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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1934

Page

5

Society Engagement Denied Edits and Local Meetings

The Daily corrects an engagement notice for Miss Smith and Mr. Louie Orton of Russellville as an error. The piece lists multiple club meetings and social events from December including Young People's department activities, Set Back Club, Moulton Heights PTA, Alpiora Class party, and carol-singing plans for Christmas Eve across local churches and streets.

Moulton Heights .P.T. A Moulton Heights Wheeler Park T. Rollo Mary Louise Reed Episcopal Choir Central Methodist Choir Sherman Street Gordon Drive Jane Davis Christian Endeavor A. D. Watterson G. A Central Baptist Church Jackson Street George Perrine Grant Moulton Central Baptist Choir Westminster Presbyterian Choir W. E. Curry Harriett Irwin Carollers Line Ferry Streets Canal Oak Streets Leonard McCulloch Westside Nell Safley Eastside Southside Baptist Ninth Street Arches

Local residents arrange holiday travel and visits

Mr and Mrs A M Richards plan a Monday departure for Columbiana Alabama to visit Frank Richards over the holidays. Mr and Mrs R E Nelson and son from Oklahoma City are expected as holiday guests of their parents Mr and Mrs W O Nelson. Several locals are ill or traveling with visits from Nashville Danbury Conn Montgomery and Anniston among others.

Mrs A. M. Richards Columbiana Ala Frank Richards R. E. Nelson and Son Oklahoma City, Okla 8. O.nelson

Don’t Over Lubricate Skin Advises Beauty

Winter demands some lubrication but not excess. Young skin tolerates less cream while aging skin dries, overuse causes blotchiness. Test by skipping creams for 24 hours and inspect. A cleansing cream briefly left on then washed off followed by an astringent may suit certain skin types.

Toy Matinee To Help Underprivileged Children At Prin cess Theatre

Decatur Christmas matinee will be held at the Princess theatre Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Children are urged to bring a toy as admission to help ensure every child receives a present. Manager Banniza promises a strong program headlined by Horse Play with Slim Summerville.

Decatur Princess Theatre Banniza Slim Summerville

Evening service at Central Methodist Church

A 40 minute program of information inspiration and communion through Scripture study song and prayer at Central Methodist Church begins this evening at 7 30 o clock.

Central Methodist Church

Miss Humphrey Arrives for Holiday Visit

Miss Margaret Humphrey will arrive Friday from Florence State Teachers College to spend the holidays with her mother Mrs. DO Humphrey.

Miss Humphrey Margaret Humphrey Florence State Teachers College Mrs DO Humphrey

Hartwell Holt Party Planned for Birmingham Christmas Visit

Mr and Mrs Hartwell Holt of Homewood Birmingham will arrive Saturday to spend the Christmas season with Dr and Mrs Ira F Hawkins hosts of Mrs Holt in Birmingham.

Hortense Kirby Kenneth Nashville Hartwell Holt Homewood Birmingham Ira F. Hawkins

Gustin Heads to New Orleans for Sugar Bowl Visit

Emmet Gustin left Tuesday for New Orleans for several weeks to visit relatives. While there he will attend the Sugar Bowl game between Temple University and Tulane.

Emmet Gustin New Orleans Temple University Tulane

Two Services at Church Planned with Song and Pageant

A church will hold two services with a musical program and a colorful pageant at 7 o clock. At 11 o clock the pastor will preach on Heaven's Best Gift To humanity.

UDC to Meet With Mrs Meadows Christmas Party

The Mary Lou Dancy Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy will meet Mrs Wallace Meadows at 7 30 Friday night at 619 Third Avenue West for a Christmas party.

Mary Lou Dancy United Daughters of the Confederacy Wallace Meadows Third Avenue, West

Danville Observes Alabama Day Program

Danville school observed Alabama Day with a chapel program featuring songs and readings by students and staff. Highlights include "Alabama" sung by the school and a devotional by Miss Louise Lindsey along with remarks on Alabama history and local education.

Danville Alabama Louise Lindsey Edith Livingston Lucile Owens Mildred Wallace White Adelle Sims Opal Gibson

Visit Relatives During Christmas Holidays at Valhermosa

The note indicates spending the Christmas holidays with relatives at Valhermosa, highlighting a family gathering during the holiday season.

Valhermosa

Somerville Visitor J B Gurley In City Wednesday

Wednesday business visitors included J B Gurley of Route 4 Somerville, among several attendees in the city for routine engagements.

J. B. Gurley Route 4 Somerville City

Beauty Hand Care Instructions From Old Column

The article describes a DIY hand care regimen using a mixture of boric acid borax salicylic acid glycerine and bay rum to treat moist hands. It notes Miss Glad cannot answer questions by mail but offers pamphlets on The New Figure and Beauty Culture if readers send requests with a self addressed stamped envelope and payment.

Glad

Local Youth Confined by Bronchitis at Parents’ Home

Roland Wright remains at his parents residence Route 2 Decatur under medical care after an attack of bronchitis.

Tidwell Roland Wright Jerry Wright Route 2 Decatur

J G Delashaw Visits Decatur On Business Mission

J G Delashaw of Route 3 Moulton was in Decatur on a business mission Wednesday.

J. G. Delashaw Moulton Decatur

Mrs Rountree Better After Operation

Mrs Charles Rountree, who underwent an operation at Benevolent Society hospital a few days ago, was reported improved this morning.

Rountree Charles Rountree Benevolent Society Hospital

Births Alfred Braden Hill at Mooresville

A son named Alfred Braden Hill was born on December 16 at Baugh's Infirmary to Mr. and Mrs. James G. Hill of Mooresville.

Baugh’s Infirmary James G. Hill Mooresville Alfred Braden

Patient at Benevolent Hospital Slightly Improved

Report notes the patient, critically ill after a serious operation, is very slightly improved today at Benevolent Hospital.

Benevolent Hospital

Amateur Show Shines at Princess Theater

The Princess hosts an amateur show with polished song numbers and dance routines. The cast features capable youngsters who have demonstrated talent in prior similar productions.

Princess

Decatur Man J B Jones Stops In On Wednesday

J B Jones of Route 4 Decatur visited the city on business Wednesday.

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Young People's Department First Baptist Sunday School A. T. Hanson East Vine Street J. W. Montgomery Sesson Ee Sanesd Githy Servan’ Ments R. L. Maury R. L. Stephenson M. Young W. E. Steed Bryan McAfee Cullman Riverside Auditorium Miss Lamon Hansel and Gretel Willa Weal P.T. A Alpiora Fred Simmons Line Street Legion Auxiliary The Auxiliary Legion Post L. H. Kilgore East Church Street Zetomen Club A. Z. Bailey J. H. Branum Ellen Groenendyke J. D. Wallace Wallace T. Z. Batley Jernigan H. M. Jernigan Marguerite Canal Street Bibb School Central P.T. A Bible Auditorium Central Schools Library Fund Tennessee Valley Quadrille Club Decatur Senior High School Goidel SAM Frank & Moore Capitol Victor Jory Cea Tay Brian Sherne Madge Vans Lafayette Grammar Shirley ‘Bragg Margaret Jernigan Bobby Peterson Act Decatur High School H. T. Gill Allie Banks Ferry Street J. C. Kennedy Nashville, Tenn E. R. Wolfe W. B. Markstein Huntsville Martha Pryor New York City Little John Brasswell J. O. Brasswell Church Street M. S. Workman Danbury, Conn Early Phinizy H. B. Beard Julian Bibb Marjorie Workman Early _Phinizy Byron Raike Montgomery Margaret Raike Lamar Lee Anniston, Ala Mrs. L. W. Lee Gladys Glad Gladys UDC Meadows Westinghouse Electrical Appliances J. B. Jones Strand Theatre Hartselle Wesale Swieta Philco Highboy RADIO Philco Philco Radio
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