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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1936

Page

5

Ada George and Selvin Ferguson wed in city ceremony

Ada George and Selvin Yin Ferguson, both of the city, were married last evening at 7 30 by H L Kirby of the Church of Christ. They will reside here. New Year events included a Lambda Sigma Pi party at Mrs. Pa R. Guy's home with a formal date exchange and gifts, plus multiple bridge and tea gatherings for Ellen Weaver of Knoxville and local hostesses.

AN Ferguson-George Ada George Selvin Yin Ferguson H. L. Kirby Min Church of Christ Avenue Saxito Lambda Sigma Pi Pa R. Guy Mary Kiesker Moulsville Rogersville Tenn Charles Green Judy Jacks Lampkin Guy Marge Penick Jones Jackersly Les Green Betty Giles Troup Dorothy Gracely Henry Day Kathy Boswell John Boggess Mae Schimmel Warner Marion Boswell Speer Beatrice Coffee Howard Thompson Doris Warren Sherrow Parks Shelby Cole Byron Carrell Weaver Ellen Weaver Knoxville Mabel Ann Hanson A. T. Hanson

Pink Pleated Gown For A Duchess

A fashion page lists numerous guests and their gowns at a club event. Attendees include Mrs. Comer Fyvell in black taffeta and Henry Jef fries with Frances Powers in white chiffon, among many others in various formal outfits. The roster names social figures from Athens and Montgomery with detailed dress descriptions and accompanying guests.

Comer Fyvell Henry Jeffries Frances Powers Benny Malone Eloise Gray Jack Helton Christine Gray Buddy Kinzer Frances Balch Jack Brock Athens Margaret Sarver Pete Ballas Mary Clay Price Gene Rogers Louise Davis Calvin Petty Mary Sue Hardin Alvin Moore Murphreesboro Annie K. Redman Milton Yarbrough Huntsville Annie P. Richardson Gordon Sherrod Eleanor Bronaugh Frank Richardson, Jr Frances Cocke Douglas Dodd Donnie Blackwell 5. E. Patterson Pryor McRee

Mrs Florine Ill At Precyr New Vineae

Mrs. 8. G. Florine is reported ill at the precinct new venue with health concerns affecting social circles.

New Year's Eve Ball Brightens Decatur Holiday Scene

Decatur members hosted the New Year's Eve ball at the Valley Country Club with massed smilax decorations and canles. Entertainment by George Torrence and the Silver Slipper Men ran from 9 PM to 2:39 AM as Mrs. E. W. Kennedy and others organized the event. Several locals visited relatives and friends in nearby cities during the season.

Tennessee Valley Bob Harris Harris North Alabama Scout Wiggins Ethel Chambers Jimmy Burrough Elizabeth Powell Decatur Dance Club Valley Country Club George Torrence E. W. Kennedy John W. Jones George Clem John A. Caddell Ben Bloodworth Harvey Pride Billy Wyker John Lewis ¢. B J. B. Bradford

Beauty Aids Welcome Gifts At Any Season Of The Year

Gladys Glad offers beauty gift ideas for women after Christmas noting affordable fragrant bath salts perfumes kits and cosmetic sets. Advice emphasizes knowing recipient preferences selecting harmonious shades and thoughtful presentation. Readers can request pamphlets and mail questions for her beauty column.

Gladys Glad America Chhristmas

Warner Brothers Music Embargo Hits Radio Airplay

New Year brings major headache as 36 000 copyrighted tunes are barred from broadcast. Four Warner Brothers music publishers ban use on radio midnight triggering checks by Columbia and NBC to cut Warner list. Embargo follows dispute over fees with American Society of Authors and Composers.

New York Tin Pan Alley Warner Brothers Pictures, Inc Warner Brothers Columbia Broadcasting System National Broadcasting Company Warner American Society of Authors and Composers

Winner Again Jockey Will Wed Warbler in Miami

Baltimore jockey Bobby Merritt who rode 103 winners in 1935 remains in form. He is set to wed charming Warbler host Miss Babs Ryan in Miami while employed by the Howe Stables.

Bobby Merritt Baltimore Babs Ryan Merritt Howe Stables Miss Ryan Miami

New Effort to Solve Death Case Hints at Hidden Truths

Foreman says principals in the cast not telling all they know as a coroner's jury orders fingerprints of Ernest Peters, the chauffeur who drove the actress from a Hollywood night club to a seaside cafe after she was found dead December 16. Further investigation urged with witnesses scheduled tomorrow.

Ernest Peters Hollywood Peters Ray Hayes Miss Todd Catherine Hunter

Paroled Woman on Honeymoon After Parole

Parice King known as Angel of Mercy left Colorado penitentiary after a 1934 parole and wed Perl McBurney at midnight in a La Syne Kansas connection. Gov. Johnson who granted clemency had faced a murder case involving a Denver policeman once her fiancé. A 15 000 signature petition pressed for pardon.

Denver Parice King Angel of Mercy Colorado Perl McBurney la Syne Kas Gov B. C. Johnson Miss King J. C. Bobzine Robert K. Evans

Longest tunnel near completion near Los Angeles

The world’s longest tunnel the 1&mile East Coachella Bore of the Colorado river aqueduct is near completion. Only a few feet of rock separate two work crews who have dug toward each other for three years under the Little San Bernardino range.

Los Angeles Coachella San Bernardino

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