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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1940

Page

5

Miss Evelyn Green Weds John Harlan Giles at First Methodist

Miss Evelyn Green and John Harlan Giles married in a formal Friday ceremony at the First Methodist church. The fall themed decor featured palm and smilax, gladioli, and white cathedral candles. Attendants included Elinor Green and Edith Kloppfer. vows were read by Rev. D. C. McNutt.

Miss Green Giles Evelyn Green John Harlan Giles First Methodist Church Lahteen Kinney Reneau Carrell Ruth Banks Elinor Green Edith Kloppfer Charles Russell Green Alfred Wilson Smith Trimble Pred Trimble Bobby Anderson Ray Childs D. C. McNutt W. W. Callahan W. T. Giles Susan Bibb Marjorie Phinizy Donald Branum Earl Calvin, Jr Decatur High School The University

Methodist Women Hold Monday Business Session

The First Methodist Church Women’s Department of Christian Service will meet for a business session Monday at 3 p.m. at the church. Westminster Auxiliary plans a 4 p.m. meeting at the church for a similar business gathering. First Baptist W. M. S. also schedules a September business meeting Monday at 4 p.m. at the church.

First Presbyterian Auxiliary First Presbyterian Church Central Baptist W. M Central Baptist W. M. S I. J. Quinn W. M. VU First Methodist First Methodist Womans Department of Christian Service Westminster Auxiliary Westminster Presbyterian Womans Auxiliary First Baptist W. M

Personal notes from Columbus area residents

Mrs. Robert Anthony of Columbus Ga visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blackwell over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. H D Pickens and their children from Hattiesburg Miss return after visiting Mrs. J D Ligon. Mr and Mrs H D Troup Mr and Mrs Leon Price and Mrs J D Ligon return from New York City and Catskill trip. Mrs A Z Bailey recovering at Mrs R H Wolcott’s. Miss Lucille Chenault to Alabama University teaching fellowship after Vermont study. Mr and Mrs Ira McCall of Bir- are mentioned.

Alabama Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Union University Tennessee Giles The Mutual Life Insurance Company Thomas Terrace Paul Crawford Birmingham Curtis Barfield Caroline Barfield T. F. Adams, Sr Gadsden Miss Barfield Will University of Illinois At Robert Anthony Columbus, Ga Mrs Robert Blackwell H.d.troup Leon Price J. D. Ligon New York City Catskill Mountains Lucille Chenault Vermont East University of Alabama

Soviet German talks in Bucharest warn on Danube risk

Soviet and German legations in Bucharest say Germany cannot permit Russia to permanently control the Danube mouth and Northern Bukovina due to military danger and Russia blocking routes to the Black Sea. The award of Transylvania hinders Russia southward aims and strengthens Hitler. Moscow unlikely to welcome the move. The text hints Britain’s stance may influence German-Russian settlement awaiting results.

Bucharest Germany Russia Danube Bukovina Black Sea Hitler Moscow Britain

The Red Head and the Henna Pot Beauty Guide

A fashion feature advises red hair wearers on cosmetics and styling. It explains how to choose mascara lipstick nail polish and dress tones to suit red hair and emphasizes accepting constructive criticism and posture awareness.

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Birmingham Chamber Thanks Decatur for Hospitality

A Birmingham Chamber of Commerce letter to John Caddell of Decatur Chamber expresses gratitude for hospitality during a visit. W M Smith wrote the note praising entertainment, the barbecue, Secretary John D McKibben, and the cheese plant. He remarks on the old Jackson Bank building and signs with high esteem.

Birmingham ‘Chamber of Commerce John Caddell Decatur Chamber of Commerce Decatur Birmingham W. M. Smith Caddell John D. McKibben Jackson Bank Ovrer

Balkans vital to axis drive as Danubian crops worsen war effort

The article argues that Balkan production is collapsing as nations arm, undermining Hitler's access to Danubian grain. It notes King Carol’s limited options to regain lost lands, Britain’s backing fading, and the looming but uncertain clash between Hitler and Stalin over control of the lower Danube, the Black Sea coast, and the Dardanelles.

Balkans Britain Hitler Danubian Balkan Carol Russia Bulgaria Hungary Stalin

Demand for Good Apartments Surges in Daily Wants Ad

The Daily Want Ad highlights strong demand for quality rental homes as tenants seek well located, affordable options. Listings emphasize convenient neighborhoods, competitive rents, and prompt availability.

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