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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1938

Page

5

Society Notes Roundup of Local Clubs and Socials

The I C T Club hosted by Miss Tiny Warrick and Miss Nellie Warrick on Third Avenue West featured a Christmas decorated interior and a program including Charlite Patterson Frances Pettey Nellie Warrick and Bertha Sue Edwards New members Betty Adcock Dolores King Edna Huddleston and Mary Anne Coolidge were welcomed The session adjourned to January third New members were welcomed at several other December gatherings including P T A F B and church events with Christmas themes and plans for January meetings Also noted were a birthday party for Peggy Dowdy and various hostesses plus Christmas social arrangements across local clubs and churches with travel and guest listings for the holiday season.

Betty Adcock Dolores King Edna Huddleston Mary Anne Coolidge Dorothy Powell Morris Dillard la Club Entre Meres A.J. Houser Suggs United Furniture Company Leland Woodard Edwin Wyle Wyle Irs Wyle Morris Dillard, Jr Happy Farmer Annie Rives Dillard Sarah Coleman Mrs. Dillard

Outline Lips With Orange Wood Stick In Beauty Tips

This beauty note explains shaping lips with an orange wood stick to achieve a neat line, warns against rushed makeup and pursed mirror touchups, and advises using a magnifying or double mirror for even coverage while addressing hairline and neck line grooming. It previews changing coiffure trends and invites readers to send beauty questions to the editor.

Smarty

Make This Pattern At Home Two Piece Smartness 4001

Anne Adams promotes Pattern 4001 a two piece blouse and skirt set for misses and women sizes from 12 to 40. The pattern claims easy sewing for beginners with options for a casual co ed collar sleeve version and a dress with a round neck and sash. Includes fabric guidance and prices and offers Anne Adams Winter Pattern Book and a combined book and pattern order.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily W. 17Th St New York N. Y

Christmas Guests and Local Updates In Priceville

Misses Kathryn McClellan and Claudia Wineman of Priceville will stay at home today to enjoy the Christmas holidays. Both study at A. P. I. in Auburn. Mrs. Henry Sigman is improved after a severe cold. Mr and Mrs Joseph Guyton of Koscheka will arrive Sunday as Yuletide guests of their daughter Mrs Ed Pirie and son Dr Thomas Guyton.

R. B. Bagley Mary Anne Canal Street Son Birmingham Mis Henry Sigman Mr. Sigman Spotswood Apartments Ed Pirie Elizabeth Guyton Kosciuska Miss Joseph Guyton Sade Kathryn McClellan Claudia Wineman Priceville Auburn Joseph Guyton Koscheka, Miss Thomas Guyton

Local Gossip Notes Holiday Visits From Georgia Families

Mrs J R Kendrick of Thomasville Georgia visits with her parents Mr and Mrs A Nungester. Later she will be seen by Mr Kendrick. Mr and Mrs EB Morrow Jr of Atlanta arrive Christmas Eve as guests of their parents Mr and Mrs BE Morrow Sr and sister Mrs Lewis C Brown.

J. R. Kendrick Thomasville, Ga A. Nungester Kendrick EB. 8. Morrow, Jr Atlanta,Ga Morrow, Sr Lewis C. Brown

Daily Cross Word Puzzle Across and Down Clues

Puzzle shows multiple across and down clues with mixed legibility from 1938. It lists entries like 17 Possess 27 a state of 2 Little il article and others with several broken phrases and misprints. The page appears as a syndicated crossword with theme notes and a note about copyright.

U. S Vince India Bashan Pharm

Tribute to Orville Wright Honors Dayton Native

Dayton honors Orville Wright on the 36th anniversary of powered flight with a chamber of commerce dinner for Wright and guest Henry Ford, honoring the pioneer and his role in early aviation. The event recalls Wrights Kitty Hawk flight and the Wright brothers invention of the motor car company.

Dayton Orville Wright Chamber of Commerce Wright Henry Ford Kitty Hawk N.C Wilbur

Alabama Grants Christmas Paroles To Over 600 Convicts

More than 600 Alabama inmates were released on two week Christmas paroles as part of a long running program granting good behavior release. The action affects mostly long term prisoners deemed worthy of trust by their wardens.

Montgomery Ala Dee Alabama

Beauty Box Editor Seeks Reply Envelope

A notice requests readers to address and return a stamped three cent envelope for replies to the Beauty Box editor, with instructions on mailing details and care of the newspaper.

Beauty Box

Subways Begin In Chicago On State Street

On December 17 the Chicago transit project moves from dream to start as 200 dignitaries mark the Cay monies financial signal for the $40 million subway. Workers with silver shovels begin on a small pavement square in State Street as the city launches its final phase.

Subway Chicago Chicag 0 Civic Dream State Street Caymonies

Tragic Decapitation At Sloss Plant In Birmingham

Peterson a 40 year old worker was decapitated yesterday at Sloss Sheffield by products plant in north Birmingham when a drill press broke free while he reamed a steel arm. Deputy county investigator Charles W. Parrish reported the accident occurred as he bent over a stuck drill.

Birmingham Ala Peterson Sloss-Sheffield Gcharles W. Parrish

Classified ad for used furniture sale by phone

An advertisement invites readers to buy or sell used furniture and provides a contact phone number 46 for arranging transactions.

Trinity to Clash With Austinville in Triple Cage Meet

Trinity and Austinville high schools will play three basketball games at Austinville tonight. The junior and senior boys teams and the girls squad will meet, with Trinity regarded as a top county center and expected to draw large crowds.

Trinity Austinville

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Decatur Junior High A. M. Roan D. C. Shaw Marjorie Smith C. A. Moore Tennis Tidwell Lucille Russell First Baptist Mrs Maury R. L. Maury R. B. Minter Minter J. L. Gunter Central Methodist Church H. van Dyke Jean Humphrey Raymond Brittain H. N. Peurifoy Ben Britnell M. K. Vickery Sarah Jeffries Frank Stone William Hockensmith Horace Dryden James E. King Irvin Mitchell F. 8. Hunt, Jr Harry Carpenter Robert R. Banks A. H. Hoff Fred Hunt, Sr G. E. Roberts King Mitchell Christine Dowdy Peggy Lee Street Dowdy M. BE. Woodard Har Ris Watkins Dewey Hardin Doris Ingram Marjorie Scott Judy Coolidge Mary Kate Gillespie Lorinda Thornton Bettye Crane Nancy Lee Crane Carolyn Purifoy Bettye Gray Hulse Blaine Owen Norma Todd Betsye Jane Elam Dot Hine Nell Frank Moore Annie Miller McEntire Helen Newsome Margaret Timberlake Marguerite Jernigan Annetle McRae Esther Morris LaVerne Terry Milton Rombokas Homer Lewis Jones Billy Hulsey John Howland Arthur Parker Tommy Todd Johnnie Howell Buddy Fisher Chandler Adzear Bobby Markham Tommy McRae Robert Jones Paul Justice Robert Petty LA Club Woman’s Council Woman's Council of First Christian Church Westminster Presbyterian Auxiliary Maynard Layman Wilson Orr Helena, Ark W. P. Dozier Mr. Dozier Opelika Jack Smallwood Baby Memphis Tenn Dorothy Patterson Washington, D. C Mary Elizabeth Trilk T. G. Morrow H. 8. Green Corinth William B. Crutcher The Benevolent Society Hospital E.P. Kingsbury Huntsville Adele Ronson By Hellen Follett Allen’s Grant St CRIRG Goidel Hartselle, Ala Robin Hood Errol Flynn Olivia Dehavilland Basil Rathbone Hollywood Dick Powell Rosemary Lane Hugh Hubert Benny Goodman Orchestra Plus California Giants” News Ritz Brothers Damon Runyon Richard Arlen Ethel Merman Phyllis Brooks George Barbier Walt Disney Cartoon Smith Ballew Panamint Chester Morris Dick Tracy Gandy the Goose Powder Box James A. Nelson SAM Frank & Moore Gene Autry Smiley Burnette Rockies Red Barry Romance OF Limberlost Jean Parker Eric Linden Nancy Drew Bonita Granville John Litel Bela Dracula Lugosi Edward G. Robinson and Claire Trevor Clitterhouse Murry King Daily Cross King Features Syndicate, Inc City Park Princess Theatre Dixie Salvage CO Moulton St First Ave Arrincessa Mighty Mahan California Strong Boy Doris Mahan Flash Gordon Porky Pig Porky the Fireman Owarnah Heather AN Jack Randall Danville Road Tiny Tim Scrooge Reginald Owen Gene Lockhart Kathleen Lockhart Terry Kilburn Barry MacKay Lynne Carver Hugo Butler West Point Annapolis Virginia Military Institute Adway Pete Priscilla Lane Wayne Morris Johnnie Davis
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