Weekend trip to the Alabama Auburn game draws readers
The piece notes many locals including the Normans Eysters and Mc Laughlins headed to Birmingham for the Alabama Auburn clash. It mentions patrons like Helen Cartwright, Betty Jones, the Giles and Ashwander families, and Rep Bob Jones of Scottsboro traveling to Decatur. Also references hunting trips by Dr Simrell Wyatt and social plans in Nashville. A new hand cleanser by Columbia Ribbon & Carbon and Kellogg cereal cartons are noted, plus a Plymouth gift of corn day trivia from June 23, 1621.
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Birmingham
Chuck Normans
Bill Eysters
Jack McLaughlins
Helen
Pruitt Cartwright
Betty
T. M. Jones
John
Joyce Giles
Elizabeth
Ray Ashwander
Bob Jones
Scottsboro
Decatur
Columbia Ribbon & Carbon Mfg. Co
Kellogg's
Plymouth
Mass
New color emphasis for men’s suits sparks fashion fear
The article notes a new color emphasis described as ambassa dor blues influencing men’s suits. It cites statistics that women accompany men buying suits in 53 percent of cases, labeling some men as “poor guys” and predicting gray as a leading choice.
Accessories and fashion chatter color spring bags and hats
A lively look at spring fashion notes heavy on leather bags with silver trim and beige popularity. Trends include antiquing marbelizing and printing on purses with pigskin and reptile skins, bright patent colors, cobra headbands, and turquoise hats. Social snippets highlight society gatherings, travels, and readers’ gossip with named locals and nearby towns.
New Fabrics Change Holiday Fashion Picture
AP News features new silhouettes and fabrics altering this season’s holiday fashion. The article highlights a soft floating back panel on a straight sheath, new man made fabrics alongside silk velvet and wool, sheer nylon georgette with permanent pleats, jewel embroidery, and color sealed acetate in fabrics like synthetic peau de soie tafteta and crepe, signaling a brilliant holiday dress season.
Personal News: Mrs Wheat in Nashville with Vanderbilt student
Mrs. Sam Wheat spent last weekend in Nashville with her daughter Miss Ann Wheat a Vanderbilt student. Mr and Mrs John C Eyster have been at Naples-on-the-Gulf Florida staying at the Beach Club Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Wheat
Nashville
Miss Ann Wheat
Vanderbilt
John C. Eyster
Naples-on-the-Gulf, Florida
Beach Club
Cooking Is Fun FAMILY SUPPER Cheddar Cheese Soup Menu
Recipe for beans and sides titled Cooking Is Fun FAMILY SUPPER. Includes ingredients for large dry limas 2 cups water 5 cups salt pork salt catchup onion brown sugar mustard Worcestershire and serving notes. Method covers soaking boiling mixing and oven baking for 6 to 8 servings.
See Ya In Church Amid Turbulent Times
Fragmentary note records a religious gathering plan amid disorder. The text hints at reunion in a church setting and resolve to meet despite upheaval. Documents show informal chat style with casual farewell tone.
Miss Anna Jean Whitt Engaged to David T. Lee
Mrs. Martin F. Whitt of Athens announces the engagement of her daughter Anna Jean Whitt to David T. Lee of Gainesville Florida. Parents of the groom elect are Julius Lee of Central Baragua Cuba and formerly Fellsmere Florida. Anna Jean Whitt is a FSTC graduate pursuing a masters in vocational rehabilitation counseling at the University of Florida. David Lee is a former First Cavalry Division soldier now studying mechanical engineering at UF. A January wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin F. Whitt
Athens
Anna Jean Whitt
David T. Lee
Gainesville
Fla
Miss Whitt
Julius Lee
Central Baragua
Camaguey
Cuba
Fellsmere
FSTC
University of Florida
Lee
Fork Union Military Academy
Fork Union
First Cavalry Division
Army
Japan
Flip Timberlake Celebrates 20 Years at Water Department
Dec 1, 1936, Flip Timberlake began as a night operator at the river plant with a 12 hour shift. He later moved to daylight work delivering water bills, helped install and remove meters, paint hydrants, and check for leaks before taking his current role in 1943. The piece recalls dances at the Tennessee Valley Club and changes in water usage over the years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Richardson
Flip Timberlake
Water Department
Old Tennessee Valley Country Club
Pat Boone
Elvis Presley
Bennie Goodman
Artie Shaw
Flip
Decatur
Wolverine
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Roy
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Roy Fite
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John Farris
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Ira
East Moulton St
Gray
Woodall’s
Turkey
Brunswick
Woodall Bros
RAY White
H. Ryan
White
Mr. White
Turquoise
Imogene
Mrs. Howard
Chamberlin
Norma
Betty Ann
Pete Knudsen
B. A
Dick Leonard
Betty Ware Wyatt
Jerry
W. R. Smith
Walter Sturdivant
Redus Collier
the Lyons
Leila Sykes Martin
Courtland
Judy
van) Gilbert
Perry Mason
Mickey Spillane
Perry
Dostoevsky
Sartre
Freud
Hegel
Moses
Eastern R. R.’s
Western R. R.’s
Tay
Richard) Williams
Audrey
C. H.) O’brien
Cain St
Jackson St
Hilda
Julian Harris
New York
My Fair Lady
Santa Claus
Mattie
Marella Tapp
Huntingdon College
Progressive Farmer
Peter Garrett
the Cedars
Belle Mina
the Garrett Srs
Edmond P.garrett Jr
Buddy Garrett
Jim Hill Jr
Mary Mason
Atlanta
Lee Bivings
Europe
South America
Mexico
Bivings
Gilbert White
Spain
Tidwell Symmes
J. W. Bealls
Sandy
Tidwell
Mid Semmes
Thomas Apts
Morriston
Ark
Chicago
Pickens & Wright Hardware
Grant St
This
Lae Chaittmas
Gicexa Infants & Childrens
S.E. Johnston St
AP News
Mother
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