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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1941

Page

5

Engagements and Weddings Prominent Alabama Society

Society notes report the August 22 1941 marriage of Dorothy Modell Flack to Tacian M Austin in Corinth Mississippi. Other events include bridge luncheons and teas honoring brides to be Anne Powers and Miss Charlotte Cook, plus Doss Masterson engagement. Local hosting and receptions for the Chenault and Montgomery families are detailed with attendees and decor.

Austin-Flack H. G. Flack Moulton LeGrand Wilson Cornelian Hotel Anne Powers Athens Alabama W. M. Anderson Cramertown N. C St. Louis Cook Marianna Mason Charlotte Cook Columbia Tenn Jacqueline Johnson Peggy Wilds Miss Cook Misses Cook Johnson Martha Jes Martha Nash Anne Hunter Anne Gray Louisville Ann McEntire Nelle Frank Moore Muriel

Local social notes list visits and travels across several cities

Mrs J W Blair of Nashville and several guests from Tuscaloosa and Birmingham left after visiting Mr and Mrs W M Chenault. Jimmy Flannigan returned from a three month visit to St Augustine. Others returned home from Florence and Montreal while several members earned degrees at the University of Alabama. Attendees include Miss Sarah Bloodworth Miss Mary Robertson Mrs Kimball Jones W R Riley Elizabeth Peer Noel Carpenter Katherine Hoppers and more. A national Kappa Alpha convention in Charlottesville Virginia drew Luke Pryor and Charles Eyster Jr. and many relatives visited in Decatur Florence and Huntsville.

Chenault John Chenault W. M. Chenault Carolinas Julia Chenault Miss Chenault Emilee Jones Tuscaloosa Frank Chenault Neil Renagar Josh Esslinger Florence Betty McGehee Neil Delehan Moulton Ann Turner Roscoe Avery Mary Morgan Duggar Birmingham Phil Irwin Betty Vaughn Russellville Dick Harris Mrs. Holt Hardin Grant Street E. M. Chenault Katie Belle Harrison Anne Turner R. F E. Wardlow W. J. Brown John McGee Nell Renagar Julia Esslinger Decatur University of Alabama Sarah Bloodworth Mary Robertson Kimball Jones W. R. Riley Elizabeth Peer Noel Carpenter Katherine Hoppers W. T. Jordan W. P. Reeves, Jr Luke Pryor Charles Eyster, Jr Charlottsville, Va The Kappa Alpha Fraternity

Hair Care Advice Amid City And Country Notices

A piece on scalp health emphasizes regular care including brushing and lather, circulation, and lubrication with mineral oil for healthier hair. The column then shifts to a string of local notices: McDonald and Gene McKibbon in Birmingham, Winton family in Decatur, visits to Montgomery, Huntsville, Birmingham, Charleston, and various trips and family updates across Alabama and Tennessee.

Athens Hosts Miss Frances Mitchell And Mrs Doty At Party

Athens Ala Aug 25 Miss Sara Frances Mitchell and Mrs James Doty of Tupelo Miss were honorees at a party hosted by Mr and Mrs Baylis Hightower at their new home. Guests enjoyed rummy royal games with prizes to Mrs David Patton Mrs William Walker and to Bob Henry Walker and D L Rosenal Jr. Refreshments followed for the guests listed.

Athens Ala Sara Frances. Mitchell James Doty Tupelo Baylis Hightower Mra. Hightower David Patton William Walker Bob Henry Walker D. L. Rosenall, Jr Misa Mitchell Doty John W. Wilson, Jr Fred Martin D. J. Wilson JD. L. Rosenal, Jr Nancy Martin Frances Hightower Walker Horton Lewis John P. Hill

Zoo themed gay prints inspire quick sewing cuddly toys

Laura Wheeler showcases simple two piece cuddle toys with Teddy ears extra. Pattern 2955 offers a transfer design of three toys with directions and materials. Send ten cents and write PATTERN NUMBER NAME to Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept New York.

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

Moderate Temperatures Across Regions Amid Rain Belts

The Associated Press reports temperatures stayed moderate near seasonal averages with cooler readings in northern states down to 50 degrees. A warm belt stretched from Florida to Missouri topping 90 in places, while rain lingered from the Dakotas and Great Lakes to the Ohio Valley and Gulf Coast. Continuous showers affected the Pacific Northwest, with few locations exceeding an inch of rain.

Associated Press Dakotas Maine Great Lakes Florida Georgia Alabama Mississippi Kentucky Missouri Ohio Valley Tennessee Arkansas Texas Gulf Coast Lake Charles Northern Pacific Canal Washington Oregon Houghton Partanbure

State Guard to Stage Armory Dance Saturday Evening

Decatur unit of the state guard announces an attacription dance in the armory Saturday at nine o’clock Central Time. Proceeds will cover expenses not funded by law as guardsmen perform without compensation unless called into active service.

Decatur State Guard

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R. B. Wardlow Russeysiivile T. B. McGee John McGehee W. H. Meadows E. L. Foster J. W. Blair Nashville, Tenn L. P. Troup Esslinger Edward Meadows Jewell Smith Lillian B. Vaughn LP. Troup W. H. Hardin Betty Naaran Irene Gray Earl Foster Carl Jones Johnny Hodges Jack Montgomery Jimmy Flannigan Lieutenant W. P. Wade St. Augustine, A S. Dp Flannigan Panama City, Fla Billy Steed, Jr D. C. Shaw Montreal North Carolina Philip Pointer Wrevier Highway Johnny Smither Benevolent Society Hospital George Bloodworth University, Ala Jimmy Bloodworth Mary Jones Jacksonville, Fla Claire Bloodworth Bettey R. E. Wardlow T. C. McGee John John Esslinger Holt Hardin Louisville, Ky Huntsville Farm Security Bureau Madison County Claude Wilson Don St. Vincent’s W. A. Hoppers Billy Hoppers Jesse Chandler Collierville,Tenn St. Vincent's Infirmary Ted Major Morristown Mr. Green Co. E. Towns John Ebbens Towns Timpson Rev S. R. Towns Galesville, Ala J .H. Aycock Richard Huckaby Morris McDonald Gene McKibben Mrs. R. M. Winton Annie Glass Lewis, Kansas Joe Beams Mabel Brittain Lorraine Winton Morris City Park Second Avenue A. L. Moye Moye’s Decaur Beauty Shop Ormeliu Ee Eee Dillehay Bel Eine Heghway VE Grange American Legion Circus Dorothy Herbert Mogot Circus Fos Reiffenach Nelson Tiley Webber Caddell Drug Store Helen Follett McDonald Gene McKibbon Wilson Dam Robert Winton Lorraine Margaret Ann Hartselle Richard Winton Mrs. I. G. Laffey Montgomery Tommy Marion Mt. Hope Sanford Henderson Houston Earl Ellis Robert Blackwell Floyd Harris Mae Masterson J. A. Counts Hest Son T. G. Counts Ernest McCulloch Monte Oo Annetle McCulloch Elizabeth Davidson Charleston Edwin Davidson Billy and Oer” Jr Donald Beauchamp W. H. Aycock Albert Jervis Oklahoma City Okla A. D. Jervis Bobby Lou Nelson Elizabeth Ledbetter Guntersville Mary Faye Nelson Memphis, Tenn Collierville, Tenn R. D. Nelson Evelyn Bartley Donald Nelson Grant Walls Honeycomb Evelyn Tyner Waldorf Astoria Sarah Francés Michellot Taperaxer Athens Chamber of Commerce George (Slick) Coffman Los Angeles Milwaukee Coffman Dick Coffman W. W. Malone Hopkinsville George C. Johnson Martin F. Whitt Felix Kennemer James L. Lewis John Milton Davis Lawrenceburg J. D. Coffee Davis H. G. Davis Laura Wheeler ZOO Needlecraft Service, Inc Old Town Baby Sandy Stuart Erwin Una Merkel William Frawley Edgar Kennedy Jack Carson Wally Vernon Edward Brophy William Davidson T. Te Armory Shop Pond Ave Capitol Lupino RKO Radio Picture War Department Taber Neod Goidel Cain Street Aso Eer Aas Beirre Oswell Barr Jerome Cowah Adolf Hitler Jimmy Stewart Margaret Sullavan Margaret Sullavan Jam Frank Morgan Joseph Schilderaut Samson Raphaelson Ava Devik Ang
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