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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1939

Page

5

Roberts Maddox-Wilburn wedding noted in Neel Alabama

Miss Juanita Maddox and Mr. Wilburn Roberts of Neel Alabama wed Saturday at 4 p m officiated by Rev R N Moore. Attending were J W Lake Gabe Maddox Lucille Roberts Arville Roberts plus family. Other social items follow.

Hill Margaret Hill Atlanta Estalre Sherrod Miss Hill Martha Frances Rebecca Pettey Jean Gray Theta Mae Handley Lucille Chenault Virginia Prince Calvin Mary Lewis Margaret Louise Nash Norris Williamson Lake Providence Frances Rauschenberg Aline Jean Huie Marion Mary Ethlyn Kn Constance Peerson

Goodbye-1939 Style Shower for Mrs La Boon

A 1939 Huntsville event honors Mrs George V La Boon nee Joy Flautt with a tea shower hosted by Misses Hopper and friends. Guests enjoyed garden theme decorations, pink and white attire, and prizes including measuring cups and a silver tray. The honoree and hostesses will visit Washington, D C and New York for the World’s Fair with other local social updates and travel plans.

Monte Sano LA Boon George la Boon Rambler's Club Gera Alice Smith Huntsville Lo’s George V. la Boon Joy Flautt Miss Hopper Odie Cavnar Robert Herman Wouwcott B. G. Guire Burkett Nelson Bernice Sermons Ed Nichols Bessie Boyd Ross W. A. Hopper J . Rogers Eldrdge Guire Joe Shaddocks Birmingham W. R. Bush Althea Peer Mary Kate Pickens Hattiesburg J. D. Ligson E. M. Holland Sara Ruth.Collins lex __ Collins Mary Frances Matthews Opal Holland W. L. Price

Personal notices from Hattiesburg visit Birmingham group

Miss Mary Kate Pick ens of Hattiesburg Massachusetts visits Mrs. J. D. Ligon and others, with Bill and Katherine Hoppers and Hugh Kaysor. The group motored to Birmingham for a day trip. Other locals, Maxie Lesser Billy McNeill Frank Brown Johnny Hampton and Ed Langley left Friday for a motor trip.

W. J. Duncan Billy Duncan Birmingham Joe Shaddocks Mary Kate Pickens Hattiesburg, Mass J. D. Ligon W. A. Hoppers Bill and Katherine Hoppers Hugh Kaysor Maxie Lesser Billy McNeill Frank Brown Johnny Hampton Ed Langley A Motor

Lions Club to host Cullman Lions in Tuesday softball clash

Decatur Lions softball team fuels revenge after a prior defeat by Cullman All-Stars. The game at Benson Field starts at 7 30 PM on Tuesday with Decatur seeking to avenge the earlier loss and bring home a win.

Decatur Lions Club Cullman All Benson Field Decatur Lions Cullman Siwash

Lewisburg Plans Two Day Colt Show Details

County agent W. T. Pritchett announces the annual Colt Show at Lewisburg Tennessee on September first and second. Fine premiums are offered across twenty classes with walking colts mares and male draft and jack colts shown on September 2. Judging will be conducted as part of the event.

W. T. Pritchett Lewisburg Tenn Decatur

Make This Pattern at Home Tot's Double Breasted Dress 4246

Anne Adams presents pattern 4246 a tiny tots dress with double breasted front and ruffled collar option. includes easy sew guidance from Sewlng Instructor and options for plaid wool or cotton prints. available in children sizes 2 4 6 8 and 10 instructions and price details included.

Anne Adams Sewlig Anne Adam Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th St New York N. Y

Sheffield Fails to Appear for Alabama Park Game

Alabama Hosiery Mills and Sheffield planned a game at Alabama Park yesterday afternoon but Sheffield did not show up. It was unclear if a rescheduled date would be set between the teams.

Alabama Hosiery Mills Sheffield Alabama Park

Parade of Exhibit Animals Draws Crowds at Square

The event features a daily ten o'clock gin in the morning with a parade of all exhibit animals circling the public square, drawing local spectators and curious onlookers.

Shaw questions excitement over international crisis

London. George Bernard Shaw asks in a Times letter why the world is stirred by the international situation. He cites Dean Inge’s Hitler Canossa remark and notes Stalin’s perceived peace push, wondering why others are frightened while he remains puzzled and calm.

London George Bernard Shaw The Times Shaw Dean Inge Evening Standard Herr Hitler Canossa Stalin

Patrol Raised to Full Strength in Alabama

Alabama highway patrol reaches full strength of 140 men this week as 15 rookies complete firearms legal procedure and first aid training. The new officers, under Capt N W Kimbrough, finish a weekend rest before active duty.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Highway Patrol N. W. Kimbrough

Income of Workers Up As National Income Rises

U S authorities report seven month total income from all sources at 37.9865 billion dollars up three percent from a year earlier. Wages and salaries lead gains with relief and social security payments totaling nearly 1 billion, while dividends and rents ease. The index for July sits at 83.5 with a small industrial income rise offset by relief cuts.

Roosevelt Commerce Commerce Department

Stockholders to Meet Tuesday Over Proposed Decatur Cheese Plant

About 65 stockholders are summoned to the Decatur Chamber of Commerce Tuesday at 7 30 PM to organize the cheese plant venture. They have already subscribed 10200 and expect more once the corporate setup is finished. All stockholders are urged to attend.

Decatur Chamber of Commerce

Federal Bureau of Investigation Patrol Staff Count

The report notes the FBI patrol personnel total 155, with 15 assigned to the drivers' license division.

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Goosestep for Loveliness and Home Grooming Tips

The item offers exercise guidance by Joy Hodges to trim thighs and tighten stomachs with energetic toe raises and posture. It also gives instructions on leg hair removal methods including pumice stone shaving and peroxide bleaching, noting cautions about overdoing workouts and the effect of shaving on beard growth.

March to the beauty goal with regular figure routines

A columnist urged women to stop complaining about their thighs and perform goosestep style exercises. She advised sticking to a daily regimen of five to ten minutes twice daily, preferably in the morning before bathing, to reduce excess tissue and improve figures.

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