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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1941

Page

8

Fete and engagements mark Athens social week

Mrs Sara Jeffries hosted Friday’s Fri Thirteen night with members and guests including Mrs Bob Easley Mrs H P Still and Mrs Robert Banks Light refreshments were served Mrs J H Calvin won the first club prize Mrs F S Hunt Sr captured the bingo award Mrs Banks led the top score and received a memento. Mr and Mrs Roy Fite Jr celebrated with a dinner at Cornelian Hotel with guests including Miss Jet Barle Carter Miss Marye Nick Jones and Charlie Wade and Paul Brown Jr. Miss Margie Penick Jones and Charlie Wade also attended.

Wms. Jeffries Sara Jeffries Bob Easley H. P. Still Robert R. Banks J. H. Calvin F. 5. Hunt, Sr Banks Paul Brown Maryeick Jones Charlie Wade Roy Fite Bobby Anderson Cornelian Hotel Fite Mason Pearce Sara Neville Allison Smith Jane Harris Hariey Sunderland Marge Penick Jones Charlie “‘Wate eHenewet

Santa Carries 100000 Toys for 1941 Christmas

In an interview, Santa describes the 100000 toy types available in the U S for Christmas 1941. Navy and air warfare games rise in popularity with dolls and toy vehicles, including a heartbeat doll and windable cries doll, plus a polar roid illuminated microscope and a train that speeds up. Small autos imitate real vehicles and model communities like lumber yards appear as complete building kits.

Margaret Kernodle Mars U. S Santa

Fashionable sleepwear and gifts brighten a sleepytime gal

The feature suggests posy or sachet gifts to cheer a girlfriend at home. It touts dainty sheet scents, velvet bed jackets for invalids, and vertical nightwear with matching gowns or pajamas. It highlights moonstone satin and kimono sleeves, plus plaid trousers with pockets in navy and yellow themes, promising feminine, fluid robes.

Questers to Entertain Club at Mia’s Home

On West Moulton Street Mia Questers and C H Edwards will host the Queaters Club gathering Tuesday night of this week at her home.

West Moulton Street Questers Wes Mia C. H. Edwards Queaters’ Club

Huntsville Weekend Socials Include Military Families

Huntsville hosts a social weekend with Miss Annelle McCulloch visiting from Birmingham to stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ernest McCulloch. Edward Tarpley of Fort Devens Massachusetts returns home on furlough, joined by Billy Tarpley of Birmingham with the 106th Observation Squadron. Mrs. S B Patterson remains ill at Ferry Street home while Horace Dryden recovers from flu.

Geneva Kilgore Malone Leach Hunter J. P. Garnett T. N. Garnett T. N. Garnett, Jr Robinson Kilgore Noah Lee Lawrence Berryhill Willie Christian McMillan Pauline Sandy Sue Houston Rountree J. N. Gibson Alet Jackson Edwards Inv Allanta Eugene Obson Dallas Texas Paugene Gibson Ernest McCulloch Annelle McCulloch Birmingham Edward Tarpley 26Th Infantry Fort Devens Mass Billy Tarpley 106Th Observation Squadron A. C Mrs W. J. Tarpley S. B. Patterson Ferry Street

Mary Nell Smith Improves at Benevolent Hospital

Five year old Mary Nell Smith of Lacey's Spring Route 1, an infantile paralysis victim, is slowly improving at Benevolent Society hospital. After weeks in the iron lung, the current was turned off and she no longer has trouble breathing. She shows use of her left arm and slight movement in her left leg, with guarded optimism for full recovery.

Mary Nell Smith Benevolent Society Hospital Lacey's Spring Tega Tittle Mary Nell

Dr Koch Announces Tuberculosis Germ Discovery

Dr Robert Koch declares the discovery of the germ causing tuberculosis, the tubercle bacillus, confirming a major breakthrough in medical science. The announcement signals a pivotal advance in understanding and fighting the disease.

Robert Koch

Handle With Care Coiffure For The Fall

Stani Mars promotes practical care for fall hair with a simple routine. Regular shampooing conditioning rinses and brushing support two to four inch cuts or longer bob shapes with false braids. The sample hairstyle features a center part pompadour rolls at the neck crown texture and vertical back rolls.

Stani Mars

Noted Man to Lead Bible Conference by Dr Harry Rimmer

The noted theologian and scientist Dr Harry Rimmer of New York City will lead a one week Bible conference at Central Baptist Church starting Sunday at 10 45 am. The theme is Science and the Bible and will address alleged discrepancies and supposed scientific mistakes in the Bible. Rimmer is president of the Scientific Research Bureau in Duluth Minnesota and is active in science groups.

Harry Rimmer New York City Central Baptist Church Rimmer Scientific Research Bureau Duluth Minnesota

Flannel sleeping garments care note urges nap brushing

The article advises that flannel sleeping garments and bags do not require ironing but will look better if the nap is lightly brushed with a soft brush when dry. The guidance emphasizes gentle care to maintain fabric appearance.

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