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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1941

Page

5

Local society notes couple many weddings and events

Dr and Mrs D L Allen announce the marriage of their daughter Wessie Surles Pilcher to Gilbert Hensley Young of Athens on August 22 1941 at the First Methodist Decatur home. Miss Letha Newell wed Dwight B Coker August 17 in Rising Fawn Ga and they reside in Collinsville Ala. Mrs Melba Riley Goolsby hosted a misc shower in New Center for her daughter, Miss Melba Riley, now Mrs. Goolsby. Various social events include a birthday party for Ann Wheat, buffet for Nick McGee, and numerous church circle and auxiliary meetings with attendees listed. Several out of town guests and local residents attend band concerts and visits, with many arrivals and departures noted.

Pilcher D. L. Allen Wessie Surles Pilcher Gilbert Hensley Young Athens R. M. Howell First Methodist Church Decatur Washington Street Miss Newell MR. Coker Letha Newell Dwight B. Coker Rising Fawn Chattanooga Tenn Phalford Goolsby Columbus Melba Riley Modell Riley New Center

Personal Notices Include Vacations and Visits Across Towns

Miss Lula Kelley enjoys a week long vacation from Southern Bell. Mrs. R. E. Hewlett of Montgomery visits Mrs. H. N. Peurifoy this week. Harold M. Pingsee and son Harold Jr. vacation at Pointe Finecticutt. Judge Charles Bragg and Mrs. Bragg of Moulton visit their son William Day. Mr. and Mrs. Jack McFarland of Athens attend D. H. S. events.

Frank Tapscott Herbert Tapscott and Son Birmingham A. L. Beggs Lula Kelley Southern Bell Telephone Company R. E. Hewlett Montgomery H. N. Peurifoy Harold M. Pingsee Harold, Jr Charles. Bragg Moulton William S. Day Jack McFarland Athens

Rains Dip Temperatures Across Nation

Storms and thundershowers kept temperatures near seasonal norms with cooler trends in some regions. Morning lows dropped in the Great Lakes while Eastern and Southern areas saw higher readings. Coastal Virginia to Florida faced squally conditions, Cape Hatteras recorded 2.13 inches, and light rain spread from Central Pennsylvania to New England and into New York Vermont New Hampshire and Maine.

Great Lakes Atlantic Virginia Florida Carolinas Georgia Cape Hatteras

Streamlining Leg Exercises For Slimmer Calves

A 1920s style fitness outline urges a girl to combat fat with persistent exercises and diet changes. It warns fat is stubborn, recommends toe walks, heel kicks, and rolling calves with a pin, plus epsom salt rubs and strict diet avoiding bread, potatoes, sweets, and pastries.

Ovey

Contentment at Vernon Stones amid dark confession ties

In Vernon Stones apartment Rose lies in bed after mistreatment while doctors assess Ylena’s bravery. Clarkson and partners sign confessions under pressure as Stone tightens control, stating no further questions and sealing their fates in a web of coercion and fear.

Vernon Stone Rose Yilena Stone Pla Viena Clarkson Theodore Vincent Bon-Bon Scionti Vincent Mr. Vincent Ylena Vernon Angie

Laura Wheeler Pattern for Linen Embroidery

A vintage needlecraft notice offers a cross stitch basket design with edging directions and transfer pattern PATTERN 2960. Send ten cents, include name and address, to Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept New York.

Mater Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York N.Y

Shadows and Secrets in the Vincent Estate

Vernon Stone and Viena discuss control over Theodore Vincent as Clarkson frets over betrayal. Viena trades vengeance for money while a lawyer reveals emeralds and a brutal myth about chastity. Theodore’s talent fades after war medals, while a roommate’s luck hints at deeper plots.

Mr. Vincent Clarkson Vincent Vernon Stone Viena Stone Theodore Uncle Bennie Ylena Warttsa Vernon Everi Ana Ior

Anne Adams Pattern 4685 Promotes Misses Styles

Anne Adams pattern 4685 offered in multiple misses and women sizes with a fitted front panel and gathered bodice lines. The ad notes fabric yardage, sleeve options, and possible contrasting trims, urging readers to order by mailing 15 cents for pattern and 20 cents for the book pattern from The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.

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

Blaze Damages Lumber Yard and Nearby Plants

A large fire in North Philadelphia destroyed lumber for defense housing and damaged four plants and an equal number of homes. Sixteen firefighters were injured, none seriously, after a four hour battle. Owner Joseph H. Sykes estimated losses around $100,000.

Philadelphia Joseph H. Sykes

Five Alarm Fire Causes Still Undetermined

The article notes that access to age and other buildings was not immediately available and that the cause of the five alarm fire could not be determined at the time.

Alabama Lawyer Marion Named National GOP Committeeman

Marion, a Montgomery lawyer and eratic national committeeman, will go active duty as a reserve colonel in the judge advocate general's department. He heads to Maxwell Field's Radar or Corps Training Center on Monday for active duty.

Montgomery Ala Marion Ooee Eratic National Alabama Judge Advocate General's Department Maxwell Field

Want Ada Helps You Profit With Simple Use

Ada promotes easy to use software that promises profits for readers. The ad emphasizes accessibility and practical benefit, inviting readers to try the program for personal financial gain.

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Mary Paul Orme Sam Floyd Cora Orme Claude Waddell Boyd Bentley T. J. Sanders John Halbrooks Bernard Floyd Gordin Curry T. W. Riley Mae Cleven Edna Orme Lavern Floyd Lottie Livingston Mason Whitten Elbert Riley Will Speegle Claude Blankenship Harold Smith Alvis Shirley Elymas Riley Ralph Speegle Earl Whaley Julia Stron Sam Wheat Johnston Street Ann Su Shelton Ann Layman Floyd Sherrard Bettye Hazel Hamilton Nanhcey Clare Malone Sandra Nehr Alva Margaret Richards Argaret Ann Emens Allison Riley Tommy Caddell Little Sister Caddell Paul Tidwall Wilkes Jackie Williamson Battle King Emily Kay McClary Carol Quinn Margaret Ann Waller Mary Lou Bell Mary Lou Barbara Jean Meadows Jackie Smallwood Anna Dell Tucker Gene Brindley Horton Martha Roberts Virginia Roberts Ann Blizzard Betty Kay Poole Judy Newman Billy Boswell Jr Kay Hesson Dan Nebrig Ralph Hough Clarke Rountree, Jr Bob Blank, Jr George Godwin Mary Elizabeth Sewell Sara Redding Sewell Jack Sewell Buddy Chambers Richard Chas Raymond Rankin Mary Catherine Strothers Clita Gray Pitts Earl Joyce Lee Ellena Chenault Suzanne McBride Carolyn Sue Odom Harry Fulmer East Moulton Street Nick McGee Fulmer Argie Carolyn Boggess Christine Hamilton Iane Darnell Stingily Central Methodist Young Matron Boyd. McElroy Central Baptist Circles Central Baptist Virgie Masterson Kitty Sprent Burleson Harola Frank Chenault Louis Bell J. F. Smither Westminster Womans Auxiliary The Westminster Presbyterian Church W. M. Chenault Julia Chenault John Chenault First Presbyterian Episcopal Unit St. John’s Benson Field Will Coxson Tuscumbia Mr. Coxson Roy Hendrix Roy and Gene W. H. Winton Trotter Jones American Legion of Alabama George Green Columbia, D. C Pickwick, Tenn R. E. Catlett John Davis Jack Martha Paducah, Ky Fennell Davis Jim Davis Leighton Paul C. Davis Mrs Karl Stingily Meridian, Miss Skeggs Crawford Leed Irea Karl Meridian Miss Erwin Ruehl C. H. Chunn Cullman Mrs. Pascal Shook Mrs. Headley Jordan June Osborne Florence Sallye Barnum J. E. Knight Bardstown Hugh Curry Great Smokies and Resorts North Carolina Sammy Stephenson W. C. Bailey Cecil Carey F. H. Pointer FE. B. Garner Birming Tuscaloosa W. Chenault Katie Bell Harrison Emilee Jones Ann Turner Mary Morgan Duggar R. E. Wardlow Ed Meinhardt Josephine Orris Hinds Mobile New Orleans Mississippi F. D. Whitman J. O. Maulden C. C. Baker J. C. Wax Amory Goidel’s Gonoott Vogue Millioets Samuels Lindwall Dinsmore Bros. Furniture Co 2Nd Ave B. M. & P. I. U. International Union No Decatur, Ala Morgan, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Jackson and Marshall Counties City Park Second Avenue Helen Follett Cobina Wright, Jr Lorena Carleton Central Fries Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Service, Inc Yloria Rushton Lee Dillehay’s Cor Sale Ale Thnis Purcha Tate
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