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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1938

Page

5

Wedding of Elizabeth Tucker Cox announced in Birmingham

Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Tucker of Pulaski Tenn announce the marriage of their daughter Elizabeth to Mr. Edgar Cox in Birmingham Ala on Nov 13. They reside at 339 Jackson Street. Circle meetings of Westminster Presbyterian Auxiliaries feature devotions, scripture, program on human needs, and social hours. Various church circles selected officers, discussed community work, and prepared for holiday events.

B. J. Tucker Pulaski, Tenn Elizabeth Edgar Cox Birmingham Ala Westminster Presbyterian Auxiliary W. 8. Hagerman Henry Norton Ray Thomas Hunter R. D. Kemp Southside Center W. K. Wilder Circle Two T. B. Rogers George McLaughlin Aliie Sandlin Henry Hartung City Shadows R. C. Cortner Circle Three T. G. Crane Luke

Personalities and visits noted at Florence society page

President Kellar of State Teachers College Florence and Mrs. Kellar were guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Alverson. Mrs. McCall returned from Chattanooga after three weeks with relatives. Barnums returned from Florence after Clyde Brown funeral. Miss Marie Schnur ill with a severe cold. Mrs. Oliver, Mrs. Urquhart and twins Barbara and Bobby of West Palm Beach, Florida, visited Mrs. J. T. Jones for two weeks. Mrs. James E. King and others were in Birmingham. they traveled home with Mrs. Sanders, Mrs. McMath’s mother.

Kellar State Teachers College Florence 8. E. Alverson B. C. McCall Chattanooga Tenn R. E Oliver Paul Urquhart Barbara and Bobby West Palm Beach Florida J. T. Jones James E. King W. C. Bailey Hendrix J. H. McMath Birmingham McMath Sanders

Girl Scout Troop Holds Regular Meeting at Church

Girl Scouts of América Troop Three met at Central Methodist church on Monday night with Miss Mary Louise Reed in charge at 7. The Lily of the Valley patrol led the meeting followed by a pledge and a short devotional by Patrol Leader Kathleen McGlathery. A review of first aid principles educated the group. After a brief business session the troop was dismissed with the scoutmaster's benediction.

Business Women Business Women's Circle First Methodist Church Margery Smith Smith Mack Elam M. P. Harwell Mary Robertson Virginia Brock L. H. Kilgore East Church Street First Methodist Womans Missionary Society Rufus Peerson A. C. Simmons C. M. Scales, Jr Korea W. J. Coleman A. J. Harris W. H. Ritter Central Methodist Central Methodist Circle Two Circle Three W. A. Brittain L. R. Nash Ruby Carswell Wiley Owen Webb Speake Japan Speake Owen W. H. Day Girl Scouts of América Central Methodist Church Mary Louise Reed Lily of the Valley Patrol Kathleen McGlathery

Melody Boys to Appear in Concert at New Massey School

The Melody Boys quartet will perform at New Massey School ten miles west of Falkville. Sponsored by the Women’s Club of McKendrie Chapel the program features secular music with blackface comedy interludes.

Melody Boys New Massey School Falkville Women’s Club of McKendrie Chapel

Unified Methodist board urged for 50 colleges

The educational council of the Methodist Episcopal church South, meeting in Nashville, adopted a memorial urging a single unified board to oversee about 50 colleges and universities to be combined when the three branches unite next spring. The council adjourned after a general session with members from all sections present.

Nashville Tenn Educational Council of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South Board of Education

Local Visits Highlight Family Holiday Weekends

For several weeks visiting her daughters, Mrs. J. T. Jones spent time with relatives in Birmingham. Master Sammy Stephenson returned to Birmingham after a weekend with grandparents Dr. and Mrs. W. C Bailey. Mrs. T. V. Harrison visits Madison this week to see her daughter Mrs. Robert Caih.

Sammy Stephenson Birmingham W. C Bailey T. V. Harrison Madison Robert Caih

Make This Model At Home Bolero Frock Pattern 4853

Anne Adams announces a do it yourself fashion pattern 4853 for a two neckline frock with a girdled flared skirt and a matching bolero. Sizes 6 to 16 available with yardage details and prices 15 cents for pattern 25 cents for book 1950s pattern notice from The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department Worth St New York N. Y

Beauty Rule Is Pretty Teeth Beauty Rule Is Pretty Teeth

Helen Follett discusses dental health linking teeth to appearance and health. She urges hard foods like crusty bread raw vegetables and chewing to strengthen gums and notes dentists warn against excess sweets and suggest brushing after candy. Milk is recommended for calcium. Lipstick trends are noted alongside seasonal colors.

Helen Follett

Cobb farmers hear dean warn on falling foreign cotton sales

Marietta Georgia December 6 Dean Paul W Chapman of the University of Georgia told Cobb County farmers that foreign cotton sales may not grow. He cited rising world production led by Russia South America and India and urged national policy Choices and farm programs to boost Georgia cotton returns.

Marietta Paul W. Chapman University of Georgia College of Agriculture Cobb County United States Department of Agriculture Dean Chapman Russia South America India Japan Dean Chan United States Georgia Agricultural Adjustment Administration

Alabama Masons Begin 118th Grand Lodge Meetings

Delegates arrive in Montgomery for the 118th annual communication of the Grand Lodge as Alabama Masons hold statewide meetings in the capital.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Masons Grand Lodge

Beauty Box advises milder anti perspirants for skin care

The Beauty Box notes color trends shifting from cherry and vermilion to subtler tints. It recalls early perspiration remedies as harsh, then praises mild anti perspirant creams suitable for hands and feet. Readers are invited to send beauty questions to the paper editor with a stamped return envelope.

Beauty Box

Weddings and visits mark Morgan County affairs in Rock Springs

A social note from Morgan County Rock Springs lists a December gathering at Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Roberts with many relatives present including Meevin Lake Mary Wiiza beth Velma Roberts and others. The item also mentions the December 3 wedding of Gr Sandlin and Thelma Chenault at the Decatur courthouse and various weekend visits and family movements around Hartsville Forrest Chapel and Lawrence County.

A. P. Roberts Meevin Lake Mary Wiizabeth Velma Roberts Leone Edgar Callahan Charlie Claude Roberts Laddie McDonald Ruth Quiller Knighten A. Q Firlene Livingston Carl Jim Pearson Lawrence Courty Claude Pearson Wildered McDonald Sandlin-Chenault Gr. Sandlin Thelma Chenault Court House Decatur Connel Lake Nina Parker Clarence Smith Ara Smith Hartselle Melvin Lake Louise Ruth Hughes Opal Roberts Will Bradford Moulton Theodore Owens Luke Roberts Warline Livingston Lawrence County Forrest Chapel Cleone Mary Sue Thompson

Woman saves youth from fiery death in Alabama

In Tarrant City Mrs Dorothy Pultz wrapped a blanket around Horace McGraw to extinguish flames after his gasoline spill ignited from a hot exhaust. McGraw suffered severe burns to his arms and legs as bystanders tried to roll him away from the fire.

Tarrant City Ala Dorothy Horace McGraw McGraw

Juvenile Driver Causes Wrecks in Wild Car Chase

Harold Synder, 15, was arrested on a charge of borrowing a neighbor’s car without permission and wrecking seven vehicles in under a mile. He sustained minor facial injuries when the car stopped at a truck, police report.

New York Harold Synder

Minstrel Planned for Benefit at Negro High School

Henry Evens will present his characters in a minstrel Friday night to benefit the Senior TIT class of the Negro high school. Comedians songs and dances will be the main features.

Henry Evens

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First Methodist Business Meeting Leo Wright East Vine Street Clifford Vaughn First Presbyterian Womans Auxiliary F. 8. Hunt, Sr F. H. Kirby First Baptist W. M First Baptist W. M. S A. T. Hanson W. T. Giles B. P. Cartwright Lafayette Grammar School Coterie Club Mary Vernon Dix Line Street Scroggins Frank Scroggins Sherman Street Capitol Torchy Blane Torchy Her Glenda Farrell Barton MacLane Polly Harris Moye’s Bea Agerwave Cretonnes Second Avenue Woolworth’s Marie Schnur Mother Carey Kate Douglas Wiggin Anne Shirley Ruby Keeler James Filison Deanna Durbin James A. Nelson Jeweler China SAM Frank & Moore Princess Pat Caddell Drug CO Wu i Morgan County Rock Springs Goidel’s Allen’s Grant St London Kate Pouda wiGain Pag Ere
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