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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1935
Page
5
Miss Francis Stewart and Mr Curtis Fuller wed at the Fuller home with Rev Emmett Byars officiating. The ceremony preceded by a small guest count and the couple will reside in Caddo. The society notes also mention church services and a Baptist women’s meeting with numerous local attendees.
Florence visitors include Mr and Mrs C G Horton and Mr and Mrs H O Leigh. Educational updates mention Pin Hook school, Hatton high, and Speake community. Local travel covers trips to Athens and Montevallo, plus a revival and school openings at Lawrence County High.
The piece discusses historical beliefs that women added rouge to cheeks and contrasts with Bette Davis style hints for modern makeup. It outlines applying powder before and after rouge, using cleansing and toning steps to prevent blotches, and recommends preparing skin to create a natural look.
ATHENE Ala Aug 20 Special Over Was placed in sinking fund retire road bonds this week by the county board of revenue writing one third of the issue as only which by a special state legislature goes for retirement of these bonds. Greb g retir ed at nt below par. The desirement bill produced by present speaker a who was then state.
The column lists residents and visitors such as Mr. and Mrs. Charles HL and families returning from Philadelphia and New York trips, Misses Robbie Cole Stinnett and Odelle Stewart visiting cities in the East, and R A Smith heading to Denver with family. It notes crops improving after rain and several motor tours to New York and eastern states.
A McWhorter family reunion was held near Moulton last Thursday to honor the 84th birthday of grandmother Mrs. Henry N. McWhorter and the visit of son J Eck McWhorter his wife and daughter Charleene from Texas. About 175 relatives and friends from Texas Morgan and Lawrence counties attended and a large dinner was served at five in the evening. The McWhorter name traces to Revolutionary veterans in 1817. Local attendees included Prof. O L Tidwell Prof. Jno D Comer Miss Sare Blair Dr. Carraway and family O L Judy Willie Shelton Robt B Anderson. Out-of-town relatives came from Waxa hachie Austinville Caddo Red Hill and Moulton.
William Slatten and Wilburn Scott, both youths, pleaded guilty to burglary of A D Carter Grocery in Athens Alabama. They were bound over to await the grand jury with $500 bonds and committed to jail for failing to make bond. Slatten also faced an assault with intent to murder charge tied to striking Carter with a wooden bar. Carter is recovering from injuries. Slatten is from Huntsville and Scott from Chicago.
Lieut. M. J. Wall reviewed the background of a new class of 208 rookies who reported for a 70 day training period yesterday. He oversaw standard intake procedures and prepared the recruits for initial drills.
A tropical disturbance near 25N 67.5W northwestward toward Mona Passage is monitored by the Weather Bureau. The center lies about 450 miles east of Mona Passage and about Haiti, with no immediate threat to the Florida coast, as observers track its northwest path.
Ed Talbot, 22, employed at an ice plant, slipped on ice and fell toward a circular saw severing toes of his left foot. Ambulance attendants found him amid the mishap, still conscious.
A coach assembled a complete football squad of former university stars plus a basketball team with baseball and track standouts. The roster showcases a wide range of athletic talent spanning several sports.
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