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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1936
Page
6
Salem Kentucky couple Mr. and Mrs. R A Barnett announce the marriage of their daughter Nell of Decatur Alabama to Mr M Frank Game of Nashville Tennessee on November 2 1936 at Franklin Kentucky The couple reside at 1915 Blakemore Nashville Tenn after the ceremony.
W. W. Benson spoke on Education in Alabama and Alabama schools. Betty McGehee performed accordion numbers. Guests included Mrs. John H. Peach and others from Tuscaloosa. Mrs. Dozier hosted bridge with many guests, Christmas decor, prizes, and a salad course.
Mr and Mrs Albert Alexander plan a move to Florence as their future home. Mrs J T Jones and T M Jones Sr visited Huntsville with Mr and Mrs R T Baugh and friends. Mrs Peemeter Shelton left Thursday for Newnan to join D Sanders and others. Mrs E L Thompson, Mrs Black, and Mrs James Godfrey visited Moulton. Mr and Mrs E D Bailey Jr and daughter Martha Porter reside in the Murdoch apartments. Mrs H Eyster and Mrs Lloyd Lively spent Wednesday in Atlanta. Mrs George Miller visits Jasper to see daughter Mrs Charles Tweedy Jr. Annie Miller McEntire is bedridden with a severe cold. Kathleen Lively recovers from illness at home of her parents. Mrs John W Jones spends the day in Birmingham. Charles Tweedy Jr of Jasper remains ill and plans an extended Florida stay with parents Charles Tweedy Sr. Charles Carter from Birmingham arrived to be at the bed side.
Thirty five Central Baptist church choir members attended last night’s rehearsal for the Christmas Cantata to be presented December 20. A 2 p.m. practice is planned Sunday. A L Moye, choir director, urges all members to attend as progress continues.
The Association of American Railroads reports revenue freight loadings for the week ending last Saturday at 179 984 cars. This shows a 13.9 percent decrease from the previous week, an 18.9 percent rise from a year ago, and a 39.3 percent increase from two years ago.
One person was killed and another seriously injured in a traffic mishap on the Birmingham Gadsden highway. Mrs. E M Phillips 37 of Birmingham died and her husband was injured when their car collided with a passenger bus late yesterday.
President Roosevelt, tanned after 16 days at sea, sails toward home aboard the cruiser Indianapolis. Docking at Charleston next week, he plans to reach Washington by December 15 to confront congress and inaugurate his second administration. He hopes for success at the Buenos Aires inter American conference and reflects on a new era of friendship with Uruguay. Montevideo said farewell as the ship departed La Plata under clear skies.
The Business and Professional Women's Club enjoyed a delightful social gathering at Mrs. J. T. Nelson home with Miss Clio Lovin leading contests and singing. Accordion selections by Miss Betty McGehee entertained 25 members and guests before a salad luncheon. The next meeting is set for December 17 at St John's parish house under the research committee.
Drizzle reduced visibility and contributed to a traffic crash, police said. Officers cited wet roads and limited sight as factors in the incident and urged caution for drivers.
A hostess gown by Helene Yrande pairs a heavy dark green lace coat with a pink chiffon dress. The ensemble features fullness at the front and a long folded shawl collar enhancing ultra feminine appeal.
A Christmas pageant titled When the Lights Shone is planned for Sunday evening before Christmas at the Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church.
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