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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1941

Page

5

Ella Carolyn Horn Weds James Henry Foster in Luverne

Society notes from Troy Messenger report the upcoming August 27 wedding at First Methodist Church Luverne Alabama of Miss Ella Carolyn Horn and James Henry Foster with Rev Wilds Scott DuBose officiating. Pre nuptial events include bridge luncheons and parties hosted by relatives and friends in Troy and Luverne.

Troy Messenger Ella Carolyn Horn James Henry Foster Luverne First Methodist Alabama Wilds Scott DuBose Ethel Jones Tankersley Katherine Horton Troy Rex Windham Elizabeth Selman Horn Felix Tankersley Horn Emma Lila Fundaburk Charles Horn Joseph Robert Horn, Jr Bessemer Foster Lanier Foster John William Turner Edward Jernigan Greenville John Oliver Horn Dadeville Charlies Tema King South Alabama Miss Horn Felix Tankersley Herman Jernigan Clarice Davis Mary Nall Josephine Folmar Laverne Hayward Tatum Cull Revel Inter- Se Club Dorothy Frances Folmar Virginia Beall West Third Street Albert Donlin Fundaburk Carolyn Turner East Third Street Mrs. Horn

Personal notices of visitors and travels visit Decatur

Mrs Rufus Peerson and daughter Constance visit Mrs Molly Peerson in Florence this week. Several residents ill or traveling include Mrs Archibald, Pride, Miss Nona Morrow and Mrs Estelle Baker. Families relocate to 524 East Walnut St and visits to Dothan Monte Sano and Monteagle. House guests from Washington Ind and friends from Columbia Tenn.

Rufus Peerson Constance Molly Peerson Florence Garner Pride Greenville Ala Nona Morrow Estelle Baker Perry Orr Hartselle East Walnut Street Fred Bruener Carolyn Lena Jerrell Washington, Ind J. L. Buchanan Lula Margaret West Moulton Street Laila Margaret Buchanan Monte Sano Jacqueline Johnson Columbia, Tenn Jack Doss Kitty Ivy Terry Moore Pensacola,_Fla Mobile Bellingrath Bellingrath Gardens Frank Butler Vicksburg, Miss Nina Butler Seventh Avenue East

Baptist Sunday School Picnic at Delano Park

The Central Baptist Sunday school primary department invites all members to a picnic from 2 to 4 oclock Thursday afternoon at Delano Park.

Guide to increasing bust size through breathing and massage

The article advises increasing bust size through chest expanding breathing exercises, gentle chest massage, and arm swinging routines. It claims benefits to health and waist trim, recommending fresh air inhalation, deep breathing, and post exercise routines each day.

Laura Wheeler Designs Three Pattern Motifs For Linen Decor

Laura Wheeler presents varied smart "His and Her" motif designs for home linens. Pattern 2927 offers a transfer with 12 motifs sized about 4 by 6 inches, color schemes, materials, and stitch illustrations. Send ten cents and request PATTERN 2927 with name and address to Execatur Daily Needlecraft, 82 Eighth Avenue New York.

Needlecraft Pt Eighth Avenue New York N. Y

Women circle meetings mark Methodist service in Athens

The four circles of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at the First Methodist Church met Monday afternoon at various homes. Circle one gathered with Mrs Baylis Hightower and Mrs G H Lance as hosts and Mrs George Wood led, with devotional and articles from World Outlook and other sources shared by members. Twelve attended circle one. circle two heard a Bible study review and Christan Herald article read aloud.

Athens Ala Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Bayliss Hightower G. H. Lance George Wood B. B. Glasgow World Outlook Earl Wilson Harry Nichols Carlos Pereira de Campos Walter B. Borchers Tennessee Jean Rowland Wood Eddie Cantor L. W. Chambers William Lyle H. D. Looney The Christian Herald

Christian Science War Relief Aids Britain With Garments

The Christian Science War Relief Committee reports 2999 cases totaling 480 366 in nine months. Garments and blankets are supplied by Christian Scientists in the United States and shipped via London to England and Scotland for emergencies. Overhead is 4.1 percent with voluntary services. deliveries include motor kitchens and a van in Pungland.

Christian Science War Relief Committee Huntington Avenue Boston Massachusetts First Church of Christ, Scientist Christian Science Churches America Christian Science Organization Christian Science Committee London England Scotland Christian Science Denomination United States Coventry Christian Science Pungland Dept For Shipping

Ice Courses Served at Athens College Circles

Circles on the Athens College campus hosted gatherings with ice dessert for fourteen and later twelve attendees. Circle four was postponed to Monday August 25 to meet with Mrs Joe Gentry.

Miss Kathleen Harrison Heads to Cotaco Schools Duty

Miss Kathleen Harrison plans to leave early in September for teaching duties at Cotaco schools in Morgan County. The note mentions a Smokies trip and visits to Asheville and other points in North and South Carolina.

Ashville North and South Carolina Kathleen Harrison Cotaco Morgan County

More oil to aid Allies likely in coming weeks

Tulsa dispatch notes oil men expect the United States to boost support for Britain and Russia with more tankers and aviation gasoline. The view follows a study on East Coast supplies as Petroleum Coordinator Ickes warns of a gasoline shortage on the East Coast.

Tulsa Oka United States Britain Russia Ickes

Plant to Reopen Smith Lumber after Labor Settlement

The Smith Lumber Company at Nauvoo Alabama planned to reopen today August 20 after a labor dispute closed the plant for over a month. Federal conciliator Olin T Flournoy reported the settlement.

Birmingham Ala Smith Lumber Company Nauvoo Olin T. Flournoy

Anne Adams 1941 1942 Pattern Book Ad for Frock Designs

An advertising notice promotes Anne Adams patterns for 1941 1942 with dress designs described as versatile and smart. It highlights a gathered skirt style a slim waist accent collar front bodice and options including a long or short sleeve coat style and one fabric versions. Orders shown include Pattern 4872 in multiple misses sizes with pricing and mailing details to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department Weat 17Th St New York N. Y

Weather Bureau Opens at Daniel Field in Augusta

Filers around the army air base can know about the weather now. A lieutenant, a sergeant and eight enlisted men have opened a weather bureau at Daniel Field to dispense forecasts and observations for flight operations.

Augusta Army Air Base Daniel Field

Weather Update Highlights Latest Atmospheric Outlook

The latest weather bulletin reports prevailing conditions across the region with updated temperatures and precipitation chances. Forecasters expect a mix of sun and clouds with scattered showers possible in the afternoon and cooler nighttime temperatures.

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