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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1940

Page

5

Society Notes of Lawn Party and Breakfast Honors

Miss Lillian Houser hosts a Tuesday night lawn party and dance on Bee Line Highway with many friends from Rome and nearby towns. A subsequent Madison breakfast honors bride Nancy Kate Thornton, with gifts, floral centerpiece, and attentive hosts, featuring guests from Huntsville Shelbyville and Decatur.

Houser Lillian Houser A. J. Houser Bee Line Highway Bonnie Lee Murphree Beverly Hodges Eugenia Latardy Elizabeth Ann Chappell Shirley Bragg Earle Joyce Lee Ann Hunter Sally Barnum Bonnie Parks Clyta Gray Pitts Betty Carlisle Rome Jean Hunter Frances Milton West Annie Rives Dillard Anne Gray Muriel Thomas Elmer Loyd Jr Pam Kyle, Jr Jack Hughes Richard Yancey Lynn Lamsden Earl Jones E. W. Strother Sidney Chenault Avery Roan, Jr Jack Hunter David Wiley Frank Wiley Horace Dryden James Belew Robert Jones Eugene Jones Wilard Young Brad Bibb Bailey Milton Pingree John D. Sherrill Harlan Hunter, Jr Homer Louis Jones Bobby Catlett L. W. Johnson Maurice Dillard H. L. Thornton Madison J. B. Womack Huntsville Nancy Kate Thornton A. W. Burkett Betty Lou Apperson Sarah Womack Shelbyville, Tenn

Personal notices of travelers and visitors across the South

A string of personal notices lists Dr and Mrs W P Reeves of Sheffield and others at Ridgecrest North Carolina, families from Madison and Memphis visiting Trinity Colt Show, Paris France visitor Mrs B M Gregge arriving in New York, Peabody College graduates from Nashville and Tuscaloosa, and several family moves and arrivals in Alabama, Tennessee, and Florida.

W. P. Reeves Sheffield B. P. Cartwright J. H. McMath Ridgecrest, N. C B. M. Gregge Paris France Louis A. Neill New York Portugal

Morgan County Pines Community News Highlights

Revered Ira Marion from California and Mrs. Dewey Day visited local families. Bill Willis passed away Saturday and was buried Sunday at Center Grove. Nearby residents including Marvin Smith and Vern on McCutcheon spent weekends with local hosts. Revival efforts continued at Blue Springs and prominent locals attended funerals and visits across Morgan County communities.

Ira Marion California Dewey Day Dewey, Jr Valdermosa Ala M. G. Peck Bill Willis Center Grove Marvin Smith Decatur Vernon McCutcheon Lacey Springs Russell Peck George Walls Ed Draper Flint Gill Draper Ora Morrow Louisville Monroe Morrow Will Smith Six Mile John Earl Smith Kilpatrick Huntsville Carl’ Williams Tulucah Courtilou Chunn Blue Springs Murry Clark Jack Thompson Susie Johnson Leon Lipscomb Charles Lipscomb

Notice of Probate Court Estate of Lilian Ray Nelson

Morgan County National Bank as Executor of Lilian Ray Nelson deceased files for a partial settlement of the estate. The court fixed September 3, 1940 to hear the settlement. Heirs and next of kin are notified to appear and show cause if any. Judge T. C. Almon signs the notice dated August 6 1940 with publication August 8 15 22 1940.

Alabama Morgan County Lilian Ray Nelson Lean Ray Nelson Morgan County National Bank T. C. Almon

Anne Adams Pattern 4621 for chic afternoon dress

The Decatur Daily Pattern Department presents Anne Adams pattern 4621 a stylish new season afternoon dress with shoulder tucks front and back panels and optional bright contrast pods. Sizes 14 through 42 require fabric and the pattern plus book priced at fifteen cents each or twenty five cents for both.

Anne Adams Anne Adama Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th St New York

Revival and Singing School At Morgan County

Bro Moore opened a revival at the Morgan County Liberty site Sunday attracting a large audience. Roy Osborne runs a singing school with a note that next Sunday night is regular singing. Harold and Hilda Aldridge visit Mrs Hosemer in Birmingham this week. Mr Lively and Mr Aldridge from Huntsville CCC camp spent weekend here. An ice cream supper with hot dogs and drinks is planned Saturday night to aid the singing school.

Bro. Moore Roy Osborne Harold Hilda Aldridge Mrs. Hosemer Birmingham Lowell Lively Wilfred Aldridge CCC Huntsville Singing School

Speake Community News Highlights Revival and School Preparations

The Baptist revival concluded with strong services and several baptisms. A singing school ended with a fine program. Local residents returned from visits and trips, with notable mentions of education news, family visits, and a funeral at Lebanon cemetery. An electric pump project and upcoming school term were announced. Patrons will meet August 20 to ready premises for the 40 41 term.

John Wiley Alzade Sardinn Will Sandlin Lebanon Cemetery

York backs conscription amid veteran encampment visit

Sergeant Alvin C. York, famed World War I hero who objected to war but was drafted, travels to Los Angeles for a veterans of foreign wars encampment and urges conscription as a remedy to the disgrace of voluntary and drafted manpower.

Albuquerque N. M Alvin C. York York Los Angeles Veterans of Foreign Wars

Personal Hygiene And Posture Advice From A 19th Century Column

This excerpt urges medical and dental checks for excessive sweating and breath issues, linking tooth decay infections and nasal polyps to odors. It advises brushing after meals, mouthwash, and proper diet to aid digestion. It promotes proportional figures, good posture, and active living through outdoor games and dancing.

Sunday School, Revivals, and Local Visits Across Morgan County

In Morgan County Lebanon many attended Sunday School as 97 people gathered. Revival activities continued at Powell's Chapel near Hartselle and at Priendasip with attendees including H O Summerford family and friends. Social visits spanned Cedar Cove, Florence, Cherokee, and Waterloo with numerous local families hosting or visiting, and a gospel team meeting scheduled for Friday night.

Powell's Chapel Hartselle Priendasip H. O. Summerford Wilma Jo Linda Ruth Mia BR. Barkley Holly Pond Mildred Wiley Florence Vera Mae Denton Cherokee Mildred McCraig Jean Pannellis Josie Frances Louie Wright Cedar Cove Ervin Garner Luther McCaig Dewey Denton Dorman Pete Lee R. Barkley Earnest Winsett J. J. McCaig J. P. Patterson Cold Springs A. W. Lee R. A. Weston Waterloo Ala Aaron McCalg Harold Wray Clayton Hicks Arthur Smith Guy Nelene Dwight Danville Jackie Pittman Eric Anders Harold Arthur Carl Anders Daneville Imogene Sandlin Floyd Halbrooks Forest Chapel Kathleen Wright Birm

Doctors to Meet Birmingham Seminar for Alabama Physicians

A medical seminar for Alabama physicians and surgeons will be held in Birmingham on September 16 and 17. The program features a series of presentations by noted specialists and includes sessions on current medical practices and new treatments.

Birmingham Ala Atte Alabama Physicians and Surgeons

Sparkman 18 Honored At Supper In Austinville

Mrs. P W Sparkman hosted a chicken supper at her home in Austinville on Sunday to celebrate her husband P W Sparkman's 18th birthday. Guests included Camiler Pittman Bibb H Voight Willoughby W L Was Mrs Pauline Barron Miss M Byars and many couples. The decor and atmosphere made the event unusually enjoyable.

P. W. Sparkman Austinville Camiler Pittman Bibb H Voight Willoughby W. L Pauline Barron M Byars J. A. Man T. & Man A. L. Spa Clean Austin

Notable Medical Educators Appointed to APRN Symposium

A list of distinguished medical academics identified includes Dr. John Albert Key of Washington University St Louis professor of clinical orthopedic surgery Dr Marion Arthur Blankenhorn of the University of Cincinnati Francis Bayard Carter professor obstetrics at Duke University and Dr George Argale Harropton University.

Clude John Albert Key Washington University St. Louis Marion Arthur Blankenhorn University of Cincinnati Francis Bayard Carter Duke University George Argale Harropton

Say No To Underarm Odor With Arrid

An old health style note warns perspiration under the arms leads to decay and odor. It promotes Arrid as a safe white cream that keeps underarms dry and odorless for days, usable after shaving, sold for 10¢ 39¢ in toilet goods stores.

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