Decatur Society Notes and Local Club Events
The Decatur community's social page reports a Mothers Club dinner at Mrs. L. R. Nash's home on East Walnut. It covers postponed Third Ward school play, Rosa Bell Bell and Albert Parker wedding in Leesdale, Berean Study Club Christmas program with Julia Bingham, W. R. Norton, and others, plus Christmas planning by various groups, a Stephenson bridge event, Trinity Methodist society meetings, and Zeto men Club with Prof. W. T. Jordan addressing resources and education in Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
G. R. Mason
Thomas Lebby
J. G. Hamilton
Julia Bingham
W. R. Norton
Ferry
Wilson Orr
W. A. Burt
John Banks Sewell
W. P. Dozier
Frank Himens
Trinity
Betty McGehee
Maynard Layman
W. E. Hockensmith
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the
Trinity Methodist Church
Leland King
Emens
Frank Emens
Pearl Buchell
Charles Emens
New Gowns Promised by Paris Designers
A Paris fashion center report describes new evening gowns in rose and straw taffeta with tight fits and defined bust-lines. The piece notes trains and dust-like embellishments, and suggests only those with developed figures can wear them. It also cites exercises from a "New Figure" booklet to improve posture and silhouette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Glad
America
Paris
Espn
Beauty tips and hair treatment queries answered
A reader asks about colors that suit her and styles for hair care. The booklet Beauty Culture promises dandruff remedies and oil treatments for hair growth, while Buttermilk and mineral oil advice address weight and hair health.
Roan Hosts Social With Music And New Members
Roan presented The Great Seal of Alabama recital numbers by Mrs. Marion Vickrey and Mrs. A M Richards on piano. Mrs D W Speake read The Unspeakable Gift. Three new members Mrs. R F Wardlow Miss Trannie Wiggins and Mrs Speake joined Branum's club amid a social hour with guests Jordan Vickrey Roan and Mrs. Clifford Smith. Sam Stephenson to host a six hundred party Saturday at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley Owen
Johnston Street
J. H. Branum
Alabama
Roan
Marion Vickrey
A. M. Richards
D. W. Speake
Speake
Jordan
Vickrey
Clifford Smith
Sam Stephenson
Chenaults to Spend Christmas in Miami with Family
Dr and Mrs E M Chenault and son Sydney will spend Christmas with her mother Mrs W J Blair in Miami Florida Mrs Maury Shipper of Florence visited Monday in the home of Mrs Joe Duncan Glenn Newhart is confined to the Baugh Infirmary since Tuesday for medical treatment Many friends are expected to call or send best wishes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Chenault
Sydney
W. J. Blair
Miami
Fla
Maury Shipper
Florence
Joe Duncan
Glenn Newhart
Baugh Infirmary
Unnamed Kennedys Face Ill Mother in South Georgia
Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Kennedy were called to South Georgia Thursday for the serious illness of Mr. Kennedy's mother. Miss Marie Schur remains ill at home with a severe sore throat. Mr. and Mrs. Rutledge Thomas and daughter Muriel plan a trip to their old homeplace Solitude in southern Mississippi, New Orleans, and Sugar Bowl attendance. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Faber will visit relatives in South Carolina over the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Kennedy
South Georgia
Mr. Kennedy
Marie Schur
Mrs. C. D. Faber
South Carolina
Christmas Lights Illuminate Athens Tonight
Athens Alabama will officially illuminate its Christmas display tonight with colored lights in the business district and extending one block out. A lighted Christmas tree adorns each lamp post on the White Way, and the courthouse yard and jail area will blaze with colored lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
Few Changes Seen in Business in New Year
Very few business vacancies are evident in the city as the new year starts. Merchants report a smaller volume of business than fall 1934 due to a short cotton crop in the county and the end of TVA reservoir clearance work, while rents remain higher than in prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
TVA
Grand juror hides after failure to appear in Buffalo
Howes ofre was ordered to report for grand jury service but did not appear. Deputies searched and found him in a county courtroom, claiming he had reported every day for a week. Officials showed him where the grand jury meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Howes Ofre
Keeping the Bees Busy Batavia Honey Farmer Focus
John Demuth and his bees follow the sunshine as he believes letting bees loaf in winter wastes honey and money. The feature notes Demuth’s methodical care to sustain hive activity through the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
John Demuth
Demuth
Elderly Woman Emphasizes Dignity and Pride
A speaker reflects on aging with pride saying she still takes pride in her appearance and urges giving every elderly person the same respect. She notes feeling older but maintains a positive outlook and values.
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Third Ward
Parker-Bell
Rosa Bell
Bell
Z. T Bell
Léesdale
Albert Parker
Birmingham
Priday
of Morgan
Ide
Leesdale
Berean
Mrs. Stephenson
Wells Street
J. H. Calvin
Stephenson
Barrett Shelton
Phil Pointer
Woods
Calvin
Jackson Calvin
Ben Bloodworth
John Bragg
H. D. Greer
H. D. Barnum
A. A. Jones
William Kimbrough
Skegges Crawford
Shelton
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Jane Malone
East Vine Street
the Valley Country Club
Nancy Worth Jones
SAM Frank & Moore
Goidel
Theatre
Hartselle
Fonight AS
Lis
Louise Shop
Milady
The
Louise
Stark Young
C.C. Corum
Hillsboro
Karloff
Edgar Allan Poe
Irene W. Ela Lugs
Dracula
Capitol
the Range Rider
Law of the
Wild
Jean Harlow
Marie
Agnes
Mary
Grimsley Grain Co
National Guard CO
Martin Arena
Joe Pettey
H. L. Huff
Mrs
David Webb
Sheffield
Proud Lady
Chase & Sanborn
Ferndale
Great Northern
Dell
Lippincott
Pulaski Brand
Merit Brand
Hermitage
Flowerland
Bama
California
Michigan
Porto Rico
Swift
Murdock
Bank Street
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