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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1930

Page

7

Berean Club Hosts Christmas Readings and Community Gifts

The Berean club gathered at Mrs. Tidwell's home with Mrs. McGehee presiding. Members discussed charity gifts, Tuberculosis Seals, and the Alabama Day program at Lyons Hotel, then heard a talk on the Holy Land and enjoyed Christmas carols by St Johns choir.

Berean Club F. F. Tidwell Wednes Peter M. Dennis Petess Pottedts John W. Jones City Federated Women’s Clubs Lyons Hotel Alabama Jones Holy Land Judah St John’s. Episcopal Church

Miss Jewel Linton Guest Of Mr and Mrs Moore

Miss Jewel Linton of Birmingham is the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Moore during her stay in town.

Miss Jewel Linton Birmingham J. A. Moore

Debutantes Use Bouquets In Evening Grooming And Fashion

Debutantes change bouquets through the evening with flower choices reflecting gowns and engagements. Bernhardt roses in yellow and crimson, named for Mrs. Hoover, trend in bouquets and decor. Paris reports highlight frilly white blouses and pink evening gowns with rhinestone accents.

Mrs. Hoover Bernhardt

Local residents recover and travel noted

Mrs. J. A. Garnett resumes activity after several days of illness. Fred Nebrig departed this week for a business trip to Cincinnati Ohio.

Fred Nebrig Cincinnati Ohio

Empire Waistline Nightgowns Hit Paris Modesty Trend

Paris fashion notes describe empire lingerie raising waistlines under the armpits for modesty. Crepe de chine gowns with pastel candy stripe belts and satin slips with lace incrustations and belts under the bust illustrate the new silhouettes.

Diana Merwin Associated Press Paris Josephine Empire Aeilie

Spring Styles Hint Of Lingerie Collars In Paris

Advance notices of next spring styles hint at lingerie collars and sleeve touches with white and colored cushion lace edging linen collars. Punch work features on daytime shoes and cut-out embroidery on evening slippers using crepe de chine faille and brocade or lame inserts.

Paris

Frock and Boudoir Caps Highlight Society Tea

Miss Margo Wyeth wore a pale green chiffon frock at a society tea dance with a high waistline. Her mother Mrs. Nathan Do. Wren appeared in gown and corsage bouquet, signaling fashion notes. Paris reports boudoir caps as a comeback with round lace and tulle indoors styles.

Margo Wyeth Miss Wyeth Nathan Do. Wren Paris

Baptists Deliver Pounding Gift Drive to Troy Orphanage

A Baptist church held a pounding during its Wednesday prayer service adding a variety of merchandise for the Troy orphanage children. The gifts will be loaded in a car at Hartselle on December 19 and 20 and arrive in time for Christmas cheer.

Sixteenth Avenue Bap Troy Hartselle

Blue Attire Sets Color Scheme for Formal Event

The description details a formal ensemble featuring high waist line attire with long blue crystal earsatin slippers and hose, matching long blue suede gloves, and a short blue wrap carried out to complete the color theme.

Street Tax Rule Declared Legal for 21 to 60 Males

A court rules the annual five dollar street tax for males aged 21 to 60 is lawful. The ruling upholds the city's authority to levy the fee as required by local ordinance and state law.

Officer Moore Returns to Duty After Illness

Bill Moore a popular young member of the Decatur police department is back on the job after several days illness from appendicitis the ailment yielded to treatment and friends are glad he is able to be out again. Also note the classified Christmas Gift Suggestions.

Bill Moore Decatur Police Department

B.C Stops Headaches and Quiet Nervous Heads

A new preparation called B.C offers quick relief for headaches and nervous tension. The ad claims safety and speed with no mood altering after effects, promising relief from sciatic and neuralgic pains and various female pains within ten minutes to three hours.

North Carolina

Black Lace Gown with Gold Panels and Velvet Bow

Mrs James E Ament wife of the National Park Seminary president wears an evening gown of black lace over gold metal cloth. Gold lace panels are embroidered in coral and blue chenille. A large coral blue and gold bow accents the waist and the shoes are gold.

Washington James E. Ament National Park Seminary

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