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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1940

Page

5

SOCIETY COTILLION DANCE ENTERTAINS BEAUTY AT BALL

Decatur Cotillion Club held its annual Christmas Ball on Thursday at Valley Country Club with festive greens lights and glass. Miss Mary Sue Hardin led the event with Mr Billy Wyker presenting cotillion dates carnations and tableaux. Attendees included Miss Bluette Wallace in white satin with Phillip Gilchrist and Mrs Jack Williamson in a black and white gown.

Decatur Cotillion Club the Valley Country Club Mary Sue Hardin Billy Wyker Hardin Bluette Wallace Phillip Gilchrist Jack Williamson Mr. Williamson

Best Prices In Town Blouse Court At Special Dance

A long listing describes attendees at a dance with numerous ladies in gowns of peach net, silver lame, black velvet, white taffeta, and other fabrics, each escorted by gentlemen. Names include Carolyn Zeitler, Roscoe Avery, Seybourn Lynne, Hockensmith, James King, Edith Kleopher, Wilburn Batley, Maynard Layman, E. S. Loyd, Barrett Shelton, Reid Sherrard, Jack Smallwood, Frank Stone, A. C. Bailey, John C. Bragg, Lewis C. Brown, Skeggs Crawford, Caddell, Rex Pou, Joe Duncan, Woolsey Finnell, Julian Harris, Thomas Hendrix, Caroline Barfield, Wilson Taylor Boswell, Katherine Boswell, Jack McLaughlin, Jean Gary, Ann Johnson, Marge Penick Jones, Gai Stuart, Marjorie Wilder, Betty Foster Pointer, Constance Peerson, Louisa Barnett, Bessie Peath, Marjorie Phinizy, Donald Branum, Frances Rauscenberg, Elinor Green, and others. Many dresses feature gold trim, sequins, or net fabrics. dances are highlighted as a feature of the event.

Carolyn Zeitler Roscoe Avery Seybourn Lynne Judge Lynne Hockensmith Mr. Hockensmith James King Mr. King Edith Kleopher Wilburn Batley Maynard Layman Mr. Layman E. 8. Loyd Mr. Loyd Barrett Shelton Mr. Shelton Reid Sherrard, Jr Mr .Sherard Jack Smallwood Mr. Smallwood Prank Stone Mr. Stone A. C. Bailey Mr Bailey John C. Bragg Dr Bragg Lewis C. Brown Mr. Brown Skeggs Crawford Mr. Crawford John A. Caddell Mr. Caddell Rex Pou Julian Harris Mr. Harris Thomas J. Hendrix Mr. Hendrix Caroline Barfield Wilson Taylor Boswell Katherine Boswell Jack McLaughlin Jean Gary Bill Patton Ann Johnson Billy Duncan Marge Penick Jones Charles Wade Gai Stuart Mr. Stuart Marjorie Wilder Carrell Betty Foster Pointer Charles Green Constance Peerson Johnny Smith Lousia Barnett Harvey Pride Bessie Peath Early Phinizy, Jr Marjorie Phinizy Sam Malone, Jr Donald Branum Mr. Branum Frances Rauscenberg Lem Cabiniss Elinor Green Alfred Wilson John

Cowden Huthnance wedding in St Anne’s church

Frances Elizabeth Cowden and Lieutenant Leon Huthnance wed on December 26 1940 at St Anne's Rectory with Rev Buckley officiating. Reception followed at East Vine street home. Guests included family and friends from Tuscaloosa Birmingham Florence Opelika and Decatur. The couple will reside in Decatur after a trip to Mobile the Gulf Coast and New Orleans.

William Norris Cowden Frances Elizabeth Leon Robert Huthnance Tuscaloosa Alabama Alexandria Louisiana St. Anne's Catholic Church T. J. Buckley Lester Smith Florence Atlanta Georgia Guy Huthnance Barbara Sutherland Birmingham Miss Cowden James Godfrey Jimmy Dorothy Jean Opelika J. & Robertson Emma Wilson Huthnance Mobile Gulf Coast New Orleans Gardenia State Teachers College University of Alabama Reserve Officers Corps U. S. Army Beaureguard Isiana Decatur

Facial expression lessons urge poise to preserve beauty

A health feature counsels against frown lines and pursed lips noting that calm posture defeats wrinkles and furrows. It urges smiles to lift facial muscles and advises consulting an eye specialist if vision is unclear. Also reports Birmingham people visiting relatives for Christmas and a Cornell team claiming a pasteurized milk process that preserves vitamin C by removing air.

Ithaca N. Y Cornell University

Anne Adams Pattern 4634 for at home embroidery dress

The 4634 Anne Adams pattern features a soft cut bodice with waist and shoulder darts and optional short or three quarter sleeves. Tulip embroidery trims collar and cuffs, with a slender skirt paneling. Includes concise directions and transfer pattern, with instruction sheet. sizes 34 to 48, fabric yardage varies by size. $0.15 price.

Anne Adams Anne Adama Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th St New York

Can Dies and a Bountiful Menu Crafted in Colorful Tables

A lively display features a table dressed with themed can dies and a rich menu, presenting a vivid arrangement. Bright embellishments and decorative pieces accompany the centerpiece, drawing attention to an inviting culinary setup.

Personal notices of holiday visits in Alabama and Mississippi

Miss Guindolyn Felton returns to resume duties after spending Christmas with relatives in Ramer Alabama. Mr. and Mrs. P G Compton with daughters Ann and Caroline and Mrs. J F Compton of Demopolis Alabama visit Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Weaver for a weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Morrow and Rain Lee of Grenada Mississippi will be Sunday guests of their parents. Mr. and Mrs. W B Morrow, Mrs. Dolores Hardage and Miss Roline Teasley celebrate Christmas Day.

Birmingham H. R. Davis Dan Pearce Sylacaugh, Ala W. T. Barnes Atlee Henkel Hoff Nashville Tenn Louis Hoff Anniston A. H. Hoff Guindolyn Felton Ramer P_ G. Compton Ann_and Caroline J. F. Compton Demopolis Ala Elbert Weaver Ernest Morrow Rain Lee Grenada W B. Morrow

Visiters From Several States Call On Mrs Sar r

Mr and Mrs Hood Harris and family visit Courtland with Miss Kate Hardage of Memphis Tenn and Miss Jane Davis of Livingston Ala while Mr and Mrs Montgomery tour the area and call on Mrs Raphael Sar r.

Mrs. Hood Harris Courtland Kate Hardage Memphis, Tend Raphael Sarr Jane Davis Livingston, Ala Mrs. Montgomery

Wanted to Rent a Room in Good Condition House

Wanted to rent a room in a house in a good neighborhood. No children. Phone 608 W tonight.

City Hall Fire After Robbery In Cornelia Ga

Two bandits set fire to Cornelia city hall on Thursday night and escaped with several hundred dollars in checks and cash water receipts. City Clerk Lownse Patterson said she was forced to open the safe at pistol point. about $400 in receipts was saved when Policeman F C York had moved the money to his home for safekeeping.

City Hall Cornelia Lownse Patterson Pistol Point F.C. York

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