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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1939

Page

5

DoubleWedding Plans Highlight Local Notices

A pair of weddings and engagements anchor Decatur notices. Miss Nannie Flautt and George V. La Boon wed in a quiet Central Methodist ceremony. Annie Bee Harrison and Ted Loggins also married at a Church of Christ home ceremony. A September 30 double wedding in Decatur unites Theda Wahnell Cockrell and Mary Katherine Evans with their spouses. Community events include Mizpah Chapter meeting and Central Baptist W M S activities, plus a large family reunion in Limestone County.

Flautt NZED Nannie Joy Flautt la Boon Florida Fifth Avenue West Guy Flautt Sy Flautt This City J. D OG@GINS-HARRISON Annie Bee Harrison Ted Ahaira Loggins H. L. Kirby Church of Christ Kirby Decatur Paul Miller Theda Wahnell Baron Lionel Cockrell R. C. Woodall Mary Katherine Samuel James Evans Central Methodist Church H. Cc. McAdams Limestone County H. R. Maner H. R.maner Onnie Maner Clifton Cleara Sibyl Lewis Maner Zana

Personal notices of visits and travel in the region

Mrs. C. W. Bailey of Nashville is expected to visit her brother J. W. Darrah. Claire Asked and Barbara Lynne of Fulton, Ky., stay with Mrs. Glenn Newhart. Many locals tour Florence, Mobile, Huntsville, Birmingham, and beyond, visiting relatives, attending camps and fairs, and returning home. Several with ties to Beason, Alexander, and Griffin families are noted, with trips to Cuba, Cuba and Miami, New York World's Fair, and Signal Mountain.

C. W. Bailey Nashville, Tenn J. W. Darrah Darrah Claire Asked Barbara Lynne Fulton, Ky Glenn Newhart Miss Marjorie Phinizy New York Miss Marjorie Workman Connecticut

Two Scout Troops Plan Joint Encampment

Troop 11 met with Troop Four in Delano Park to arrange a three day encampment in the Black Warrior National Forest at the Sipsey river camp. They will depart Wednesday morning and patrol leaders will provide departure times and provisioning lists. A weiner roast followed the meeting.

Delano Park Black Warrior National Forest Sipsey River

DAILY CROSS WORD PUZZLE ANSWER LIST

Word clues appear with numbers and brief hints across and down. The page lists entries such as Lately thin nails hasten frame on which to stand a picture Greek letter False Mother The bishop of Rome Nearby Steal Yelp Female fowls Adversaries veneaes A game of cards Subside Beast of burden Conjunction Independent Symbol for nickel Movable part of a window Letter V Goddess of growing vegetation Reverence Upright Vexatious DOWN Shaggy Like Switf dogs Anevil Symbol for spirit lithium Thick Affirmative slices reply Cry of Druh surprise Male sheep Instruments for driving widow nails Insect Saves Brawny Letter of A malt the Hebrew kiln alphabet Dry said Negative of wine reply Chance Weapon with Second note long shaft of the scale Variety of Pronoun

Rome Druh Surprise

Turney Suffers Broken Right Leg After Yard Fall

E. F. Turney of 1616 Fifth avenue South is resting comfortably after a fall at home Monday broke his right leg near the ankle. He stepped into a hole edge in his yard as the accident occurred.

E. F. Turney Fifth Avenue, S Mr. Turney

Proper Exercises and Erect Carriage Help Short Girls Look Taller

A healthful routine can aid growth and posture for short girls and older women. The piece urges balanced diet with calcium rich milk, outdoor exercise, sunlight, and regular medical checks. It notes stunted growth from poor air and diet, and advises wardrobe, cosmetics, and self care to maintain a youthful silhouette.

Courland Picnic Promises Community Fun and Talks

A large afternoon and evening picnic sponsored by local school officials and the Chamber of Commerce will be held at the Courtland school grounds Thursday August 17 from noon to 10 pm Big features include a Courtland Loretta Tenn baseball game and a girls softball match Courtland versus Wheeler Congressman John Sparkman will speak and dairy expert Mr Holloway from Swift and Company will advise farmers on milk and cream reduction Food includes chicken stew sandwiches and ice cream Several locals hosted weekend gatherings and visitors from Huntsville Birmingham and Washington among others toured Wheeler Lake and nearby sites with family and friends. Bobbie Tweedy underwent tonsil removal and is recovering.

Chamber of Commerce Eee Loretta Tenn Courtland Wheeler John Sparkman Holloway Swift and Company Tuscaloosa Roger McWhorter Margaret Swartzel Washington, D. C R. H. Tweedy Russell Fowler Russell, Jr Dave Martin, Jr Battle Ground Academy Franklin, Tenn R. H. Tweedy, Jr Little Bobbie Tweedy Decatur Little Bobbie Charles E. Halder Moulton Iane McKnight Paragould Ark Dan Gilchrist Yancey Hughes C. C. Horton County Board of Revenue Joanne DuBose Margaret Swartze Merlin McCullar Robert McWhorter Monteagle

Gulf Coast Faces More Rain After Weekend Showers

Mobile Alabama weather bulletin says the Gulf Coast region remains under threat of additional rain today after heavy squalls disrupted fishing events and kept coast guard on emergency duty.

Mobile Ala Gulf Coast Area Coast Guard Weather Bureau

Community Notes From Morgan County Blue Springs

Local residents share visits, illnesses, and events across Blue Springs and nearby towns. Wedding announced for Ruth Tanner to Haske Harris. many siblings and relatives visit, church activities, camp at Cole Springs, softball games, and trips to Decatur, Hartselle, Pines, and Lawrence Cove are reported.

Bennie Barcliff North J. B. Peck Barnie Gurley Birmingham Tuesaday Randolph Ryan Tom, Crawford Birminghage James Lynn, Jr Jim Gurley Monroe Bolding Hartselle B. F. Wear Decatur Henry Fowler Cole Springs Erin Rowe James Palmer South Alabama Blue Springs Albert Ella “Kocher Olive Fowler Union Grady Ray Dunn Pines Antioch Edna Mae Jo Peck Edith Peck Fain Peck Junior Morrow James C. L. Peck C. F. Peck Somerville J.E. Peck Clifford Smith Eva Ruth Tanner Haske! Harris Bessemer Ponguerre Frank Smith Bila Johnson Mis Nancy Covey Bob Gordon Joe Florence Grady Lacky Jessie Miller Ethrage Mason Ore Johnson Hartsele

Make This Model At Home 8 Pattern 4220 Dress Ad

Anne Adams pattern 4220 offers a fitted waist, scalloped yoke and low V neckline with optional sleeve lengths. Available in sizes 34 to 48, fabric 39 inch wide. price 15 cents pattern or 15 cents book with pattern 20 cents. Send name address and size to The Decatur Daily Pattern Dept. New York address.

Anne Adams Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department 17Th St New York

Morgan County Pine Ridge Social Notes

Mr and Mrs Elmer Compton left Friday for a two week visit with relatives in Grant Oklahoma and Paris Texas. Several families from Huntsville Woodland Mills Monrovia Union Hill Westminster South Carolina Cullman and Decatur area visited or were visited during the period.

Elmer Compton Grant Okla Paris Texas Grady Crank Alice Huntsville Grady Cobb Genell Billy Joée Woodland Mills C R. Wells Clara Dock Nappier Willard Elmer Florette Brown Cullman Otis Wilson Robert Glenn Ransom Decatur Ransom Lacey's Spring

Parergs, Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Comps a Ton

A brief notice notes Parergs and the couple known as Mr. and Mrs. B B Comps a ton in a local social snippet. The item highlights a social tally or gift count attributed to the pair in a community record.

Parergs

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