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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1934
Page
5
Night sponsored by the P T A and school groups at Bibb Auditorium drew a large appreciative audience. The event raised a sum to help buy books for the grammar school library. The association thanks parents and teachers for their cooperation and untiring efforts. Garden Club Adds Prize for Inside Business Decorations. Decatur Garden Club announces another prize for the prettiest interior business decorations as part of its Christmas display.
Mrs. Lahicen Kinney plans to travel to Opelika Alabama to spend Christmas with her mother Mrs. G Weber. A parade of relatives from Franklin Tennessee Hopkinsville Kentucky Birmingham Alabama and other cities will visit Mrs. D C Almon and other hosts for the holidays. Many entries note Christmas and holiday stays with family in Birmingham Wetumpka Florence Dothan Shelbyville and other communities.
Gladys Glad extols Vi Bradley a famed radio star as a model of daily bathing. She details a routine of three baths with a cold morning shower and a warm evening soak, plus a brisk Turkish towel rub to remove dead skin and boost circulation.
The Sterchi store on Second Avenue hosted a well attended banquet with Mrs. E. L. Thomas and Miss Joy Flautt serving. Donald Humphrey chaired as toastmaster and multiple speakers entertained a crowd including Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Shumake, Alva Burns, and numerous others.
The document lists attendees including Eddie Ashford Jessie McCluskey Gene Ingram Miss Sarah Black Mr and Mrs Donald Humphrey W C Miller Mr and Mrs W H Campbell Mr and Mrs B H Curtis Miss Lola Caudill H D Simpson W F Woods and Miss Flossie Crowell.
The passage lists a “New Figure” guide for bust and hip reduction, hair care tips for oily hair with lemon rinses and baking soda, a weight estimate for a 22 year old woman, and suggested hair color tones from a “Beauty Culture” booklet. Includes names Victoria Bernice Winnie Alice and various old-fashioned guidance.
The Tennessee river stood stationary today at a gauge of 3.9 feet causing no notable flooding or movement. The reading reflects stable river conditions with water levels unchanged from prior measurements.
The Men’s League will meet in the parish house of St John’s Episcopal Church this evening at 7 30. All men are cordially invited to attend. Professor O B Hagerman will give a talk on The Saar.
Jeff Iowe of Salkville stopped in Decatur on Friday as a local business caller to check on prospects and meet potential clients.
A graceful green chiffon gown by Travii Banton features a sheer tunic style, ruffle neckline, and a fluffy cape. The dress, ideal for dancing, has a single underarm flounce and a low-cut sash train. Gail Patrick wears it in a recent film.
The Mt Tabor Home Demonstration Club met Friday afternoon December 14 at Union Grove with Miss Erien Rowe presenting an inexpensive Christmas gifts and meals demonstration. A Christmas tree was planned and names were drawn for gifts. The group adjourned to meet January 4 1935 at Mrs W E Ryan's home with another Rowe meal planning demonstration.
Thad Holt announces plan to move 1000 transients from cities to construction camps under COO camp like rules. A camp near Centerville will house 200 men who will work 30 hours weekly at Marion fish hatchery, receiving food lodging and a dollar weekly. Federal backed "hotels" provide housing as transients are assigned to local jobs statewide.
The senior Glass play at Decatur High School repeated at the Prin cess theatre drawing a good crowd. Mrs. Willard J. Brown, dramatic director, led intensive rehearsals as the cast delivered a high caliber performance that pleased the audience.
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