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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1935

Page

5

Societies Gather for Bridge and Club Events This Week

Mrs. J H Calvin hosts two bridge luncheons honoring her visiting daughter Mrs Joseph Woods of Springfield Illinois with the Tuesday Whist Club and Silk Stocking Club and again Saturday for a luncheon and bridge. Mrs J L Echols entertained the Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club and Eyhg W Crawford with prizes awarded. The Band plans a gathering at 2:30 tomorrow at Mrs R A Sparkman’s home. A Christmas dance plans are announced for December 23 with a dinner at Hotel Lyons before. Mrs C H Eyster hosted the Tuesday Club with a 1:15 pm meeting and sweet souvenirs. The T V A Luncheon Club had 30 places and out of town guests Mrs Ben Craig Mrs Quigley of Florence and Mrs Calloway of Knoxville Tennessee with a Christmas party planned. The group adjourned to the Price home for carol singing and a contest led by Mrs A Rush.

Calvin J. H. Calvin Joseph Woods Springfield Ill Woods Pinal Hotel Lyons Eyster C. H. Eyster F. D. Peebles McLeod Ben Craig Quigley Florence Calloway Knoxville Tenn J. C. Price C. D. Faber A. E. Rush

Can You Beat Him Cigarette Rolling Contest Gains Local Attention

Local roll your own experts gather as Maynard Gaylor of Montgomery sets a brisk pace rolling a cigarette in ten percent seconds. Contenders try one-handed and Indian fashion techniques to top the Alabama record. Prince Albert tobacco is favored for its consistency. A potted plant is awarded to the winner while another contestant receives a cleaning and pressing job offer after a Bingo session.

Maynard Gaylor Montgomery Alabama Prince Albert Tobacco

Whist Club Meets for Bridge and Prizes

The Tuesday Whist Club met at Mrs. Lewis C. Brown's home for bridge games followed by refreshments. Guests Mrs. John A. Caddell and Mrs. Skeggs Crawford attended, with Mrs. Caddell winning a dainty trophy. Miss Mary Jervis and Mrs. H. L. Peterson won club prizes.

Lewis C. Brown John A. Caddell Skeggs Crawford Caddell Mary Jervis H. L. Peterson

Personal notices from Knoxville area residents

Mrs Calloway of Knoxville visits Mrs Rice on East church street. Mrs Clarence Clarke taken to Benevolent Society Hospital for operation. Mrs McDonald and children Doris and Johnny to move to Louisville with Mr McDonald. A B Markham to join later. Mrs E S Loyd visiting Birmingham. Miss Frances Simrell called to Rockwood for sister Mrs Jene Smiths serious operation. Pascal Foster of Birmingham visited city. Frank Richardson and wife return from Greensboro visit. Spinsters Club meeting tonight. Born to Mr and Mrs Vernon M Williams a daughter Patricia Mee born November 29. mother and baby doing well.

Mrs. Calloway Knoxville, Tenn Mrs. Rice East Church Street Frances Simrell Rockwood Tenn Jene Smith Mrs. Smith Vernon M. Williams Patricia Mee

Reducing Diets and Beauty Advice From Old Magazine Ion

A columnist offers weight loss tips centered on Joan Marsh a film star who trimmed from 127 pounds to a healthier look. The piece recommends medical checkups before dieting and includes diet details no starches no sweets and generous vegetable meals plus olive oil and lemon juice. It also touches on exercise skin tonics and companion advice for bust shaping feet care and overall figure harmony.

Beatty Joan Marsh Joan

Social Notes From Local Benevolent Society

Miss Mary Broadus spent Tuesday with friends in Birmingham. Mrs. Ben Craig and Mrs. Quigley hosted guests Tuesday at Brockman. Mrs. Harry T. Dublin departed for an extended visit to Mrs. C. P. Harrell in Miami, Florida.

Mary Broadus Birmingham Harry T. Dublin C. P. Harrell Miami, Fla

Rock Creek Church Adds Three Deacons in Ordination

Rev. W. B. Bentley preached Saturday afternoon and assisted Rev. Dewey Crow in ordaining three deacons: William Lewis Roy Oden and Walter Oden. Guests Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Henderson of Somerville attended Saturday church events and dinner. John Brooks shows improvement after flu. Several local residents, including Miss Frann Self and June Oden, visited Decatur.

W. B. Bentley Dewey Crow William Lewis Roy Oden Walter Oden R. L. Henderson Somerville Ida Self John Brooks Frann Self June Oden Decatur Harvie Hamilton Lois Tanner Iona Holmes Eva Ottis Self Addie McKee Elna Tanner Haskel White

Alabama lawyers must pay 25 dollar license fee

Alabama lawyers must pay a $25 license fee to the probate judge of their counties, per a ruling by Attorney General Albert Carmichael. The decision comes after constitutional challenges and clarifies professional licensing requirements statewide.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Albert Carmichael

Probate Court Seeks Hearing on Estate of Z T Holmes

In Morgan County Alabama probate court administrator Ira T Holmes filed a written application to sell personal property of Z T Holmes deceased. A hearing is set for December 3 1935 to allow interested heirs to contest the application. Judge B L Malone presides.

Alabama Morgan County Z. T.holmes Ira T. Holmes Z. T. Holmes State of Alabama E. Stewart Mattie L Stewart Stewart

Negro Farmers Conference Sees Tenancy Risks Warned

R K Greene regional rehabilitation chief of the resettlement administration warned at the Tuskegee Institute 45th annual Negro Farmers Conference that continued growth of farm tenancy will lead to disaster. The remarks were delivered in Tuskegee Alabama on December 4.

Tuskdgee Ala Negro Farmers Conference Tuskegee Institute R. K. Greene Resettlement Administration

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J. L. Echols W. E. Crawford Mies R. A. Sparkman Tennessee Goidel SAM Frank & Moore Bank Street S. Craig Johnnie Neill New York Hatters Clarence Clarke Benevolent Society Hospital E. 8. Loyd Pascal Foster Frank Richardson Mrs. Berry Leftwich Greensboro N. C Spinsters’ Club Gerca Tidwell Powell Allen’s Beauty Shop Theo Bender Evelyn’s Beauty Shop Warner Bros Athess Releoe Dee Nas Re Anna Nicely Rock Creek B. L. Malone Ing Broadway Jean At Desssee Shades Guerre Enywerd Otner Bros Jean Muir Warner Bros. Picture “Stars Emporium Move’s Beauty Parlor Toyland Harold M. Sherman I’ Life Magazine Buck Rogers Dick Tracy Mickey Mouse West Shirley Penney’s Toyland Deli Bassinette Jong End Fee Pega Stent Ben Back Ray
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