Birthday party honors a young honoree with gifts and games
A Saturday afternoon birthday party for a child featured many friends and family. After games, guests were invited to a dining room where a variety of dainty refreshments were served to Clara Jo Young, Danny Cowan, Mozell Cowan, Martha Ray Cowan, Nell Hensley, Betty Jane Hensley, and others, followed by continued social visits and travel notes from local residents and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Smith
Tedau
Clara Jo
Danny Young
Carnine
Mozell
Martha Ray Cowan
Nell
Betty Jane Hensley
Etha Fay Stricklin
Burnice Strawn
Personal notices of travels and visits across states
Mr and Mrs R E Catlett and sons Bobby and Jackie have returned from a vacation visit to Eddyville and Morgan Field Kentucky. Miss Mary Ann Catlett visits in Louisville and will return in September. Mr and Mrs E W McLeod have returned from two weeks in North Carolina. Mrs G W Hamil of Troy arrives to be with Dr and Mrs J Y Hamil for a time. Mrs W P Dailey and two children will return home soon after spending the past two days
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Monroe Thomas and Son
Sarasota
Fla
Jack Smallwood
Rome
Gaden
H. H. McConnell
Dallas
Texas
Jennie Davidson
J. R. Nicholson
Jack Lee
Birmingham
Kimball Jones
Mary Jones
Ben Bloodworth
Bloodworth
University of Alabama
Reginald Goree
Grenada
Miss
Montgomery
Tom Burch
Wrightsville Beach
Wilmington
N. C
Nan Leathers
Morganfield, _Ky
Memphis, Tenn
John Patterson
W. B. Robertson
Clyde Nichols
Barbara Ann
Norma Kennedy
Little Rock
Ark
8S. I. Nichols
Leon Nichols
R. E. Catlett
Bobby
Jackie
Eddyville
Morganfield
Mary Ann Catlett
Louisville
E. W. McLeod
Points
North Carolina
G. W. Hamil
Troy
J. Y. Hamil
W. P. Dailey
Revival service of Rev W P Wilks at Cave Springs Baptist
Rev W P Wilks former Central Baptist minister conducts revival at Cave Springs Baptist Church Priceville through Friday. Morning services at 10 30 and evening services at 7 30. Wilks left Decatur in 1928 and serves Centerville Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Wilks
Central Baptist Church
Cave Springs Baptist Church
Priceville
Wilks
Decatur
Baptist Church
Centerville
Ala
Elmore County Voters Endorse Dry Wetumpka Result?
Elmore County's Aug 16 vote appears to favor a dry status for Wetumpka Alabama with initial reports indicating suppression of alcohol sales. Local officials anticipate final tallies to confirm the outcome and potential ordinance changes.
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Elmore
Wetumpka
Ala
Elmore County
Acknowledging God Directs Our Paths in All Work
A sermon explores applying Proverbs 3 6 by putting God first in inward trust and outward service. It urges making all work Christian by divine guidance, practicing humility, and seeking God's will in every aspect of life. A youth class revival is described as evidence of faithful consecration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
God
Christ
Annals of Heaven
Sparkman to Open Office in Huntsville Post Office
Congressman John Sparkman announces his Huntsville office will operate in the Post Office building until the next Congress. He is at Plattsburg for two weeks with Army maneuvers, then plans to visit district counties to meet residents with problems. The War Department invited his Military Affairs Committee to inspect Army posts.
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John Sparkman
Huntsville
Harold T. Pounders
Sparkman
Plattsburg
New York
War Department
United States
Insular
Prohibition Vote Shows Strong Lead in Referendum
Unofficial returns from yesterday's referendum on abandoning prohibition laws indicate prohibition advocates lead by more than two to one as results come under the state's alcoholic beverage control act.
Understanding Skin and Hair Care From a 1940s Voice
A feature on skin health explains how the skin eliminates waste and maintains moisture, with tips for dry skin including oil-rich cosmetics, daily creams, a soap change, and cautious use of powder. It also discusses a revival of the swirl hairstyle, detailing a right ear tucked curl design and daily maintenance with combs and pins.
Youthful Needle Quickie Pattern 4209 by Anne Adams
Anne Adams presents pattern 4209 a quick to sew youth frock with a bib yoke circular skirt and novel angled pockets. Choose puffed or short flared sleeves and contrast yoke bands pockets for a bright summer look. Available misses sizes 12 14 16 18 20 with fabric estimate and ordering details.
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Sister
Anne Adams
Decatur Daily
Pattern Department
17Th St
New York
N. Y
Decatur Humorous Bits and Workplace Jests Chronicle
A collage of light jokes and vignettes from Decatur and surrounding scenes. The material touches on domestic life mobile men and a few workplace gags, including a power station worker narrowly escaping electrocution and a parent reading a birthday gift book to assess it for the father.
District Representative to Spend Weeks With Committee
He will spend several weeks with the committee in this work yet remain in the district most of the time to serve the people in any way called upon.
Leibowitz Seeks Kings County District Attorney Bid
Samuel Leibowitz, known for defense work, enters the race for Kings County district attorney filing petitions for the Democratic primary His opponent is County Judge Wil-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Samuel
Leibowitz
Kings County
Brooklyn
Wil
Liam O'Dwyer Named Democratic Regular Organization Candidate
Liam O'Dwyer stands as the candidate of the regular Democratic organization signaling party backing in the forthcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liam O'Dwyer
Regular
Democratic Organization
Move's Shop Permanent Offer in Air Conditioned Comfort
An ad announces permanents in a cooled shop environment with pricing from $2 to $10 and provides a phone contact. The brief promotes convenient, comfortable service and invites customers to call 732 for details.
Local Workman Recovers Yet Carried by Odd Bulb Light
A workman claiming to be fully recovered from an accident laughed at a doctor s note as he walked with an electric bulb that lights up when lifted. A chair on the front porch of Attapulgus Georgia resident G M Donal ton stood for 75 years with deep pits worn in the floor. A hat story notes a Bill Bill T bought five years ago and still looks new after cleaning and changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workman
G. M. Donalton
Attapulgus, Ga
Bill Bill
Revival to Begin at Eva on Sunday
The Eva Church of Christ announces a revival starting Sunday August 20 and continuing through the week. Minister Parker a young preacher from Freed-Hardeman College will lead the meetings. Officials invite a hearty welcome for all friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Eva Besinn
Parker
Freed-Hardeman College
Eva Church of Christ
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