Parties For The Wilsons Set Before Springfield Move
Mrs. Robert Heidner hosted a Friday dessert bridge in honor of Mrs. W. K. Wilson as the Wilsons prepares to move to Springfield Massachusetts. Guests included Mesdames Tom Hendricks R. B. Thompson Frank Soday Dave Chaney Richard Frank Harry New E. J. Gernt James Tapp C. S. Johnson Keith Lawson and the honoree. Winners were E. J. Gernt Harry New and W. K. Wilson. A costume jewelry gift was given to Mrs Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Heidner
W. K. Wilson
Wilsons
Springfield
Mass
Zinnias
Tom Hendricks
R. B. Thompson
Frank Soday
Dave Chaney
Richard Frank
Harry New
E. J. Gernt
James Tapp
C. S. Johnson
Keith Lawson
Personal notices from Flint City and surrounding areas
WSCS members Mrs. Percy Chunn and others attended Zone 3 meeting at Evergreen. Rex Pou visited his brother in Shreveport. Several families traveled or hosted relatives in Decatur Gadsden Charlotte Atlanta and Cartersville for reunions visits and appearances. Patricia Neal of Columbus returned home after visiting Carolyn McMillan and family. Steve and Leeann Wright attended the Levin-Golden wedding in Cartersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Chunn
Ted Poole
Ros Chunn
WSCS
Flint City Methodist Church
Evergreen
Flint City Society
Eugene Wright
Steve
Leeann
Cartersville
Women Marines Paint Swallow Nests In San Diego Drill
A group of women marine reserves toured San Diego for two weeks of training. They humorously noted the depot newsletter promised improvements and observed six swallow nests in the arcade of a parade ground building, all coated with Marine cream paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
San Diego
Marine Corps
Mr and Mrs Keith Lawson Host Evening For Wilsons
Mr and Mrs Keith Lawson entertain this evening complimenting the Wilsons in a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Lawson
Wilsons
Tunic fashions and fit tips for the home sewer
Pattern companies promote the tunic as fall fashion and offer sewing guidance. Local centers discuss fabric choices corduroy and black ensembles, with tips on directional stitching grain lines and alteration lines to ensure a perfect waist fit and proportion for tall or short figures.
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Dorothy Roe
Associated Press
Fall
Kalamazoo passes ordinance curbing ogling in public spaces
Kalamazoo City Commission defines ogling as furtive looking under a new rule. They state a long look or short stare remains protected by constitutional privilege.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Meetings Announced For Local Civic Groups
The Order of the Rainbow Girls will hold a call meeting for initiation Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Decatur Masonic Temple. The Junior Service League meeting shifts from Sept 5 to Sept 12 at 1 p.m. at City Hall. Sub-Deb club also schedules a call meeting Tuesday at 2 30 p.m. at Miss Jan Warren’s home.
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Order of the Rainbow Girls
Decatur Masonic Temple
Junior Service League
Jan Warren
Morning Party Honors Visitor
Mrs. Cecil McMillan and Mrs. W. F. Boswell Jr hosted a morning party at the McMillan home last week in honor of Miss Patricia Neal, guest of Miss Carolyn McMillan. Neal, a Columbus Georgia native, is a Huntingdon College classmate of Miss McMillan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil McMillan
W. F. Boswell Jr
Patricia Neal
Carolyn McMillan
Miss Neal
Columbus, Ga
Miss McMillan
Huntingdon College
Fashion notes on summer wear from tweed to tartan shorts
The copy discusses styling options including calf-length wool hose to match, a tweed sport coat for pairing with shorts, and tartan wool flannel shorts with Scotsman flair. It notes some men prefer tapered shorts for a modern look and contrasts kilts with shorter designs.
Millan Home Fruit Centerpiece At Elegant Gathering
The table was centered with melon balls grapes and other fruits in a brass container. Ham biscuits cheese and relishes were passed in straw baskets or from a lazy Susan. Guests included Sandra Clements Gail Williams Sue Nethery Battle King Ann Mullican Sally Bryan Marjorie Cain Carolyn Gregg Jane Triplett Neal and McMillan.
Lunch Given On Saturday
Mrs. Julian Greene Mrs. George Wilson and Mrs. Julian Greene Jr hosted a refined early fall luncheon. The Eng lish room featured a cut glass punch bowl with purple and white grapes and nectarines while clematis garlands traced the table. A painted punch bowl by Mrs. Greene Sr. centered the private dining room with matching fruit colorings and greenery. About sixty guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Greene
George Wilson
Julian Greene Jr
Greene Sr
Clematis
Right classes girl saves boy from lake collapse
Adrian Michigan report tells how 16 year old Carole Roberts pulled 2 year old John Wilkins from Wamplers Lake after he fell from a dock. She revived him and credited attending the right classes for quick action.
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Adrian, Mich
Carole Roberts
John Wilkins
Wamplers Lake
Colton
Ohio
New Jersey Rail Network Totals 1072 Miles
A Georgia resident recalls taking a Red Cross life saving course last year but missing final classes and certificate. In New Jersey the state’s railroad network spans 1072 miles, highlighting extensive rail lines across the state.
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Red Cross
1940 $10,000 bills in circulation valued at 60 million
In 1940 there were 60 million dollars worth of ten thousand dollar bills circulating. The aggregate value reflects the high denomination currency used for large financial transactions and bank reserves.
Current Best Sellers List Showcases Mixed Classics
The week’s fiction includes Bonjour Tristesse by Francoise Sagan, Something of Value by Robert Ruark, Auntie Mame by Patrick Dennis, The Flower Girls by Clemence Dane, and Excelsior by Paul Hyde Bonner. Nonfiction features Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh and The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francoise Sagan
Robert Ruark
Auntie Mame
Patrick Dennis
Clemence Dane
Paul Hyde Bonner
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Norman Vincent Peale
John A. Schindler
Family of Man
Edward Steichen
Betty Mac Donald
Ly dia Bible Class Picnic Postponed At Delano Park
The Ly dia Bible Class of Central Baptist church postpones its Delano Park picnic due to the revival at First Baptist Church. A new date will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia
Central Baptist Church
Delano Park
First Baptist Church
Newcomer Mrs T M Jones Jr Hosts Bridge Luncheon
New Decatur resident Mrs T M Jones III, moved from Louisiana with Mr Jones, was honored at the first in a series of bridge luncheons hosted by her mother Mrs T M Jones Jr. The event included many local ladies, with Mrs McNelly winning high score and the hostess presenting a gift to the honoree.
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Joyce Morris
Robert H. Pettey Jr
Robert H. Pettey
Decatur
Leonard Morris
Hazel Green
T. M. Jones Jr
T. M. Jones III
Louisiana
Jones
Mesdames Wilson Taylor Jr
Jack Pitt
E. S. Loyd Jr
William Eyster
W. H. Tankersley
Leroy McEntire
House Party For College Boys
Mr and Mrs Q O N Williams entertained last weekend at Marco Campo on Elk River for a group of high school graduates who will enter college this fall. Included were Wayne Williams and Bill Landers who will enter API at Auburn Conlee Pickens who will enter Howard College John Hurst and Herbert Quinn who will enter the University Quinn is a former Decatur student who graduated from Tuscaloosa High this spring.
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QO. N. Williams
Marco Campo
Elk River
Wayne Williams
Bill Landers
API
Auburn
Conlee Pickens
Howard College
John Hurst
Herbert Quinn
University
Quinn
Decatur
Tuscaloosa High
Shorts to campus as wool blend bermuda pants debut
College men pick charcoal gray wool shorts for fall campus wear. The fashion note signals a shift toward versatile casual attire with wool shorts featured as part of campus outfits.
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James Allen Johnson JR
James A. Johnson
Ypsilanti, Mich
C. E. Johnson
Chestnut St
Monroe Shelton
Trinity 1
Deborah Sue Jackson
W. D. Jackson Jr
James J. Corbett
Seattle
Wash
W. D. Jackson Sr
Lester
Ala
Hunter
Rex Pou
Shreveport
Ralph Poll
Jack Kidd
Julian Bibb Sr
W. E. Steed
Ferdie Pointer
Tuscaloosa
Steed
Walton Hill
Ben Bloodworth
Marian Bloodworth
Gadsden
Fred Bloodworth
Bloodworth
Alabama
Florida
Will Emens
Robert Coker
Jeff Coker
Chattanooga
Trinity
Becky Jones
Ashville
N. C
Mrs. T. M. Jones II
John Richardson
Kathleen
Charlotte, N. C
W. J. Duncan Jr
Richardson
Atlanta
E. A. Stephenson
Claude McMillan
McMillan
Columbia
8. C
Jo Ann
Jack
Bank Street
Jo Ann Summer
Jack McCulloch
Goidel
TE Ave
W. Decatur
City Park
Second Ave
New Jersey
Rve
Stanback Cpewsers
School OF
Patsy
Byars
Ballet
4Th Avenue
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