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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1938

Page

5

Society Dinner Party Hosts Yuletide Cheer at Duncan Home

Billy Duncan hosted a Christmas dinner for friends at his parents' Coun try Club area home. Guests enjoyed games in the play room then a three course meal with red roses and candles on the table.

Billy Duncan Joe Duncan Country Club Ann Johnson Bobby Anderson Betsy Townsend Jack McLaughlin Kathryn Boswell Roy Fite, Jr Peggy Brown Jack Tankersley Betty Roper Tommy Carson Helen Mae Brewer Harry Sunderland Caroline Barfield Earl Alverson Jane Harris Fred Trimble Helen Ross Sam Camp Marjorie Wilder Leroy McEntire, Jr Jimmy Bloodworth John Wyker Noel Carpenter Billy Sittason Jimmy Adcock Frank Martin Kathleen Hodges Bob Harris

Personal Christmas Visits Span Multiple States in Holiday Social Scene

Miss Mary Frances Rauschenberg will visit Florence friends for Monday night dances. Numerous locals plan Christmas stays with relatives in Falkville, Hartsville, Huntsville, Oklahoma City, Chattanooga, New York, Greensboro, Montgomery, Hanceville, Atlanta, Madison, Birmingham, Jackson, and Cullman. Festive travel includes Oakley Bynum, Hansell King, and Mrs. Tennis Tidwell among many others visiting kin for the holidays.

Mary Frances Rauschenberg Florence Tennis Tidwell New York City

Morgan County Penns Christmas Social and Visits

Mrs W C Kirkpatrick and daughter Nina Faye visit sister Mrs Gurtis Hogan Sunday. Several locals and relatives visit kin across Morgan and nearby towns. Miss Geraldine Camp returns from Alabama College Montevallo for Christmas.

Move Perfectly and Stay Young Beauty Advice

Helen Follett urges posture and movement to curb fat and preserve youth. Stretching routines and scalp care are suggested to improve figure, hair luster, and overall appearance with daily practice and mindful walking.

Helen Follett

Make This Model At Home Pattern 4971

Anne Adams promotes pattern 4971 with two dress options and a braids trim. It highlights easy sewing with a helpful instructor sheet and suggests check fabric bias girdle details. Pattern costs 15 cents. book and pattern together 25 cents. orders go to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department in New York.

Anne Adams Cruise Decatur Daily Pattern Department W. 17Th New York

Pettusville Community Notes Quiet Week Through Pettusville

Limstone County routine social items list residents ill and recovering. Visitors from Lawrenceburg and Athens drop by kin and friends. Local moves include Carl Spence relocating to Elkmont and property purchases by J D Harlow and family.

Christmas visitor notes and local leisure events in Morgan County

Miss Elfean Childers left Friday afternoon for a two week Christmas vacation with her parents in Eva. Jim Maddox of Decatur visited his parents Sunday. A large crowd enjoyed the school children Christmas program last Friday morning. Celia Brooks visits Trinity relatives this week. Mrs J W Lake Nell and Sdlyne Lake were in Decatur Saturday. Miss Tot Maddox, Florence State Teachers College student, spends holidays with her parents Gol son and Maddox. A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs Nannie McDonald bride. Co hosts Mrs Homer Boger and Mrs Bill Betterton at Mrs Betterton's home. Neel Home Demonstration Club meets at Mrs Sallie Betterton Thursday.

Florence State Golson Maddox Nannie McDonald Homer Boger Bill Betterton Neel Home Demonstration Club Sallie Betterton

Cathedralless towns can be royal cities by decree

Discussion notes that in Britain and Ireland a town is not a city unless it has a cathedral. The king may grant city status by decree even without a cathedral.

Great Britain Ireland Albania Geraldine Tirana

Carey Baptist Church Attendance and Local Socials

Sunday services at Carey Baptist Church drew steady crowds with Bernard Smith improving from a past list. Local gatherings included suppers hosted by Charley Dungy and visits from Mrs. Zora Smith and family. Barn loss reported for Wilma Smith Sunday night and several residents hosted guests and traveled to Ardmore.

Carey Baptist Church Bernard Smith Nick List

Henry Morgan Noted Buccaneer Becomes Jamaica Governor

The infamous buccaneer Henry Morgan later served as Jamaica's governor and played a key role in suppressing piracy, shaping colonial security policy and maritime law.

Henry Morgan Jamaica

Junior High Banquet At Lyons Hotel Highlights Staff

The Junior High staff celebrated its annual Christmas banquet Tuesday at the Lyons hotel. Attendees included Sarah Coleman Edgar Self Francis Hodges Martha Dinsmore Marie Mitchell Listina Moore Louise Fitzpatrick Darren Peebles Robert Jones Bobby MecDougle Schuyler Pryor and Mitchell Williams who contributed to a successful Junior News and pledged to bring bigger better entertainment to Central High School.

Lyons the Lyons Sarah Coleman Edgar Self Francis Hodges Martha Dinsmore Marie Mitchell Listina Moore Louise Fitzpatrick Darren Peebles Robert Jones Bobby MecDougle Schuyler Pryor Mitchell Williams Central High School

Christmas Tree Event Delights South Decatur Center Children

The South Decatur recreational center hosted a Christmas tree event Thursday with many children in attendance. A Christmas story carols and games entertained the youngsters while donors were thanked for fruits and treats.

South Decatur Center

Christmas Tree Program At First Presbyterian Church

Tonight at seven o clock the Sunday school at First Presbyterian church will hold its annual Christmas tree program. Young ladies have prepared the program and Santa Claus will attend. All Sunday school members are invited to attend and enjoy the event.

The First Baptist Sunday School East Lafayette ‘Street First Presbyterian Church Santa Claus

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Westminster Westminster Presbyterian Sunday School Eva Love Wyatt Jane Davis Mary Roper Kathryn McRae Hilda Vaughn Margaret Perry Elizabeth Perry Marguerite Bethany Anne Gray Mary Frances Jones Johnny Westmoreland Jewel Rogers Jimmy Young Nan Harvey Marion Lee Counts Betty Gunn Allen Boyce Counts Buddy Sittason Mary Jane Sittason Thomas Glenn Counts Kathryn Kemp Jo Harvey Dolores Campbell Peggy Wilson Sammy Blackwell Mary Anne Blackwell Joan Phelps Sam Crane Carolyn Roper Mary Dell Sheppard Shirley Jacobs Happy Band Sewing Circle E. E. Beard J. M. Smith Henry Hartung H. H. Jones Mildred Cox Falkville Joe Ashworth Hartselle W. P. Baugh Frank Yaney Huntsville Joel Coates Oklahoma City Glenn Coates Jack Coates Oakley Bynum Alabama Power Company Courtland Relative Hansell King Chattanooga Tenn Mrs. Henry Kendall Greensboro, N. C Mrs A. B. Harvey Arthur Morrison New Hope Ala Elaine South Hanceville Agee Joe Woodroof Anniston Roy Poteet James Nicholson and Son Montgomery J. R. Nicholson R. H. Wolcott Lizzie Humphrey Cain Ivey Mae Cain Rankin and Son Rex Atlanta, Ga Charles Apperson Madison P. D. Foster Birmingham Glenn Newhart Jackson, Tenn R. C. Berry J. H. Alexander Pulaski, Tenn Julian McNeese Park Hotel Chattanooga, Tenn Mrs. G. Eaton Washington, D. C Otto Moebes Jack Moebes William Griffin Cullman Marion Robertson Jimmy Kyle J. B. Bradford Atlanta Mrs. Bradford Phil Baugh McLean Texas Betty Burleson St. Petersburg Florida Morgan County Penn’s W. C. Kirkpatrick Nina Faye Gurtis Hogan Mary Bears Cordova B. J. Steel Ilva Dutton Nelene Smith Danville Opal Hogan Budelle Powell Corinth Clell Smith Pine Grove Andrew's Chapel Penn's Howell Morris Mrv Jack .Garnett Massey D. D. Holley Aline Lambert Edna Odie Lee Steel Sharlie Steel Odie Kirkpatrick Ottis Lorene Dutton Friendship On the Mountain Edward Hunter Coy Crowe Dana Crowe Ella Davis D. L. Blackwell Fayetteville, N. C Vernon Jessup New Orleans Harry Carpenter Sadie Lile Tanner Geraldine Camp Alabama College At Montevallo XMAS Permane Polly Harris Moye Beau Goidel’s ST. Ann’s Johnston Street Fourth Avenue Decatur Thomas Beauty Box Margaret Lockwood Limestone County Pettusville Sam W. Hargrove J. D. Harlow A. M. Jones Mamie Pettus Sherman Kelley Loreene Brown Lawrenceburg L. EB. Dunnavant Lois Pettus Co. L. Spence Sneed College Boaz Henry Stanford J. C Shirley Buford Stanford Floyd Jackson Kirk Dunnavant Donald Loveless Elkmont Buford Broadway Renyolds Carl Spence Veto Lola M. Pettus Joe Holt Messes Stout Benton Pettus W. V. Hardiman Good Spring J. H. Jackson Athens Anna Laura Jones Anna Dew Iva B. Pettus Otis Gilbert Dalytown Thach Martha Rochell Here Lelia Brown Vernon Whitt Pulaski C. L. Spence Alvin Robinson Henry Stanford and Childen Pink Thomas Lola Pettus Sam Hargrove Homer Dunnavant Raymond, Willis Neel Carey Carl Clark Little Daughter Indiana Bob Johnston Dan Goforth Zora Smith Hubert Robinson Charley Dungy Clarance Clem Jim Hodgey Rand Mra Cecil Biack Mra Will Broadway Audra Pepper South Decatur N. A James A. Nelson SAM Frank & Moore First Presbyterian Henry Hull Leslie Fenton Gene Reynolds Hige Goldel’s Drug Store Betty Boop Pix Aead Harry Carey Paul Guilfoyle Eas Poe Radio McTure Goon Land Ake Flash Gordon Mars
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