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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1940

Page

5

Womack Weds Bowlin In Madison Alabama Nuptials

Nancy Kate Thornton of Madison Alabama marries Jack Goon Bowlin Womack of Huntsville Alabama at Lynchburg Tennessee home of the officiating minister Rev J Ewell Erwin. Womack coroner elect of Madison County and son of Samuel Co Womack. After a September first home in Huntsville the couple plans a series of parties to honor the bride.

Huntsville

Morgan County to open 1940 41 schools September 9

Morgan County will start the 1940 41 term September 9 for 12 white high schools and 32 elementary schools followed by September 9 for 16 Negro units including Morgan County High at Hartselle and Morgan County Training at Hartselle. Net enrollment last year was 7 684 students with 6 598 white and 1 086 Negro.

Morgan County Hartselle Danville Parkville Priceville Cotaco Eva Austinville Ryan Union Hill Moulton Heights Flint Morgan County Training School Irwin J. Quinn

McWhorter Family Reunion At Moulton Home

A McWhorter family reunion at the W. H. McWhorter home near Moulton celebrated J. B. McWhorter's birthday with numerous relatives from Austinville Waxahachie and nearby towns attending. Guests included many McWhorters and friends, with photos taken to mark the occasion.

W. H. McWhorter Moulton McWhorter J. B. McWhorter Charleene Waxahachie Texas R. C. McWhorter Kenneth Telette Twilight Childen Hugh Kyle Max Ray Elizabeth Gayle C. Cc. Mcwhorter Roland Rosalee C. Lentz Clara Anna Raye Sarah Pearl Margaret Quentin Lentz W. O. Watson Nelson

Memorial service ends Birmingham leader Jones at league convention

Huntsville Alabama August 15 memorial service for the late Jimmy Jones Jr. president of the Birmingham city commission and also president of the Alabama League of Municipalities at time of death ended the first session of the league tenth annual convention.

House guests visit Pulaski relatives amid travels

Ham spends the week with her mother Mrs. de Alexander and Mrs. J. H. Alexander in Pulaski Tennessee. Guests include Mrs. Herman Kyle and son Jimmy of Birmingham. Mrs. J. H. Alexander plans trips to Wiggins Mississippi Gulfport Biloxi before returning home.

Ham de Alexander J. H. Alexander Herman Kyle Jimmy Birmingham Pulaski Tenn Wiggins Miss S. E. Dun Gulfport Biloxt

Her Strip Tease Was Not Intended in Kannapolis

An interpretive dancer at a Kannapolis theater staged a stumble into a near strip tease when her black lace costume snagged on a stage fixture. She escaped into the wings in full view then returned for applause as she muttered she had never been so embarrassed.

Kannapolis N.C

Dissolution of Valley Coal and Lumber Partnership

Notice states T B Middlebrooks of Decatur Alabama has sold his interest in Valley Coal and Lumber Company to John C Coats of Haleyville and is no longer connected with Morgan Winston counties operations. Dated Aug 14 21 28, Decatur.

Valley Coal & Lumber Company John c. Coats Haleyville Morgan Winston Counties Decatur T. B. Middlebrooks Alabama

Community notes from Hartselle eventful week

The report lists visits and gatherings in Hartselle including Dr Herbert Markham of Cullman and J M Foster of Nashville. A First Christian Church program is planned with J B Stone and Wilston Orr in charge. A Miss Sue Patterson hosted a luncheon for Betty Boyce Rountree and Jane Duke with a large group attending.

Herbert Markham Cullman Coe J. M. Foster Nashville Luther Roberts Clara Burleson First Christian Church J. B. Stone Jun Wilston Orr The Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church R. A. Payne Louisville Training School Margaret Fund Frank Cooper Lee Palmer Fred Bailey L. N. Whitman

Make This pattern 4442 Anne Adams Bolero Ensemble

The pattern 4442 by Anne Adams offers a leading lady frock with a long sleeves bolero and dress for fall. Size 36 dress uses 3 1 2 yards of 39 inch fabric. bolero uses 1 5 8 yards. Send 15 cents and order the book and pattern together for 25 cents.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th St New York N. Yo

Rotary Club Tour Of Camp Highlights Wildlife Work

Hartselle Rotary Club met at the COC Camp with Capt. Hobart Brock and Lt. W. M. Anderson hosting. A luncheon featured camp grown fried chicken as H. M. Brown chaired. Visitors toured the camp and learned of road work, quail hatchery projects, and wildlife refuge efforts including 17 miles graded with five more ready, aiming for 100 miles.

The Rotary Club COC Hobart Brock W. M. Anderson T. E. Kimbrough H. M. Brown Capt. Brock L. L. Gilchrist Gilchrist CCC

Lipstick Tricks and Corset Guidance From Helen Follett

Facial attractiveness hinges on well shaped lips and subtle mouth contour. The article outlines at home lip exercises and creams to smooth aging lines and keep lips supple, then shifts to corsetry tips, stressing correct harnessing, garment combinations, and choosing suitable girdles and bras for posture and figure.

Regional Social Notes Highlight Local Guests

Chattanooga guest Mrs. A P Howell travels to Atlanta visiting Mrs. Wilson Johnson and others. Howell, Mr. and Mrs. George Butler Jackson host in Atlanta. Pettus Dunnaway and two Kingston daughters visit Mrs. Mary Gilchrist. Miss Martha Witt Burleson returns home from Huntsville. Clarence Petty resumes at Tuscaloosa after summer school in Jacksonville. Betty and Marjorie Nelson visit grandparents S M Nelson in Porence.

Louisa Barnett Ruth Johnston Tommy Lee Washington, D. C Hatfield Lee Joe Duncan Lake Duncan Marjorie Phinizy Sam Malone, Jr Grayce McBride Trinity Arthur Holder, Jr J. P. Dreher H. P. Moffett Birmingham JL. H. Houston J. R. Richards Marth Memory Richards Nave Columbus Frank Aldridge J. M. Foster Nashville Hartselle Frank T. Smith First Baptist Church Mt. Zion Ollie Wilhie, Jr St. Joseph's Hospital Memphis Tenn Alan Smith Points Tennessee G. H. Grisham Montgomery Paul Thomas Betty Lou Valdermosa Springs E. R. Currier Harry Currier Jacksonville Ala Eric Currier Augusta , Thompson Chattanooga J. P. Hodges A. P. Howell Atlanta Wilson Johnson A. B. Jackson Elliott Howell Helen. Howell George Butler Jackson Pettus Dunnaway Kingston, Tenn Mary Gilchrist Martha Witt Burleson Huntsville Clarence Petty Thomas Coaching School Tuscaloosa Betty Marjorie Nelson Porence 8. M. Nelson

Johnson offered new post after White House talks

Colonel Louis Johnson said President Roosevelt offered him a quite attractive job after a White House visit. Johnson declined to disclose the post’s nature, noting only his full heart remains with public service.

Washington Louis Johnson White House Roosevelt

National Defense Linked To New Job Indication

A brief note states the new position is related to the national defense program and reflects the government focus on defense efforts. The remark links employment to national security priorities without further details.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Green Donald Branum Miss Evelyn Green J. H. Branum East Walnut Street Mrs Kentucky E. E. Hargrove Paul Gene J. R. Thomas Monteagle G. H. Smith Cincinnati Ohio Charles Darrah Murfreesboro Mis Jess Crane Nancy Jean Humphrey University of Alabama C. G. Brewer Wheeler Reservoir Wilson Dam Elizabeth Ann Humphrey Berry, Ala D. P. Humphrey Tuscumbia Farm Security Board J. T. Jones R. E. Oliver West Palm Beach Fla Eloise Humphrey Phillip Humphrey Huntaville Rebecca and Luzie Mae, Derryberry Columbia, Tenn Elizabeth Ann Chappell Thomas Caddell Gadsden C. B. Elliott J. L. Echols Red Boiling Springs Warren Gardner Glenn Athens Crutcher Gardner C. W. Matheny New Orleans Ponsonby Kyle Paint Rock John Wilkes Benevolent Society Hospital Country Club Bob Harris Robert Walton Anderson Sherman Street Birming Larg Sunburn Capitol Irene Anna Neagle Ray Milland City Park Nelly Don Doris Dodson Bloomfield Ellen Kaye Carlye Move’s Shop Sue Patterson Lacon Betty Boyce Rountree Jane Duke Tampa Rook Betty Jo Stewart Margaret Sample Beth Howell Frances Crow Mimi Willie Ruth Groover Agens Jones Jessie Nellie Lee Rachel Pattillo Virginia Frances Brown Jane Rucker Russellville Misses Rucker Martha and Zeilma Payne Bevelye Barcliff Virginia Smith Virginia Claire Bailey Hal Jean Blair Anne Speake Sarah Anne Bennett Martha Lillian Whitman Gwendolyn Nelle Payne Roberta Clarke Circle No Methodist Missionary Society Mattie Aycock Windes L.S. Echols Aycock William Lindsey Circle No. 2 G. P. Wiggins John Cooper Charles Shores J. T. Tarver Ruth Flemming Golgotha Hoyt Groover A. M. White Howard Brown L. O. Waldsmith Dewey Channell Agnes Jones Selma Jessie Nelle Lee Margaret Lampie Margaret Francis Ruth Bradley Puckett Stewart Home Cold Springs Gwendolyn and Dorothy Holder Carlton Benjamin Compton Roland Compton Oak Street Decature Sullivan Sally Allen Grant Bireet Helen Follett Fabrica C. Miller Chicago Money Back AYDS Caddell Drug Co Goidel’s Drug Store Raft Sheridan Gale Page Alan Hale Roscoe Cartoon
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