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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1936

Page

5

Gifts and events mark Seton Hall board meeting

At Leila Cantwell Seton Hall board meeting gifts were thanked including two paintings from William C. Watson and photographs from Sullivan Studios. Plans to acquire relics and cooperate with the Alabama Art League Exhibit were announced. A watermelon pink crepe myrtle was selected for the garden and Sunday openings were planned if health allows. A double wedding occurred at F W Gosline home with two couples tying the knot. A spend-the-day party hosted by Mrs. Edgar A. Fennell featured several guests. A ship themed shower honored Miss Alice Chenault with gifts and decorations.

Leila Cantwell Seton Hall Seton Hall Board of Governors William C. Watson Sullivan Studios Kellar Memorial Bridge Joseph A. Woods Roosevelt Lewis C. Brown L. R. Murphree Decatur Garden Club Decatur Federation of Women’s Clubs Alabama Art League F. W. Gosline Wilma Johnson Roy EB. Gosline Vernie Sharp Olen Drake C. — Can Sixteenth — Baptist Church Somerville Edgar A. Fennell D. C. Shaw Ryna Dinsmore Chattanooga, Tenn F. H. Pointer Fred Tidwell Chenault Wallace Meadows Parle Foster Huntsville Alice Chenault

Personal notices of daily visits and guests in Birmingham area

Mr and Mrs H L Thornton returned from Fayetteville Tenn visiting relatives Mat Thornton. Frances Thornton and Frances Apperson visited Birmingham and Madison. Several families and guests from Old Hickory Jones Ala Birmingham Northville Mich and Chattanooga Tennessee are listed with visits and hospitality over the week. Attendees include Harriett Lide Rebecca Lide Marie Goode Christine Goode Emmie Frances Polhill and many more.

H. L. Thornton Fayetteville, Tenn Mrs Mat Thornton K. G. Harris Old Hickory, Tenn A. F. Harris John W. Jones Birmingham Nancy Worth Jones Harriett Rebecca Lide Marie Christine Goode Emmie Frances Polhill J. Polhill Harold Hatchett Maria Northville, Mich W. L. Hatchett

Moulton Personal Notes Of Local Happenings

Moulton reports rapid improvements with asphalt streets public square new businesses a school addition and courthouse under way. Local visitors include D M Hogan Dick West J L Howell J F Bass and J J Terry. Mrs Dela shaw and Miss Irene Burch plan a Texas Centennial trip. Lawrence county bond status and school bonds arrive. council discusses alderman mayor race. revival services continue.

Moulton D. M. Hogan John Hall J. L. Howel Birmingham J. F. Bass Boots Heflin Rosa Lee Langley Athens L. W. Gerry Clark Hodgins J. J. Terry G. Burch Sallie Delashaw Irene Burch Lawrence County Board of Commissioners Lawrence County Church of Christ Revival Coffman A. J. Crosthwaite J. W. Dukeminier Nathaniel Almon D. C. Press Mt. Hope A. T. Quinn

Methods of Combating Perspiration Odors in Beauty

A historical beauty column notes that women once used metal herb balls to fragrance the body. Modern guidance emphasizes internal and external methods, including deodorants, water intake, and constipation treatment. Daily routines, baths, and seasonal changes are advised for odor control.

Bajen Bach Miss Glad

Moulton Week Whirl of Visits and Local Notes

Alabama visitors frequent Moulton including Dee Almon Billie Jacobs winning dirt removal contract for the Lawrence county Courthouse site. Rainfall heavy in the area has damaged crops with cotton showing excess weeds. boll counts rise as open bolls noted by W O Terry. Rev J Luther Gaines departs for a Cullman county revival. Bank of Moulton cashier O L Judy returns after illness. Rural Letter Carriers Convention slated in Indianapolis with delegates from the area.

Alabama Moulton Dee Almon Billie Jacobs Lawrence County Ballentine Courtland P. W. Williams Mr. Oden Morgan County W. O. Terry James E. Stewart C. C Indianapolis Stewart Birmingham O. L. Judy Bank of Moulton J. Luther Gaines First Baptist Church

One Injured When Car Turns Over Near Athens

James Scoggins of Athens escaped with minor injuries when he and two unhurt companions rode a car that turned over on the Bee Line highway two miles south of Athens at 8 o clock last night. Scoggins received a cut and bruises and was discharged from Athens hospital after treatment. T Bryant Julius Hale and Brick Williams state highway patrolmen investigated. Bryant said Scoggins lost control of the car, which was badly damaged in the accident.

James Scoggins Athens Scoggins T. Bryant Julius Hale Brick Williams Bryant

Snowball Fight At WPA Site Delays School Ground Grading

WPA workers in Aug. 14 staged a snowball encounter after unearthing a snow layer amid grading for a new school grounds project. The playful disruption occurred in the shade with ninety degree heat reported as a curious contrast.

WPA

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