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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1940

Page

5

Circle Three to Meet and Other Local Events

Circle Three of the First Presbyterian Womans Auxiliary meets at 4 p.m. Monday at Mrs H E Jefferys home with Mrs BE L Jones as assistant hostess. An outing to Seneca Springs Saturday celebrates Jackie Catletts birthday with swimming and hiking. Mizpah Chapter No 19 OES meets Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall. Central Baptist W M S holds a 4 p.m. program Monday at the church on Looking Forward To A Revival with Mrs John C Cowell Mrs Mason Crow and Grady Wilson featured. Carolyn Sue Odom celebrates her fifth birthday with a Fifth Avenue West party hosted by Miss Maud Odum and assisted by Misses Frances Milton West and Mary Magdalene Hulme. The table centers on pink and white. Various local residents are listed with recent travels and visits including Birmingham and Daytona Beach. Central Methodist circles plan meetings with Dr. Edwin Wyle speaking on The Jew In America. Hayride at Seneca Springs entertained Miss Katherine Ann Wiley and friends. many local families noted traveling and visiting relatives in nearby towns.

First Presbyterian Circle Three First Presbyterian Womans Auxiliary H. E. Jeffery BE. L. Jones Central Baptist W. M Central Baptist W. M. S John ¢. Cowell Mason Crow Grady Wilson Bob Jones College Jessie Roberts Carolyn Sue Odum Carolyn Sue Odom Fifth Avenue West Maud Odum Frances Milton West Mary Magdalene Hulme Central Methodist Circles Central Methodist Circle Two Edwin Wyle America Dr. Wyle S. N. Propst Circle Two

Fifth Anniversary Birthday Party For Maxine Bennich

Mrs. Leo Bennich hosted a birthday party Wednesday for her daughter Maxine marking her fifth birth anniversary. Guests enjoyed games and contests with prizes won by Buster Poole Gene Collier and Mary Sue Bennich. A list of attendees included Betty Faye Sandlin Buddy Hodge Buddy Waddell Garland Sandlin and several Bennich relatives. Refreshments were served and each child received favors.

Leo Bennich Maxine Buster Poole Gene Collier Mary Sue Bennich Betty Faye Sandlin Buddy Hodge Buddy Waddell Garland Sandlin Donald Poole Laura Jean Ben Poole Sylvia Gayle Bennich Mary Elizabeth Paul Jean Tommy Crumbay Frank Leigh McLain Braxton Vansandt Martha Lou Belcher Edna Fay Maxine Bennich

Cemetery Cleaning Planned at Red Oak Grove Near Woodland Mills

All interested people are asked to meet Friday morning August 23 at the Red Oak Grove church cemetery near Woodland Mills with tools to help clean the grounds. Local organizers emphasize community involvement in maintaining the cemetery.

Red Oak Grove Church Woodland Mills

Alabama Power declares quarterly dividends on preferred stock

The Alabama Power Company board declared regular quarterly dividends on its $6 and $7 preferred stock payable Oct 1 to stockholders of record Sept 13 and on its $5 preferred payable Nov 1 to stockholders of record Oct 18. Total dividends amount to about $585,000.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Power Company

Homecoming After Vacation Visit

A resident returns home after spending two weeks on vacation visiting relatives in Bremen, Indiana.

Bremen Ind

Look Like You Care By Helen Follett

An article urges women to balance brains and beauty, arguing that appearance aids confidence and social advancement. It emphasizes polished dress, hair, and fragrance, while noting health, vitality, and composure sustain looks. Wise use of cosmetics complements character and manners. Oily complexions are common this season.

Santi

Duke and Duchess of Windsor Arrival in Nassau Inauguration

The Duke of Windsor and his American-born wife arrived in Nassau to cheers as he began his duties as governor of a British colony. Officials welcomed them at the dock and accompanied them to the legislative council chambers for inauguration ceremonies amid crowds of island residents and visitors.

Nassau Bahamas Duke of Windsor Legislative Council Duke Bermuda Edward

Confederate Flag to Be Presented in Alabama Memorial

A Confederate battle flag from Melrose will be enshrined in the Hall of Fame in Alabama's memorial building during the American Legion national convention. The flag, found in the home of Augustus Heath, was presented by Capt. J W Brown of the 12th Kentucky cavalry and authenticated by Governor Frank Dixon and state historian Marie Bankhead Owen.

Boston Ol’ Melrose Hall of Fame Alabama Memorial Alabama Infantry The American Legion Angier Goodwin Leverett Saltonstall Augustus Heath J. W. Brown 12Th Kentucky Cavalry Frank M. Dixon Alabama Marie Bankhead Owen

APC Men Aid at Savannah

Eleven Alabama Power Company linemen and ground crew members were sent to Savannah Georgia to assist Georgia Power crews in repairing storm damaged lines. Led by foreman Paul Hardeman the group traveled by truck and two cars from Birmingham.

Alabama Power Company Savanah Georgia Georgia Power Company Power Company Birmingham Garner Pride Decatur Georgia City Paul Hardeman Floyd Sharp J. A. Henderson Robert Hardemen

North Alabama Cattlemen Elect Board and Officers

The North Alabama Cattlemen's Association met last night and chose directors Bamile Lawrence county Dr W H Anderson FR G Hamilton Sim Howell Morgan county E P Garrett Hector French Limestone county W B Steed Trinity elected vice president A membership drive continues in Lawrence with a new committee named to work.

North Alabama Cattlemen's Association Bamile Lawrence County W. H. Anderson G. Hamilton Sim Howell Morgan County E. P. Garrett Hector French Limestone County W. B. Steed Trinity Lawrence

ovation for wife amid parade to chambers

The couple walked a flag bedecked street to the chambers while crowds cheered them repeatedly during the short distance, ending with a warm ovation for the wife.

Chambers

Pasture Sign Campaign Promises Theft Deterrence Reward

In a public notice a plan to place signs across members pastures aims to deter cattle theft with a $100 reward. The terse item notes community action and a monetary incentive for reporting thefts or suspicious activity.

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Seneca Springs R. E. Catlett Jackie Eastern Star Mizpah Masonic Hall Beverly Nebrig Otto Nebrig, Jr Zela Hough Simpson Tommy , Jane Clyde Lowe Billy Lowe Marjorie Spencer Barbara Jean Meadows Carolyn Dews Baby Frances Dews Jackie Williamson Betty Jo Wear Mona Ray Blackwell Faye Delmore Norma Jean Delmore Billy Joe Pittman Sandra Neher Barbara Ann Craig Margaret Ann Emens Nancy Clara Malone Tomm Caddell Betty Wright Bill Xander, Jr Billy Ferguson Carolyn Perguson Bland McBride Suzanne McBride Billy Byars Patsy Ruth Harvey Barbara Jane Napps Mary Katherine Strother Robert Douglas Keenum Rebecca Allen White Eleanor Hamilton Katherine Ann Wiley Mrs. Wiley Clyde Bloodworth Misses Jones Edwards Clarkaville Tenn Mike Mary Heen Hille Falkville Benevolent Society Hospital Betty Billie Rhea Simmons Clie Lamon Chattanooga Pauline Lamon Mary Thornton Daytona Beach Miami Fila Harold Asher Harold S. E. Patterson J. A. Buttrey Bertha Timberlake Frances Roberts Chandler Athens Miami Beach Fla H. C. Kitchens Earl Rose Sharon Collinwood, Tenn Mrs Jimmy Edwards Lee Kitchens Rockwood, Tenn Sam Byars Billy Mrs. Russell Brothers Nashville, Tenn H. O. Troup Nell Coleman West Point Miss H. EB. Jeffery Terry Frye J. W. Sandlin Nashville Ruby Sandlin Josephine Stone Altoona, Ala Fredna Stone B. M. Brown Will Grubbs Robert Nabors J. J. Humphrey Jean Yarbrough Montgomery Johnston Street Grantland Rice Co. O. Foote Barnum Reynolds Selma Jack Wear Truman Farrer Wally Duchess of Windsor Hartselle, Ala Bing Crosby Gloria Jean Warner Baxter Andrea Leeds Cartoon Don Ameche Mary Beth Hughes Alan Curtis Walt Disney Cartoon News Errol Flynn Miriam Hopkins Virginia City Humphrey Bogart Randolph Scott Seriel Oregon Trail Kimball Jones Mary Jones Madelyn Edwards University of Alabama At Tuscaloosa Decatur Ice Cream’& Creamery Co Julith Louise Trimm J. Q. Trimm Helen Follett APC Savannah Allen Grant Street Capitol Theatre Military Academy Wit Sine Wyman Gibert Ret John Litel FU Manchu” News Reel George O'Brien Dorothy Wilson LSO Daily Want Aspets Denning CAQNE Paremownt Prier Adaea Owen Tovo Wolan Europe Sten Oran Jowmny Russelling Jane Bowery Park Ave Katherine Aldridge Elyse Knox Laura Hope Jessie Ralph Harry Shannon Thea Moye Goidel’s
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