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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1939

Page

5

Mrs J B Fowler to Mr Hudson Morris Sheats in Huntsville

Mrs J B Fowler announces the marriage of Frances Edna Morgan to Mr Hudson Morris Sheats in Huntsville at the First Methodist Church on Thanksgiving Day November 30. Attendants were Mr Otis Wadding and Mrs Wadding. The bride, a Decatur standout, wore royal blue velvet. After a wedding trip, the couple will reside at 1704 Somerville Road in the Thombs apartments.

Morgan D. H B. E. Shegts Trinity Austinville Alabama

Personal notices and visits across towns in a Thanksgiving week

Local society items show families visiting Birmingham, Jackson and Daytona Beach while others travel to see relatives in Birmingham and Cullman. Names include Lanier, Braswell, Langley, Dent Green, Pruett, and Pointer among many relatives and guests. Medical updates note L. B. Lanier in Birmingham with blood poisoning.

L. B. Lanier Birmingham

Constipation Relief With Pepsin Laxative Combo

A promoted laxative combines Pepsin with Senna to relieve constipation and aid digestion. The product claims Pepsin dissolves undigested protein in the stomach while Senna awakens bowels for faster relief. It targets stomach discomfort from acidity belching and gas and is advertised as pleasant tasting for all ages.

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Decatur girl rises via Vanities to Hollywood screen test

Decatur’s Miss Vines pursued acting from school days to California, meeting Leonard and Earl Carroll and joining the Vanities at the EarlYl Theatre. She later earned a screen test after Dana Zanuck saw her, with guidance to improve her voice and study dramatics. She signed with Richard Polimer Agency and worked with color photographer Edwin Bower Hessar while continuing training.

Leonard Miss Vines Earl Carroll Carroll Hollywood Wicholson Street

Eleanor Vines Elected Decatur Queen for Birmingham Carnival 1936

Decatur resident Eleanor Vines, a notable student and athlete, was elected as Decatur's queen to represent the city at Birmingham's 1936 Christmas carnival. Born in Decatur, she moved with her parents as an infant, later returning seven years ago, and had studied dramatics with a private teacher in Birmingham. She helped found the Sub-Deb club and stood out in school competitions and extracurriculars, with ambitions toward Hollywood fame.

Vines Wee Decatur Itis City Birmingham Miss Vines Vines Eleanor Vines Hollywood

Smith Named Barons Manager In Birmingham

Ira Smith, veteran minor league pitcher, was selected as manager of the Birmingham Barons of the Southern Association. He won 12 and lost 4 last season with Sacramento of the Pacific Coast League and succeeds Dutch Zwilling who resigned after the playing season. The Reds purchased control of Birmingham from Ed North in late summer and announced a playing manager would be in 1940.

Birmingham Ala Ira Smith Birmingham Barons Smith Sacramento Dutch Zwilling Zwilling Pincinnati Reds

FDR May Run Again If International Crisis Emerges

Washington dispatch reports close Roosevelt associates believe he would seek reelection only if a critical international situation arises next summer. They say his current aim is not to run, though he has not ruled out the possibility. They judge his domestic program too advanced to need major new efforts.

W. B. Ragsdale Washington Roosevelt

Living for beauty and the modern makeup craze

A fashioning guide urges women to improve health through sleep nourishment and outdoor exercise to enhance beauty. It criticizes cosmetics as useless for fatigue and promotes self discipline and calm. It describes hairstyle trends with puffs and curls inspired by Queen Alexandra and screen dollies as fashion leaders.

Classified Ad For Buying And Selling Services

A Dally Want Ad offers the easiest way to buy trade or sell items and urges readers to call phone 46 for contact and listings.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Somerville Road Thombs Cotaco Literary Club Cotaco Lutthary “Club Alfred Hodgins Johnston Street Louis_Bell Harry Wyatt Methodist F “State Erik Isaac Morris North Alabama Missionary Societies H. O.troup E. L. Haley P. T.A Meiers Aca Miss Cook Mary Katherine Cook Talladega E. N.penick Martha Frances Kilgore Bridge Ann Kimbrough Carofilé Jones Betty McGehee Betty Foster Pointer Mary Virginia Bingham Constance Peerson Eugenia Hodges Faye. Lewis Sarah Coleman Helen Mae Brewer Womans Missionary Society of the First Christian Church G. FE. McCulloth Edwin Wyle City Mission Board Atlanta Melba Call Nell Safley J. Y. Hamil Oak Street Carnegie Library Presbyterian Auxiliary First Presbyterian Auxiliary D. C. Shaw Helen Bynum Presbyterian Vicki Vatronal Rabid EA Capitol Charles Bickford Barton Maclane One America S. Most Gary~ Cooper Philippines Samuel Goldwyn Gay Cooper David Niven Andrea Leeds Reginald Owen Broderick Crawford Kay Been Charles Luppone Balasoo Toy Y Terry Toon Y M. A. Lanier Miami Fila J. O. Braswell Shirley Ann John Hiwassee N. C Sammy Pruett Sam Pruett Highland Baptist Hospital Mert Morrow Chicago,” Tr P. R. Langley Camp Hill Frank Dale Jackson, Tenn Roland Langley William Martin Billy Dent F’ Gréen G. Heiren Suzanne Marylin Dent Calvene Patty Macon Miss Ernie Bland Herschel Frances Patter Montgomery Irvin Mitchell Melvin Hutson Daytona Beach Pla T.a Cottingham Darranght Webster McLeod Nashville Tenn Friends W.M. Lanier Helen Stephens Wheaton, Tl R. M. McGlathery Frank Sanford Lakeland Fla Thomas S. Pointer Jeffersonville, Ind Harry Pointer B.L. Haley Teddy Birmain Haley Broderick Crawford Gary Cooper Samuel Gold- Jwyr Pegaction Princes Theatre Daniel Mani Bessie K. Daniel Second Ave Griffins Jewelry Store Ira “Smith FDR Finistere Reson Sam Frank Moore Helen Follett Tama Alex Andra Beauty Nan Grey Thrift Wash Christina Palmist Tennessee Valley Mary Brother Jim
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