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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1937

Page

6

Tapscott Sanders Tie The Knot In December Wedding

Miss Altha Virginia Sanders elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Mack Sanders Mt Tabor was wed to Tonie Norman Tapscott on Saturday December 4 1937 at 645 PM in the home of Rev DeWitt C Prince. The ceremony was witnessed by Christine Sanders Eloise Patterson Magdalene Patterson Loyd Kyle William Wright and Mrs Prince. The bride wore navy crepe with ivory lace trim. The groom is the third son of Mr and Mrs Robert Ed Tapscott Mt Zion community. Tea was first known to the English speaking world as chia.

Robert Ed Tapscott Mt. Zion

Creomulsion Ad Promises Quick Cough Relief

A three days cough warning prompts Creomulsion as a remedy for chest cold and bronchial irritation. The ad claims it targets the problem, soothes inflamed membranes, and loosens phlegm with a money back guarantee if not satisfied after one bottle.

Local Social Notes From Union Grove Gatherings

Mrs Ellen Prince and daughter Margaret visited Mrs Ed Thomas Stars J C Williams Jr Leo Yancey James W Tyler attended a Saturday Cotaco high ball game Mrs Beatrice Mack visited Mrs Wellie Thomas Friday M C Yancey and Homer Brooks visited FE L Thomas Sunday Ray Edwards baby ill Science Hill school progressing with Mr Greene and Mrs Jack Leach teachers W L Miller of Decatur visited Saturday Mrs FE F Lawrence visiting her mother Mrs M Lemley of Fifth Ave So Decatur Miss Molveoline Thomas visited Miss Helen Lemley Sunday Arthur Hendrix and family moved to Rescue Miss Molveoline Thomas and Helen Lemley were Monday night guests of Misses Laicile Henderson and Hazel Flack

Ellen Prince Margaret Ed Thomas Cotaco High J. C. Williams Leo Yancey James W. Tyler Beatrice Mack Wellie Thomas M. C. Yancey Homer Brooks FE. L. Thomas Ray—Edwards Science Hill Greene Jack Leach W. L. Miller Decatur FE. F. Lawrence M. ©. Lemley Fifth Avenue Molveoline Thomas Helen Lemley Arthur Hendrix Laicile Henderson Hazel Flack

Auxiliary bingo party planned at St John’s parish house

The Legion Auxiliary schedules a benefit bingo event at St John’s parish house Friday at 7 30 p m to raise funds for delivering Christmas cheer to the children of veterans in this region.

the Legion Auxiliary St. John's Parish House

Play Up Good Points If You'd Be Beautiful

Gladys urges girls to value their best features rather than lament imperfections. She cites Cleopatra and Marie Antoinette to illustrate that beauty evolves from charm, poise, and personality. The advice emphasizes enhancing eyes if the nose is prominent, cultivating etiquette, staying informed, and being considerate and agreeable.

Gladys Glad America Dame Nature Cleopatra Marie Antoinette

Child Enters College at 13 Weighs Path to Law School

Aged 13 Catherine McGrath is a sophomore at the University of Washington Seattle majoring in mathematics. She finished eighth grade in four years, graduated high school at 12, and plans to enter law school after completing her university course.

Catherine McGrath University of Washington, Seattle Catherine

Beauty column notes on facial care and remedies

The column suggests an astringent lotion from witch hazel and boric acid, with alternatives of rosy water and glycerine if drying. It also offers a tip to curb nail biting by applying tincture of aloes to the fingertips. An editor's note mentions Miss Glad answering personal questions daily.

Dotty Miss G Miss Glad

Hollands Gin Weather Impacts Local Event Attendance

The report notes community health improvement since the last update. Visits occur among local families with Clara Lee Addie Pittiman and Lancy Pittiman of Ardmore. The Alabama Moonshiners program failed to attract a crowd due to cold weather but plans a return Thursday.

Clara Lee Addie Pittiman Lancy Pittiman Ardmor Mildred Wilma Brock Alabama Birdie Tillery Kathleen Vickers Addie Margaret Pittiman Birdie Dorothy Tillery Vanal Broadway

Shasta Dam To Stand 560 Feet High And 3100 Feet Long

Shasta Dam will rise 560 feet and stretch 3100 feet creating a vast backing for the Sacramento Pit and McCloud rivers as part of California's central Valley reclamation project.

Shasta Central Valley California Sacramento Pit McCloud

Local Social News From Union Hill and Nearby

Maymie Farris Mrs Mary Barnard were in Gun lo Saturday Rev and Mrs D C PrinceHartnelle Oe Seeeee ping. Dr Briscoe went to Huntaville Friday on business. Paul Edwards ill of flu. Aaron Hendrix visiting uncle Billy Hendrix Huntsville. Glynn Greenhaw ill. Wilma Criscoe called on Cleo Compton. Vera Hornbuckle night with Miss Coach. Cora Lee Criscoe visited Misses Fimaree and Ethe Roden Lee Bowling. Hubert McDaniel Sunday with Henry Culbreath. Miss Ethel of Lacey Springs visiting James, Wil and Aubrey Criscoe. Mrs Milo Yancey in hospital. Miss Jhryn Shumate visited Willis at Center Grove. Miss Imogene and Jesse Henry with Pearl Henderson. Miss Eugenia Tucker with Hazel Brooks. Miss Ona Smallwood visited Zelma Lamon. Dixie Maples at Rescue with her parents.

Maymie Farris Mary Barnard Gun Lo D. C. Prince Hartnelle A. B. Flack Betty Bobby John Jean Lawrence Dr. Briscoe Huntaville Paul Roy Edwards Aaron Hendrix Billy Hendrix Huntsvile Glynn Greenhaw Wilma Criscoe Cleo Compton Louise T Ars Ruby Willis Vera Hornbuckle Cora Lee Criscoe Fimaree Ethe Roden Lee Hubert McDaniel Henry Culbreath Ethel Lacey James Wil Aubrey Criscoe Eugene Turner Milo’ Yancey Jhryn Shumate Willis Nter Grove Isses Imogene Jesse Henny Iss Pearl Henderson Wbugenia Tucker Hazel Brooks Ona Smallwood Zelma Lamon Dixie Maples Rescue

Islanders Seek Octopus Flesh Delicacy on Hawaii

Hawaiian islanders consider octopus flesh a delicacy and seek refined preparation methods. Local cooks emphasize tenderizing techniques and traditional serving styles to best showcase the dish's unique texture and flavor.

Oxford Beats Farm Bureau Meeting Highlights Cooperation Talk

Oxford defeated the 7 farm bureau group Thursday night with talks from Mr. Roberts of East Limestone and Edd Christopher of West Limestone on cooperation past present and future. King noted terracing costs while Brown spoke for Red Cross. Amos Clanton attended as county education leader.

Beat 7 Farm Bureau Roberts East Limestone Edd Christopher West Limestone King Brown Red Cross Phillips Amos Clanton George Brackeen Joe Bullington Athens Lake Bates Bessie Davis Paul Brackeen H. M. Brackeen Powers Infirmary A. J. Bullington Oscar Davis

Three Act Comedy at Falkville Soon

The Falkville Commercial Club presents the three act comedy Adorable on Friday evening December 10 at 7 30. Cast includes John B Stoddard J T Linton Vera Hanna Emogene Wil Ruth Hanna Margaret Nell Liles Ruth Noble Mary Alice Plemmons Betty Bogart Louise Sivey Alec Cameron John Thompson Roy Norton William Knight Jimmie Hester Herman Pope and coach Frances Carpenter.

Falkville John B. Stoddard J. T. Linton Vera Hanna Emogene Wil- Ruth Hanna Margaret Nell Liles Ruth Noble Mary Alice Plemmons Betty Bogart Louise Sivey Alec Cameron John Thompson Roy Norton William Knight Jimmie Hester Herman Pope Frances Carpenter

Patrols Use Cars and Motorcycles for Traffic Control

Patrols used cars and motorcycles to monitor Bee Line highway last night through the night. The snow froze creating a very slippery surface and light traffic moved at a cautious pace over the unusually traveled road.

Mushrooms Mined Near Philadelphia Dominate US Supply

Two thirds of the nation’s mushroom supply comes from near Philadelphia Pennsylvania. The concentration highlights regional farming strengths and market impact.

United States Philadelphia

Century-Old Ex-Slave Mariah Smith Laid To Rest in Gatesville

In Gatesville North Carolina on December 9 mourners packed the church for the funeral of Mariah Smith an ex-slave who claimed to be 107. County Judge A P Godwin and several white ministers led the service with six white pallbearers. The town turned out in large numbers reflecting her long life and influence.

Gatesville N. C Mariah Smith A. P. Godwin

Community News Notes and Local Visits

Oakland residents share visits and gatherings as families host dinners and travel to nearby towns. Mrs. W. M. Thompson and others are noted guests. Miss Pilla Ruth Jackson and Dorothy Hodson visit home and relatives. Buckner family member returns from Brooklyn. Rent notice: six room house in Mc Glathery addition with utilities and land space.

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