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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1934

Page

5

Society Notes Highlight Local Club Activities And Births

Relatives of the groom are listed from Hillsboro and Decatur as the couple plans to live on Hillsboro Route 1. Missionary meetings feature “Harvest of the Heart” with officers elected and committees named. Guilds, Coterie Club, and church circles report busy programs, Christmas pageant plans, suppers, and birthday parties across Decatur communities.

Hartwell Davis J. W. Cunningham A. J. Harris H. Ma~lone Jim Johnson Vera Austelle L. O Christian Social Relations J. W. Murphy John McGehee Children's Work

Local Society News From Chattanooga And Area

Mrs A Brott of Chattanooga returns from Thanksgiving visit with parents Mr and Mrs B D Brock. Mrs M F Andrews spent two weeks with the Brocks and returns to Birmingham. Mr and Mrs Roger Gardner and son visit with Miss Doris Gardner over the weekend. Miss Nona Aldrich and Miss Martha Pryor return home after weeks in New York Washington and on the coast. Mr and Mrs W B Markstein Mrs A Steinhart and guest Miss Florence Lehman motored to Wheeler Dam. Little Mary Dell Sheppard improves after illness. Mrs Arthur Holder of Hartselle visits city. William Dennis improves after flu. Mrs John W Jones motor to Birmingham. Mrs M A Dinsmore and family continue news item.

Mrs. A. ©. Brott Chattanooga, Tenn 8. D. Brock Beth M. F. Andrews Birmingham Roger Gardner Doris Gardner Nona Aldrich Martha Pryor New York Washington W. B. Markstein A. Steinhart Florence Lehman Cincinnati, O Wheeler Dam

Helen Mack Advocates Natural Nails Over Bright Polish

Public beauty column praises Helen Mack for sparing bright nail polish. It extols natural, well groomed hands and describes home care with olive oil and powdered pumice to soften skin and remove roughness. A dieting routine and Winggar Rinse recipes are briefly noted.

Helen Mack Gladys Glad America Hollywood Helen Mion

Holiday guests from Chattanooga to visit Decatur

Miss Shigley Bragg returns from Pride Alabama where she spent Thanksgiving with her grandparents Mr and Mrs L T Pride. The note mentions Decatur relatives and friends hosting holiday guests from Chattanooga Tennessee.

Chattanooga, Tenn Decatur Shigley Bragg Pride Ala Mrs. L. T. Pride

City Reports First Freeze in Weeks After 24 Hour Low

The past 24 hours saw a maximum of 56 degrees and a low of 29 as the city recorded its first freezing temperature in several weeks. Schools and businesses prepared for cold conditions as motorists were urged to take precautions.

Fellowship Group Will Meet Tonight at Westminster Church

The Men's Fellowship League at Westminster Presbyterian will gather at 6 30 p m for the regular monthly meeting. A plate lunch is provided by Mrs Cortner s class and Judge Lynne will speak. Officers will be elected and plans for future meetings discussed. All members are urged to attend promptly.

The Central Baptist Church W. H. Day Adap Austinville M. 8 Ira Hawkins Men's Fellowship League Westminster Presbyterian Church

Memphis Visitor Alice Sirmons Guests in Austinville

Memphis resident Miss Alice Sirmons visited relatives in Austinville over the weekend. She stayed with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J R Sirmons Jr. and enjoyed a family gathering.

Alice Sirmons Memphis J. R. Sirmons, Jr Austinville

Grinwood Returns Home From Visit to Aunt in Decatur

Mrs G G Grimwood returns to her home in Hunteville after visiting her aunt Mrs J T Price and other relatives in Decatur. Also: two energetic young men wanted to represent national concern in Decatur and vicinity. apply Mr Gaines after 7 pm at 402 Grant St. High lite carbon bisulphide offered for pink corn worm at $1.50 per gallon by John D Wyker & Son.

G. G. Grimwood Hunteville J. T. Price Decatur Gaines Grant St John D. Wyker & Son

Beauty and weight guidance from early 20th century ladies

A dialogue on ideal female weight and complexion standards discusses a five foot tall 20 year old girl weighing 128 pounds. References to beauty culture methods and color shades like tan brown russet capucine pinkish, green, white and black appear as guidance from authors and readers.

Ruth O. W

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F. B. Fields Danville Otto Kruger Stuart Erwin Groom Irvin Holland Hillsboro Guild of St. John’s Episcopel Church Raymond Hodges Sherman Street A. H. Hoff Guild Parrish House Coterie Club Margaret Crow Johnston Street Ben Britaell Elizabeth Davis First Presbyterian Auxiliary First Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary Estelle Beker Hunt Phillip Pointer Christian Education and Ministerial Relief Pointer T. G. Morrow Business Women’s Circle Stephens Annie Joe Wheeler Wheeler Earle Calvin Southside Ernest Ragsdale Fifth Avenue Ernest Hames Ninth Street Central Methodist Central Methodist Woman's Missionary Society Alfred Hodgins J.F. Butler Wedere B. R. Ross John Butler Mary Dell Sheppard Arthur Holder Hartselle City William Dennis John W. Jones Warren & Ratliff U& RR High Lite John D.wyker Shoe Box Booterie ea _ SHOE BOX BOOTERIE Speake, Warren & Ratliff State of Alabama Morgan County B. L. Malone Capitol George M. Cohan Mrs. Z June Ohnston Goidel SAM Frank & Moore Strand Theatre Sartselle Joel McRae Mariam Hopkins Theatre Bank Sophie Lang Gertrude Michael Alabama National Housing Act Rana S. Purchase Plan Wyker's Federal Housing Administration Wyker’s Rand & Purchase Wyker Joan D. Wixer R & S Purchase Corporation
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