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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1935

Page

5

Christmas Ball Gathers German Club Social Set

The Civic Center hosted a lavish Christmas Ball by the German Club with colorful garlands and a floor X formed by couples led by Malcolm Austelle and Bluette Wallace. Guests included many local couples and out of town visitors amid dancing to Neal Wells and the Cooper-Wellians.

Civic Center Dewith Malcolm Austell Bluette Wallace Malcolm Austelle Douglas Doss Susan Bibb Paul Wade Margaret Ingram de Roy Poteet L. Connell J.B. Wiley Frank Richardson Cocke Gordon Sherard Eleanor Bronaugh Madison Charles Matthews, Jr Mary Sue Hardin Hillsboro Joffrey Frances Powers Athens Wallace Jeffrey Zuleika Glaze Jack Smith Peebles Buds Jacqueline Johnson Mariana Mason Neal Wells Cooper-Wellsians Valley Country Club Cooper Wells

Deaf Man Hears Minister After Curine Treatment

An Ontario man reports relief from head noises and regained hearing after using Curine and an European specialist preparation. He says he can hear the minister read scripture for the first time in two years. The advertisement promotes Curine as easy to use and inexpensive with a money back guarantee.

Joseph Meredith Ontario Canada Dillehay Bros. Bee Line Grant St

Personal notes announce holiday visits and hospital stays

Betsy Jane returns home after Christmas with relatives in Springfield Tennessee. Buster Wilson of Brunswick New Jersey visits Sheffield and is named among out of town guests at the German Club ball. Ed Creel from Athens visits for a wood dance Christmas. Mrs E H Sharpley rests at Baugh Infirmary for a week of medical treatment. Miss Anne Frances Harris of New Orleans and Miss Mary Bess Jones of Birmingham arrive Thursday to be guests over...

Jane Todd The Valley Country Club Joe Anderson Limestone County Jane Judges Haygood Terrell Birmingham Skeggs Crawford Buster Wilson Brunswick, N. J Sheffield Neme E. H. Sharpley the Baugh Infirmary Anne Frances Harris New Orleans Mary Bess Jones

Christmas Family Reunion at Ferguson Home

An enjoyable Christmas Day gathering at Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Ferguson's Fifth Avenue South home featured social activities and a formal dinner. Rev. Sherene Minor offered devotionals, followed by prayer, as relatives from Decatur Somerville Ardmore Blanche and Hartselle shared in the meal with the Ferguson family and guests.

L. L. Ferguson Fifth Avenue South Virginia Ruthee Sherene Minor Luke Minor J. L. Ferguson Somerville Ala Jo E Minor Blanche Tenn Mack Ferguson Hartselle Raymond Cecil Ferguson Clara Lorene Ferguson Ardmore Jim Ferguson Don Violet Eairview James Johnston Cheries

Wreck of Fishing Schooner Found Off Lorient Coast

The wreck of a seven crew fishing schooner was found on rocks near Lorient France as a heavy storm raged the crew likely drowned in the Chas storm.

Lorient France

4-H Club girls celebrate at county Christmas party

4-H Club girls from across the county gathered at the courthouse for a Christmas achievement party with music readings songs and refreshments. Awards honored fifth seventh and eighth year members including Myrtle Patterson Audrey Patterson Ruth Baker Annie Mae Tunstill and Ruby Burgreen who received a gold 4-H medal. The county secretary shared a caramel nut pie recipe as the week’s star kitchen contribution.

Court House Myrtle Patterson Audrey Patterson Lois Bowers Frances Christopher Lyle Blair Lucille Wilson Ruth Baker Thelma Pauline Pugh Mary Lee King Rachel Holt Annie Mae Tunstill Clarita Thompson Gladys Hargrove Sarah Evans Marjorie Phillips Lource Evans Anna Mat Jones Léhman Henderson County Council Cross Keys Club

Athens Holiday Party Sparks Christmas Cheer

Mr and Mrs Jack Tanner hosted a large group for a turkey dinner with guests in velvet gowns and gold trim. Afterward, bridges prizes went to Mrs D L Rosenall Jr and W C Chambers as the progressive party kicked off a season of entertaining with cocktails, salads, dinners, and dances in several homes.

Jack Tanner Robert Martin Ronald Gray, Jr W. C. Chambers Fred Martin D. L. Rosenall, Jr R. C. Martin Malone Moore F. G. Peer John W Anna Powers

Plans Differ For Congress In Opening Session

Washington dispatch reports starkly different paths for the new Congress opening January 3. Roosevelt allies push a short harmonious session with centrality measures while Republicans seek a broad attack on New Deal policies and the Liberty League urges major revisions to past legislation amid anticipated Supreme Court review.

Washington Congress Roosevelt American Liberty League Supreme Court Sicrt McNary Oregon Republican National Congressional Committee Kentucky Liberty League

Difference Between Cold Creams And Cleansing Preparations

Gladys Glad answers reader Betsy on the difference between cold cream and cleansing cream. Cleansing creams are lighter and used mainly for cleaning, while cold creams are stiffer and may nourish and protect the skin. The column notes both can cleanse, with cold cream offering additional uses.

Gladys Glad America Miss Glad

Holiday Visitors and Students Return Home from College

Robert Walker from Castle Heights returns for the holidays. Mr and Mrs Jack Tannerguest visit Lizzie Bowers in Madison for holidays. Mr and Mrs Baylis Hightower travel to Tupelo Mississippi to see Mr and Mrs W H Danie. Mr and Mrs D Snee dr spend Christmas with the Hertzlers in Huntsville. Macklin Frierson, University of Alabama student, is home for the holidays.

Robert Walker Castle Heights Hollys Jack Tanner Lizzie Bowers Madison Baylis Hightower Tupelo Miss W. H. Danie D. S

Make This Pattern At Home Anne Adams Spring Book Ad

An ad promotes pattern 2562 and pattern 2552 from Anne Adams with sizes 14 to 42 and yardage for size 16. It offers fabric choices like alpaca crepe or sheer wool, illustrated sewing instructions, and a spring pattern book for 15 cents, plus a book and pattern for 25 cents. The Decatur pattern department address is given. The text also includes political commentary urging reduced spending and various reforms.

Annerdams Anne Adams Decatur Pattern Department West New York

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