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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1934

Page

5

Local Club Activities Highlight Holiday Season

Stocking Club held Thursday afternoon with Mrs Jackson Calvin as guest and Mrs Leroy McEntire winning the high score prize. Junior Music Study Club met Saturday at Miss Margaret Norwood's Grant Street home at 2 30. Miss Mary Katherine Smith and Miss Anne Matthews led stories and games for the children. refreshments by Mrs Eubanks. Jeff Davis cabinet theme featured in program led by Mrs George Williamson with flag salute and roll call. Girls Card Club canceled for illness. next meeting hosted by Miss Martha Grayson Emens on Thursday.

Jackson Calvin Leroy McEntire Shelton Margaret Norwood Grant Street Mary Katherine Smith Anne Matthews Mary Ellen Spencer Edward Lee Ratliffe Katherine Anne Wiley Frank Wiley James Ratliffe Julia Hart Edward Hart Jack Betterton Joe Betterton Dean Jones Earl Joyce Lee Mickey Lively Frank Duffey Kitty Prewett Betty Burleson Briarfield Davis Girls’ Card Club Martha Grayson Emens

Birthday Celebration for Master Paul Eubanks

The fifth anniversary of Master Paul Eubanks was celebrated with a Wednesday party at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Eubanks. Christmas decorations adorned the scene as guests gathered around the table for refreshments.

Paul Eubanks

Personal notices of upcoming visits and hospital plans

Local social column lists Dr. and Mrs. W. P. Reeves and son W J Jr of Tuskegee Ala as next week's guests. Other entries note Mrs Lelia Grubbs Hall returning from Shelbyville Tenn and Mrs Cullom seriously ill but improving at home. Mrs Rountree from Birmingham to be at Mrs Charles Rountrée for an appendix operation. Various trips to Birmingham Detroit Trinity Troy Parkins Ark Athens and Columbia Tenn. Yuletide visits by Atlee Henkel Louis Hoff Mackie Gladys Calloway and families.

W. P. Reeves and Son W. J. Jr Tuskegee, Ala Atlee Henkel Louis Hoff Sewanee University A. H. Hoff

Gowns of Lace Show Two Fashion Silhouettes in Paris

Paris fashion leans toward thin evening dresses with lace and chiffon yet embraces restrained fullness at the hem. Two gowns illustrate the trend: Ardanse black lace and chiffon with satin girdle and a Battenberg lace frock by Matial et Armand featuring a low back and pannier bustle.

Paris Phasis Matial Et Armand Martial Et Armand

Jean Muir Declares Feet Fit Big Shoes to Stay Beautiful

Gladys Glad reports Jean Muir boasts larger feet than Greta Garbo and refuses to wear ill fitting shoes. The piece argues properly fitted footwear preserves comfort, poise, facial charm, and graceful carriage for women, emphasizing roomy toe boxes and snug heels.

Gladys Glad America Greta Garbo Greta Hollywood Jean Muir Jean

Beauty Tips and Personal Care Notes from Daily Advice Column

A collage of practical guidance covering lash growth routines, hair bleaching mixtures, caffeine in coffee and moderation, cosmetic color suggestions for a warm complexion, and a weight guideline for a 15 year old girl at five feet six.

Nanette Maxine

Eyelashes Lena Suggests Simple Oil Remedies

The note mentions using a small amount of plain petroleum jelly or odorless castor oil as a simple remedy for eyelash care.

Lena

Anne Adams winter pattern 2000 for home sewing

Instructional ad for pattern 2000 a knee length kick pleat dress with gathered yoke and vestee front. Describes size range material options cot ton and cotton blends bold belt trim and diagonal closure with illustrated step by step guidance. Order details include 15 cents for pattern or 25 cents for book and pattern from The Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York City.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Diver Loses Helmet Drowns In Tunnel

Theodore L. Herbert, 54, a diver for the New Orleans Dock Board, drowned when his helmet came off under water 50 feet inside a tunnel of the Harvey Canal locks. His son operated the life line as Herbert signaled danger, and rescuers brought him to the surface but failed to revive him.

New Orleans Theodore L. Herbert

Student Pilot Crashes Near Airport In Alabama

R. W. Billy Crawford University of Alabama junior from Wilmington Delaware was critically injured when his plane nosed into a briar patch near the Tuscaloosa airport while landing. Fellow students freed him from the wreckage with axes and he was rushed to a hospital for surgery.

Tuscaloosa Ala R. W Billy) Crawford University of Alabama Wilmington Del Crawford

Miss Lou Giles Improves After Weeklong Illness

Miss Lou Giles and her father A. H. Giles report improvement after a week of illness at their home on East Church streets.

Lou Giles A. H. Giles East Church

Plane crash survivor recounts Birmingham purchase and rescue

Crawford bought the plane in Birmingham on Wednesday and flew it to Tuscaloosa. On Thursday his first flight after returning ended with a wreck in which Crawford was pinned for 45 minutes before rescuers freed him using hacksaws to cut away fuselage.

Crawford Birmingham Tuscaloosa

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Ford Maddox Cleveland Halle George Crile, Jr George Crile Leena Green Gables Anne Roy Buck Jones Columbia Picture Master Eubanks’ Party Se-Ling Door To Speake Warren & Ratliff Henry Norton Lelia Grubbs J. A. Cullom Shelbyville Tenn Charles C. Teague Mobile Frederick Hunt, Jr Hunt H. H May A. W. Hill Garner Pride John C. Bragg Trinity Billy Walker J. H. Jones Detroit Mich G. W. Hamil Troy J.Y. Hamilets Charles Rountree The Benevolent Society Hospital Joe Burleson D. D. Burleson Jeroy McEntire, Jr Gainesville, Ga Riverside Military Academy Dorothy Frazier A. L. Frazier Miss Frazier Auburn E. L. Morrow Ruth Lee Parkins, Ark W. B. Morrow A. Sharpley Hartselle J. W. Gibson E. L. Malone Athens W. P. Chandler L. L. Prazier Ned Miss Mackie Gladys Calloway Columbia, Tenn Imogene Burleson Mrs. Davis Rox Lisbeth Garbo Capitol Utah John Wayne City Park Goidel Sam Fra Moore Gardner Grant St SELBY Suedes
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