Society Notes From Mrs Andersons Seated Tea
A series of social events is highlighted with a Friday seated tea hosted by Mrs John C Bragg at Jackson street in honor of Mrs Robert Walton Anderson nee Betty Townsend the bride. Other items cover Mary Lou Dancy Chapter meeting at the Masonic Hall and church circles featuring Dr Wyle on The Jew In America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Walton Anderson
Betty Townsend
John C. Bragg
Jackson Street
Eastern Star
Mary Lou Dancy
P. m
Masonic Hall
Central Methodist Circle
J.W. Darrah
W. W. Dinsmore
Dr. Wyle
America
R. L. Archibald
Circle Two
Lamar Maxwell
8. N. Propst
Personal notices from Montgomery to Birmingham area
Local personals list visits and travels of residents including Miss Jerry Nelson in Montgomery visiting her mother Mrs. Mattie Eva Nelson and Miss Bertha Mae Timberlake in Stevenson. Others travel to Birmingham, Huntsville, Gadsden, and Chattanooga as relatives visit, recoveries from injuries noted, and several plan moves to Montgomery or Memphis areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Nelson
Montgomery
Mattie Eva Nelson
Bertha Mae Timberlake
Stevenson
Names listed in local social notices
Officials record a fragment listing several ladies by married names: Mrs. W Kimbrough Mrs. R R Banks Mrs. J H Calvin Mrs H D Barnum Mrs HH May and Mrs Ben Bloodworth, in a social registry snippet.
Start a gentle yearly plan to shed excess weight
The piece urges a measured approach to slimming with regular exercise such as swimming hiking tennis and golf. It recommends a grocery list of friendly foods and a cycle of treatments, cautioning against rapid dieting and noting effects on skin and complexion.
Jones to Notify Henry A Wallace Nomination
Speaker Bankhead announced Rep Marvin Jones of Texas will deliver formal notification to Secretary Wallace that the Democratic National Convention in Chicago has named him its vice presidential nominee. Ceremonies will occur in Des Moines on September 20, with Bankhead designating an alternate if duties prevent his travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bankhead
Marvin Jones
Texas
Wallace
Chicago
Des Moines
Sun Expected to Return at South Pole After Winter
Washington reports the staff of the United States Antarctic Service marked the nearing end of a four month winter夜 night as Dr Paul A Siple West Base leader radioed that sunrise should occur around noon local time. Sunlight will be limited for several weeks with only brief daily visibility.
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Washington
United States Antarctic Service
Paul A. Siple
West Base
Alabama Tuberculosis Cases Dip in Latest Report
In Montgomery on August 21 the state health figures show fewer tuberculosis cases in Alabama for the last month than in the preceding period, reflecting a drop in reported incidences across the state.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
General Short To Command Fourth Corps Area
Major General Walter C. Short, currently commanding the first division at Fort Hamilton New York, is assigned by the War Department to command the fourth corps area with headquarters in Atlanta Georgia starting October 1. He will succeed Lieutenant General Stahley D. Embick who retires next January after reaching age limits.
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Washington
Walter C. Short
Fort Hamilton
N. Y
War Department
Fourth Corps
Atlanta
Stahley D. Embick
Health Department Reports July Case Totals
The state health department released figures showing July 1940 infections at 298, down from 307 in June 1940 and below July 1938’s 320. This brief statistical snapshot notes month to month comparisons within the public health record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Department
Alabama Sees Six New Industries and Expansions
Montgomery reports six new industries choosing Alabama and six additional firms expanding during July, with investments exceeding $500,000. Projects include a Brown Ore Funds venture in Talladega, a quick freezing plant at Anniston, a soft drink bottling line at Dothan, White Water Milk processing at Decatur, and a Lakeview Chenille plant expansion in Guntersville. Gulf Mobile and Ohio seeks bids for a Mobile eight story office, Kilby Steel to install war orders at Anniston, and W J Elmore Stores expanding to a $100,000 Birmingham center warehouse with new offices in Clanton.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Alabama State Re of Commerce
Talladega
Birmingham
Tronat+ion Mining Company, Inc
Anniston
Dothan
White Wature Milk Company
Decatur
Geneva
Selma
W. J. Elmore Stores, Inc
Clanton
U. S. Pipe & Foundry Company
Bessemer
Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Mobile
War Department
Kilby Steel Company
Gunteraville
Lakeview Chenille Company
Birminkt Fubricating Company
Ensley
Pratt City
Notice of Special Meeting for North Alabama Building and Loan Conversion
A special meeting of members and shareholders of North Alabama Building and Loan Association to approve conversion into First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Decatur Alabama is called by the Board of Directors. The session at 524 Bank Street Decatur on September 10 1940 at 3 30 pm will vote on the federal charter terms bylaws board election and related actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Alabama Building and Loan Association
First Federal Savings and Loan Association
Decatur
Alabama
Bank Street
Federal Savings and Loan System
Federal Savings and Loan Association
Modern Anticipation Ensemble Pattern 4478 by Anne Adams
Modern at home anticipation pattern 4478 features a drawstring waist frock with a concealed yoke fullness and a straight hanging jacket in ranger length. Available misses and women sizes 12 through 40, with yardage for size 18. Order by mail from The Decatur Daily Pattern Department for 15 cents per book or pattern and 25 cents for book and pattern together.
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Grandma's
Anne Way
Anne Adama Pa
Anne Adams
Atylea
Decatur Daily
Pattern Department
Weat 17Th St
New York
North Alabama Building and Loan Conversion to Federal Charter
Notice outlines board direction to issue share accounts under a Federal Home Loan Bank approved plan and addresses other business for converting North Alabama Building and Loan Association to First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Decatur Alabama. Dated Decatur August 6 1940 signed A T Hanson. Secretary Leodonia Kullman. Aug 7 14 21 28 Sept 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
North Alabama Building and Loan Association
Federal Savings and Loan Association
Decatur
Alabama
North Alabama Okaged and Loan
A. T. Hanson
Pennane
Leodonia Kullman
Future Farmers Convene 11th Alabama AFA Session
Rural leadership training dominates the 11th annual Alabama Association of Future Farmers of America gathering in Auburn. Hundreds of farm youths meet to blend serious business with games as officers receive training and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ala
Alabama Association of Future Farmers of America
Acid Stomach Ulcer Pains Target Nerves and Digestion
A distressing after effect of acid stomach ulcer is the impact on digestive nerves. Uden Tablets offer relief from indigestion gas pains heartburn burning sensation bloating and other excess acid conditions with a money back guarantee at Goldel Drug Store and drug stores nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TSE Co
Goldel
Local FF Clubs Hold Meeting and Softball Tournament
A meeting of local FF clubs was held yesterday with discussions led by R. E. Cammack. The vice president oversaw sessions under H. F. Gibson, secretaries under L. T. Sellers, treasurers under J. C. Cannon, reporters under C. Scarborough, and advisers under A. L. Morrison. A softball tournament features the recreation program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Cammack
H. F. Gibson
L. T. Sellers
J. C. Cannon
C. Scarborough
A. L. Morrison
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Angie Jett
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Jane Harris
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Judy
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Betty Jean Johnson
Emily Houston
Mary Faye’ Nelson
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Nell Laubenthal
Nancy Wilson
Bobbie Winton
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Ann Bingham
Mimi Jones
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Mary Fay Nelson
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Anne Journey
Margaret Whitmire
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Marian — Bloodworth
Lorraine Rhinehart
Martha W. Waterhouse
Marguerite South
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Betty Jane Royer
Sarah Stockton
Carolyn Peurifoy
Anne Teer
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Miss Coolidge
Business Women’s Circle of
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J. W. Clapton
Axson Smith
W. D. Allen
Taleaegs
F. S. Hunt
S. H. Wilds
W. E
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W. M. Voorhies
Phil Pointer
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Alfred Clementa, Jr
George Williamson
Thomas J. Hendrix
J. T. Jones
Lindsey
Granville Irwin
Huntsville
J. H. Tolley
Belle Mina
Josephine’ Stone
Altoona
Fredna Stone
L. R. Stone
Caroline Barfield
Gadsden
J. N. Freeman
C. A.moore
Nelle Frank
P. J. Hinds
Miami, Fla
Signal Mountain
Chattanooga
H. Wohl
Joyce
Doris
New York City
Joel Typncan
Nashville, Tenn
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Mass
Estalre Sherrod
Margaret Hill
Billy Duncan
Hamil
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Patsy Tucker
Sixth Avenue West
Marguerite Jernigan
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minn
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Falkville
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W. T. Snoddy
Dorothy
D. D. Burleson
N. B. Segars
Willard. Segars
Otis Segars
W. P. Dozier
Henry Davidson
Charles Henry
Bennett Cox
Mary Wells
Columbus
Johnny Smyrl
Wadley
Paul Bryant
Betty
Jane McRae
J. T. Bryant
Danville, Ky
Fifth Avenue West
Mr. Starr
State Highway Department
Sarah Neville
Tuscaloosa
Mrs. Rayburn Neville
Trinity
Dawson Mullen, Jr
Friends
Earle Calvin, Jr
E. D. Moseley
Memphis, Tenn
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Moye’s
Jane Withers
Olivia du Starring Role
Jeffrey SS
Eddie Albert
Jane Wyman
Les Winninger
IG Byington
Gert Bernhard
Warner Bros
Fiset National Picture
Lydia FE
Pinkham
Loyd’s
Olivia
Warners
Miss deHavilland
Melanie
My Love
Helen Follett
Pan Tan
Sun Tang
Sun
Second Ave
Moulton Street
Collier’s
Johnston
OHL Department Store
Future Farmers IN Fine Meeting
Speake, Warren & Ratliff
Goidel’s Drug Store
Capitol
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