Phi Delta Kappa society meeting pageant plans
Miss Mary McClure hosted Phi Delta Kappa at Prospect Drive with Miss Joyce Wohl presiding. An initation committee was formed to plan pledges ceremonies, and a backward progressive dinner for sorority members was proposed during Christmas.
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PHI Delta Kappa
Mary McClure
Prospect Drive
Joyce Wohl
Nellie Clarke Roan
Eugenia Hodges
Elaine South
Virginia Prince Calvin
Class Holds Fine Meeting at Mrs Grantland’s Home
The Service Class of Ninth Street Methodist Church met at Mrs Clyde Grantland’s home on Fourth Avenue South. Mrs L G Smith presided with devotionals by Mrs W L Spearman. Members exchanged gifts and enjoyed a social hour with sandwiches and coffee. Next meeting set for Mrs Cecil Julian’s home.
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Ninth Street Methodist Church
Clyde Grantland
Fourth Avenue
South
L. G. Smith
W. L. Spearman
Huston Belk
Cecil Julian
Christmas Circle Leaders Share 1938 Activities and Gifts
The new circle leaders read lists for 1938 and the group gathered around a lighted Christmas tree as Mrs. Troup spoke on Gods Gift To Us. Members drew verse gifts from red cellophane and Rev. Chitwood offered prayer before refreshments in a rose centerpiece setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb Speake
L. R. Nash
J. H. Brannum
Marion Vickrey
Nallie Bobbitt
Troup
Local social notes list visitors and holiday guests
Mrs. C B Elliott and Mrs R G Cortner in Birmingham for the day. Marion Vickrey also in Birmingham Tuesday. Edmund Duffey and Roy Buchanan of Huntsville hosted by Mrs R M Buchanan. Au burn A P T students from Auburn to visit Friday. Mrs James Stewart Nancy Stewart and Mrs William Ward families from Montgomery to spend Christmas week with Mrs D C Almon, arriving the 28th. John D Reed in Birmingham, returning Wednesday. Stanley Jones of Sewanee to visit his mother Mrs T J Jones. Mrs Hugh Curry and Mrs De Witt Shaw in Birmingham for the day. Mrs Seybourn Lynne ill at Ferry Street home. Mrs H Strausenberg visiting Virginia. E E Peden improving after illness on East Walnut Street. Mr and Mrs H Evans at home in McNeill Apartments. John D Reed to Nashville Friday. L G Connell to join next week for Christmas. Charles L Sherman of Washington DC to spend holidays with Hartwell Davis family, two weeks. P A Club of Senior High to party Wednesday 7:30 at Harriet Jane Bittason’s home. Mrs S S Johnson improving after severe illness. Mrs Lewis C Brown improving from illness on East Lafayette. Miss Dorothy Blackwell of Chicago will spend Christmas with relatives. Miss Mary Lou Ratpley visiting friends in Tuscaloosa. B M Brown ill at Fifth Avenue West. Miss Marion Boswell returning from Ward Belmont Nashville for Christmas. Miss Boswell a junior, Miss Mc Knight a senior in junior college.
Christmas Party at Buckingham Palace for Princesses
Buckingham Palace held a Christmas party for Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose with their playmates. The event featured games and a Christmas play by Scottish children and coincided with King George VI celebrating his 42nd birthday privately.
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London
Buckingham Palace
Elizabeth
Margaret Rose
George VI
Nur Sea
Nts
Scottish Children’s Theatre
Charity Matinee For Clothing And Toys At Princess Theatre
A charity matinee will be held at the Princess Theatre this Saturday to collect usable clothing shoes canned goods and toys for admission. A feature picture will be shown and community volunteers express gladness to support the worthy enterprise.
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Princess Theatre
Priceville Social Notes and Local Events Recap
Mrs. P. W. Sandlin spent Thursday in Decatur. Union University student Harry Thornhill visited relatives here. The Walden family planned a new home, while Nell Fields of Decatur joined Mrs. Sharp for weekend visits. Lois Rains a Priceville faculty member and Misses Collier and Weinman host the faculty gathering. Moulton Heights boys beat Priceville 33 to 27. girls lost 17 to 13. Cave Springs church youth hosted a Friday gathering. a Christmas pageant is in progress for Decem. The play Adventures of Grandpa will be staged in Trinity on December 14.
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P. W. Sandlin
Decatur
Harry Thornhill
Union University
Jackson
Tenn
the Walden
Epugene Fields
Nell Fields
Sharp
Phil Hutson
Apent
Lyle
Gladys Arion
Iselem
W. Hwen
A. M. Peck
Lois Rains
Priceville
Tomes
Gladys Bentley
Christine Maples
Huntaville
Cave Springs Church
Paul Collier
Moulton Heights
Frances Collier
Lottie Weinman
Decem
Blountaville
John Denny
Grandpa
Trinity
Gift Eye Proves Great Success
The operation transferred cornea tissue from Amos to Chabina’s eye. Dr. George Haik reported light through Cha bina’s left eye and noted the bandage removal indicated progress. Bandages will be reapplied and gradually removed within days with exposure limited for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
George Haik
Amos
Chabina
Health Committee Meeting on Malaria Survey Plans
The Health Committee of the Decatur Chamber of Commerce meets today at the chamber offices with Morgan County Health unit officials. Meeting aims to decide chamber assistance for a county malarial survey to guide control efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Morgan County Health Unit
Chambers of Commerce
Conof
Walker Editor R H Walker Improves After Illness
Lime stone Democrat editor R H Walker visited today on business and is greatly improved in health after a serious illness months ago. He reports a complete recovery and plans to resume editorial duties soon.
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Walker
R. H. Walker
The
Limestone Democrat
Phosgene Gas Finds New Use In Manufacture
Phosgene once used as a chemical weapon in World War I is now repurposed for industrial production. The shift reflects wartime chemicals repurposed for peaceful uses in manufacturing processes.
Rotary Club Ladies Night Delights 122 Members
The Rotary Club hosted a memorable Ladies Night at St John’s Guild House on Monday at 7 30 PM with 122 members and guests attending. Rutledge Thomas chaired the ladies night committee and Joe Ford of Birmingham acted as master of ceremonies bringing fourteen entertainers. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs George Klumes governor of the Alabama Rotary district and several Cullman and Harteelle residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
St. John's Guild House
Rutledge Thomas
Ladie’s Night
Joe Ford
Birmingham
Ford
Rex
Questa
George Klumes
John Cooper
Harteelle
Rosas Currier
Marteelle
Willam Griffin
Cullman
Paul Hale
Klumes
Alabama Rotary District
Benefit Planned for Don Marquis in New York
Friends rally as Don Marquis nears end of life in Forest Hills. At 59 the famed newspaperman author and playwright faces mounting medical costs. A January benefit with Crosby Gaige providing a theater, a Morley talk, and a poetry reading by Cornelia Otis Skinner is slated to aid Marquis and his sisters.
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New York
Don Marquis
Harry A. March
Archie the Cockroach
Mehitabel the Cat
Old Soak
Forest Hills
Friends
Crosby Gaige
Christopher Morley
Marquis
Cornelia Otis Skinner
Otis Skinner
Pageant Urges Attendance at Central Church Event
The public is invited to a 7:00 p m pageant at Central Church on December 19 featuring an all adult cast and lighting effects in the new auditorium. The pastor will read in this pantomime style program and the annual offering will support the church.
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Central Church
At Home Pattern for Little Girl Wrap Around Frock
Anne Adams offers a simple wrap around frock pattern 4671 for children sizes 2 4 6 8 10. Includes comfy panties and puffed sleeves with optional trimming. Order by mail with size name address and pattern number. price five cents per pattern plus book offers and fabric notes.
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Anne Adams
Chie
Decatur Daily Pattern Department
W. 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Minimum wage claim for New York women noted by state labor
The New York Department of Labor cites an annual figure of 1 216 73 dollars as the minimum needed for a working woman to live comfortably in the state. Frieda Miller of the department industrial commissioner Elmer endorses the assessment as adequate for maintenance and health protection.
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New York
New York State
State Department of Labor
Frieda Miller
Department — Industrial
Elmer
Bonus fund plan tied to employee earnings
A proposal outlines a bonus fund based on a percentage of each employee's earnings for the first eleven months of the year, aiming to distribute performance rewards accordingly.
Christmas Service Set by First Baptist Church
The White Christmas service at First Baptist Church will be held Sunday December 19 at 7 p m A pageant Dreamer of Christmas will be presented by the choir and Sunday school featuring tableaus and singing Decorations are organized by Mrs Paul Dixs Sunday school class staging led by Mrs T M Jones assisted by Misses Lucile Giles Emma Francis Polhill and Mary Vernon Dix Music directed by Mrs Walter H Todd with Mrs A T Hanson at the organ The offering benefits Troy Orphans Home supervised by Mrs J T Nelson for securing and assembling contributions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Paul Dix
T. M. Jones
Lucile Giles
Emma Francis Polhill
Mary Vernon Dix
Walter H. Todd
A. T. Hanson
Troy
J. T Nelson
Was It a Bet Four Boys Get Waves
Four boys test a wager and surf the moment with daring stunts. The boys’ bet leads to surprising waves and a confident claim they won the challenge.
Light Court Sessions Report Sparse City Docket
City court sessions were unusually quiet with two cases on the docket. One defendant faced a drunkenness charge and another was charged with violation of prohibition laws.
Tom Thumb Wedding Set At Moulton School
The Tom Thumb wedding will be presented at Moulton school on Thursday December 16 at 7 30 p m The bride is Norma Jean McEntire the groom Tim Dobbins and the minister Howard Littrell Other characters will be from the primary grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Thumb
Moulton School
Norma Jean McEntire
Tim Dobbins
Howard Littrell
Transatlantic Schedule Push From Miami To Rio
Commercial planes now cover the 6000 mile route from Miami Florida to Rio de Janeiro Brazil in 72 hours marking a new pace in long distance air travel and signaling expanding non stop service across the Americas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Rio de Janeiro
Breall
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Stanley Jones
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de Witt Shaw
E. E. Peden
East Walnut Street
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McNeill Apartments
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Charles L. Sherman
Washington, D. C
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P. A
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Dorothy Blackwell
Chicago
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Tuscumbia
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Fifth Avenue West
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Ward-Belmont
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Danville Road
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Spurlock
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Columbia, Tenn
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