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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1938

Page

5

Yarbrough Richardson Nuptials At The Oaks Mooresville

Ann Peebles Richardson the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tompkins Richardson of Mooresville Alabama married Milton Edward Yarbrough son of Mrs. W M Yarbrough of Huntsville Alabama on Saturday January 1 1938 at The Oaks Mooresville Rev Lindsey Allen of the Church of Christ Decatur officiated before the immediate families.

Yarbrough-Richardson Frank Tompkins Richardson Mooresville Alabama Ann Peebles Milton Edward Yarbrough W. M. Yarbrough Huntsvile the Oaks Lindsey Allen Church of Christ Decatur William Yarbrough Huntsville Elizabeth Leftwich Ruth Banks W. E. Curry Miss Banks Mrs. Yarbrough Yarbrough Amny Peebles Richardson

Personal notices from Birmingham visitors and local guests

Mrs M J Waters and son Fred visit her sister Mrs C E Maloe in the area for a week. Mrs Harry Malone tends a sick mother in Hartgelle. Nell Dix departs for Demopolis where she teaches, after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Paul F Dix. Gus Bassett returns from Birmingham holidays. Dr Albert Dix county health officer and Mrs Norley visit from Chicago. L E Moody returns to Decatur after holidays in Moulton. Aubrey Fuller resumes local teaching duties after holidays in Hartselle. Argie Carolyn Boggess visits Miss Mary Preuit in Nashville. W J Keith returns to Dixon Tennessee after visiting T C Chandler family. Henry Sigman visits Corinth Mississippi. J W Shealey family returns from Bamberg South Carolina. Mrs W O Watson visits from Tuscaloosa. Central Methodist Woman's Auxiliary meets in circles Monday. First Methodist circles meet together with Mrs J H Brnum, Mrs L R Nash, D W Speake, and Mrs Marion Vickrey. Mr and Mrs W H Johnson and Mrs J L Barnes return from Christmas trip with sister Mrs Hamlet. Mr and Mrs Frank Lide and daughters visit Birmingham guests Harriet and Rebecca. Will Feverett seriously ill on Linest. Mrs J Whatley of McRae Ga and Miss Ruth Frazier of Memphis Tenn in town for Louise Walker illness. Jane Davis will return home.

Alexander Store Closes Shelves Decatur Alabama

R M Alexander has gone out of business closing by December 31 1937. A store building at 1006 East Moulton Street Decatur Alabama is for rent for any buyer or renter to use.

R. M. Alexander East Moulton St Decatur Ala

Liston sisters attend national Y W C A conference

Miss Margaret Liston travels from Oxford Ohio to Miami University for the National Y W C A Conference as Alabama Col lege delegate while Miss Jean Liston prepares to return to Richmond Virginia to teach. Pearl Thomas, former Mobile educator, tours Florida during holidays.

Oxford Ohio Miami University Y. W Alabama Pearl Thomas Murphy Mobile Florida

Students urge U S activity for peace at convocation

The American student union calls the United States to lead in naming aggressors and using embargoes while organizing via international cooperation. Delegates at the convention oppose extra territorial actions and seek troop withdrawal, repeal the neutrality act, promote reciprocal trade, and lower tariffs to aid nations without consumer boycotts. Lane of Harvard named national chairman.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y American” Student Union United States

Make This Pattern At Home Pattern 4405 From Anne Adams

Reading like a sewing column, the notice promotes pattern 4405 by Anne Adams for a housecoat or frock with puffed sleeves revers and princess lines. It details sizes from 12 to 40, fabric needs for size 16, and includes illustrated instructions plus a Spring Patterns book offer. The notice urges sending 15 cents for pattern or book and provides ordering details from The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Deparment 17Th St New York

Memphis Traffic Record Tops Nation in Safety Class

Memphis Tennessee with a population around 261000 tops national safety records beating Minneapolis by a narrow margin. Officials will announce the full standings when complete records are in. Police records show Memphis recorded 33 traffic deaths, down by one from 1936.

Tenn Safety Council Minneapolis National Safety Collier Memphis

Minneapolis City Council approves 116 Christmas trees for next year

The Minneapolis City Council license committee approved 116 Christmas trees for next Christmas despite a slow start. The action comes as officials move to formalize the holiday display plan and ensure timely setup.

Inneapolis Jan Minneapolis

Union Hill Social Notes Highlight Henderson and Kin

Mrs Lon Henderson returns with wm and éno y to Union Hill area. Arion Henderson of Athena camp spent Christmas with relatives. Mr and Mrs Herman Culbreath visited Mr and Mrs M D Henderson. D M Briscoe improves. Imogene and Vivian Henderson with Pearl and Lacie Mender. Martha Owen visiting Missouri relatives. Louise McClure stayed several days here. Imogene Henderson visiting Huntaville this week. Richard Reeves ill. Home Demonstration Club met Mrs A B Flack Dec 28 with gifts and refreshments. Arlo Pike and Lavona of Atlanta visited Tom L Pike’s family over Christmas week.

Cadsiee McCutcheon Lon Henderson Wm, Henderson Én Oy Union Hil Arion Henderson Athena Coc Herman Culbreath M. D. Henderson D. M Briscoe Imogene Vivian Henderson Pearl Lactie Mender Martha Owen Missouri Misa Louise McClure Imogene Henderson Huntaville Richard Reeves Home Demonstration Club A. B. Flack Arlo Pike Lavona Atlanta Tom L. Pike

James W. Roberts Called By Death

James W. Roberts, 67, died at Hillman Hospital Birmingham Thursday morning. Funeral services were held at Johnson's Chapel at 2:30 this afternoon, Rev. M. St. Garret officiating. Interment followed at Peck directing. survived by wife, two daughters Mrs Benedict of Chicago and Mrs Parnell of Birmingham, two sons Earl F and Luther of Birmingham, two brothers FB Roberts of Decatur and W W Roberts of Hartneller, one sister Miss Lou Roberts of Decatur.

James W. Roberts Hillman Hospital Birmingham Johnson's Chapel Rev. M. St. Garret Peck Mra Benedict Chicago J. C. Parnell Earl F Luther

Reno marriages reach record highs in 1937

Washoe county clerk reports 8 277 marriage licenses issued in 1937 an all time high up from 7 602 in 1936. Divorce actions filed totaled 2 771 in 1937 down from 3 001 in 1936 indicating a rise in marriages but fewer divorces.

Reno Reno Barraiges Washoe County

Neely Named A A Chairman Of Federal Reserve Bank

Frank H. Neely, executive vice president and secretary of Rich's, was named chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. He succeeds W H Ketting of Birmingham who retires today after serving as chairman for one year.

Frank H. Neely Rich's, Tne Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta W H. Ketting Birmngham Ing

Iwo dollar bill figures from 1029 CE reveal large sums

Readable text notes 16 500 iwo dollar bills Loh temn alation and 31 000 000 in 1029 CE. Indicates a historical money reference with unspecified context.

Bride beauty hints for year round weddings

The article offers timeless wedding beauty advice focusing on subtle makeup, soft nail polish, and a natural look. It cautions against stiff coiffures, suggests planning a permanent wave ten days prior, and advises minimal fragrance and makeup to maintain a feminine, calm appearance on the big day. It notes how winter weddings can benefit from similar guidance.

Toileuches

Silver price set at 64 64 cents per ounce

Washington reports a fixed price of 64.64 cents per ounce for domestically mined silver effective today, despite western congressmen urging the President to maintain the prior 77.57 cent level. The shift reflects a Reuters style price decision and political reaction from lawmakers.

Washington Jan Roosevelt

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