Gleaners and Young Matrons Host December Socials
The Gleaners class of Central Baptist Sunday school held its December party at Mrs. B. L. Malone’s home with a Christmas program directed by Mrs. C. S. Whitmire and guest Mrs. John A. Moore of Yugoslavia. A luncheon followed as twenty-one members and guests shared in Yuletide cheer. Then the Young Matrons Bible Club met at Mrs. W. G. Stone’s home for a luncheon and business session, electing officers, planning baskets for needy families, and adjourning to an afternoon tea hosted by Mrs. Arthur A. Jones and Mrs. Barrett Shelton welcoming the Joneses back from California and the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleaners
Central Baptist Sunday School
Marvin” Dougherty
B. L. Malone
Phéem
Bill Cook
W.Y
Martin
Christ
John A. Moore
Yugoslavia
Eugene Vassar
Charlie Hamilton
Leonard Moody
Bill Stone
Howell Turney
E. K. Henson
John McBride
J. W. Lovelace
Marion Vickery
Mesdames J. W. Lovelace, Jr
Verdon Lowery
Arthur A. Jones
Barrett Shelton
John H. Jones
Mr. Jones
California
Shelton
Mesdames
C. H. Eyster
D. S. Echols
Dolly's Wardrobe Pattern 4604 for dolls 14 to 24 inches
An advertisement announces pattern 4604 for a complete doll wardrobe including coat hat two dresses pinafore and lingerie suitable for dolls 14 to 24 inches. It notes yardages are available and asks readers to mail twenty cents plus size and style number name and address to The Decatur Daily Pattern Dept. Also mentions new Anne Adams Pattern Book for fall and winter with eight accessories.
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Decatur Daily
P. O
Station O
New York
Miss Beatty to Wed James Turner in December Wedding
Miss Babye Bess Beatty of Florence Alabama announced engagement to James R Turner. The wedding is set for Saturday December 22 at First Methodist Church with Rev T L McDonald officiating. The article notes pre nuptial parties planned by the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babye Bess Beatty
James R. Turner
Florence
Alabama
Verner McCrary
First Methodist Church
T. L. McDonald
Miss Beatty
Mar
Personal Notices From Birmingham and Nearby Areas
Local notes report visitors and temporary residents including Mr. and Mrs. Sam M. Slaton and daughter Jorland from Birmingham visiting Marion Slaton Sr. on East Vine Street. Miss Mary Thompson and Mrs. Bo Buchanan of Summerville Ga. will stay with Rev. and Mrs. W W Glass at the Manse. Edith Kloopfer of frees horo Tenn will visit Mrs. John Hagan Giles. Mrs C Barfield of Atlanta visits her brother Thomas F Adams in Spotswood apartments. Captain Leroy McEntire Jr on leave visiting his parents at University of Alabama before being placed on inactive list January 22. T L Baker confined with flu at home on Eighth Avenue West. Mrs Roy Fite Jr and daughter Carol at 307 Line Street. Albert Clopton and J W Clopton spending the day in Birmingham. Mrs F L Buchanan’s death prompts funeral arrangements. Bill Martin travels to Birmingham for services. Lt and Mrs Reed Rogers Jr of Fort McClellan and Mr and Mrs Joe Renneker of Birmingham to visit their parents. Reed Rogers ill with flu on East Lafayette Street.
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Rage
Joseph Daniel Verner
Betty McGehee
Mage Marion K.“Vickrey
Ok Flood
Eleanor Mitchell
Cullman and University
Alabama
Virginia Prince Calvin
Constance Peerson
Betty Foster Pointer
Bobby Thorne
Tuscumbia
William Allen White
Florence
Joe Matthews, Jr
Sasker Taylor
John D. McCrary
Bert Haltom
Redus Collier
Decatur
Jimmy Calloway
Vanderbilt University
Cornelian Hotel
John D. Wyker Jr
Joe Matthews
Hotel Lyons
C. D. Farrer
Bridge
Fred A Simmons
Wheeler Highway
William Sears
Honior
Verner McCrary
Lelia-Cantwell-Seton Hall
Sam M. Slaton
Jorland
Birmingham. Or
Marion Slaton Sr
East Vine Street
Leroy McEntire Jr
Leroy “McEntige Sr
University of Alabama
Reed Rogers Jr
Fort McClellan
Anniston, Ala
Joe Renneker
Birmingham
Reed Rogers Sr
Stephens Chapter Enjoys Showing of Pictures
Stephens Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met at the home of Mrs. H T Gill on Jackson Street for its December gathering hosted by Mrs. Rayburn Neville. The session opened with ritual and flag salute followed by business. Dr M E Edwards presented photographs of the Kate Duncan Smith School and its buildings and pupils. Refreshments were served during social time.
Mrs Clopton Hosts Tea for Daughter at Gordelian Hotel
Mrs. J. W. Clopton will host an informal afternoon tea December 15 in the Gordelian Hotel private dining room. The event honors her daughter Mrs. Albert Clopton who, with Mr. Clopton recently discharged from service, is visiting with their father and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Clopton
Gordelian Hotel
Albert Clopton
Clopton
Water supply short in Dothan needs two more wells
Dothan Alabama December 7 7 The water supply in this city barely sufficient according to R J Goodwin water plant superintendent He said yesterday the city needs two more wells to assure an adequate supply next month
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Dothan
Ala
Goodwin
The Christian's Place in Nation's Life Sermon Summary
Newman Campbell reviews Jesus Sermon on the Mount as guidance for Christians in public life. It notes blessedness for the meek and persecuted, calls followers to be salt and light, to exceed Mosaic law, to love enemies, and to seek perfection modeled on the Father in heaven. Paul and Peter echo submission to authorities and peaceful conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Capernaum
Paul
Timothy
Titus
Peter
Senior Class Plans Comedy Play at Cotaco High
Cotaco high school's senior class presents a three act comedy "Don't Darken My Door" on December 12 at 7 p.m. in the elementary school. Cast includes Roger Kent Robert Jennings Rosemary Kent Hilda McNally Tom Garrick Harry Rolfe Poppy Foster Corene Johnston Alec Stebbins Fred McCutcheon Jane Perkins Faye Myers Louisa Featherstone Mildred Fowler Susie Featherstone Opal Wright. Directed by Mrs. C P Johnston. Public invitation extended.
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Cotaco
Roger Kent
Robert Jennings
Rosemary Kent
Hilda McNally
Tom Garrick
Rosemary
Harry Rolfe
Poppy Foster
Corene Johnston
Alec Stebbins
Poppy
Fred McCutcheon
Jane Perkins
Faye Myers
Louisa Featherstone
Mildred Fowler
Susie Featherstone
Opal Wright
C. P. Johnston
Death Claims Athens Man John S Barran 69
John S Barran 69 of Athens died Thursday night at his son Albert L Barran's home in Huntsville after a long illness. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 PM at Moulton Heights Baptist Church. Burial in City Cemetery Spry of Athens directing. Survived by wife two sons James and Albert one daughter Mrs J A Allred one sister Mrs A M Ray 20 grandchildren nine great grandchildren.
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John S. Barran
Athens
Albert L. Barran
Huntsville
Joe Gomes
Moulton Heights Baptist Church
City Cemetery
Spry of
Albert Barran
James Barran
J. A. Allred
A. M. Ray
Infant Reda Faye Singleton Dies at Baugh's Infirmary
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs H E Singleton dies Thursday afternoon at Baugh's infirmary. Funeral services set for 1 PM Saturday at Gilliam's Church near Arab with burial in adjacent cemetery. Survived by parents and sister Barbara Ann Trinity 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reda Faye Singleton
H. E. Singleton
Trinity 1
Baugh’s Infirmary
Gilliams Church
Arab
Barbara Ann
Peanuts Put to Diverse Uses in Food Products
Peanut supplies are being processed into meat substitutes, flour, salad oil, oleomargarine, peanut butter, and candy. The shift expands applications for the crop across multiple food sectors and signals growing industrial use.
Versatile square crochet pattern and doily project
This pine apple design square offers versatile use from singles to large pieces. Quick crochet cloths 64 by 80 inches require 20 squares. Phoenix pattern 687 with directions. Send Fifteen cents to The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept. for pattern and 1946 Needlecraft Catalog with 112 illustrations.
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Decatur Daily
Needlecraft Dept
P. O
Station O
New York
N. Y
Dear Dorothy Dix Advice on In-Law Rivalry and Marriage
A reader asks how to cope with a husband who prioritizes his dead mother over his wife. Dorothy Dix counsels against jealousy, urges calm acceptance, and advises cheerful, affectionate behavior to gradually shift affection back to the wife. A second Q&A explains why married men seek romance while single men pursue it, noting that shared congeniality is key and highlighting common marital contentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Dix
Dorothy DIX
Dottie
Dear Miss Dix Answer on Mismated Fiancés
Agnes H. T asks if her refined, fashion loving, carefree nature will align with her fiance who loves athletics and literature, hates night clubs, and is neat and serious minded. The advisor answers that the pair are likely mismatched given their contrasting traits and interests.
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Miss DIX
Agnes H. T
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Dolly
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J. H. Calvin
F. S. Hunt, Sr
Piclock
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Will Wyker
Maynard Layman
Wilson Orr
John Davis
Frank Richardson, Jr
J. W. Wyker, Jr
Norman Harris
Skeggs Crawford
E. H. Barnett
H D. Barnum
Anne Adams
Miss. Beatty
Mary Thompson
Bo Buchannan
Summerville, Ga
W. W. Glass
Edith Kloopfer
freeshoro,Tenn
John Hagan Giles
Mrs C. Barfield
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Thomas F. Adams
Spotswood Apartments
T. L. Baker
Eighth Avenue West
Roy Fite Jr
Carol
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Decatur General Hospital
Bill Martin
F. L. Buchanan
Buchanan
Reed Rogers
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Truman
Georgia
Henry Tift Myers
Tifton
Maidee Williams
Fort Worth
Tex
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Moye
Chester Walker
Moye’s Barber & Beauty Shop
Thompson’s Drug Store
Stephens
Mrs. Clopton
Newman Campbell
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
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