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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1934
Page
4
Society notes list Lottie Moon circle to meet Mrs. Speer on Files The Ann Haseltine Judson circle to meet Mrs. Elbert Weaver on Fourth avenue west. Mother Malone circle to meet Mrs. J. R. Huey on West Moulton Street. All circles at 4 p m. Girl Scouts Troop One hosts a social at Mrs. C N Wiggan’s home Monday at 7 30 p m.
A pleasant wedding took place Thursday afternoon at 3 30 in Los Angeles. Mildred Johnson of West Los Angeles married Mr John M Mc of Santa Monica in a modest ceremony. An additional note mentions a later gathering at Miss Hazel Ninth Avenue South and a meeting of the R A s.
Article outlines Colletta Mulvihill elopement with Sidrian Parades, a Manila, P. I. truck driver, who is reportedly married to another woman and legally separated from Nena Barbera. Photo shows a Pittsburgh heiress near a Grove City swimming hole. Also notes social events and church circle meetings in the area.
Several residents recover or travel as townsfolk share visits and illnesses. Little Garland Tavette recovers after tonsil removal. Edna Holland returns from Montevallo studies. Mrs. BE N Neill remains injured at home after a broken collarbone. Various relatives and friends visit in Miami, Tuscumbia, Cullman, Birmingham, Huntsville, and Jasper, with updates on illness and travel.
The article extols Myrna Loy’s coppery red hair and notes many women now favor reddish tints. It shares a home hair rinse using castile soap Henna boric acid and vinegar to bring out subtle red highlights in dark hair.
Mrs. T M advises a hyposulphite of soda solution to treat liver spots. Warts should not be removed at home and require a skin specialist. Betty notes itching comes from lack of natural oil and suggests massage with cold cream or olive oil after bathing.
An editors note explains Misa Glad cannot answer beauty questions directly but will respond by mail. Readers are asked to enclose a self addressed stamped envelope and ten cents per item to receive articles on care of hands nails feet and legs. Personal questions go to Miss Grady's daily column.
Dr. Wm. F. Price, pastor of the First Methodist Church, who has been ministering in the east, will return to the city early in September.
Miss Laura Compéon of Logansport Indiana is visiting relatives and friends in the area.
The article reports that an individual named Tate confessed to throwing a bomb at the Bransford residence in Ensley. Two men, including Porter, were arrested on warrants for the bombing, with other suspects being sought by county officers. The blast damaged the home and injured residents, while detectives and deputies pursued a third man.
In Bologna Il Duce addressed about 5,000 officers and attaches, declaring war can erupt suddenly and Italy must be a military nation. He cited July events and frontier lessons, noting maneuvers mirrored the eastern border with Austria and Yugoslavia, as Capt. Francis Brady listened.
Reverend Ernest N. Hart of Westminster Presbyterian writes friends from Sullivan's Island that he is enjoying his vacation on the South Carolina coast. He caught 50 flat fish in one day and then reeled in 117 fish in a single day, noting room for improvement.
The river gauge at 7 a.m. recorded a height of 5.4 feet and continued to fall.
Many friends of Mrs A W Chapman learn she is recuperating nicely at her home on Eighth avenue south after a serious operation at Beugh's Infirmary.
The article promotes Anne Adams patterns with tips to look stylish while cooking and handling chores. It highlights Pattern 1048 and 1948 in multiple sizes, notes fabric requirements, and instructs readers to order via The Decatur Daily Pattern Department in New York City for 15 cents per pattern or 15 cents for the book, plus 2% cents for combined book and pattern.
A. L. Moye returned from Chicago where he attended the fifteenth annual convention of American Cosmetologists at Hotel Sherman. Several thousand beauty shop representatives were present. Mr. Moye gave two demonstrations in permanent waving.
Rev J E Berkstresser, pastor of the First Baptist Church Herghen, has received a unanimous call to the Mogon Baptist Church of Syla Cauga Alabama. Dr A R Moseley, chairman of the board of deacons, transmitted the call. A definite announcement is expected at the morning service.
Rev. L. E. Toon wrapped up his fourth annual revival at Brown's Chapel Baptist Church seven miles east of Falkville. The meeting added 55 members: 44 by baptism and 11 by letter, with some joining other denominations. He also concluded a Macedonia revival with 22 additions and announced a Bethlehem church revival starting Sunday near Hartselle.
Mrs. E N Owens of 1720 Seventh Avenue South underwent an operation Friday at Benevolent Society Hospital and is reported resting well today.
Mrs T B Heath and her children from Anniston are staying with her sister Mrs J D King for several days. Posting to local society notes, the visit highlights family ties and community hospitality.
Cecil Edwards has returned from a visit to Pulaski Tennessee where he visited friends and completed a short trip.
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