Plynn
Democratic National Committee
Wendell L. Willkie
Robert Jackson
Hatch
Jackson
Justice Department
Revival At Pleasant Hill Draws Large Crowds
The Pleasant Hill Baptist church revival begun Sunday attracts large crowds. Rev C L Dobbs of Sixteenth Avenue Baptist preaches with Rev J A Gomes serving as church pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church
C. L. Dobbs
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Rabies warning urges Morgan County dog owners to vaccinate
Dr Roy F South Morgan County rabies inspector appeals to dog owners to meet the compulsory vaccination law. He notes past failures and warns of penalties after September 1, 1940, promising county-wide checks and fines for unvaccinated dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy F. South
Morgan County
Ong Wee Radio
Decatur Daily
Hartselle
Raids Target Union Halls in Chicago Thriller
Police raid on the Miscellaneous Hotel and Restaurant Employes Union HQs led to the detention of four officials including James Blankely, John Lardine, Michael Lee, and J. Levitt Kelly. Captain John Howe called the operation the start of the end for racket-ridden unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pour
Miscellaneous
Qdapt
John Howe
James Blankely
John Lardine
Michael Lee
Miscellaneous Union
J. Levitt
St. Louis
Waiters, Bartenders and Cooks Union
Priceville Girls in Operetta at University of Alabama
Three Priceville girls Frances Collier Mary Collier and Lotthe Wienman members of the University of Alabama Chorus appeared in Hansel and Gretel Saturday night in Morgen Hall at the University. The Misses Collier and Wienman members of Priceville school faculty are attending summer school at the University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priceville
Frances Collier
Mary Collier
Lotthe Wienman
University of Alabama Chorus
Hansel and Grestel
Morgen Hall
Collier
Wienman
Priceville Schol
University
Make This at Home Smart Blouses for Suits Pattern 4617
Anne Adams Pattern 4517 offers two blouse versions with raw yokes and gathered softness, long or short sleeves, curved or high necklines, and a bow detail. Two lengths with options to tuck in or wear out, sizes 14 through 42, with fabric yardage listed and orders sent to Decatur Daily Pattern Department in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Decatur
Pattern Department
West 17Th St
New York
Bristol Bates Off German Bombing Despite Frequent Raids
Bristol remains largely undamaged despite repeated raids, with major aircraft plants and busy harbor intact. The city shows crowded docks piled with wheat, frozen meat, and canned fruit, while bug and trolley lines operate and streets fill with calm residents heading to air raid shelters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
England
Ministry of Information
Mayors Meet to Discuss National Defense Topics
Mayors gather in Huntsville to discuss national defense matters as they relate to local governments and municipal operations. The meeting focuses on defense coordination, funding implications, and regional security duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Ala
State Officials Speak at 10th Alabama Municipalities Meet
The 10th annual convention of the Alabama League of Municipalities heard city and state leaders on defense policy. Attorney General Buster Lawson will give the principal address titled The State and The Cities in the National Defense Program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama League of Municipalities
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Grimsley
F. A. Grimsley
T. C. Chandler
Lyons
Cc. B. Bartee
Henry Sigman
W. P. Dozier
E. L. Haley
Ted Major
Will Wyker
W. M. Voorhies
E. D. Bailey
F. S. Hunt, Sr
J.W. Clapton
Phil Pointer
H. R
Miss Jacobs
Martha Jean
Harriett Lee Higdon
Grant Street
Martha Nell Jacobs
Troy
Central Baptist W. M
Central Baptist W. M.S
Circle Five
Beulah Bradford
Paul Fretwell
John C. Cowell
Mack Pickens
W. M.S. Training School
Louisville
Mason Crow
W. O. Lipscomb
John Green
H. S. Roberts
Margaret Fund
C. E. Malone
Wrisen
Akron
Ohio
Syracuse
I. Y
White Springs
Sunbeams
Central Baptist Church
Mickey Green
Montgomery
Mr. Bingham
Spencer Garnett
Dean
Nashville, Tenn
O. P. Stingon
Leslie Doas
Leslie, Jr
Tuscaloosa, Ala
Mary Kathryn Underwood
Russellville, Ala
Jacqueline Harbin
M. A. Dinsmore
Chattanooga
D. Brock
A. C. Stott
Chattanooga, Tenn
Brock
James Stewart
Hopkinsville, Ky
Leroy McEntire
Clifton Stewart
Stewart
Mary Stuart Terrell
Roanoke
Richmond
Virginia
Terrell
Fred Sheats
Nelma Dean
Margaret Billings
Betsy Jane Elam
J. R. Doss
Nell Coleman
West Point
H. E. Jeffery
Emerson Lucas
Frank Perry
Sam Kendall
Bob Rehn
Florence
Wilmer Hall
Mrs. Butler P. A. Hine
Dot Hine
Annette Beauchamp
Betty Gilbert
Tuscaloosa
Miss Hine
Move’s Shop
J. O. Townsend and Son
Townsend
Labor
Wyker’s
Cullman
County
Blair
Macedonia
Troy Hudson
Sardis
Richard Buckelew
A. M. Buckelew
NeSmith
George Aaron
Dink Cheatham
Baldwin
J. W. Cheatham
Wayne
Henry White
Harry Via
Hollis Buckelew
Falkville
Lowell
Via
Parkville
Malcolm
Merle Cheatham
Wesley Cheatham
Robert
Melvin Thompson
Joe White
Pleasant View
Simons Buckelew
Jones Chapel
Elbert Sheats
Cedar Plains
Jack Anthony
Grace Cheatham
Norine Buckelew
Babe Via
Addison
Arthur’ Edmondson
Wesley
Cheatham
Marjorie Cheatham
Bucks County
Daniel Boone
Kentucky
John Frederics
Goidel’s Drug Store
Ty Helen Follett
Pleasant Hill
Capitol
Tropics
Richard Arlen, Andy Devine
Tropic Fury
Universal News
Anna Neagle
Ray Milland
Irene
Drew Middleton
Pennsylvania
Canal
Walgreen Agency
Caddell
Daily Want
Allen
Princess
Agar
Darryl F. Zanuck
Ise Eehee
Walter Brennan
Fay Bainter
Brenda Joyce
John Payne
Charlie Ruggles
Marijorie Weaver
Hattie McDaniel of “Gone With the Wind
Lame
Donald Duck
Hob Karloff
Na Lindsay
Terry Morse
Warner Bros
Lee Nats
Anthony Past
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