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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1936

Page

5

Lizinka Campbell Brown Engaged to Joel Mosley

Mrs. Lucius Polk Brown announces the engagement of Lizinka Campbell Brown of Ewell Farm to Joel Ilia Mosley of Decatur Alabama son of Mrs. Joel Mosley of Gegisport Mississippi. The wedding is planned for late September at Ewell Farm. Miss Brown is a University of Tennessee graduate and Delta Delta Delta member. Mosley a Mississippi State University graduate works in the TVA electrical engineering department.

Lizinka Brown Spring Hill Tenn Lucius Polk Brown Ewell Farm Lizinka Campbell Joel Ilia Mosley Decatur Ala Joel Ilia_Mosley Gegisport Miss Brown University of Tennessee Delta Delta Delta Woman's Fraternity Mosley Mississippi State University Electrical Engineering TVA Nashville Electricity Division of Alabama Decatur

Legion and Auxiliary to Install Joint Ceremony

Than county post No 15 Amer Legion and the local Legion Auxiliary will hold a joint installation service at 8 o clock Wednesday night of next week at the post hall in the county seat. The event brings together both organizations for the installation of officers and a brief communal gathering after.

Amer- MF Legion Legion Auxiliary

Brightest Star of German Screen Returns to Studios

Luise Ullrich, a top German film star, arrives in New York then heads back to her native studios. Lelia Cantwell Seaton Hall trustees induct new Auxiliary officers at recent meetings. Elected: Mrs Earle Williams president, Mrs Clyde McEntire first vice president, Mrs William Tanner second vice president, Mrs A A Parker recording secretary, Mrs W M Rice corresponding secretary, Miss Ruby Jones treasurer, Mrs Maud Gamble sergeant at arms, Mrs Erin Walker chaplain, Mrs Louis Argend historian. Mrs George Duncan to install for the Auxiliary.

Luise Ullrich America Hollywood New York Auxiliary Earle Williams Clyde McEntire William Tanner A. A. Parker W. M. Rice Ruby Jones Maud Gamble Erin Walker Louis Argend George Duncan Second District

Spend the Night Party at Miss Neville’s Trinity Home

Miss Sara Neville hosted a spend the night party Wednesday at her Trinity home. Guests included Miss Dorothy McClure Miss Jane Collins of Birmingham Miss Peggy Brown Miss Betsy Townsend and Miss Imogene Burleson. Miss Jane Malone returned Thursday from Mont Eagle Tennessee after a two week visit.

Sara Neville Trinity Dorothy McClure Jane Collins Birmingham Peggy Brown Betsy Town* Send Imogene Burleson

Personal notices of travel visits and relatives in the region

Mrs J T Jones and Mrs R BE with Bob Oliver return from Asheville. Miss Caroline Oliver and Bob Oliver plan West Palm Beach departure after visiting their aunt Mrs J T Jones. Mrs Oliver to stay longer. Betty Giles and Geraldine Camp bicycled to Moulton Thursday. Mr and Mrs John McBride and W T Giles visited Huntsville and Meridianville. Gene Jackson to enter University of Tennessee Knoxville. Several local residents visit or travel in North Carolina Tennessee and Alabama.

Carloine Oliver Bob Oliver West Palm Beach Fla J. T. Jones Asheville N. C Oliver Mrs. Jones Betty Giles Geraldine Camp Moulton John McBride W. T. Giles Huntsville Meridianville Ala Will Wyker Points North Carolina

Nail shaping rules for hands vary by shape and life

The article explains how nail shaping should suit hand type from short broad to long slender, detailing oval, tapered, and elongated styles. It warns against extreme nails and colors, noting thin, well-tended nails improve appearance and fashion should match daily activities.

New Stores for Decatur Planned on Ferry and Lee Streets

Contractors draw plans for two brick store buildings to be erected by J R Thomas and Robin Thomas between Greyhound Lines bus station and Wofford Oil Co service station. Plans to be submitted soon. buildings likely single story and part of Decatur's 1936 program, with contract letting soon after plans approved.

J, RK Robin Thomas Greyhound Lines Wofford Otl Company Ferry and Lee Messrs. Thomas J. R. Thomas Decatur

Prince Umberto Leads Rescue After Auto Crash in Avellino

In Avellino Italy Aug 28 an officer and a soldier were rescued after their car overturned across the Calore river during Italian army maneuvers. Prince Umberto ordered immediate medical care and assisted at the scene, with both victims reported not seriously hurt.

Avellino Italy Princce Umberto Calore Prince Umberto

Road Surfacing Complete Between Moulton and Courtland

Lawrence County motorists praise the completed hard surface on the Moulton Courtland road. The highway is described as among the better routes in the area, improving travel for local residents and travelers.

Lawrence County Moulton Courtland

Former U.S. Senator Magnus Johnson critically ill in hospital

Ex Senator Magnus Johnson of Litchfield Minnesota is reported in a hospital with a very bad night and has lapsed into a semi conscious condition as physicians describe his deteriorating health.

Litchfield Minn U. 8 Magnus Johnson

Make This Model At Home Small Wardrobes Blouses

Two Anne Adams patterns 4162 and 4163 offer chic blouse designs for versatile wardrobes. Pattern 4162 features satin or crepe with shirred sleeves, available in sizes 14 through 42. Pattern 4163 showcases a yoke panel in garble cotton or tie silk with sport styling. Both include illustrated instructions and fabric yardage, each priced 15 cents.

Anne Adams

Miss Glad Seeks Mail For Beauty Pamphlets and Q&A

Readers are invited to write to Miss Glad care of the paper to obtain her pamphlets One New Figure and Beauty Culture with a self addressed stamped envelope and ten cents for each. For Hands and Nails and Feet and Legs articles readers send two cents for each and a self addressed stamped envelope. Personal questions will be answered in Miss Glad's daily column.

Glad

Ad man Kenneth Gregg dies in Birmingham

Funeral services for Kenneth W. Gregg age 33 of the Alabama Journal advertising department who died yesterday at a Birmingham hospital will be held at 3 p m today at Luquire's Norwood chapel. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.

Birmingham Ala Kenneth W. Gregg Alabama Journal Advertising Department Luquire Norwood Chapel Elmwood Cemetery

Mayor elect Alfred C. Smith dies in Brewton

Alfred C. Smith aged 70 mayor elect of Brewton died here yesterday. He was a longtime leader in Brewton and Escambia County business and civic life. He was the father of Alfred J. Smith of the state banking department.

Brewton Ala Alfred C. Smith Smith Essenda County Alfred J. Smith Mem State Banking Department

Boy Drowns in Big Birmingham Water Pipe

James Huston McNair aged 12 died after entering a large pipe at the Birmingham industrial water works project at Vanderbilt. Playmates found the body yesterday, authorities reported the drowning occurred in a confined section of the pipe.

Birmingham Vanderbilt James Huston McNair

Belle Isle Leaves Bordeaux with Munitions Shipment

The French steamer Belle Isle departed Bordeaux on Aug 28 heading to South America via Lisbon carrying munitions. Sailors feared the arms were bound for Spanish rebels, causing a two week sailing delay due to safety concerns.

Bordeaux France South America Lisbon

Automobile Fatalities Fall in 86 Cities This Year

The commerce department reports 4 968 deaths in 86 cities for the first 34 weeks, down from 5 343 in the same period last year. For the week ending August 22, fatalities were 151, versus 171 the prior week and 162 in the corresponding 1935 week.

Washington Commerce Department

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