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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1927
Page
5
Miss Christine Minor of Prospect Tennessee visits cousin Miss Evelyn Wells for the holiday season. Numerous relatives and friends from Birmingham Atlanta Nashville Baton Rouge and nearby towns spent Christmas week with families in town.
Advice column style guidance for teen girls about making friends near their age, engaging in clubs and church activities, and handling crushes. It covers joining groups like YWCA, church involvement, and suggests focusing on self-improvement rather than rivalry when a senior boy shows interest or dates another girl.
Born to Mr and Mrs M Bingham a daughter on December 24. Born to Mr and Mrs Carlton King of New Orleans a daughter on December 21. Call 46 for Second Sheets. The Daily will deliver in lots of 500 or more for 80c per thousand.
Nottingham England Dee 29 In April 1834 born twin sisters Mrs Jemina Clarke and Mrs Keziah Stubley contend they are the oldest living twins in England though Jemina now blind and in frail health. The pair remark on changing times and note youth fashion differs from their youth while reflecting on their ninety three years and the world’s improvements.
A historical note describes a remedy labeled to combat colds grippes fevers and tropical diseases. It claims to kill germs and includes a range of illnesses from influenza to malaria. The text reflects medical language of early medicinal tonics and germ killing claims.
The debate over companionate marriage grows in England with supporters like Mrs. Bertrand Russell and critic Horace Newte weighing its implications. Some fear a drift toward free love and the erosion of marriage, while others see it as a humane alternative that could address unhappy but socially constrained unions.
Telegram from Judge Edward Mosher of Auburn New York Grand Monarch of the insurance branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows requests the public be invited to hear his address Thursday evening at Decatur lodge No 52 IOOF hall It is hoped a large crowd will attend to hear this gifted speaker.
A Council No 22 Jr O L L A M will confer degrees on the junior class on December 30 in the evening. After the degree work a supper will be provided by Dr Ben Newton who will oversee the cooking. A cordial invitation was extended to all juniors present.
Chief Justice John C. At of the Alabama Supreme Court and Miss Glen David obtained a marriage license from the county probate court. George Whitfield, deputy probate officer, issued the license. Miss David’s residence was listed. Justice Anderson, a widower, makes his home in Montgomery.
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