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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1934

Page

4

Society notes for Maynard Layman vacation

The Daily reports Maynard Layman will be away on vacation. Society news phone lines listed as 588-1 and Es-3 for messages.

Maynard

Tulip Viola Young and Henry Atkins wed in East Decatur

The couple married at 10 o clock at the bride's parents home with Chas L Dobbs, pastor of Sixteenth Avenue Baptist church presiding. East Decatur was noted as the site for the ceremony and reception details follow. Epworth League plans a 7 pm meeting at Miss Virginia Rhinehart's house with a progressive dinner sequence through several hosts. Baptist women of the CGA sang a love duet before a brief business session and adjournment.

Eee Mie Tulip Viola Young Henry Atkins East Chas. L. Dobbs Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Decatur Epworth League of the Den‘Methodist Church Virginia Rhinehart

Personal notes on visitors and travels from Mbottebore to Chicago

Marjorie Morrow mends after a broken leg. Roy Cowan and two children return to Mbottebore after visiting a relative in Mississippi. Jean Giles returns from a week in Chicago with sister Phyllis Giles and Tuscaloosa friends. Earl Peete back from the Century of Progress. Helen Fisher heads to Gallatin Tennessee then to the Century of Progress with a group. Truett Sewell announce birth of a daughter August 21. Elmer Junior Danby of Florence listed in notes.

H. Roy Cowan Mbottebore J. D Jean Giles Chicago Miss Giles Phyllis Giles Tuscaloosa Helen Fisher Gallatin, Tenn Abe Century of Progress Mrs. Truett Sewell

New Officers Installed by Carlisle Post 40 in Athens

Captain Frank M. Armstrong was elected Post Commander and other Carlisle B. Gresham Post No 40 officers were installed by Abramson of Florence Post. Local Legionnaires pledged to improve and support disabled veterans, with talks praising the Legion’s role and urging attendance at first Saturday meetings at the courthouse.

Frank M. Armstrong Carlisle B. Gresham Athens Post Department Abramson Florence Burleson Harteelle Sparkman Mahoney Spin Huntsville Treasury American Legion Congress Legion Américan Legion Flanders Legionnaires

Mrs Turney Named As Local Agent For Standard Life

Mrs Minnie M Turney of 1616 Fifth avenue south has been appointed local agent of Standard Life Association of Lawrence Kan An established city business leader she has been active in local ventures for several years.

Minnie M. Turney Fifth Avenue South Standard Life Association Lawrence Kan Turney

Nurses Board Visitor to Visit Alabama Hospital

Miss Lannie H Denny secretary treasurer of the Nufeds Dear of Examination and Registration of Alabama will be the weekend guest of Mrs BM Guyton at Benevolent Society Hospital.

Nurses Board Lannie H -Denny Nufeds Alabama BM. Guyton Benevolent Society Hospital

Local residents visit relatives and travel notes from area

The column lists residents visiting kin in Birmingham Little Rock and Huntsville and traveling to Miami Caracas Greenville Charleston Chicago St Louis and Chicago markets. Names include Anne Goulding Dix Betty Lanier Goode Clem and family members of Diz La nier Blackwell Eilis Moseley Day Ligon Ford among others with trips to Fiat Rock North Carolina and the World Fair.

Anne Goulding Dix Mobile Paul Diz Fiat Rock North Carolina

Plaid Skirt And Wool Cardigan For Autumn Links

The note suggests pairing a plaid skirt with a wool cardigan as a stylish golf outfit for autumn. It recommends a plaid flannel shirt dress with long sleeves, rollable, topped by a wool cardigan, a felt hat, hose, socks, and hobnailed calf shoes with stitched shank as illustrated.

Mexico seeks foreign help in Celié Cota slaying probe

San Diego reports an international dimension to the murder of 16 year old Celié Cota. Enrique Ferreira forwards a full report to Mexico's Department of External Relations. Mexican officials promise full cooperation with local authorities. The girl was found murdered in her backyard.

San Diego Calif Celié Cota Enrique Ferreira Department of External Relations Mexico Edward Cota México Tijuana Lower California

4 H Club Winner Heads to Auburn Short Course

Miss Mattie Maude Hames of Moulton Heights 4-H Club leaves for Auburn to attend the state 4-H Club short course. She won the county health contest at Hartselle and will compete with 4-H girls from 44 counties, with the top winner earning a free trip to Chicago.

Mattie Maude Hames Moulton Heights Auburn Hames Hartselle Erien Rowé Chicago

Watermelon cut brings Somerville folks together

Mr. and Mrs. 8 E Allen hosted a Tuesday watermelon cutting at their Somerville Route 1 home. Guests included W T Archer Her man Pree Miss Alma Johnnie Sara Eloise and many Winton family members along with Decatur visitors Mrs Claude Murphy and daughters Rose and Marjorie Ruth. A birthday dinner for J D Witton drew William Winton Jura May Nellie Mildred Lucille Arline Levetta Ina Clara Gilbert Dunaway and others.

E. Allen Somerville V. Sammons W. T. Archer Herman Pree Magnolia Winton J D. Winton Calvin Vester Winton Jura May Winton Alma Johnnie Sara Eloise Allen Rota Murphy Cecil Edward Decatur Claude Murphy Rose E Marjorie Ruth Mason Whitten Elbert Rilby Priceville James Murphy W. M.winton Center Spring Meeting Ming Nell Cathem Murphy Verdit Claudie Ruby Webster Ruther Lee Winton P. G. Winton J. D Witton William Winton J.D. Winton Calvin Winton Jura May Nellie Mildred Lucille Winton Arline Levetta Ina Clara Gilbert Dunaway Bloisé Sara Allen Odell Mayaline

Make This Model At Home Pattern 1955

Ann Adams pattern advises sewing a frock from brown cantons flecked with rose beige. Sizes 36 to 50 require 3.25 yards of 39 inch fabric, with a contrasting piece, plus illustrated step by step instructions. Send 16 cents for pattern and 25 cents for book and pattern to Decatur Daily Pattern Dept New York.

Anné Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 7Th Street New York City

Washington Merry-Go-Round notes and public letters

A collage of brief items and letters notes political chatter and public notices. Topics include Johnson’s NRA stance and adviser views, Pecora’s wardrobe quip, silver base currency purchases, a prison gun tale, congressional expulsion rules, Robins on marriage, hog tax, and Byrnes as a Democratic floor leader prospect.

T.G Holyoke Mass Treasury R. V. Dd Ind New Orleans Senate Houce E. J Parkersburg Mias Prantes Robby Robinson Democrats of & Chamber Miés T. W Columbia 8. C Jimmy Burmés Chamber Joe Robinson Byrnes

Local Socials Mention Six Mile and Decatur Names

After dinner a watermelon cutting and games were enjoyed. Mrs Claude Murphy and children who spent ten days with Somerville relatives returned home Sunday night. Claude Clyde Murphy of Decatur visited Somerville Sunday.

Fragmentary OCR Note Reflects Unclear South Headline

The readable lines show incomplete phrasing about the South and a reference to defeat or numbers, leaving the event and entities largely ambiguous. No clear people places or organizations can be reliably identified from the fragment.

Grand Slam in Bridge Bid With Opening Lead Theory

A bid and play analysis outlines how a heart opening lead followed by a diamond opening lead can force a grand slam in a three handed four players game. It details discards squeezes and ending positions for North and declarer, noting opening leads’ effects on final tricks and the potential to defeat other lines.

North Rei Singleton Cate Hearta North Han Te Giscard

Ruptured Men Get .50 Truss Free

Kansas City ad offers a free $3.50 truss for ruptures using a new method with leg straps elastic delta springs and pads. Readers urged to write Dr Maiper 1061 Koch Bldg 9006 Main St Kansas City Mo for trial, with reports of relief after use. Provided also are grocery items and prices in the segment.

Kansas City Maiper Koch Main St Advt

Hens on Foot Light and Mixed Weight Report

A brief note describes hens on foot with light and mixed weights, listing four categories: heavy on foot, light on foot, mixed on foot, and hens on foot in Ib units. The entry records poultry condition and stock assessment in brief.

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