School committee recounts progress and gifts at year end
The meeting led by Mrs. A. T. Hanson approved incidental expenses of twelve dollars and referred the audi torium restoration study to a committee chaired by Mrs. D. C. Shaw. Patrons donated fifteen dollars to the milk fund and the Saturday Club supported lunches and milk for a needy child. Miss Houston's first grade won the attendance banner for the second straight month. Guild members stayed for tea after tours of Christmas decorations as Martha and Guild closes its year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Todd
Miss Holland
A. T. Hanson
Tee
D. C. Shaw
GUILD
Martha and Guild
Eugene A. Graves
Sherman Street
Vited
Bankhead Defends Roosevelt Critics at Federal Meet
Senator John H. Bankhead challenged Roosevelt critics during a Birmingham gathering with 60 federal agency heads. He said workers not in sympathy with the administration have no place in the federal service and urged coordination among agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
John H. Bankhead
Alabama
Broadway Melody of 1936 Lights Up Metro Lot
Talent search highlights for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer musical Broadway Melody of 1936 features Wilea nor Powell Robert Taylor Una Merkel June Knight Nick Long Jr Wilma and Buddy Eribsen Robert Wildhack Frances Langford Harry Stockwell and Sid Silvers. One number Broadway Rhythm filmed on MGM’s most lavish set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer
Wileanor Powell
Robert Taylor
Hollywood
Una Merkel
June Knight
Nick Long Jr
Wilma
Buddy Eribsen
Broadway
Robert Wildhack
Frances Langford
Harry Stockwell
New York
Sid Silvers
King of the Stooges
Dave Gould
Cariuca
Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer
Flint School Presents Fingerprints Play in Three Acts Friday
Flint school stages a three act comedy drama titled Fingerprints. The cast includes Hosey Hawks as a fingerprint detective and Ned Thorndike, part owner of Thornhill Ranch, with a large ensemble of characters such as Roger Whitney Jr., Rebecca Nuby, Paulette Whitney, Virginia Baker, Mary Katherine McClellan, and Miss Amelia Thornhill. Fans invited for an entertaining evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint School
Hosey Hawks
Kyle Rigsby
Ned Thorndike
Thornhill
Practically Unemployed Waukoma In Dec 18 Editorial
The article profiles H. W. Willy Brueck who runs three newspapers plus editorial, circulation, advertising, and printing teams while also operating a barber shop. It notes a civil service stance that workers should align with administration policies. Senator Bankhead criticizes bankers and asserts broad government aid benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukoma
H. W
Willy Brueck
Lipstick Use Among UW Co-eds Converts to Barns Painted
A Wisconsin University report shows Dorothy Lee and 2874 co-eds use enough lipstick yearly to cover four barns. The test finds an average lip area of .83 square inches and a painting cycle of 32 applications weekly pushes per-person yearly use to 9.68 square inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Lee
University of Wisconsin
Church of God District Meet Set in Decatur
The Church of God Alabama No 3 district plans a three day convention in Decatur from December 21 to 22 with Rev W C Bates W T Holland and A L Winkles among organizers and speakers. Program includes prayer salves songs and sermons by Bethany church and state overseer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullican- Mitchell
C. W
Mary Ellice
Emmett A. Mullican
Ira F. Hawkins
Central Methodist Church
Mullican
Decatur
The
Church of God
Alabama
W. C
Sixth Avenue
South
A. L. Winkles
Annie Hill
Flossie McCommie
Rosa Lee
Dora Mae Lanier
William Lee
M. C. Lee
E. C. Boyles
Sonny Lee
Weedon Boyles
W. T. Holland
W. C. Bates
B. H. Coker
Bethany Church
Sister Kelley
W. T
Winkles
A. L. Winkle
R. C. Burr
H. H. Keykendoll
Decatur V. L
A. m
Mattie Coker
Sister Holland
Lula Boyles
W. M
Missionary Co
H. H. Keykendell
Brother Lee
W. Cc. Bates
Sister Lee
the Love of God
Teenager Cleared After Car Tampering Claim
Ted Healey, 19, CCC worker in Los Angeles, faced a judge after being accused of tampering with motor cars. He claimed he was broke and seeking a cigarette. Judge A A Scott dismissed the case and even bought him cigarettes, sending him back to camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Ted Healey
CCC
A. A. Scott
Ted
Make This Pattern At Home for a Slim Line Wrap Frock
Anne Adams pattern 2550-a offers a practical housework dress with wrap around styling, combination sleeves, and yoke for a decorative touch. Includes sewing instructions and sizes 16 through 44, with yardage for 36 inch fabric. Order forms and pattern book details appear along with social notices and holiday greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Anne
Decatur Daily Pattern Department
West 17Th
New York
N. Y
Hartselle Items Freddie Bennett Birthday Party
Community notes report Freddie Bennett honored with a fourth birthday party hosted by Mrs. Fred Bennett on December 6 attended by numerous children. Christmas decorations and games preceded ice cream and cake with gifts for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie Bennett
Fred Bennett
Freddie
Sarah Bennett
Hugh Pattillo
Cary Chitwood
Jackie Summerford
Milliner Snuggs
Peggy Groover
Mary Nell Groover
Nancy Carolyn Roberts
Billy Wayne Templeton
Deannett
Bob Bennett
Mae Bentt
Elizabeth Peck
Robert Peck
Charles Smith
Betty Jane Stewart
Martha Gregory
Elizabeth Gregory
Dale Brown
Houston Johnson
Frank Stewart
Betty Frances Roberts
Tick cues pups to sleep with clocked routine
TICKS FOR PUPS uses a steady alarm clock to soothe newborn dogs guiding them to sleep. The method relies on regular feeding to reassure the pups they will have food and not miss their mother.
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Annie Lou Burr
Central Baptist Sunday School
Seneca Burr
Decatur Cotillion Club
John W. Jones
Ferry Street
Lafayette Street
Grammer School
Elam
Church St
Goidel
NEA Service, Inc
Emilie
Bethlehem
Emily Neville
Lucille Russell
J. R. Hunter
Danville Road
Martha Shaw
Chicago
Shaw
Sumter
D. C
Theatre
Hartselle
Chester Morris
Sally Eilers
LIGON
Inglelankets
Second Ave
Moulton
Bankhead
Roosevelt
A. B. Jackson
G. K. McGregor
Christnes
Roy Gibson
Odenville
Hartnelle
Dee Osee
Odenville High School
Peg Ebrer
University of Ala- Oe
Mias Aline Blair
Lottie Moon
Firattist Union
Kelly
P. L. Bailey
R. L. Sherrill
Ed Burson
Charlie Penn
B. Bentley
A. E. Nix
Clements
Baptist W. M. U
Baptist
Ed Chare
Harold Eddleman
D. W. Burson
M. H. Broom
White Cross
Bell Bray
J. L. Thomas
Bray
J. H. Calvin
Joseph Woods
Springfield
Ohio
Decatur, Ala
Gordon
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