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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1931

Page

5

Louise Robinson Circle Meeting and Local Notices

Louise Robinson Circle of the Young People's Missionary Society met at Mrs C J Lee's home at 3 PM to plan toy repairs for needy children and prepare for Christmas. Garden Club exchange offers, a birthday party, an upcoming Christmas program, bridge club results, and various society announcements follow with multiple local residents visiting, hosting, and traveling for holidays.

Hartselle Louise Robinson Young People’s Missionary Society C. J. Lee Annie Ruth Waldsmith Miss Lee Mary Paul Barcliff Martha Evelyn Callahan W. W. Callahan Ferry Street

Four Hundred Figures by Bedford Author of Dear Diary

New York dec 11 Mrs Oakleigh Thorne Lewis formerly Pearl Palmer is spotlighted as a premier member of society with Chicago roots and New York connections. Her lineage traces through Palmer, Kohlsaar and Cantacuerene Sperancky, linking her to Grant era ties and Chicago aristocracy. The piece notes her debut, marriage, travel, and status among the 400, with references to family estate Hare Forest and royal riconnections.

Bedford New York Oakleigh Thorne Lewis Erie Palmer Potter Palmer Chicago Bar Harbor Palmer Hare Forest Levi Z. Leiter Joseph Leiter Washington Marshall Pield Marshall Field Lewis King Edward King George Queen Mary Springs Courts Buckingham Palace Grant Pauline Kohlsaar Prin Cess Cantacuerene Sperancky Thornes Charlotte Thorne Massachustts Long Island Mrs. Lewis

Dinner Party at Courtland Hosts Share Thanksgiving Turkey

Mr and Mrs Robert Tweedy Jr entertained a small circle of relatives and intimate friends at a turkey dinner Thursday at their Courtland home.

Robert Tweedy, Jr Courtland

Vick Plan Aims to Cut Colds at Home

Mothers welcomed plan for better control of colds through Vick Nose and Throat Drops. The method, paired with Vicks VapoRub, promises fewer and milder colds this winter, reducing illness cost and time loss for families when used as directed.

Vick Vicks

Who's Who in Washington Senator Edward P Costigan

Charles P Stewart profiles Colorado senator Edward P Costigan noting his popularity with reporters despite a strict no quotes rule. The piece highlights Costigan's amiability clarity in speech and a distinctive cameo profile with a notably short stature due to underpinning.

Edward P. Costigan New Sclon Colorado Capitol Hill

Ex Service Men Meet January 5

Butler P. A. Hine, commander of the local VFW post, announced a meeting of ex-service men at the courthouse Sunday afternoon January 3 at two o'clock. All ex-service men eligible for VFW membership were invited. the post charter remains open and new members will become charter members.

Butler P. A. Hine Veterans of Foreign Wars

Mrs. John Jenkins to Go Home Soon

Mrs John Jenkins of east Grant street is recovering well after an operation at Baughs Infirmary. She is expected to be discharged home in a short time.

John Burke Scheer Auburn Ike Scheer Johnston City Tenn H. H. Wilcon C. L. Watson Knoxville John Jenkins East Grant Street Baugh’s Infirmary

Mrs. W. F. Simmons Announces Improved Health

Friends of Mrs. W. F. Simmons are informed that her husband is improving at her home, 203 Fourth Avenue West, after an operation performed a week ago at Benevolent Hospital.

W. F. Simmons Fourth Avenue West Benevolent Hospital

Wife Preservers Outeléttr Kitchen Drawer Covering

Outeléttr offers a washable kitchen drawer covering praised for easy cleaning and neater storage compared with disposable paper liners. The product emphasizes durability and practicality for daily use.

Named Heads of Major Committees in Congress

Democratic leaders in Washington announce harmony in organizing the new House by distributing chairmanships. Key chairmen include Hatton Summers Texas judiciary Charles J Linthicum Maryland foreign affairs Joseph W Tennessee appropriations Henry B Steagall Alabama banking Sam Rayburn Texas interstate and foreign commerce Marvin Jones Texas agriculture Percy E Quin Mississippi military affairs Carl Vinson Georgia naval affairs James W Collier Mississippi ways and means John J Cochran Missouri expenditures Edwin L Davis Tennessee merchant marine James Mansfield Texas rivers and harbors Samuel Dickstein New York immigration.

New House Washington Hatton Summers Texas Charles J. Linthicum Mary Joseph Wa Tennessee Henry B. Steagall Alabanking Sam Rayburn Marvin Jones Percy E. Quin Mississippi Carl Vinson Georgia James W. Collier John J. Cochran Missouri Edwin L. Davis James Mansfield Rivers and Harriors Samuel Dickstein New York

Holland’s Population Rank in Colonial Empire

In population terms Holland stands as the second largest colonial empire amid global imperial expansion, highlighting its significant demographic reach and influence within colonial administration.

Holland

McAllister Ill. Huntsville Kiwanis Send Cheer

Tom M. McAllister a well known figure in state Kiwanis circles lies ill at his Huntsville home. The Decatur Kiwanis club wired a message of good cheer and sent a bouquet to express esteem and wish for his early recovery.

Tom M. McAllister Kiwanis Huntsville Decatur Kiwanis Club Tom McAllister

Miss Kate Winton Returns to Home in Somerville

Miss Kate Winton of Somerville has returned home after weeks at Baugh's Infirmary. She underwent a serious operation and her recovery is reported as steady.

Ellen Hildreth Des Moines Iowa Graham Gamble Duane M. Carr Ann Arbor Mich Dr. Carr Carr Louis A. Neill Kate Winton Somerville Baugh’s Infirmary Miss Winton

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Louise Robinson Circle Meeting Decatur Garden Club GC. R Farrar Little Rock, Ark W. C. Wise A. D. Farrar First Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary The First Presbyterian Church Wednesday Bridge Club B. Crawford W. B. Markstein A. Steinhart B. A. Turner S. J. Hoecking Montgomery Claude McMillan Ilinois Frances McMillan George Washington University Washington, D .C Billy McMillan Ann Minor George Nashville, Tenn J. M. Minor Katherine Weaver Alabama College At Montevallo Elbert Weaver B- L- Burdette Shelbyville, Tenn Charles Wiggins Palm Beach, Fla Hilda Carpenter University Mrs Harry. Carpenter H. D. Burnum Nation Ethelda Bedford William Washburne Wright James Alton Brittain George Jackson Brittain J. H. Calvin Joe Joseph Woods Joe, Jr Fairhope Ala Joseph M. Pasqua Brooklyn, N. Y Jeff Minor Tuscumbia Allene Pope Central High School Elizabeth Eich Fort Davis First Methodist Church W. E. Curry Emerson McCulloch Birmingham Municipal Auditorium Londos Rob Hildreth University of Alabama H. E. Hildreth John W. Jones Emmie Frances Bary A. T. Hansen Marion Trey Mabel Ann Hanson Judson College Frank Dix Mrs Paul Dix B. Y. P. U. of the First Baptist Church Annex R. E. Catlett and Son Booby A. J. Wilkerson Mrs. W. H. Day Joe Broadus Marjorie Broadus Mary Broadus Cecelia Alexander Nashville Harry Olshine Jessie Mae Montgomery Alabama College of Montevallo J. D. Smith L. R. Nash Jasper T. G. Morrow H. 8. Green Corinth Gladys Ward Tuscaloosa Decatur Mary Scott Lee Central High Waterloo Mrs. Oakleigh Thorne Lewis New Vic Claudettelbert Garamount Gqur Gang M-star Fighting Pioneers Tom Tyler Lucille Brown William Desmond Francis Ford J m Thorpe Bobbie Nelson Howard Thomas R.K.O Radio Keith Orpheum Netionzt Saleon Blue Charles P. Stewart Favor Likable McAllister Club Elam City Park Opera Ferma Dexdale
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