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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1936

Page

5

Cotaco Club Hosts Mrs. Ogle and social gatherings

The Cotaco Literary Club met with hostess Mrs. H L Ogle and voted to aid Morgan County clubs with kitchen utensils for the TB sanatorium. Other circles held meetings with guests from Austinville and Birmingham, electing officers and planning sewing for the Masonic Home. A variety of social events followed including dinners and bridge sessions.

Ogle Cotaco Literary Club H. L. Ogle W. T. Jordan Morgan County Council of Clubs Morgan County T. B Fred Brown Bruce Spencer

Personal Notices and Visit Counts Across Cities

Mrs John Langley recuperating after operation at Benevolent Society hospital. Mrs Jack Bull visiting her father in Columbus Mississippi. Mr and Mrs Joe Malone and son Jack of Detroit arrive to visit grandmother Mrs S J Blanton and relatives. Miss Thelma McGinty of Birmingham guests of Mr and Mrs W P Dozier. Mrs G R Mason in Atlanta for treatment and should return home soon. Mrs J B Cassells remains in Birmingham beside ill sister. Mrs H D Barnum ill at home. Mrs Bruce Spencer ill at her home. Central Methodist Church guests include Mrs Will Emens Mrs Frank Emens Mrs Charles Emens Mrs G F Buchheit Dr and Mrs Robertson Mrs Berryman and son Mrs Terry Town Creek Mrs Ford Mrs Glasgow Mrs Esslinger Huntsville Mrs J S Crutcher Sr Mrs Sue Mc

Joe Malone Jack Detroit, Mich S. J. Blanton R. C. Sims Central Methodist Church Will Emens Frank Emens Charles Emens G. F. Buchheit Robertson Trinity Berryman and Son Terry Town Creek Ford Glasgow Esslinger Huntsville J. 8. Crutcher Sue’ Mc L. Case Prospect Tenn Bob Gilbert J. R. McLemore Coxey H. C. McGehee Charles K. Duncan, Jr Montgomery Mark McGee Gallipolia Ohio Athens L, & N. Railroad Birmingham J. P. Hill Frances Hightower Baylie Hightower George White M. A. Jones South Alabama W. M. Booth Hartselle

Titian-Haired Beauty Tells of Care She Gives Her Red Tresses

A feature on red hair care highlights Titian era beauty ideals and Jeanette MacDonald as a modern exemplar. It covers brushing, sun exposure, hot oil treatments with olive oil, brilliantine use, shampoo steps, rinsing care, and finish with vineg ar or lemon rinse.

Titian Hollywood Laasse Jeanette MacDonald Jeanette

Make This All Purpose Frock Pattern 4186 by Anne Adams

Advertises Pattern 4186 for an all purpose frock with raglan sleeves and inverted pleats at hem. Sizes 14 to 42, fabric suggestions include cotton tweed and crepe, price 15 cents, includes illustrated instructions and book offer from Anne Adams Pattern Book.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department W. 17Th New York N. Y

Local social notes from Athens and surrounding towns

A series of social items lists residents visiting relatives and traveling. Names include Donald, Mrs. Kemp Roper, Mrs. Beasley, Mrs. Rudolph of Athens and others in Hart selle Gandy's Cove Birmingham and Madison. Visitors mention Mrs. Hale guest of J R Hale and Mrs J W Gibson returning from Athens. Billie Rhea Simmons improving after operation. Annie Baker remains ill at Benevolent Society Hospital.

Annie Baker Benevolent Society Hospital

Teachers Likely to Receive Checks Before Holidays

Members of the Decatur school system faculty probably will receive their salary checks in full by the Christmas holiday closing. Officials said payments are slightly behind schedule but expected to be made in full before the holidays.

Decatur

Rockefeller Jr Donates 70000 to Republican Funds

Senate investigators reported that John D. Rockefeller Jr gave seventy thousand dollars to Republican campaign funds while Democratic groups received fifty thousand from Mrs Jas R Cromwell formerly Doris Duke, tobacco heiress.

Washington Senate John D. Rockefeller Jr Democratic Organizate Jas. R. H. Cromwell Doris Duke

Falkville Mock Trial Showcaps Local Fundraiser

A breach of promise suit Mary Smith versus Zelly Procrastinate will be heard in a mock trial at Falkville auditorium Friday at 7 30 p m. Sponsored by the Falkville P T A Judge Seybourn Lynne will preside Miss Sivley is plaintiff Zelly Brown defendant Newt Powell and Ben L Britnell will represent the plaintiff Attorneys J N Powell and Marvin Scott will defend Tickets are on sale Money raised funds equipment for the new school building.

Mary Smith Zelly Falkville Auditorium Falkville P. T. A Seybourn Lynne Decatur Jean Sivley Zelly Brown Newt Powell Hartselle Ben L. Britnell Sivley J. N. Powell Marvin Scott Cullman

Shelton to Succeed Clem as Limestone County Judge

Athens Alabama December 3 Special R N Shelton a local business man will assume the post of Judge of the Municipal Court of Limestone county in January succeeding J E Clem who has held the post for several terms Athens also has two justices of the peace 8 M Moore Jr and W Herman Johnson brother of county solicitor George C Johnson

Athens Ala R. N. Shelton Uet Limestone County J. E. Clem 8. M. Moore, Jr W. Herman Johnson George C. Johnson

Hill Purchases Payne Home in Hill Chevrolet Takeover

Archie Hill, head of Hill Chevrolet, has bought the E Payne home at Sherman street and Eighth avenue. The new owner plans extensive remodeling of the structure.

Archie Hill The Hill Chevrolet Company E. ©. Payne Sherman Street Eighth Avenue

Fire in Alderman Hendersons Overcoat Pocket

Newton officials report a blaze in Alderman Hendersons overcoat pocket as he sat in the aldermanic chamber. A fellow alderman said the incident was personal, while Henderson claimed it was his turn to be blamed.

Newton Mass Deco Alderman Henderson Inches Aldermanic Chamber

Athens Notables Report Various Sightings and Moves

Local residents share travel updates and career notes. Edward Creel, Athens attorney, is named secretary for Congressman elect John J. Sparkman. Mark McGee returns to Athens to join L and N Railroad civil engineering. Several residents visit Birmingham and Montgomery, with others relocating to Decatur and Chattanooga.

Edward Creel Athens John J. Sparkman Creel Fred Wall Sadler Herbert Dupree Decatur Hot Springs Ark George L. Sherrill

FTC charges 21 auto makers and financiers

The Federal Trade Commission filed eight complaints accusing 21 automobile manufacturers and financing companies of charging higher interest on deferred car payments than advertised, violating the unfair competition provisions of the FTC Act.

Washington Dec Federal Trade Commission Commission

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tennessee Valley Quadrille Club Bob Harris Somerville Road Mary Lou Dancy le Circle J. R. Huie Elmer Bus Mrs. Dozier Berean Study Club Frank Stone Oo Study Club W. P. Dozier Alabama Clarice Lee Samuel Minton Peck Marion Vickrey Pritz Schubert Woman's Study Club Melvin Hutson Jackson Street L. P. Troup Clio Levin W. P. Baugh Paul Eubanks My Land Red Land Maud Lindsey Earle Calvin Mildred White Wal Leo Wright E. Curry Mathilde Bilbro T. Rollo Schubert Vickrey J. H. Peebles, Jr Mooresville Frank Rich Coen H. ©. Allen Jeffersonville Annie Peebles Richard Milton Yarbrough Elizabeth Leftwich Henry Chase Gordon Sherard Todd Waters Atlanta Coca-Cola Club M. D. Rhodes Line Street Rhodes John Neal High Score Club James Wade Travis Callahan Stanley Clevenger W. L. Ashton Goidel Sass Joe Peisee Toe Gatlant Cartan Errol Flynn Olivia de Havilland Charge of the Light Brigade Warner Bros Tennyson Patric Mickey Mouse Cartoon Mickey DLSC Popeye Club Warren Hall Jean Muir John Lytell MATS Sterchi Bros Griffin Big Griffin’s Jewelry Suop John Langley Jack Bull Columbus Misa Thelma McGinty G. R. Mason J. B. Cassells America City Park Flower Shop Princess Second Avenue McGehee Furniture Co H. Spiegle J. R. Hale J. W. Gibson W. P. Chandler Johnnie Bronaugh Beth Balch Madison J. B. Wiley Helen Rauschenberg Birming W. P. Reeves Sheffield Paul F. Dix Billie Rhea Simmons Fred Simmons W. F. Boswell Billy Florida J. C. Black CO Western Auto Supply Co Second Ave Falkville Clara’s Gift Shop Mrs. Luna McKelvey Hill Puchasers the Payne Home D. L. Robsenau, JR Nish SILK New Westinghouse “Food Crafter SAM Frank & Moore Capitol Rasa Een I Rae Aerey Speake Warren & Ratliff Morton's Brown-Bilt Shoe Goidel Drug Store H. G. Stores Konney Co Western Auto Associate Stinson Bros Hunter Furniture CO Roosevelt Cafe Mathews Printing CO John Wayne Tailspin Tommy Shemp Howard Suedes Big Group
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