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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Falls City
Neb
Mary Weller Estes
Byron
Estes
Dog House
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William Eyster
University of Alabama At
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Charles H. Eyster
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C. E. Moore
Oak Street
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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
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Mrs. W. N. Cowden
Florence
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Ann Glover
Mrs. Comer Ezell
Arthur Hart
Rush and
Kenney
Arlington
Texas
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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
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Mary Elizabeth Samuel
Montgomery
Yuletide
Mrs
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J. A. McDonald
Hoyt Bonner
Mrs. I. M. Eubanks
William Samuel, Jr
Auburn
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