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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1935

Page

5

Wedding Bells At Methodist Church In July Nuptials

A church decorated with ferns and summer flowers hosted a wedding with Miss Merie Byars as honor attendant and Dr S R Sanders giving the bride in marriage to Hugh Hurst as best man. The ceremony featured a ring rite and a traveling costume reception followed by a tea and shower hosted by Mrs R Sanders and Miss Mare Byars. Out-of-town guests included Mr and Mrs Robert Terry of Florence and the Worleys from Birmingham. Wilson Hogan nuptials for Marie Hogan and Allen Wilson held August 8 officiated by Rev Edgar L Smith. A birthday party for Herbert Boley celebrated his tenth birthday with games and treats for many children and notes of thanks from the hosts.

le Littrell Lawrence County High School Traumerer Merie Byars R. M. Byars Jane Cowl Dahlias 8. R. Sanders Hugh Hurst R. Sanders Birmingham Mrs. Byars Mare Byars Miss Sanders Robert Terry Fiorence O. Worley Mary and Louise Worley van Hauser Floyd C. A. Boley Herbert Fourth Avenue South Joe Reba Trotman Billy Ray Leonard Lee Love Wilburn Lee Couch Clarence Preston Aday Harvey Edgar Self Willard Edwards Junior Ferguson Traves Oden Clyde Cobb John Wiggins Clark P. Trotman J. B. Trotman Charles Luther Carl Margaret Boley Mirer Freeman Mra. Pattillo Elmer Freeman Washington, D. C Mra L. GC Score Prise Orr Decatur Freeman Mre Eimer Reer J. L. Day T. Be @en Wilson Orr Stephenson W. B. Allen Cook Tom Crittenden Willam Stewart Carrie Hutchinson Gham Elliot Howell A. F E. Jackson John Lilie Misees Ruby Boger Frances Stewart Elisabeth Soper

Personal notices of visits and illness across Decatur area

Several residents report health and travel updates. Tasch returns home after bed confinement with an infected foot. several Miss Hunters, Emma, Anne, Ruth, and Mary Parker McCraw, visit relatives in Alabama and Arkansas. Mrs. Woodson Martin and children travel back to Nashville after visiting Bettie Martin. Mrs. Irving Craig recovers well from surgery. Others plan visits to Little Rock, Montgomery, Jacksonville, and Florida.

Woodson Martin Woodson, Jr Sadie Lou Billy Martin Elizabeth Ewing Nashville, Tenn Bettie Martin

Care of Arms and Body Claimed to Shapely Results

The text promotes caring for arms to look beautiful and firm, noting skin care and cleansing. It mentions a reducing routine claiming to take off 8 to 16 pounds in a week and references products and a beauty set.

Children Engaged In Nazi Campaign Reach Schools

Berlin reports the Nazi drive against Jews extends across the Reich and now involves school children. The results will be reviewed tomorrow night by Julius Streicher before a packed Sportpalast crowd in Berlin.

Berlin Reich Juliae Streicher

Attempted Attack Probe Underway

In Florence Alabama on August 14 AP reports James Reynolds a Black man at a barber shop was held for questioned in an alleged attempted attack on a 9 year old girl. The girl’s father Kirby fired four times at him but all shots were wild.

Plorence Ala James Reynolds Kirby

John Roosevelt Held For Speeding Incident

John Roosevelt son of the president was held on a speeding charge in Irvington New York. He was alleged to be clocked at 54 miles per hour over a mile and a half by the arresting officer.

Irvington N. Y John Roosevelt

Accompanied by Geo Bloodworth and Return of Ben Austin

Ben Austin has returned to his Stevenson home after visiting Clarence Timberlake. He is accompanied by Geo Bloodworth on his trip.

Ben Austin Stevenson Clarence Timberlake

Make This Home Frock A Simple No Sew Pattern 2376

An easy head over the head frock for larger sized women, with three front or back pieces and minimal seams. The pattern 2376 features a self faced collar and roomy sleeves, best in cotton or crepe, with sizes 34 to 44 and a 36 rise requiring 334 yards. Send 18 cents and note size and address to Annie Adams.

Anne Adams Annie Adem Adams Fashion

Athens area social notes and travel plans

Local residents report visits and trips including Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hatfield arriving from Chattanooga for a family visit and planning a Florida trip. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harmon set out on a two week motor tour to Washington and New York. Mrs. Luther Yarbrough visits Florence. Mrs. Van Gilbert and Mrs. Harold Kerbert split journeys to Springs and nearby towns. Odelle Stewart in Birmingham. Mrs. W. S. Dobbins and Susie Digby return to Murfreesboro for teacher training. Mrs. Wilson Carter back from Delrose. Mrs. Wilson Hite visits Florence.

Roy Hatfield Chattanooga Jesse Hatfield Ding Hatfield Florida Tennessee Walter Harmon Washington New York Luther Yarbrough Florence van Gilbert Harold Kerbert Re Springs Tenn P. Clark Birmingham Odelle Stewart TVA W. S. Dobbins Susie Digby

Hartselle Scouts Enjoy Swim at Decatur Pool

A group of fourteen Girl Scouts with leaders and chaperones spent Saturday at Decatur’s pool. They swam until 11 30, shared lunch in the park, rested, and returned to the pool. The day saw many achieve progress in swimming and diving including first entries into deep water.

Decatur Virginia Claire Bailey Jean Blair Aline McCall Betty Joe Stewart Zelme

Social Bridge and Tea Moments in Martsville Gatherings

Mrs. H L Burleson hosts a bridge afternoon with Mirer Freeman honored by Mrs Pattillo in Martsville. Guests include Mrs Freeman and many locals. Miss Frances Lee and Miss Gracie Chapin share a luncheon as Miss Chapin visits. Four Square Bridge Club and others enjoy salads, conversation, and friendly competition among neighbors.

Biles Lee Miss Frances Lee Gracie Chapin Ace Miss Lee Soe Micoel Aline Freeman Gladys Herschel

Revival Campaign to Start Tonight at Riverside Auditorium

The revival campaign led by girl evangelist Pye Bebe Harrison begins this evening at 7 46 in Riverside Avenue auditorium. G Camack will introduce the speaker, a graduate of the Aimee Semple McPherson school in Los Angeles. Gene Doris will have

Pye Bebe Harrison Riverside G. Camack Aimee Semple McPherson Los Angeles Gene Doris

Notable injuries reported in crash details

A crash injured Toone and Von Thheen seriously, with hospital reports indicating the passenger lost sight in one eye. Authorities have not released further details on the cause or current condition of the two individuals.

Toone von Thheen

Dothan Court Clerk Appoints J. W. Daughtry Beauty U

J W Daughtry is named court clerk in Dothan becoming a key official in the local beauty department post.

J. W. Daughtry Beauty Dothan

Campaign Announcement Draws Large Evening Crowd

Miss Harrison's campaign announcement here has attracted wide attention and a large crowd was expected to hear the opening sermon this evening. Services will be held each day.

Harrison

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