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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1940

Page

5

Social notes and society wedding in December announce

Mr. and Mrs. John Smith announce the marriage of their daughter Sarah Esther Lee to Mr. Otha Billy Rogers on Saturday December 30 at 2 30 in the parsonage of Central Methodist Church with Rev. Lambuth Archibald officiating. The only attendants were Miss Ruth Hines and Mr and Mrs James R Hines. They reside at 1114 Fourth Ave South. Also reported are club meetings and social events including the Happy Band dance club Cotterie Club Friday Thirteen and Cotillion Club gatherings at Hotel Lyons with various hostesses and guests.

John Smith Sarah Esther Lee Otha Billy Rogers Central Methodist Ehurch Lambuth Archibald Ruth Hines James R. Hines Fourth Ave. South Richard Grubbs Rufus Jones Nashville Tenn John Evans Ren- Lee Sarah Lource Evans Evelyn Zehner Walter Evans Cal McClung Marie Mabry McClung Gordon McClung Frank McClung Betty Mane Coffman Ardmore Nannie Grubbs Alice Evans Athens Charles Glaze Miss Tallatin Dt Evans Lester Evans Clifford Zehner Prank Baugh Sarah Green Babe Baugh Redus Baugh Wilburn Evans Woodrow Evans Peta Barker Lynnville Ila Brown Maude West George Brown Blount Cullman Marvin Glaze Martha John. Evans Frank McClyng Marguerite West

Personal notices of students leaving for University of Alabama

Numerous residents and relatives head to Tuscaloosa for the new term. Students include Mrs. C. R. Green, Charles Green, Noel Carpenter, Hank Hansell, Jimmy Bloodworth, Billy Steed Jr., and many Hoppers and Wyatts. Several others remain ill or visiting kin.

C. R. Green Charles Green Noel Carpenter Hank Hansell Jimmy Bloodworth University of Alabama Luke Pryor Charles Eyster,Jr Julian Bibb, Jr University of Alabama At

Decatur town urges residents to shop locals and curb outflow

A Decatur column urges residents to keep money local by shopping in town. It notes many buy outside Decatur, reducing local improvement funds, and cites a Birmingham speaker urging Decatur trade here first. The piece parallels political critiques of spending and contrasts small nations with larger powers.

Decatur Gees Meepethie Tteando Birmingham Décatur

Community Healthupdate and Holiday Visits in Gum Springs

Many residents of Gum Springs Lawrence County are ill with colds. Families from nearby Sheffield Decatur Langdale Ala and local Posey family hosted or visited relatives during Christmas and the weekend. Guests included Riley Steadham Albert Barron Horace Crutchfield Hazel Burden Lorene Smith Cecil Lerry Allen Ray Bessie Flannigan and B W family friends and neighbors shared greetings and gatherings.

Riley Steadham Sheffield Albert Barron Decatur Horace Crutchfield Langdale Ala E. M. Posey Hazel Burden Lorene Smith Cecil Lerry Allen’ Ray and Family Ruby Randolph Bessie Flannigan B. W

Morgan County Woodland Mills News: Holiday Visits

Morgan County families gather after Christmas travels. Mr and Mrs A N Mitchell and children, the McMullen family, and the English family return home from Mississippi. Guests include Mr and Mrs Robert Willis and son and Mrs Willis's parents.

Morgan County Woodland Mills A. N. Mitchell W. T. McMullen Herbert English Beatrice Bermreuter Cotaco High School Mississippi Robert Willis Willis Mack Tate Stevenson Robert H. Johnson Antioch Otto Roberts Piorette Horace Edmondson, Jr Auburn Gilbert Dean Herschel Dean Floyd Dean Lula Dean Hilda Rachel Dean Hollis Bates Union. Hill L. R. McCutcheon Lillian Painter Flora Lawrence

Lerry Family Returns Home To Community

Lerry and family return to their old home in this community. Mr and Mrs Clyde Posey came home Sunday at Florence after two weeks visiting friends and relatives here. Mrs John Barforr and Jim stayed with Mr and Mrs J W Ray Saturday night. Rev John Blackston preaches Saturday afternoon and Sunday at eleven. Everyone is welcome. Lerry says it looks like a good rabbit season and is glad to be back on good hunting ground.

Decatur BPW Club Meets Thursday Night

The Decatur Business and Professional Women’s Club will gather at 7 30 PM Thursday in the Lyons Hotel private dining room. Miss Florence Smith chairs the education committee and will lead the program.

Decatur Business Lyons Hotel Florence Smith

Tell 'Bill Goodbye by Marie Slizard Chapter 26

Ellen, Bill, Fabienne, and Nicky attend a wedding reception at Gertrude de Ligne's apartment. Fabienne hides distress, crying during the event while Ellen notices Nicky’s charm and Fabienne's mood shifts. Ellen accepts a dinner invitation with Fabienne as tension between love interests surfaces.

Bill Marie Slizard St. Thomas’ Church Ellen Chapman Bill Mallory Fabienne Mark Ellen Gertrude de Ligne Nicky Setlement House Fifth Avenue

Beauty Tips On Neck Care From A Fashion Column

A Beauty Box feature urges proper head carriage to keep the neck smooth and youthful. Exercises tighten neck muscles and improve circulation while avoiding over nourishment that causes wrinkles. The piece contrasts perfume choices for blondes and brunettes and invites readers to send beauty questions.

Helen Follett

Local Social News from Limestone County

Mr and Mrs Ralph DeFriese of Birchwood Tennessee visited Friday with Mr and Mrs Jesse Balch and Flossie Balch. Hoyt Roberts spent several days with a brother in Chatta­nooga. Lila Mere and family, Mr and Mrs Grafton Peper and children and Helen Balch were visitors of Mr and Mrs Bruce Balch Thursday. Mr and Mrs L Sanderson and daughters visited Mr and Mrs in an extended family gathering. Miss Mattie Abernathy was also mentioned in this community note.

Ralph DeFriese Birchwood Tern Jesse Balch Flossie Balch Hoyt Roberts Lge Ieee Grafton Peper Helen Balch Bruce Balch

Cute Pantie-Dress for Tots Pattern 4259 by Anne Adams

Pattern 4259 offers a toddler dress with an unusual waist seam and a button trimmed panel. The pattern includes short or long sleeves, bodice and skirt options, and comes with bloomers or panties. Available in children's sizes 2 4 6 8 and 10 with yardage details and a 15 cent price.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Deere 17Th St New York

Community notes from Limestone County families

Local residents share holiday visits and dinners in Limestone County including Grubbs Evans West McClung and Zehner families. Charles Glaze and Tallatin wed, with well wishes from Evans and Barker families.

Local Family News From Limestone County Hospital Visit

Family notices include a new baby at Limestone county hospital and visits by relatives. Grandpa Roberts spends several days with his son J. B. Roberts. Miss Mary Sue Hobbs visits Flossie Balch. Raymond Coleman of Winchester Tennessee spends weekend with aunt Mrs. Julia Teters. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Roberts and baby from Chattanooga Tennessee visit the Roberts family.

Limestone County Hospital Grandpa Roberts J. B. Roberts Mary Sue Hobbs Flossie Balch Raymond Coleman Winchester Tenn Julia Teters Guy Roberts Chattanoogay Tenn I. M. Roberts

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Ogers-Lee PY Band Sewing Circle L. G. Smith Valley Country Club Coterie Club James Crow Johnston Street J.F. Roberts Fast Lafayette Street Mrs. Jones T. M. Jones, Jr W. B. Markstein E. H. Barnett Quince Eddens B. A. Turner Markstein H. R. Davis Cotillion Club Decatur Cotillion Club Hotel Lyons le Club Entre Meres J. c. Pinney Mary Lou Dancy Elbert Weaver Fourth Avenue West Cotaco Cotaco Literary Club T. G. Crane Jackson Billy Steed, Jr Tuscaloose Mrs. Walton Hill Marion, Ala Florence Rev Margaret McEntire State Teachers College A. E. Humphrey Jackson Street George McLaughlin Roger Grimm Columbus, Ohio Comer Brell Katherine Hoppers Billy Hoppers Univn of Alabama W. A.* Hoppers Tom Wiley Jean Gray Ted Huie Henry Day Tuscaloosa Homeolks Gwendolyn Reams The University of Alan A. Reams Mrs.j. Cunningham Bob Harris Mrs. Cunningham Union City, Tenn Sanford Cox Thomas and Tody Parks W. F. Parks John Wyker Leroy McEntire, Jr Simrel Wyatt Sim, Jr Alee L. B. Wyatt Eugene E. Graves Eugene A. Graves Vicksburg Miss Eva Love Wyatt Sara Peck Weaver Roosevelt Finland Russia Vicki Vatronol Loyd’s Drug Store Lawrence County BPW Evergreen Wreaths City Park Princess Theatre Bidg Nicky Bartlett Miss Chapman Noughby House Bilet Fablerine Chapman Riley Herk Tieatch Elilen Fablefine Pierre’s Gertrude Mallory Vabienne Beauty Beauty Box Dorothy Lovett Limestone County Capshaw Thrift Blackburn Goidel’s Capitol—Tapay Jack London John Carroll Movita Andy Clyde the Great Victor Allan Jones Mary Martin Walter Connolly Lee Bowman Judith Barrett Susanna Fester Warner Albert Directed By Bay Enriart
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