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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1938

Page

13

Sub Debs Ball Transforms to Candy Land Night

Miss Caroline Barfield leads the Sub Deb Club at the Christmas Ball at Valley Country Club with Stanley Jones. The room becomes Candy Land with red and white lights, peppermint accents, and a Northey Cox orchestra providing tunes.

Caroline Barfield Stanley Jones Valley Country Club Barfield Hugh Northey Cox Orchestra Miss Barfield Constance Peerson Harold Sweet Mary Virginia Bingham Jimmy Bloodworth Anne Kimbrough Leroy McEntire Jr Betty Pointer Charles Green Caroline Jones Sidney Blackwell Jane Harris Charles Wade Helen Mae Brewer Tommy Virginia Prince Calvin

PERSONAL SORRY NOTES AND HOLIDAY GUESTS IN AREA

Mrs M M McCulloch remains ill and in coma alarm spreads. Otto and wife announce birth of daughter Ethel Sue on December 24 weighing seven pounds. C O King leaves for Fort Worth Dallas for about a week. Luke Pryor Charles and William Foster attend Florence Cotillion Club Dance. Faye Stapleton visits Jack son street. Christine Simms a Auburn student guests of Vivian Hannigan. Dorothy McClure to Tuscumbia for a dance with Eleanor Hughston. Dot Ireland visits Miss Marjorie Wilder in Memphis. Mrs Arthur Stephenson and Mrs Zem Sanders return to Hartselle after visiting Dr and Mrs R M McGlathery. Joe Petty family home from Jackson Tennessee after Christmas. Mrs A E Darrah and Mrs C W Batley return to Mashrifte Tennessee after Christmas with J W Darrah.

Luke Pryor Charles William Foster Florence Arthur Stephenson Zem Sanders Hartselle R. M. McGlathery

Christmas Holiday Notices in Lawrence County Families

Roy Terry and wife spent Christmas with her father William Nesmith. Mr and Mrs James Ray's baby is ill with flu. Wilmer Gayes of Decatur spent Christmas with her father King Sherrill. Lucile Ray went to Decatur on business. Grady Bradford and wife visited Christmas with Huston Bradford. Maggie Terry and son W J stayed with her father Lucien Sandlin near Athens. Margret and Louise Terry celebrated Christmas in Wheeler. Archie Ray's baby rejoined the group after holidays.

Roy Terry William Nesmith James Ray Wilmer Gayes Decatur King Sherrill Lucile Ray Grady Bradford Huston Bradford Maggie Terry W. J Lucien Sandlin Athens

Anne Adams Spring Pattern Book Ad Rush

Send for Anne Adams latest Spring Pattern Book with Frocks Bolero gowns dirndls prints and party outfits. Includes men women and children wear and accessories. book 15c pattern 25c. Pattern Department 243 West 17th Street New York NY.

Anne Adams Fifth Avenue Decatur Daily West 17Th Street New York N. Y

Nice Balance Put In County Funds

Athens Alabama December 28 D L Rosenau Jr judge the Municipal Court of Limestone County turned over to the county the net balance of 2517.29 after expenses for 1938. The court remitted 41 fine for drunken and reckless driving and sent the sum to state highway patrol maintenance. The court, a limited civil and criminal specialist court, handled 276 civil and criminal cases with 15 appeals.

Athens Ala Shial D. L. Rosenau Limest County Patro Thished

Davis B. Smith Dies of Pneumonia at Home

Davis B. Smith aged, died at his home on Some Route Three this morning. He is survived by nieces Mary Cunningham Hartelle, B H Dillon of Iingham, Leah Sampson Birmingham, A J Crosthwaite Moulton, Martha Sample Washington, Lillian Sample Washington, and two nephews A Sample Whitartselle and P Sample Somerville. Funeral at Antioch church this afternoon at two o'clock conducted by F McDonald. Interment at Antioch under Peck directing. Pallbearers listed as A Sample, A C Sample, R C W G Johnson, Claude, Ned, Din.

Davis B. Smith Mary Cunningha Hartselle B. H. Dillon Iingham Leah Sampson Birmingham A. J. CrosthwWes Moulton Frank Howell Martha Sample Washington Lillian Sample A. Sample Whartselle Pa’ Sample Somerville Antioch Church F McDonald Peck R Sample A. C. Sample R. C. W. G. Johnson Ne” Din

Local News Roundup From Lynn Towr District

A bustling two weeks as residents move in and out of Lynn Towr area. Several families including the Thompsons and Lynn family were noted in Hart-Selle area. many social visits and gatherings followed. References to Miss Dortha Mae Wigginton and Miss Lorine Gordon among local residents surface with Sunday and weekend activity. A note on a December 15 marriage near J J Rogge at Good s concludes the fragmentary item.

Jack Thompson J. W Lynn Hart- Selle Ruth Ralph Steagran and Son Mason Lym Lucile Erline Ro Dortha Mae Wigton Lorine Goredon Lola Ralph i Glenn Ralph Roe Wohinson Tomy Dortha Wigginton Daisy Lucie Iker Mr. Chapman

Federal funds approved to match Alabama public aid

The Alabama Department of Public Welfare was notified by the Social Security Board that $352,262 in federal funds will match state and local funds for public assistance in the first quarter of 1939.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Department of Public Welfare Social Security Board

Pitts Named Executive Officer Of Alabama National Guard

Pitts of Auburn is named executive officer on the staff of the 117th field artillery Alabama National Guard. Announcement was made in Montgomery by Major A A Carmichael who is attorney general and lieutenant governor elect.

Pitts Montgomery Ala John Boozer) Pitts Auburn 117Th Field Artillery Alabama National Guard A. A. Carmichael Carmichael

Chrysler Improves as Illness Described by Associates

New York December 28 Walter P Chrysler Sr automobile magnate is described by associates as still very sick but slowly improving after a circulatory attack seven months ago.

Chrysler New York Walter P. Chrysler Associates

Beck declines Chattanooga electric power board post

Chattanooga Tennessee December 28 W Sherman Beck became the second man in less than a month to decline appointment to the Chattanooga electric power board Both Beck and B Hunt were named to the board December 16 to fill vacancies caused by resignations Hunt refused the appointment immediately and Beck announced late yesterday he would be unable to accept

Chattanooga Tenn W. Sherman Beck Chattanooga Electric Power Board Beck B. #. Hunt Hunt

Funeral for Major Jemison Held at Fort Myer

Funeral services for Major John K. Jemison, who died Christmas Day at Mt. Carmel Pennsylvania, were to be held today at Fort Myer Chapel. Burial to follow in Arlington Cemetery.

Washington The War Department John K. Jemison Mt. Carmel Fort Myer Chapel Arlington Cemetery

Postmaster General Reports Postal Deficit in 1938 Year

Postmaster General Farley said free services caused a post office deficit of 43 million 811 thousand 556 dollars for the 1938 fiscal year. Without those costs the department would have posted a profit of 4 million 412 thousand 821 dollars, the annual report shows.

Washington Farley

Make This Model At Home Newness Pattern 4025

Anne Adams promotes slim silhouettes through a lines based afternoon dress pattern. The paneling illusion elongates the figure with stylish trims and gathered bodice. Easy assembly, multiple sleeve options, and fabric choices are detailed along with sizing from 34 to 48. Price and order details follow.

Anne Adams Cruise Decatur Daily Pattern Department W Lith St New York N. Y

Facial care and skincare routine guidance by Annabella

A wellness note outlines morning cleansing with warm water, drying, facial massage, and applying cream. It advises upward outward motions, eye area gentleness, overnight cream, and urges full body bathing, fresh underwear, and dry cleaning. fragrant toners may help moisture, with light diet and avoidance of heavy water intake to reduce sweating.

Morgan County Penns Holiday Visit Notes

Morgan County social notes list Mrs and Mrs Paul Alverson of Gadsden visiting relatives near Penns. Olene Morris of Decatur spends Christmas holidays with her parents. Luiss Lorene Penn hosts a party. Ada Dutton and relatives visit. Miss Nina Faye Kirkpatrick visits Miss Ov Pitman. Trene Dutton of Fayette Penn spends holidays with her parents. Odie Hunter and children travel to Decatur on business.

Paul Alverson Gadsden W. G. Kirkpatrick Olene Morris Decatur Penn's Luiss Lorene Penn Barto Blair Cornth D. M. Dutton Jim Hunter

Beauty Box Editor Seeks Inquiries For Beauty Problems

Readers are invited to send beauty questions to the Beauty Box Editor. Include a stamped self addressed envelope for replies and address them to the Editor of the Beauty Box care of this newspaper.

Beauty Box

Christmas Kitty Jig at Anston Brings 25 Cent Fine Joke

In Anston TI on December 28 Bolen Magistrate Willis Brightmire recited a Christmas fund dispute. Lawyers argued a bitter quarrel, with a 25 cent fine for each bicker and a coin affixed to the bench as a quirky mark, amid a small town courtroom scene. Brenda Duff Frazier topped society's debutante party in New York, with guests dancing until daylight at the season’s lavish affair.

Anston Bolen Willis Brightmire jLawyers Wightmire Brenda New York Brenda Diana Duff Frazier

Actor Jeffrey Williams Dies in Los Angeles Home

Jeffrey Williams aged 78, longtime cast member of the melodrama The Drunkard now in its sixth year in Los Angeles, was found dead in his residence last night. He was a close friend of W. C. Fields.

Los Angeles Jeffrey Williams W. C. Fields

Senator Borah backs amendment to Wagner act for tribunal fix

Senator Borah of Idaho said he would support any reasonable amendment to the Wagner act to provide for an imperial tribunal in settling business labor disputes.

Washington Borah Idaho Imperial Tribunal

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