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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1940

Page

6

Womack Bride Honored With Madison Tea Shower

Mrs Womack nee Kate Thornton was feted Tuesday at the Balch home in Madison with a miscellaneous tea shower. Guests wore pastel and lace gowns and the bridal party served and welcomed visitors amid fall decor and yellow accents.

Womack Jackson Bolen Womack Kate Thornton Misses Balch Marian Hugh Miss Balch Madison Balch Frances Thornton Miss Hughes Womack H. L. Ton A W. Burkett Huntsville Jane Gillespie Charming Betty Lou Clark Roan Barbara Hughes Carolynly Carolynly In Aqua Lace and Not With E of White Roses, Miss Lorinda Thornton

Personal Notices From Columbia Tenn And Nearby Deaths

Col C A Ragsdale and Mrs Ragsdale of Columbia Tenn were guests of Mr and Mrs W T Jordan on Tuesday. Florence Smith comes from Jacksonville Fla this week. Mrs Watson Carlisle plans to join Mr Carlisle in Murfreesboro Tenn to establish a home. The Mizpah Sewing Circle meets Friday at seven at Mrs Chas Lamon on Fifth Avenue. Clio Lovin and Julia Lovin return from New Orleans after their father’s death. Caroline Pearifoy travels with the Lovins to New Orleans for a short stay. J W Lovin and son return to Birmingham after being summoned to Decatur for their father’s funeral. Amos Lovin returns to Greenville SC. Athens visitors for John F Loy’s funeral include Dr J S Crutcher Dr and Mrs Leonard Wallace Miss Lucile Crutcher Mrs L C Hightower Mrs Sue Johnson Mrs Mary Kemp Roper Mrs W S Garth John McDonald Miss Louise.

Mizpah J. W. Lovin Birmingham Decatur Athens John F. Loyin J. 8. Crutcher Leonard Wallace Atlanta Lucile Crutcher L. C. Hightower Sue Johnson Mary Kemp Roper Garth John McDonald Louise

Local Families Return Home After Weddings and Moves

A list of residents from Elkmont Memphis Birmingham Montgomery and Russellville gathers at 407 EF Moulton Street where Mrs Tomlinson born Aldy Bloodworth wed August 24. Plans include Mr Paul Griffin moving to Chicago for university and the Barnwell family settling in the Griffin residence on Grant Street after trips to Pearson Georgia and Jacksonville Beach Florida.

Mrs Paul Griffin Chicago Mr. Griffin University of Chicago Mrs. J. Foster Barnwell, Jr Griffin Grant Street

Cooperation of Motorists Urged on Dimmed Lights

Marvin McMeane appeals to motorists to be more cooperative and thoughtful about safety as many drivers neglect dimmed lights. He urges caution and courteous driving to reduce risk on the road.

Marvin McMeane

Barbecue Planned By Decatur and Birmingham Chambers

Details were completed for a joint barbecue to be held Thursday at White Springs starting 12 30 p m. Patrons of the Decatur cheese plant are invited as special guests and should meet at the cheese plant at 11 30 a m to travel to White Springs. About fifty Birmingham Chamber members join the Decatur Chamber rotary board and cheese plant patrons are expected to attend.

Decatur Birmingham Chambers of Commerce White Springs Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Rotary Decatur Chamber

Quote on Motives of Drivers and Players

A fragment discusses how motorists value comfort and companionship over intimate ties among players, highlighting differing social dynamics between the public and game participants. The passage contrasts broad roadwise empathy with personal relations within sports teams.

Dies clears stars of Communist links in hearing

New York August 28 actors Franchot Tone, Francis Lederer and actress Louise Rainer were cleared of Communist sympathies at hearings led by Rep Martin Dies. Dies reserved decision on Lionel Stander, also accused, after all witnesses denied Leech's allegations.

New York Franchot Tone Francis Lederer Louise Rainer Martin Dies D-Tex House Dies Lionel Stander Stander John L. Leech California

Decatur Chamber Plans Community Program

Officials of Decatur and Morgan County join in a program arranged by John McKibben secretary of the Decatur Chamber to foster local business and civic engagement.

Decatur County of Morgan John McKibben The Decatur Chember

TWO SCOUTS MAKE EAGLE

The Boy Scout court of review met at the courthouse last night. Pat Patterson and Pat Godwin of Troop 11 earned Eagle rank, with others qualifying for second class and first class ranks and various merit badges. The next public court of awards is Sept 24 at First Baptist church. no badges reviewed next month.

Boy Scout Court of Review Court House Joe Sideman Rex Rankin Chandler Rozear Star Scout Pat Patterson Pat Godwin Charles Scales Judson Hawthrone Jack Hughes E. E. Speer, Jr Board of Review Hagerman J. L. Hubbard W. T. Jordan Frank Yaney Quimby Sewell First Baptist Church

Dizzy Dean Recalled by Cubs for Reds Series

Cubs manager Gabby Hartnett announced the recall of pitcher Dizzy Dean from Tulsa of the Texas League. Dean, who cost $185,000 and three players in 1938, has been making a comeback at Tulsa and could join the Cubs for the September 7 opener against the Cincinnati Reds. If he can pitch, he stays. if not, his Cubs future remains uncertain.

Chicago Gabby Hartnett Chicago Cubs Dizzy Dean Tulsa Cincinnati Reds Dean Cubs Hartnett

House proposes seven member defense information panel

Representative Cox of Georgia introduced a resolution for a special seven man committee to keep the House informed on all government action related to the defense program. Representative Vinson of Georgia offered a resolution to take up a bill to increase midshipmen at the Naval Academy.

Washington House of Representatives Cox D.-Ga House Vinson Naval Academy

Aliens Register In Montgomery On First Day

On the first day of operation the alien registration office at the post office building completed records and fingerprints for 26 aliens living in Montgomery and vicinity. Subjects from Germany and Canada were among those registered.

Montgomery Ala Germany Canada

Multinational registrations noted across seven entries

Six of seven registrations came from one country with Italy Australia Greece Turkey and Mexico also represented. The passage highlights diverse national participation across the event.

Italy Australia Greece Turkey Mexico

Elks Discuss Book Exchange Plan Tonight

The Elks lodge will discuss expanding a book exchange at its regular meeting. The project aims to create a clearing house for old schoolbooks to aid children whose parents cannot buy them.

The Elks Lodge

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