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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1935

Page

5

Social events in Batesville and Mooreville honor guests

Profulay of Batesville hosts a luncheon in Mooresville for Josephine Hood of Gadsden with Miss Ed Leftwich and Miss Annie Richardson among guests. Miss Keisher is feted in Jackson with Miss Rozersville guest Mary Nungester and William Ant.

Kathleen Rush Peebles Ann Peebles Josephine Hood Gadsden Mooresville Elizabeth Leftwich N. C Annie Richardson Susan Frances Cockephe Jack Smith Athens Henry Homer Chace Ala Copeland Allen Atlanta John Henry Peebles Jr Frank Richardson Keisker Miss of Keisher Charles Green Kathryn Billy Red Mises Boswell Edward Sivey Constance Peerson Jimmy Jane Harris Tompkin Guy Marge Penick

Leather Tyrol jacket sparks new fashion trend says manufacturers

Style forecast credits Olly Ross in At Home Abroad with a leather Tyrol outfit that manufacturers claim will influence future fashion. The mountain climbing jacket, with patch pockets and attached belt, is shown in white suede and is expected to replace plain tailored belted styles.

Olly Ross Tyrol

Social Hospitality and Teas Highlight Holiday Socials

Judge and Mrs W and guests gathered at the Gills home for a remodelled interior party with cut flowers and a rich supper. Mrs W R Smith won the high score in set back and Mrs Penick claimed the visitor's memento. Next hosts are Mr and Mrs B R Wolfe. Miss Marge Penick Jones plans a small party at East Walnut Street.

T. Lowe BE N. Penick Bryan McAfee Gills W. R. Smith Marge Penick Jones East Walnut Street

Personal News From Local Families This Week

Local residents share social updates and travel plans including engagements visits and family gatherings in Courtland and surrounding areas. Notables include Mr and Mrs William Profulay wedding plans Mrs Roy Hendrix and sons visiting relatives Vernon Winton from Tennessee guest of Mr and Mrs H Winton, and Bob Clarke and family returning from Columbus Georgia after a brief stay with W V Da.

Roy Hendrix Roy and Eugene Vernon Winton Menphie Tenn H. Winton Han Tei Bob Clarke Douglas Davidson Columbus, Ga

Sleep Without Pillow for Beauty

Advice from Gladys on neck beauty suggests not using pillows to prevent a protruding neck and double chin. It promotes daily neck exercises from her New Figure booklet and outlines two positions to strengthen neck and posture.

Gladys Burma Globe America

Beauty tips and reader pamphlets offered by Miss Glad

June advice recommends plain vase line or odorless castor oil for lash growth and thickness. Rita suggests soft peach powder, soft orange rouge, and light lip liner to suit coloring. Editors note mentions Miss Glad cannot answer by mail but will send pamphlets on The New Figure and Beauty Culture if readers mail requests with self addressed stamped envelopes and ten cents per pamphlet.

Glad

Family Returns to Atlanta After Christmas Visit

A family returns to Atlanta Georgia after spending Christmas week as guests of the father J N Gibson. The report notes the holiday gathering and the departure to resume normal routines in Atlanta.

Atlanta J. N. Gibson

Farley Critics Foes as 1936 Campaign Emerges

In Washington on December 31 Farley warned new dealers to judge the 1936 scene by business and employment indices. He argued the rising economic tide proves the Roosevelt era is correcting ills of 1932. He joined others predicting multiple presidential hopefuls from both parties and a Democratic nominating fight for Roosevelt.

Washington Oe Farley Franklin D. Roosevelt White House South Roosevelt Alf M. Landon Kansas Hope R Kas Farley Borah Herbert Hoover Hoover Senator Borah Lewis Til Burns Congress

Georgia Stars Honored at Home Dinner in Bainbridge

Bainbridge Georgia held a hometown dinner to celebrate James Nisbet and Edson McKenzie, captains elect and standout athletes who excelled in Alabama. Marvin Griffin, editor and state legislator, spoke as visiting writers and officials sent telegrams of congratulations from Alabama schools.

Bainbridge James Nisbet Edson McKenzie Georgia Alabama Nisbet Uni Marvin Griffin Bainbridge Post-Searchlight

Wrap Around Pattern 2636 by Anne Adams

Advertises Simplicity style 2636 wrap around dress pattern by Anne Adams with back entry, cross ties, hook or snap fastener, and one-piece bust and shoulder pieces for secure fit. Available sizes 12 to 46. yardage 2 3/4 yards for 39 inch fabric. Also promotes spring pattern book and combined pattern/book offer. Orders to Decatur Pattern Dept New York.

Anne Adams Lee Anne Adama Decatur da New York

Christmas tree fire kills six in Keflavik meeting house

In Keflavik Iceland on December 31 a Christmas tree blaze killed four children and two women and injured twenty others during a meeting. Firefighters evacuated about 180 children and 20 adults as flames engulfed the building.

Reykjavik Iceland Keflavik

Fire departments respond to double alarm at 1224 Fourth Avenue South

A false alarm sent both fire departments to 1224 Fourth Avenue South at 10 45 this morning. Earlier at 7 15 last night a small fire occurred at Ralph Poole's home 448 East Moulton Street caused by a defective flue. Both departments answered the alarms with slight attic damage reported.

Fourth Avenue South Ralph Poole East Moulton Street

Glass workers threaten strike in eight cities

Glen McCabe president of the Federation of Flat Glass Workers of America says about 5000 union members across eight cities will strike tomorrow if independent glass manufacturers do not reach a wage agreement. The one year contract expires tonight and a new deal is needed by then.

Columbus Glen McCabe Federation of Flat Glass Workers of America McCabe

Beauty column answers questions through Glad's daily tips

Readers are invited to send beauty questions to Miss Glad with two cents for each response and a self addressed stamped envelope. The column promises practical advice on nails and care of the feet and legs.

Glad

Tax payers warned of penalties and deadline

The notice states that hundreds of properties face penalties for unpaid taxes. It notes a fee for wire payments and a January 1 deadline with interest at six percent on any remaining amount.

Kipling Birthday Observed Quietly at Seventy

Burwash Sussex England December 1 Mrs Rudyard Kipling aged seventy quietly marked the day while her husband, born a day earlier, had no public celebration for his birthday.

Burwash Sussex Eng Rudyard Kipling Kipling

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Profulay Batesville Atne Del Goidel Mir Jity Orug Store ITV Park Flowershop Murdock Decatur Allen Beauty Shoppe Grant Street Ferry Street Rook Club Bock Club J. H. McMath Mary Clay Price J. C. Price Jackson Street H. T. Gill Theatre Hartselle Dantes Inferno Spencer Tracy Screeno Mary Vernon Dix Ellen Weaver Knoxville Miss Weaver Mabel Ann Hanson Cotaco Mrs Wi'liam Profulay R P McEntire We Benevolent Hospital BE. H. Sharple Harteelle R Sherrow Herbert Ray, Jr Dudley Pleasant Hill E. D. Bailey Hugh Curry Magic City R. T. Liston and Son Richlands, Va R. T. Liston Richl Robert Wilson, Jr Florence Albert Alexander John Martin Birmingham J. R. Smiley J. H. Jones Courtland Phil Baugh Nashville, Tenn Vanderbilt University W. P. Baugh H. B. Jernigan J. Y. Hamil E. Lyons McNeill Apartments Frank Ragin King Hunteville Margaret Ann Rogers Elmer Bussey Vanity Beauty Beauty Shop Capitol Mr. Wong Zane Grey Mysterious Rider Kent Taylor Lona Jupe Travis Rita Party Georgia Stars Powell Rosalind Russell Binnie Barnes Joe Penner Star WESM Newa City Gordon and Revel Paramount Princess Theatre Jack Oakie Ned Sparks Lynne Overman Frances Langford Betty Grabble Eld Siwash Sesek Adolph Zukor Pen Ae ‘Oakie Slt Aera Betty Grable
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