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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1937

Page

5

Quadrille Club Holiday Dance Shines At Valley Country Club

The Quadrille Club staged a fancy holiday dance Monday night at the Valley Country Club with a lead Out formation forming the letter Q. Officers and dates formed the shape as Bill Schaefer’s Birmingham orchestra played through 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. A bouquet was presented to retiring president Mrs. Harris and incoming president Mrs. L. G. Connell.

The Valley Country Club Bob Harris Bill Schaefer Orchestra Birmingham L. G Connell Connell Jane Crawford Paul Wade Ruth Johnston Stuart Lockart Johnston Comer Ezell Mr. Ezell Frances Bynum E. Ballas Tom Burch Mr. Burch Joe Smith Mr. Smith Ann Ballentine Fred Rebmah Eleanor Ballentine Oakley Bynum Jean Dubose Bill Gilchrist Louise Wright Malcolm Austelle Gordon Sherard Mr. Sherard Roy Poteet Mr. Poteet Judy Jacks Atlee Wilson Margaret Ann Rogers Harvey Pride Kathleen Hodges Tommy Lee Ben Martin, Jr Mr. Martin Imogene Burleson Mason Pearce,Jr Betsy Townsend Henan Pearce Peggy Brown Roy Fite Jr Emily Neville Henry Richardson Thelma Lee Mitchell Lee Damsky Mary Sue Hardin Calvin Pettey Mary Heard Clanton Gene Gibson Sara Brown Belton 8. C Wilbur Bailey Johnnie

Wedding news and society notices from a Alabama town

The page reports multiple weddings and engagements with details on gowns venues and attendees. It lists names such as Miss Nettie Lou Witt George Graham Velma Haynes and relatives from Decatur Courtland and Nashville with receptions and home addresses. It also covers Christmas party scenes Cotaco Literary Club not meeting and Questers Club gathering plans.

Nettie Lou Witt George Graham

Personal News Notes From Local Social Scene

Mr and Mrs W H Meadows and Mr and Mrs Jeff Rowe spend the week in Florida. Bee Paul D Foster of Beaumont Texas and Miss Virginia Ann Foster of Huntsville were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs E L Foster. Mr and Mrs C C Birkhead and son returned from Arkansas. Mr and Mrs De Witt Shaw and daughters Marvelene and June returned from Birmingham. Mr and Mrs Hugh Curry are back in McNeill Apartments after visiting Louisville Kentucky over Christmas. Mrs J B Raike of Montgomery visits L W Lee and Mrs Lee. Tommy Carson left for Florence to visit uncle Tom Carson. L Ledbetter family noted.

Clio Lovin Wagner Lohengrin J. 8. Robertson Birmingham Miss Lovin Liebestraum Lawrence County En Public Welfare Huntingdon College Tulane University American Association of Social Workers Reyes Citadel College Millsaps College Vanderbilt University Brown University Providence Rhode Island Theta Kappa Nu Omricon Delta Kappa Sigma Xi American Mathematical Association Carlton Kelley W. L. Miller Moulton O. P. Eggleston Courtland Albert Byars Blanche Robertson Clarice Lee Mattie Bell Chaney Evelyn Lee Geraldine Masterson Wynn Jones Huntsville L. T. Roach Nashville J. H. Masterson Leighton S. B. Oteen J. P. Miller Seabe Tech High School Bivings Frank P. Graham Shipp Sanders Chapel Hill N. C Graham Florida Juniper Street Atlanta Journal W. H. Meadows Jeff Rowe Points Bee Paul D. Foster Beaumont Texas Virginia Ann Foster Hugh Curry McNeill Apartments Louisville Idella Chunn Lacey

Sprightly Frock Pattern 4682 by Anne Adams

Pattern 4682 offers a youthful frock with a flared skirt high pockets and a row of studs for bodice emphasis. Available in misses and women's sizes with simple step by step instructions and pricing. Also promotes The New Anne Adams Book of Spring Patterns and ordering details.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department 17Th St New York N. Y

Local folks share holidays and visits across communities

Multiple households in Durham X Roads, Athena, Ripley, Oakland and nearby areas reported holiday visits and family time. Names include Brooks, Marks, Sima, Shaw, Owens, Hudson, Richardson, Tooten, Tribble and Allen with exchanges among relatives and friends during Christmas and the week.

Will Brooks Tom Brooks Jasper Sima U. S. Army Fred Sima Tollie Coffman Athena Ellis Massey Robert Gordon D. O. Ball Gilad Jess Battles Ruth Oliver Simmons Rogersville Jack Richardson Charles Elledge Lucille Irma Marks Jim Marks Ripley Olen Shaw Allison Buelle Coxey Houston Tooten Bethleham A. W. Tribble H. Hardiman B. C. Shaw

Holiday visitors fill many Alabama towns with warmth

A local notes page lists numerous residents visiting relatives and hosting guests over the Christmas season. Families from Birmingham, Birmingham, Meridian, Rome Georgia, Nashville Tennessee, Opelika, Athens and Danville gather for holidays and weddings, including Dupree Jenkins and Addie Fielding Flanagan.

New Beauty Boxes and Perfumes Enter the Season

Gladys Glad reviews eye catching perfume packaging and scents in a holiday style column. She highlights walnut boxes with tall glass stoppers and three scents for morning street wear afternoon tea and evening luxury. The feature includes the retro royal blue silk money bag purse for perfume and practical beauty tips with reader questions answered by mail.

Gladys Glad America Madame Mademoiselle Miss Glad Colin Glad

Decatur Chamber Members RSVP Banquet Invitation

Immediate replies arrive from Decatur Chamber of Commerce members to invitations for the January 4 banquet. Cards are arriving today and the dinner is free for members. Members who have not voted in the annual election are asked to return their ballots to Bob Cattett, nominating committee chairman.

Decatur Chamber of Commerce

Social Visit List Reaches Local Residents

A Sunday afternoon call pattern includes Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brooks Mr and Mrs W F Gordon and family Mr and Mrs Dupree Jenkins Mrs R E Durham J D Flanagan Mrs B C Shaw Mrs Edger Alien and J T Marke visiting Mr and Mrs D O Ball.

Thorn Will Brooks Hattie Davin Jack Britten Lowe Rogers Terry Marl Hardy Tommy Kiridge Milton Marks Lifford Abernathy Bill Abernathy Athens Route 6 Pearl Smith Wiredge Naalville Mack Smith Tom Brooks Edgar Allen FE. C. Shaw Fletcher Owens W. F. Gordon Danville Ala John Fielding Dupree Jenkins Mra Addie Fielding Flanagan Dee Coxey Bro Bynum Methodist Church Frank Durham R. BE. Durham Max Hudson R. BE Durham J. D. Flanagan B. C. Shaw Edger Alien J. T. Marke D. O. Ball

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