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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1927

Page

5

Party Honors Visitors From Birmingham Guests dine with Mrs Foote and Mr and Mrs Rice

Mrs G C O Foote hosts a Tuesday party to compliment guest Miss Genevieve Warren of Birmingham. Mr and Mrs W C Rice entertain fifty guests at their Austinville home honoring Misses Grace and Mae Carter of Birmingham with lawn games and refreshments.

GC. O. Foote Genevieve Warren Birmingham Carroll W. C. Rice Austinville Grace Mae Carter

Picnic Supper Compliments Miss Jasmine Eakes in Adell Springs

Miss Jasmine Eakes of Pulaski visiting relatives enjoyed a picnic supper at Adell Springs on Wednesday night. Hosted by her niece Miss Thelma Chapman, about twenty five young people attended under chaperones. They roasted marshmallows by a camp fire and praised Miss Chapman as a jolly hostess.

Jasmine Eakes Pulaski Adell Springs Thelma Chapman T. C. Wallace Doss Buchanan A. W. Chapman Miss Chapman

Fite to Leave for Birmingham as Family Plans October Move

Personal notices report Fite will depart at month’s start to take a Birmingham post. Mrs. Fite and children will join him in October. Numerous friends express regret at the move. The item also lists visits and returns of local residents between Birmingham, South Carolina, Tennessee, and other points, with several families and individuals traveling and hosting during the period.

Fite Birmingham

Local residents listed traveling, recoveries and visits

Little Miss Mary Louise Reed is recovering after ton sils removal on Sunday. Mt. Carmel Illinois visitors Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Keneipp and son R. L. Jr. return home after weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. 5. O. Nelson. Danforth Nelson will visit Danville Illinois en route home. Alvin Raven returns from Evansville Indiana after six weeks with relatives. Mrs. Roy Dobbs is seriously ill at 1726 Ninth Avenue South. Jack Thompson of Sheffield will soon become division engineer for Alabama Power Co. Mrs. Nallie Bobbitt returns from Gadsden and Albertville. Jimmy Todd returns to Atlanta after visiting his parents. Mrs. Hoare of New York City leaves after a week with her father and mother. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Dobbs of Hartselle visit the ill Roy Dobbs. M. H. Todd improving after surgery at Benevolent Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dobbs host a watermelon cutting at Adele Springs. Lewis Hardage visits Chattanooga and then Vanderbilt University as assistant football coach. Mrs. A. B. Lampkin returns from Birmingham with grandson Lampkin Guy. Mrs. E. R. Guy recovering from surgery in Birmingham. Rev. J. W. Cary improving at Hotel Gargus hospital in Birmingham. Miss Ellen Gilbert of Pulaski Tennessee to visit aunt Mrs. W. T. Lowe.

R. L. Keneipp R. L. Jr Mt. Carmel 5. O. Nelson Danforth Nelson Sammy Nelson Danville Ill

Mrs Garnett to Be Honored at 600 Party

Mrs S M Thompson hosts a 600 party Friday afternoon at 3 30 o'clock honoring Mrs W J Garnett who has returned from Florida to make her home here. Mrs T G Morrow also shares honors as a summer bride with limited guests from the Six Hundred club and a few friends.

W. J. Garnett Points Florida T. G. Morrow A. T. Hanson Six Hundred Club

Spencer Class Barbecue At Adelle Springs This Evening

The Spencer class of Central Methodist Church will hold a barbecue at Adelle Springs this evening. Members are asked to meet at the YMCA at seven o'clock.

Central Methodist Church Adelle Springs

Free home method helps women eased by Ellen Marks adv

Column urging women with ovarian pains irregular periods headaches and other symptoms to write to Mrs Ellen Marks at 6788 Mass Kansas City for a free home remedy. Claims many have found relief and praise the method without selling anything.

Ellen Mkt Mass Kansas City

New Practice Starts in Morgan County by State Health Board

The Alabama state health department begins a countywide reform with a competitive exam for sanitary inspector at Decatur High School. Officials emphasize selecting qualified personnel to ensure proper use of taxpayer money and effective health protection.

State Health Board Morgan County Alabama State Department of Health Decatur C. A. Abele State Department of Health

Girl With The Curl Returns To Paris Fashions

Paris fashion writers report a shift away from the boyish bob toward longer hair with a central curl. Coiffeurs warn short hair remains in style only while hats persist, but long locks and decollete gowns will be favored for evening wear.

Paris Milady Monsieur LaéHapt Rte Coiffeurs Academy Great Corporation of

Examinations for Morgan County Sanitary Inspector

Six applicants sat the first examination to choose a sanitary inspector for Morgan county. The test covered fundamentals every inspector should know and selection will be based on examination grade and fitness. Dr. H C McRee praised the quality of candidates, including F Abbott J E Gurley from Somerville J P Dunaway J L Rountree and J G Self from Hartselle and Robert Autrey of Troy Ala.

Mr. Gurley Morgan County H. C. McRee F. Abbott J. E. Gurley Somerville J. P. Dunaway J. L. Rountree J.G. Self Hartselle Robert Autrey Troy Ala

Mrs. B. T. Howell Returns From Morgan County Visit

Mrs. B. T. Howell has returned from an extended visit to Morgan county communities. She spent time with her brother at Forest Chapel and then visited her father at Neel, Alabama.

B. T. Howell Morgan Countty

Birth Announcement for J C Jr Spangler

Born to Mr and Mrs J G Spangler a son J C Jr on August 28.

J. G. Spangler J. C. Jr

Fly-Tox First in Australia Gains Popularity

Australians have shown Fly-Tox as their choice for killing household insects. A Fly-Tox factory was established in Sydney in 1925 and its capacity expanded fourfold to meet demand. Developed at Mellon Institute by Rex Research Fellowship, Fly-Tox also kills moths mosquitoes ants roaches spiders bed bugs and flies.

Sydney Mellon Institute of Industrial Research Rex Research Adyv

Tonic Promises Strength and Invigoration for All

An advertisement extols a tasteless chill tonic that boosts strength and restores color to the cheeks. It claims quick energizing effects and appeal to those feeling weak or tired.

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