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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1941

Page

6

Harvest Day and Society Notices Highlight Local Union

Central Methodist Harvest Day to host a December gathering with Mrs Henry Sigman retiring president and Mrs D A Draper new leader presiding at tea. Commodore Decatur Chapter D A R officers installed by Mrs Guy Orr with talks by Mrs Chandler and a clothing drive noted. Community reminders include Christmas programs at Lafayette Street School and local member updates from Decatur and area colleges.

Methodist Woman's Soul Christian Service R. M. Howell McCutcheon Perry Orr Henry Sigman D. A. Draper E. L. Haley Gordon Sherard J. B. Bradford BE. E. Peden Butler P. A. Hine R. R. Banks Reid Sherard, Jr Frank Stone Emily Chadier Athens Phen Decatur American Revolution Society Elizabeth Calvin Guy Orr Stephen Decatur Sorelety H. T. Gill Emily Chandler Clara Hine Clem Lafayette Street Grammar School P.T P-T A

Normal figure ideals and health rules for fashion

The piece argues fashion cycles favor balance over extreme shapes. It promotes healthy living with proper diet and sleep, recommends gym exercise for women, and suggests specific workouts to improve posture, strength, and overall silhouette while avoiding overemphasis on any single body part.

Miss Katie Gilchrist Hosts Bridge Club in Courtland

Courtland residents gathered at Miss Katie Frank Gilchrist's home for a Tuesday bridge afternoon with Mrs Frank Coburn and Miss Annie Campbell as guests. Prizes went to Mrs James Blythe for high score and Miss Annie Campbell for guest prize amid a list of club members and visiting plans for holidays.

Katie Frank Gilchrist Bridge Club Frank Coburn Annie Campbell James Blythe Harris Pippen Hood - Harris Eva Fowler

Center Point Home Demonstration Club Adopts 1942 Officers

December meeting at Mrs. Lawson McAnally home open buffet meal and business session announced new officers led by President Dewey Hendrix. Seventeen attendees including one visitor. January to December hostesses listed. Separate notes cover Florette and Florette 1942 club plans with officers and committees.

Center Point Dewey Hendrix DeWitt Humphrey Mayo Lyle Ira Dobbs Floyd Johnson Willis Morrow Chas. Wigginton Will Sanders Farm Bureau Patty Lyle Lawson McAnally Freeman Leeth de Witt Humphrey Mike Breeding Pattie Lyle Gladys Edmonson Howard Thrasher Humphrey Florette J. W. Lynn Miss Rowe Red Cross Randolph Eral Peck

Epworth League at Courtland Church Sees Strong Attendance

Decatur visitors Mr and Mrs Spence and daughter Anne of Gadsden visited Rev R F McDonald over the weekend. Ralph Agee seeks medical care in Memphis. Mrs C G Horton attended a Florence teachers meeting. E R Todd in Birmingham for a day. Oakley Bynum visits his mother Susie Wann. J G Sanderson was in business in Florence. Mrs R E Coburn and Mrs E H Pippen in Florence. Iane McKnight to spend Christmas from Peabody Nashville. Clarence W Horton to Auburn for holidays. Epworth League at Courtland Methodist draws good attendance and received the attendance banner.

Decatur Spence Anne Gadsden R. F. McDonald Ralph Agee Iemphis C. G. Horton Florence E. R. Todd Birmingham Oakley Bynum Susie Wann R. E. Coburn E. H. Pippen Iane McKnight Peabody College Nashville Clarence W. Horton Auburn Lawrence County Dut Epworth League Courtland Methodist Church

Dr Rimmer at Decatur Junior High

Dr Rimmer a noted New York theologian spoke at Decatur Junior High during a memorable week long event. He recounted a Canada exploration over twenty years, aiming to locate a Modoc Indian leader for rehabilitation.

Lady E Cheri Chandler Decatur Junior High School Cowell Central Baptist Church Harry Rimmer New York City Rimmer Decatur Canada

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