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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1939

Page

5

Society Cotillion Club Dance at Country Club

The Cotillion Club staged a formal dance at the country club with Horace Holly Orchestra from Nashville setting the music. Members led out by Mrs. Crawford featured elaborate red and green holiday decor and many couples in evening dress. a wedding notice and upcoming dance at the Tennessee Valley Hotel are also noted.

Christ‘Wasey Wedneaday Horace Holly Nashville Tennece Smilax Crawford Caroline Barfield Wilson Taylor Susan Bibb Lolis Hoff Marion Boswell Crawford Reeves Florence Katherine Boswell Jack McLaughlin John C. Bragg Dr. Bragg Lewis Jean Gray Bill Donaldson Bessemer

Zeta Tau Alpha Tea At Highland Park Club Guests

Miss Estalre Sherrod and Miss Katherine Glasgow attended the Zeta Tau Alpha Tea at the Highland Park Country Club in Birmingham this week. Several families from nearby towns visited relatives and friends during the Christmas holidays, with updates on travels, illnesses, and recoveries.

Estalre Sherrod Katherine Glasgow Heflin Winston Alston Zeta Tau Alpha Highland Park Country Club Birmingham

Hartselle Rotary guest speaker and Christmas notices

Congressman John J. Sparkman spoke at the Hartselle Rotary luncheon detailing his recent Central America trip as a Military Affairs committee member. The issue notes Guest Day guests, a Christmas decor contest won by Miss Martha Witt Burleson and Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Bennett, and school news from Hartselle Public School.

John J. Sparkman Hartselle Sparkman Military Affairs Committee Central America M. Nelson Oliver Blizzard Emmett Williams Clinc ‘Thompson Donald Kyle Charlie Quinn L. T. Wagnon Hartsejle Fannie Curley Tom Andy Bennett Catherine McElroy Joe Norwood Opal Morgan Harry Puckett Edith Curtiss Dorothy Jean Massey Betty Clark Billy Groover Kihryn Rayborn Peggy Groover Elaine Pannell Elizabeth Peck Ruth Atkinson Robbie Quinn Billy Hampton

Anne Adams Pattern 4285 for spring apron and top styles

The notice promotes Anne Adams pattern 4285 an easy to sew apron and top with criss cross straps and bow details. It lists fabric yardages for sizes small to large and encourages ordering pattern 4285 plus the spring pattern book offering new styles for all ages. The Decatur Daily Pattern Department is the ordering address.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily

Harrison County woman lands publicity post in New York

Margaret Sue Haynes daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B Qa completes training at Fairfield with Universal Producing Company and is assigned to New York to begin as publicity director for the eastern and southern states. The Culture Club meeting was postponed to January 10 with Mrs. John F P Brown hosting. Local families report Christmas visits across Alabama and Tennessee, including holders of several names from Harrison County and surrounding towns.

Morgan County Arrison Times Harrison B. Qa Fairfield Universal Producing Company New York State Cossackie Culture Club John FP T. Brown

Gly Cas Urges Relief For Indigestion After Meals

Readers are told digestion depends on stomach health and emotions. A testimonial from W H Collins of Decatur describes chronic indigestion, headaches, and back pain relieved after Gly-Cas treatment, as a Gly Cas representative promotes the product.

W. H. Collins Church 81 Decatur Loyd’s Mr. Collins Collins Vicks VapoRub

Loyd's Drug Store Ad Details Modern Remedy Offer

Loyd's Drug Store at the corner of Second Avenue and Moulton Street in Decatur promotes a modern remedy. Price listed at 1.00 per box with a promotion of 6 boxes for 5.00 as part of a daily public exchange.

Morgan County and Rocky Ford Holiday Social Notes

Sunday through Christmas gatherings fill this county page with visits among families such as Addie W and Don, Floyd Halbrook, Bryan family, and McNutt relatives. Names like Wallace Sims, West, Yates, Elliott, and Edwards appear among multiple holiday scene mentions and overnight stays.

Addie W Don Floyd Halbrook Bryan Pet Roberts Opal Elbert Self Hatton Amanda Aldridge Edd Lorene Frank McLemore S. Gaines McNutt Verna Roan Pauline Yates Clyde Wallace Moulton Shirley Wallace Mosses Chapel Joe Wallace Heith West Herman Vest Laurene Bridges Idalene Self Calvin McNutt Gaines McNutt R. L. and Ozelle Will Monroe

Mrs Compton Honored At Yuletide Dinner

A Christmas themed dinner honored Mrs. RE Compton at the home of Mrs. Rushella Lee 1207 Fourth Avenue. Guests included Miss Rennell Roach Loyal Depress William Upchurch Zettie Jane Upchurch Cagle Luke Lee J A Jennings Pat Upchurch Dee Jones Margaret Lee Oscar Compton Annie Russell Virginia Lee Mary Lee Margaret Ann Russell and others. Santa visited bringing gifts for all.

Yuletide Oval RE. J. Compton Rushella Lee Fourth Avenue Rennell Roach Mississippi Loyal Depress Hartselle William Upchurch Zettie Jane Cagle Luke Lee J. A. Jennings Pat Upchurch Dee Jones Margaret Lee Oscar Compton Annie Russell Virginia” Lee Mary Lee Margaret Ann Russell Santa

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Elinor Green Alfred Wilson Evelyn Green Margarian Giles Sue ‘Hardin Billy Wyker Thomas Hendrix Hendrix Estelle Hendrix Gerald Neher William ‘Hockensmith Hockensmith F. Ss. Hunt, Jr Mr. Hunt Kitty Ivy Wilbur Bailey Marge Penick Jones John Hampton John W. Jones Tommy Carson Narity” “Worth Jones Stanley Jones Barrett Shelton Mr. Shelton Mary Frances Rauschenberg John Brabson Jack Smallwood Mr. Smallwood Bluette Wallace Frank Malcolm Martin Jack Williamson Williamson Lee Wright Wright Lyn Zeitler Pat Jeffrey Frances Cowden James Smith Edith Kloppfer Sam Malone, Jr Miss All Mrs. Morris Annie L. Morris M Walter Morris Des Moines Towa E.l.morrow Grenada Miss W. B. Morrow E. M. Morrow Margaret Carolyn Bean Charles Joseph Kullman St. Anne's Rectory T. J. Buckley Arthur Parker Tennessee Valley Hotel Ibs Thrift Wash Priscilla America Mark Hellinger Humphrey Bogart Gladys George Jeffrey Lynn Frank McHugh Paul Kelly Raoul Walsa Warner Bros Grouch KFWE Martin Briscoe Janet LaFayette, Ala Wesley Cook Ruth Briscoe Olene Bradford Dora Faye Alvie Shirley Doris Dean Curtis Shirley Somerville Madeleine Cagle Gaffney, S. C Holland Cook Ian Nelson Danville, Il 8. O. Nelson Eras C. C. Robinson O. Nelson Sarah Tillman Athens H. E. Jeffrey Ey Tee Henry Jeffrey Tuscaloosa Mrs. H. E. Jeffrey Hilda Smith Valdosta Mrs. Boyd McElroy Mrs. Leones Gadsden Roy Kelley Sheffield Lee Penn New York City Ed Berry R. W. Mullins R. W. Jr Nashville, Tenn Fred Webster Mrs. Entrekin Gordon Drive West Little John Sheats Mrs Douglas Sheats Charlie Paras Charles B. Hart Freeda Chattanooga Tenn Frances Sivey Benevolent Society Hospital Mrs. W. C. Kitchens Atlanta, Ga H. C. Kitchens Billy Collier Mildred Kitchens Ruby Boger Miami, Flas Ben Collier Clarksdale, Miss E. W. Collier J. M. Pepper Elmo Thombs Pearson, Ga Jessie Thombs Charles Darrah Murfreesboro Tean J. R. Daniell Mary Dryden Horace Dryden Line Street Lambuth Archibald C. H. Chitwood W. M. Houston Matt Houston Houma Naté Murphy Helena, Ark Williams Memphis, Tenn Clite Mesdames L. Bes Pattillo Emmett Bridges Tom. Crittenden A.D. Sample Frances Stewart qMiss Boger Elmer Freeman Merle Freeman Washington, D. C George Butler Jackson W. B. Allen Morgan County High School Bobby Mixon Rachel Pattillo Dorothy Owen Margaret Montgomery Margaret Francis Carol Bickens Minnie Lee Hartselle Yginia Glasscock Jessie Nelle Billy Bennet Ralph Slate Ward Davis Terry Li Burns Er Hagans Fr. Brown Charlie Patterson Marve Norris Sarah A Bennett Billy Stephenson Virginia Smith W. J. Terry Walter Venable Russell Terry John D. Long Lavelle Childers Aileen Orr Trannie Mae Luther Roberts Hewlett Roy Hewlett Howard Neyton Paul Hodges Huntsville Josshune Puckett Cullmah Josie Puckett Earl Bradley Stover Euclid Williams and Son Columbia, Tenn Jack Summerford Robert Mason Guntersville Leslie Williams Aldredge A. E Henry Sherrill Wheeler Dam R. L. Sherrill David Worth Atlanta Edgar Lee Augusta Clyne Terry Stalyne Hardwick Brown-Orr Cullman Emily Jane Cox Eee T. Powell Sharp and Taut Corinth M. O. Triplett Mnssers Rey John F. T. Brown M. G. West Russell Haleyville Ben Scarbrough Joe Bateman John Griffin Clanton J. C. Glasscock Pred. Sherrill Fred Sherrill Erich Rowe Hance Evergreen Xmas City Park Flower Shop Princess Theatre MR. W. H. Collins Rocky Ford Addie Wallace George Sims Wallace Sims James Roar Charles Terry Arthur Holder ne —_ Christ- J it Joan Leeds Pell City Alton Wallace Ima Gene Alyne West Sue Stephenson Shirley Sherman “Wallace R. L. McNutt Rubén Sims Don Wallace Wilma Self Thelma Sue Stephenson Evelyn Edwards John Edwards Harold Badgley Danville Malcolm Cooper Dave Ont Mrs. Compton Ches Vicks Varolus Swanky Coats Penney C Penney Company
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