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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1940

Page

5

Society Notes Highlight Multiple 1940 Weddings Across Decatur

A society column lists several 1940 marriages with details. Viola Fuller and James Dee Callahan wed December 24 officiated by Rev J A Gomes, followed by plans to live in Louisville Kentucky. Clara Mae Wells and Jack Clemons married late November at Arab with Elderman Copeland presiding. Jean Eus tace and Chapman Kelley Wingo wed Christmas Day at Centenary Methodist Church Chattanooga with brief family attendance and a Chattanooga home. Mildred Sparkman married Alton Stephenson of Lawrenceburg and Decatur at the Ninth Street Methodist parsonage with Rev W H Curl officiating.

Louisville, Ky Eustace Wingo William Logan Eustace Mooresville Alabama Decatur Jean Chapman Kelley Wingo, Jr Centenary Methodist Church McCallie Avenue J. W. Henley Madge Butler Eustace Harold Robinson Velma Ellis William Ivey Eustace Chattanooga Tennessee Huntsville Alverson Commercial College Birmingham Canada Butler Baylor School of Chattanooga Ninth Street Methodist Parsonage W. H. Curl Third Avenue West

Personal notes as families gather for holidays and visits

Local social column records dozens of visits and guests over Christmas and New Year. Mrs J R Hale recovers at home while Rutledge Thomas and A D Sample plan New Orleans Sugar Bowl travel. Several families host relatives from Birmingham, Florence, Columbus and beyond, with trips to Laverne, Arlington, and Manchester noted among reunions and hospital runs.

Rutledge Thomas New Orleans A. D. Sample Hartselle Muriel Thomas Ann Gray

Motif in Bright Easy Stitches by Laura Wheeler

Embroidery guide offers easy stitches including cross and outline to decorate a spread. Pattern 2744 features transfer motifs of various sizes with stitch illustrations and materials. send ten cents and request to The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept. 82 Eighth Avenue New York, NY, with name and address.

Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York N.Y

Daintiness and Deodorants In Social Fashion

Excessive perspiration harms social and business success as popularity favors the well groomed. Daily baths with warm water and soap, thorough scrubbing, and frequent undergarment changes help prevent offensive odor. Deterrents in armpits are used, while blackheads and milia are treated by cleansing and minimal extraction.

Make This Model At Home Smock For Working Ladies Pattern 4405

Anne Adams Pattern 4405 offers an easy to sew smock with shoulder yokes and optional collar versions. Boxy shape with long or short sleeves, colored yokes and pockets, available in misses and women's sizes. Price 15 cents, order via The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.

Anne Adams Ric Decatur Daily West Lith St New York

Wedding of Jenn Hodson to K Wingo Jr.

The couple wed on Christmas Day after Jenn Hodson's northern stays. Relatives from Louisville Kentucky and Birmingham attended the ceremony, with I M Eubanks and C M Hayes among those visiting for the funeral of Mrs Sarah Whee and hosting relatives.

Will Finley Willis West Birmingham al Gasser Cullman Neal Wells Columbus, Ga Sarah Wells Jenn K. Wingo, Jr Earl A. Hodson and Sons Earl, Jr Tommy Louisville, Ky I. M. Eubanks

Pettusville Births and Local Visits Reported

Born to Rev and Mrs Woodrow Williams on December 20 1940 a son. Scottsboro residents Arthur L Spence and daughter Elizabeth Ann visit relatives here. Franklin Tennessee Miss Bessie Robinson visits. Decatur Bill McGuire visits Mr and Mrs Cuan Hargrove. Jess Savage of Hampshire Tennessee spends weekend with Joe Holt. Elizabeth Gilbert returns home via Bennett May ambulance from Johnson Hospital. James Thomas and Mildred Brock wed Sunday afternoon December 22. Tom and Lola Brock and Loyd Pettus family visit. Ruby and Martha Spence travel to Huntsville. Mrs Thomas W Pettus and daughters visit W B Spence. Stout Pettus of Nashville visiting. Carl Spence family spend day with W B Spence. Beulah Spence and Hargrove visit.

Woodrow Williams Arthur. L. Spence Elizabeth Ann Scottsboro Bessie Robinson Pranklin Tenn Bill McGuire Decatur McChuire Cuan Hargrove Jess Savage Hampshire Joe Holt Elizabeth Gilbert Pleasant Hill Johnson Hospital L. FE. Dunnavant R. BE. Hodges James Thomas Mildred Brock Thomas Pink Thomas Pettunville

Local families gather for holiday visits and health news

Sunday and Wednesday visits anchor a family gathering in Robinson Hollow with Hobbs, Holt, Hargrove, and Wallace relatives. Ailing Jess Hobbs improves after weeks of illness while kin from Salem Auburh Ripley and Rogeraville share holidays with local folks.

Useless Property Divorce Case in Falls City Neb

Mrs Mary Weller Estes aged 77 seeks divorce from Byron Estes aged 76 in Falls City Nebraska. The settlement lists property including the dog house among items granted to him.

Falls City Neb Mary Weller Estes Byron Estes Dog House

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H. H. Frasa Fraser Grant Street Church of Christ Tennessee Valley Hotel Leon Heilan Columbia Mary Lewis Lauderdale J. T. Nance Frasa Messrs. Eyster Messrs Charles Eyster, Jr William Eyster University of Alabama At Tuscaloosa University of the South Sewanee Charles H. Eyster Sherman Street Miss Moore Nelle Frank Moore C. E. Moore Oak Street Mariana Mason Jacqueline Johnson Mary Stuart Terrell Ann McEntire Anne Hunter Juanita Nunn Earle Joyce Lee Clyta Gray Pitts J. R. Daniels Line Street Shepherd R. W. Shepherd Club Entre Meres Johnston Street Treen John Wilkes Country Club MR. Martin Frank Malcolm Martin Comer Ezell Leon Harlan Columbia, Tenn Evelyn Bartlett Ruby Flowers Margaret Dodd Donald Nelson Central Baptist W. M Central Baptist W. M. S B. L. Malone J. R. Hale R. D. Nelson and Tom, Hamilton E. G. Hamilton Priceville S. S. Hamilton Laverne Ala Margaret Belcher Beverly Hodges Dan Rehberg Vinemont, Ala Harry Rehberg G. C. Almon and Son Macon, Ga D. C. Almon Mrs. W. N. Cowden Florence Mrs. Brenner ‘Smith Ann Glover Mrs. Comer Ezell Arthur Hart Rush and Kenney Arlington Texas Luther Handley Theda Mae Hand Mary Jennie Lovelady Sheffield Robert C. Ward Ella M. Harris Bob Harris Earl Hardson Louisville Raymond Thornhill Jackson R. R. Rowe Gladys Julia Hughey Elkton Nell Rowe Mary, Léla Manchester, Tenn Drs. W. L. Samuel Mary Elizabeth Samuel Montgomery Yuletide Mrs W. L. Samuel J. A. McDonald Hoyt Bonner Mrs. I. M. Eubanks William Samuel, Jr Auburn J. F. Graham Mack Talladega W. L. Eustace Xtra Specia Moyel Capitol Theatre Ploess TS Andy Clyde Capitol Hopalong Cassidy 2K O-Rediee Pictures THE Lee Ae Irene Rich Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Service, Inc Helen Follett H. D. Barnum Fae Mra Brown Mise Alice Brown Goidel’s Drug Store Hartselle, Ala Wyoming Wallace Berry Leo Carillo Ann Rutherford Suez George Brent Brenda Marshall Johnnie Downs Mary Carlisle Mattie Malneck Sol Hoopie Burma Dorothy Lamour Robert Preston Preston Foster Tex Ritter Charlie Chan Sidney Toler Popeye Limestone County Pettysville Jess Hobbs Lola Pettys Dale Hol Min Nie Holt Jessie Harlow Dana Holt Velo Carl Hargrove Anna Jean Ripley Ernest Hargrove Thornton Rogeraville Bessie Holt Salem Cole Spence Auburh Jess Hobba Robert Daly Veto Rufus Wallace Cuati Hargrove Lola Pettus Ony Ip Charles Y. O Wedidama Allen’s Kayser Speake, Warren Ratliff Bob Burns Ee An. Ae Crons Phil Spitainy All Girl Orchestra Stanaine Shearer Taylor Conrad Veidt Nazimova Felix Bressart Albert Bassermann Philip Dorn Bowita Granville Mervyn Leroy Mervye Leroy Robert Montecomer Th Ambulance Corp Cuanee Ras Lugosi Peter Boris Lorre Karloff Parrish Dennis O'Keefe Alma Kruger Kay Kyser Ginny Simms Harry Babbitt Ish Kabibble Sally Mason the College of Musical Knowledge Olaf Stee Virginia McGraw Yean Eee Maureen O'Bara Louis Hayward Ball - Ralpe Bellamy Souvenirs Noisemae
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