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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1934

Page

5

Society notes note two weddings and plans

Miss Frances McBride daughter of Mr and Mrs J B McBride and Leonard Ray son of Mr and Mrs Ray of Haleyville were wed quietly Saturday August 28 at the Methodist parsonage in Austinville. Plans announced for Malone Wright wedding September 8 at First Methodist church with Rev Price officiating. Attendants named, music planned, and pre nuptial events described as local society circles host gatherings ahead of the ceremonies.

Seebride-Kelley Frances McBride J. B. McBride City Leonard Ray Haleyville Austinville George Upton Kelley Lois Kelley Opal Owens Auto Bu Company of Birmingham Chattanooga Atlanta Carolinas Kelley Malone-Wright Elizabeth Malone Leo Cecil Wright Miss Malone S. H. Malone Cecil Garey Oklahoma City Okla James E. King Garner Pride Sam Malone Wibur Bailey Gerner Pride Lewis Brown Lyons Hotel Reed Bherard, Jr

Social World Notes of Engagements and Events

Engagement announced for Kathryn Louise Papenburg and William Landers Prank Garland-Luther wedding celebrated Olive Garland announces Martha Suther marrying John Baar Suther in Hopkinsville at home Neblett apartments Alumni Avenue Hopkinsville Ky Dinner party honors Frank and Mrs Sutherland before Birmingham move Lovely dance in Lyons Hotel with Anne Frances Harris New Orleans and Huntsville orchestra guests from Courtland and Courtland figures noted in attendance

Henry Papenburgh Kathryn Louise William Prank. Landers Garland Luther Olive Garland Martha John Baar Suther Hopkinsville Neblett Alumni Avenue Mrs. Suther Decatur Anne Frances Harris New Orleans Lyons Hotel Frank Harris Miss Harris George Torrence Huntsville Billy Sittason Jané Todd Ommy Bowen Mary Dess Jones EF. Ballas Tootgie King Lawrence Cooper Mary Ruth Durham Smith Trimble Imogene Burleson Harry Sunderland Jane Malone Billy Kirby Mary Penick Jones Billy Duncan Gladys Galloway Billy Snoody Mackie Galloway Claude Snoody Judy Jacks Pinky Johnson Martha Francis Pettey Thomas Bailey Katherine Edwards Fred Trimble Margaret Ann Rogers Frank Kirby Doris Bell Frank Martin Courtland Rosa Moore Harris Pippen Frances Bynum Fred Redman Nell Olicris Oakley Bynum Ione Reb

Newsy social notes from Nash ville and vicinity

Miss Beulah Lancaster of Nash ville visits Mrs. R C Sims and friends. Mrs G McDuff is resting well after a serious operation at Benevolent Society Hospital. Miss Polly Rewe visits relatives in Elkton Tenn. Miss Martha Shafer and Miss Lola Roberts of Austinville spend the weekend with Miss Helen Helfrich. Little Susie Sims recovering at home on Line street after illness. Miss Cornelia Rose Otte returns from three weeks in Birmingham and Cullman. Miss Anne Hunter visiting aunt Mrs G F Peter in Bryn Mawr Penn. plans to return Sept 9 with a Washington, D C stopover en route. Miss Kathleen Vandiver of Sheffield visits Mr and Mrs J H Albes. Miss Genevieve Spencer visits friends in Sheffield. Dr R C Berry leaves for Baltimore to study dentistry at Johns Hopkins. Miss Ann Waite returns from visits in Bessemer and Birmingham. Mr and Mrs Robert Hewlett and daughter Sarah of Atlanta and Mrs L A Ligon of Carthage are guests of Mrs T J Rose and Mrs M A Hewlett on West Moulton street. Christine Sims recovering after tonsil removal. Miss Gertrude Patterson and Miss Willie Lauderdale of Fort Pierce Fla were weekend guests of Mrs W C Eubanks. Mrs Earl Calvin and family preparing two weeks in Mobile. Virginia Prince Calvin joins from Mobile. Mrs Sam Schulman of Nashville visits her parents. Mrs Robert Bowner of Hopkinsville Ky guests of daughter Mrs Charles Edwards. Mr and Mrs Bruce Wilson of Pulaski Tenn are Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Raymond.

Anne Hunter G. F. Peter Bryn Mawr Penn Washington, D. C

Bush Taken by Ambulance to Hospital for Appendicitis

J. D. Bush was carried Sunday by Brown's ambulance to Benevolent Society Hospital for an appendicitis operation.

J. D. Bush Brown’s Benevolent Society Hospital

Ginger Rogers Reveals Hand Shaping Beauty Trick

In a backstage moment, Ginger Rogers demonstrates a cosmetic method using liquid rouge to slim and lengthen fingers. She explains daily finger massages over 10 to 15 minutes nightly can taper even square fingers, detailing a base-to-tip lift and spiral nail-side pinch to improve hand shape.

Gladys Glad America Ginger Rogers Ginger

Railroads Seek Big Freight Increase Across Nation

Large railroads urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to approve a 170 million dollar freight increase nationwide. They argued mounting costs justify higher charges on all commodities and classes, with first class up to 10 percent. The proposal warns a 239 million dollar rise in 1935 could threaten solvency of key systems, affecting cotton rates and Southeast produce.

Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commission

Visitor Here Mrs Kimball Jones Calls On Mrs Bloodworth

Mrs Kimball B. Jones welfare director of Madison County visited yesterday with her mother Mrs Mary Bloodworth, sharing time at the latter’s home.

Kimball B. Jones Madison County Mary Bloodworth

Federal Land Bank to sell mortgage property in Morgen County

The Federal Land Bank of New Orleans willsell at auction the mortgaged lands tied to Bilis Ann SasDannaly and O M McDaniel after default. The sale, at Decatur courthouse door on September 22, 1934, covers multiple parcels totaling about 243 acres in Section 27 and 28, Township 6 Range 1 West, Morgen County.

Alabama Metzen County Bilis Ann SasDannaly Eld O. M. McDaniel Federal Land Bank of New Orleans Morgen County Decatur

Answers to Queries Powder Base

Mrs Tracy suggests a mild astringent as a powder base for oily skin before applying makeup. Nail Biting Co recommends tincture of aloes on fingertips to curb nail biting. Weight guidance states a 20 year old woman of five feet three inches should weigh about 122 pounds.

Sarah

Miss Glad Offers Pamphlets On Beauty Culture

Editor notes readers may request Miss Glad pamphlets on The New Figure and Beauty Culture by mailing to the paper with a self addressed stamped envelope. Charges apply for each pamphlet to cover printing and handling. Requests for Hands and Nails and Feet and Legs articles require coin and SASE.

Glad

Allens Return From Chicago Convention

Mr and Mrs J A Allen return from Chicago where they attended the 15th annual convention of the American Association of Cosm etologists. They also visited the Century of Progress during the trip.

J. A. Allen Chicago American Association of Coismetologists Willa Toby Century of Progress Cosmetics Association

Local Minister Undergoes Minor Operation

Rev. J. D. Pickens pastor at Southside Baptist church is in Benevolent Society Hospital after a minor operation. He is expected to be released within a few days.

J. D. Pickens Southside Baptist Church Benevolent Society Hospital

Returns From the Funeral of Brother

Mrs. Ben Rowe has returned from Huntsville where she attended the funeral of her brother T. A. Harbin, who was in his eighty fifth year. Mr. Harbin is survived by two brothers J. M. Harbin of Gurley and G W Harbin of Decatur, and a sister Mrs Ben Rowe of Decatur.

Ben Rowe Huntsville T. A. Harbin Mr. Harbin J. M. Harbin Gurley G.W Decatur Mrs. Ben Rowe

Make This Model At Home Frock With Jabots Detachable

The article presents an Anne Adams pattern for a summer frock with dotted satin or plain fabric options. It features a front panel skirt, a new jabot style with slashed lines, and a detachable jabot. Pattern 2006 available in sizes 34 to 46, with fabric yardages and illustrated sewing instructions included. Mail 15 cents for pattern. The Decatur Daily Pattern Department advertises the book and patterns for summer fashions.

Anne Adams Patern Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West New York City

Mrs Sadie Gillespie Hosts Visit with Relatives in Knoxville

Mrs Sadie Gillespie is the guest of relatives in Knoxville visiting family and enjoying local hospitality during a cordial stay in the city.

Sadie Gillespie Knoxville

Morgan County Auction Notice on Mortgage Debt Sale

Sale of mortgaged property will occur to realize the debt and expenses including attorney fees for the Federal Land Bank mortgage. CHAS H. EYSTER is the attorney for the mortgagee. Notice dated August 27 with dates September 3 and 10.

Morgan County Alabama THE Federal Land Bank Mortgagee Chas, H. Eyster

Sensational Diver Act Draws Crowd At Court House

The Africa Deredevils perform a sensational act at the court house tonight. A diver will be set afire and plunge to a depth of 100 feet into more fire, with expectations of large attendance.

Africa Deredevils

Lost overnight case of clothing between towns

Friday a woman's clothing case disappeared during travel between Decatur and Hartselle or Hart Selle and Valhermosa. Return to the Daily office of Lavel B. Clayton at 911 West Church Street.

Decatur Hartselle Valhermosa Lavel B. Clayton W. Church St

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. James King J. R. Hunter Frank Sutherland Lynn Bari Beulah Lancaster Nashville R. C. Sims G. McDufff Polly Rewe Elkton Tenn Martha Shafer Lola Roberts Helen Helfrich Little Susie Sims Line Street Cornelia Rose Otte Birmingham and Cullman Kathleen Vandiver Sheffield J. H. Albes Genevieve Spencer R. C. Berry Baltimore Maryland Johns Hop Ann Waite Bessemer Robert Hewlett Atlanta, Ga L. A. Ligon Carthage, Tenn T. J. Rose M. A. Hewlett West Moulton Street Christine Sims Gertrude Patterson Willie Lauderdale Fort Pierce, Fla W. C. Eubanks Earl Calvin Earl, Jr Dorothy Elizabeth Mobile Bay Virginia Prince Calvin Mrs Sam Schulman Sam Prank Robert, Bowner Hopkinsville, Ky Charles Edwards Mr. Edwards Johnston Street Bruce Wilson Pulaski, Tenn Raymond Strand Theatre Artselle Paul Lukas Wynne Gibson Alrico Merry Tilta Cosmeticians Association Tion Pickard Paris A. L. Moye Shelton Company Move’s Beauty Parlor Bush A. B. Cain Faye New Ala Harold Taylor Allens Capitol John Boles Claire Trevor Harry Green Cosmeticians Convention Allen’s Beauty Shoppe Arkets Decatur Stores D&catur Chamber OF Commerce Uae Po P. A. Whitman D.C Second Ave Shmere Ce Goidel Joe A. A Criga Lady
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