Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama

We have 1,623,049 pages in Alabama

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1939

Page

5

Birth Anniversary Celebrated By Little Anne Brindley Wheat

Society notes report three year old Anne Brindley Wheat inviting friends Eleanor Chenault Margaret Ann Emens Barbra Jean Meadows Syd ney Fennelle Suzanne Shelton Ann Layman Nancey Harvey Bettye Carolyn Mitchell Sarah Harris Bettye Hazel Hamilton Louanne Murphy Battle King Sandra Nehr Nancey Clara Malone Marylene Duncan and many others to a 4 to 5:30 pm celebration with refreshments. Miss Nash Hosts Visitor At Home With Norris Williamson and guests listed for morning gathering and afternoon treats. Also notes American Legion Auxiliary picnic at Woodall's Monday evening with dutch supper and attendance contest. Spinsters Club and Westminster Auxiliary meetings announced for Monday evening and First Baptist visiting day planned for the W M B circle. Central Methodist Circle Three meets Monday.

Little Ann Brindley Wheat Eleanor Chenault Margaret Ann Emens Barbra Jean Meadows Sydney Fennelle Suzanne Shelton Ann Layman Nancey Harvey Bettye Carolyn Mitchell Sarah Harris Bettye Hazel Hamilton Louanne Murphy Battle King Sandra Nehr Nancey Clara Malone Marylene Duncan Billy Kimbrough Sally Kimbrough Alva Margaret Richards Earl Joyce Lee Clit

Social events and church circle meetings in town

The report lists a Monday gathering at Mrs W A Brittain home and a breakfast for Miss Norris Williamson hosted by Mrs H K Tankersley at Hotel Lyons. It notes a Bible class at First Presbyterian with Rev Ramage and Circle Three convening afterward. Central Baptist W M S Circles meet Monday with multiple host homes and times.

First Presbyterian Church Ramage Circle Three Central Baptist Circles Central Baptist W Beulah Bradford A.C. Mann Troy Martin Johnston Street E. R. Spurlock Sixth Avenue A. G. Danforth

Personal notices from Hopkinsville and surrounding area

Mr and Mrs Cliff Almon visit family in Hopkinsville Kentucky for weekend plans to return with Mrs D C Almon who has stayed at Nancy Stewarts bedside Nancy is much improved Miss Lula Almon returns to Florence after visiting with Mr and Mrs Leroy McEntire Russell Speaks Jr will leave September for Marion Alabama to attend the Military Institute Miss Norris Williamson of Lake Providence Louisiana visits Miss Margaret Louise Nash Nash and Williamson were Gulf Park College roommates Miss Mary Frances Matthews leaves Saturday for three weeks in El Paso Dallas and Houston Mrs J E Chappell and daughter Elizabeth Ann return from Columbia Tennessee after nursing Mrs Chappell's ill father John Moore Leroy McEntire Jr and John Wyker spend weekend in Birmingham Mr and Mrs Brandeau of Knoxville Tennessee visit daughter Mrs Leybourne Lynne over the weekend Frank Troup Frank Richards Margaret Louise Nash and Miss Norris Williamson will motor to Chattanooga Tennessee Monday Miss Kate Lile will be at home

Nash Margaret-Louise _Nash Norris Williamson Lake Providence Miss Williamson Marjorie Wilder Kathryn Boswell Mary McClure Ann Johnson Jane Haris Thomas White Thurman Ashford Betty Foster Pointer Caroline Bar Williamson Margaret Louise Nash H. K. Tankersley Lyons Cliff Almon Hopkinsville, Ky James Stewart Mr. Stewart D. C. Almon Nancy Stewart Mary Frances Matthews el Paso Dallas Houston Texas J. E. Chappell Elizabeth Ann Columbia, Tenn Frank Troup Frank Richards Leg Providence Chattanooga Tenn

Protections for hands and nails in daily tasks

A 1920s Beauty Box guide by Helen Follett advises on preventing hand and nail damage from hard work. It recommends rubber gloves, mild soaps, hand lotion, and a homemade gum tragacanth rosewater solution, plus a weekly hand massage and a nail shampoo for sunburned feet. It ends by inviting readers to submit beauty questions.

Helen Follett

Winter social notes from Jackson street and surrounding area

Mrs. tennis Tidwell on Jackson Street hosts guests as Miss Mildred Ross from Sheffield visits her aunt Mrs. Lilla Hillis of Decatur Route 2. Weekend visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Roman Puckett of Hartselle, and Braden Fleming of Murphy North Carolina with his parents. Roy Sewell Grooms, formerly of Vicksburg, visits en route to Washington DC.

Tennis Tidwell Jackson, Street Mildred Ross Sheffield Lilla Hillis Decatur Mrs Roman Puckett Hartselle D. A. Draper Mr. Draper Braden Fleming Murphy, N. C Mrs. B. Fleming Roy Sewell Grooms Vicksburg, Miss J. B. Fleming Washington, D. C

Anne Adams Pattern 4262 Wrap Around Dress for Larger Women

Advertisement for Anne Adams pattern 4262 a wrap around dress for misses and women in sizes 16 18 20 34 36 38 40 42 46 48. Features back tying sash adjustable bodice and skirt optional flare or puff sleeves and contrasting yoke tabs. Includes Per-Fit Foundation Pattern 4114 for irregular figures. Send 15 cents to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily 17Th 8&T New York

Local Notables Visit and Family News in Montgomery and Surrounds

Misses Hilda Casser and Vehetia Hauk return home after visiting Sutteen with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hauk. A. Elmer Woodard Jr. improves at home after illness. Mrs E M Penick to return Monday after summer with friends in Alpina and Talladega. Caroline Jones returns Friday from Anniston. Mrs T M Jones hosts aunt while mother visits North Carolina. Dr and Mrs T G Morrow travel to Corinth for weekend with Mrs H S Green. Frank Kirby Jr. spends weekend in Birmingham with brother Billy. Rex Finley and Dorothy Finley plan Chicago trip. Estelle Reeding of Biloxi visits R Finley family.

Hilda Casser Vehetia Hauk Sutteen Mrs. Herbert Hauk Caroline Jones Anniston Ala T.’M. Jones John W. Jones North Carolina

Legion Auxiliary Picnic Set for August at Woodall's

The Legion Auxiliary announces its annual picnic on Monday August 28 at Woodall's. Members should gather at 6 p m with supper served promptly at 6 20 p m. Members are urged to attend and bring a prospective member.

American Legion Auxiliary Woodall's

Maner Happy As Crisis Passes After Berlin News

Pitt Tyson Maner, former president of Young Democrats of America, expresses relief as unofficial Berlin reports say danger of war is averted. His wife, 13 year old son, and Anne Tyson are aboard in Naples awaiting return after their voyage from New York on the Rex amid wartime fears. He had watched events closely through constant AP updates.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Pitt Tyson Maner Young Democrats of America Berlin Associated Press New York Rex Europe

Prayer for Peace Called by Federal Council of Churches

The Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America asked all churches to observe tomorrow as a day of prayer for peace and goodwill among nations. The appeal was made by Rev. George A. Buttrick, council president.

New York Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America George A. Buttrick

Also Mentioned on This Page

Anne Brindley Wheat Legion Auxiliary Woodall’s Spinsters Club Spinsters’ Club Louisa Barnett Cornelian Court Hotel Westminster Auxiliary Westminster Presbyterian Womans Auxiliary First Baptist The First Baptist W. M Central Methodist Circle Central Methodist Womans Missionary D Goidel Moran Jones Morgan Pratt Capitol Tex Ritter Jevee Cry Jackie Moran Capitol Theatre Huck Finn Deanna Durbin Business Institute Ciety W. A. Brittain First Presbyterian Bible Class Lula Almon Florence Leroy McEntire Russell Speaks, Jr Marion the Military Institute Gulf Park College Gulfport Miss Leroy McEntire, Jr John Wyker Birmingham Mrs. Brandeau Knoxville, Tenn Mrs. Leybourne Lynne Kate Lile Pop Mom Jackie Sanders John Bunny” Sanders Keyser W. Va Vandaha Beauty Box Virginia Bruce Ture Paul Hardeman Scottsboro T. D. Woodard Greenville, Miss W L. Woodard Carolyn Horn Laverne Nicely St. Margaret’s Hospital A. Elmer Sallye Ann Mobile Bill. Woodard W. Jb. Woodard E. M.” “Penick Alpina Talledega Virginia Winchester Talleega Hunt T. G. Morrow H. 8. Green Corinth Frank Kirby, Jr His Brother Billy Kirby Rex Finley Dorothy Grace Finley Chicago Ill Estelle Reeding Biloxi, Miss Mrs R. Finley Maner Alexander Beauty Shoppe Strand Theatre Hartselle, Alabama Cary Grant Jean Arthur Thomas Mitchell Rita Hayworth Richard Barthelmess the Bear Ritz Brothers Anita Louise Patsy Kelly Bela Lugosi Joseph Calleia Janet Gaynor Douglas Fairbanks, Jr Paulette Goddard Daffy Duck Hollywood George O'Brien Lawless Valley Victor McLaglen Modern Laundry & Dry Cleaners Monroe Alabama Business Institute J. Edgar Hoover Lloyd Nolan Heather Angel Agal NW i Benny Lamour Binnie Barnes Banowek Benny Pictures METRO GOLDWYN + MAYER Matina Maisie Alfred Nobel Fithass
Search Courier

Search the Decatur Daily Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Decatur Daily?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication