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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1940

Page

5

Birthday Party for Betty Jack Reittmaier at 813 West Vine

A Nov 30 party at 813 West Vine Street celebrated Betty Jack Reittmaier's birthday with in house games from 1 to 3 pm and refreshments. Prizes went to Bobby Campbell Clifford Campbell Jr and Claude Rogers Jr with hosts W M Reithmaier R H Nixon and Louise Davis assisting.

Little Betty Jack Reittmaier West Vine Street Bobby Campbell Clifford Campbell, Jr Claude Rogers, Jr W. M. Reithmaier R. H. Nixon Louise Davis

Community Notes From Morgan County Rock Springs

Rev L E Toon filled his monthly appointment to a large crowd on Saturday night and Sunday. Numerous local residents and visitors attended social calls at homes of Johnsons, Lees, and Burllards over the weekend.

L. E. Toon Ruth Sandlin Gracie Lee Leatha Johnson Elliott Roberts Gadsden Grace Lee Pearly Vertie and Lewis Lois Nicholson Audrey Johnson Wayne Wallace James Pearson Arnold Jones Floyd Self Pervin Wallace Jeff Johnson Audrey L. J John Depreast Vartie Thurman Johnson Charles Lee Williams Lonnie

Simplest S'Pitchery Makes Linens Smart

Laura Wheeler promotes towel motifs for the smart housewife. Pattern 2711 includes 12 transfer motifs about 5x6 inches, color options, materials list, and stitch illustration. Send ten cents, pattern The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept, 82 Eighth Avenue, New York. Name and address required.

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Local residents page updates and visits across counties

Mrs Jessie Wilson and baby Glenda Sue of Chaleybeate Springs visited last weekend. Annie Beck, Florence State Teachers College student, stayed with her parents during holidays. Rupert Flannigan and Woodrow Bucks families moved to Lawrence County. Witt and Posgy visited Lawrenceburg. W A Young builds a new barn. McGuyns of Chaleybeate Springs were visitors. Mrs RR Landers Jr and baby well at home with her mother. Waldrep family moving to Morning Star Franklin county. Phil Butler went to Tulahoma Tennessee for work. Home demonstration club met at Mrs H L Butler with six members and one visitor Paul Jones. Rachel Hereford led discussion on weight issues. Christmas party planned for next meeting.

Jessie Wilson Glenda Sue Chaleybeate Springs Annie Beck Florence State Teachers College Rupert Flannigan Gum Springs Woodrow Bucks Double Springs F. P. Witt Harrison ,Witt Leon Posgy Lawrencebure Tennessee Morning Star Russellville Franklin County Phil Butler Tullahoma Home Demonstration Club H. L. Butler Paul Jones Rachel Hereford

Funeral for Mrs. Mary Olinger at Flower Hill

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Olinger 63 were held at Flower Hill church after she died Friday at her daughter’s Austinville home. She leaves three daughters and four sons, with 17 great grandchildren and 3 grandchildren, in a large local family obituary noted in Lawrence County. Rev. Richy preached and many local residents attended as mourners.

Flower Hill Church Mary Olinger Myrtle Miller Austinville Olinger Nancy Ausborn Hillsboro Miller Monroe Widener van Arkansas Jasper N. Olinger Louisville Tracy R Trinity Hose Mooney Decatur Emma Almerson Prospect Tenn Dave Peebles Harvey Moore Richy Flower Hill Bessie Terry Christine Alred Katie Pear Moore Dawson Cottingham Johnie Simms Jesse Moore Henry Cavert James Moore Deeens Betz Place

Local Almanac Notes Community Visits and Guests

Mr and Mrs Troy Hudson and baby from Sardis visited Mrs Richard Buckelew Sunday night. Harry Via and Babe Via and Melvin Thompson went to Tullahoma Tennessee for work. J W Cheatham and child ren and Mrs George Aaron visited Homey Cheatham in Pleasant View. Harry Via and children visited Lewis Swindle in Speake. Henry Thomas and Nelson Shaw of Tullahoma spent the weekend with families. Lowell Via and Mrs Harry Via hosted Sunday guests. Jim Wiley and children of Parkville visited Mrs Harry Via. Miss Myr Reed and brothers Hubert and Malcolm Cheatham attended a basketball game at Fairview between West Point and Fairview.

Troy Hudson Baby Sardis Richard Buckelew Harry Babe Via Melvin Thompson Tullahoma, Tenn J. W. Cheatham George Aaron Homey Cheatham Pleasant View Harry Via Lewis Swindle Speake Henry Thomas Nelson Shaw Tullahoma Tenn Lowell Via Jim Wiley Parkville Myr] Reed Hubert Malcolm Cheatham Fairview West Point

Social visits and hometown gatherings across towns

Several days were spent with Mrs Clarence Hudson of Battleground last week. Alfrea Shaw, Hollis Buckelew, and Lowell Via of Tullahoma Tennessee visited relatives Sunday. Mrs Wesley Cheatham, Malcolm and Junior, and Mrs R Buckelew joined the Corinth community gathering Saturday. Mr Otis Quim and family were also mentioned.

Clarence Hudson Battleground Alfrea Shaw Hollis Buckelew Lowell Tullahoma Tenn Wesley Cheatham Malcolm Junior R .S. Buckelew Corinth Otis Qunn

Corinth Visitors Honor Mrs Henry Thomas

Corinth residents reported visitors stopping by to greet Mr and Mrs Henry Thomas during a recent informal call at their home.

Vanderbilt's Part New York Separation Statement

Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt 28, president of the Pimlico and Belmont Racing Associations, says he and his wife Manuella Hudson have separated by mutual agreement. The announcement came via spokesman David Woods. Vanderbilt stays at the Plaza. Mrs Vanderbilt at the Waldorf.

New York Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Pimlico Belmont Manuella Hudson Vanderbilt David Woods Plaza Hotel Waldorf

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