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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1939

Page

5

Gilchrist Stroud wedding announced in Somerville

Mrs. John William Gilchrist of Somerville announces the marriage of her granddaughter Hilda Gilchrist to Mr. James H. Stroud. The ceremony occurred December 2, 1938 at three o clock in the afternoon in Peer, Alabama. The bride wore a black suit with fox lapels and purple violets for a corsage. The couple resides at 240 Jackson Street.

John William Gilchrist Somerville Hilda Gilchrist James H. Stroud Three Oron Peer Far Alabama Mrs. Stroud Jackson Street

Personal notes of residents return home for holidays

Local social column lists residents and visitors returning to their regular duties or homes. G Pettey Jr goes back to New Orleans Gulf school after holidays with parents Graves and Mrs. Pettey. Miss Sarah Webb resumes teaching in town after Talladega visit. James Steele returns to Alabama from South Bend to continue studies. Madoyin McKnight to Tuscaloosa as UA senior. others travel to Birmingham Dallas Oklahoma City and Gainesville for visits and future moves.

Sarah Webb Talladega Ala James Steele South Bend Ind E. D. Berry University of Alabama Ose Madoyin McKnight Tuscaloosa

Methodist Sunday School Fr iday at 7 in Dalton Smith home

Street Methodist announces Friday Sunday school at 7 o clock in Dalton Smiths Sixth Avenue South home. Members urged to attend. Bible Study Class meets Thursday 8 p m at Central Methodist church first session after holidays. Young Matrons Bible Class meets Thursday 9 30 a m with Mrs Wesley Cook. Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club canceled this week due to illness and a death but will meet next week with Mrs W R Smith. Thursday Contract Club hosted this week by Mrs A C Bailey.

Central Methodist Central Methodist Church Raymond Brittain J. H. Brannum The Missionary Society Brittain Lewter William Lewter Happy Band Sewing Circle Sixth Avenue South Wesley Cook Bridge Club Ai Illne W. R. Smith A. C. Bailey

Cullman County Herds Store Social Notes

Mr and Mrs George Arron attended Sunday school at Pleasant View Oscar Hill and family have moved here Guy Miller and family have moved here Mr and Mrs Pruit Johnson of Mt Tabor spent the week end with her mother Mrs Ida George here Mr and Mrs Will Bird and son Tolbert and Vada Cooke were visitors in the Valley Sunday Mr and Mrs Pete Johnson and baby Betty Joe Mr and Mrs Ira George and children Junior Maimie Mildred and Mrs Ida George

George Arron Pleasant View Oscar Hill Guy Miller Pruit Johnson Mt. Tabor Ida George Will Bird Tolbert Vada Cooke Pete Johnson Betty Joe Ira George Mamie Mildred Tolben Lawrenceburg Tenn Wilson Kelly Piney Grove Bob Reid Hubert and Hollis Hubert Silas Wilhite Cullman Harvey George Bessie Arron Lester Cheatham Emmett Powell

Eyes That Charm a Man the Hollywood Way

The article offers beauty guidance on enhancing eyes with makeup. It advises mascara in dark brown, arching eyebrows, soft eye shadows with gradual edges, and smoothing at night to prevent wrinkles. It recommends easing squinting, holding a small object at arm’s length to exercise eye focus.

Anne Adams Pattern 4028 for Indoor Frock Designs

Pattern 4028 offers two dress variations with high waistlines and bias cut skirts in washable fabrics. Includes contrasting collar and puff sleeves or collarless versions with soft ruffles. Available in misses and women sizes 14 through 44. fabric and notions requirements listed. Also promotes Anne Adams Spring Pattern Book with limited edition pricing and mailing details.

Anne Adams Cruise Decatur Daily Pattern Department 17Th St New York N. Y

Community Notes Share Holiday Visits Across Town

Limestone County residents report a year end of travel and family gatherings. Shelby Southard returns to New York City after visiting relatives in Athens while W. W. Malone Jr of the University of Alabama visits family here for the holidays.

Shelby Southard New York City W. W. Malone, Jr University of Alabama Moa W. Trot Quantico Virginia D. M. Trotter F. G. Hertzler Philip Humphrey Huntaville D. L

Forrest Chapel Appointments and Local Visits Highlight Morgan County

The monthly appointment led by Rev. William Warren at Forrest Chapel is set for 11 o clock next Sunday. Numerous local residents share visits and gatherings across Morgan County including Eli Speakman, Louise Higdon, Ruth and Dorothy Mullen, and families from Neel, Rocky Ford, Hartselle, Decatur, and LeBanon with relatives in Decatur and rural areas.

Thetor William Warren Elizabeth Speakman Bert Roberta Neel Andrew Taylor and Son Rocky Ford and Terport Louise Higdon W. D. Bullard Marie Bullard Therrll Wallace Mose Whitten Margie Crowe Hartselle Rachel Ward Dorothy Ruth Mullen Martselle Olen Tohscott Hartselie Cassie West Petway Roberts Doris and Willodene

Community Notes on Recoveries and Visiting Friends

Local column reports on M Cannon and Mra W B Anderson recovering from illness. Several relatives and friends travel for holidays, with updates on Powers Hospital patients and staff, and visits from Norma Garth Gray, Anne Hertzler, and others. Hospital nurse Mrs Cooper leaves for Nashville X ray and nursing studies. Major Sherrill of Birmingham visits Athena during holidays.

M. Cannon W. B. Anderson R. H. Richardson Powers Hospital William Bruce Nelson Bay Minette Ala Pueate Athens Willie Griffin Birmingham Grigaby Griffis A. J. Rollings Chattanooga Anne Hertzler Huntsville Mias Merle Cartwright Gus Tuck Nashville Mary Lanson Comer Hall Miami Florida Norma Garth Gray Frey Gray Elkmont Gloria Speake Louis Speake Louise Ryan Oklahoma Leola GC. Sides Tenn G. G. McCracken, Jr University of Alabama G. G. McCracken W. 8. Sherrill Athena

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Ctet Y Stroud-Gilchrist Iurham Bob Durham Margaret Jacks Bebe Stone East Church Street Frank McElhannon Jean Huie Flo Pickens Mary Lewis Martha Francesettey Rebecca Pettey Arye Penick Jones Margaret Ann Rogers Ruth Pettis Dorothy Grace Finley Sarah Peck Weaver Marbrey Payne Betsy Townsend Peggy Brown Mason Pearce Marion Bos A. M. Richards H. K. Spencer D. W. Speake Earl Crow Melvin Hutson W. T. Hamilton World Outlook Raymond Bennich Sylvia Gayle Roberta Ann Snead Gladys Bean Maxine Berrier Braxton Vandlandt Robert Allan Snead Billie Dean Hodges Edna Faye Bennich Sylvia Gayle Bennich First Presbyterian First Presbyterian Choir Decatur Cotillion Club Carnegie Library Lewis C. Brown East Lafayette Street Horace Dryden Stanley Wyatt James King Bluette Wallace F. S. Hunt, Jr Miss Wallace Mrs Carl Eugene Gibson Dallas Texas J. N. Gibson Toulde Moore Carley Carolyn Oklahoma City Okla F. 8. Hunt, Sr Dick Lewter the Baugh Infirmary A. M. Smith, Jr R. H. Wolcott Gordon Drive East Aree Maurice Young Frank Ewing, Tenn Sam F. Evans Estalre Sherrod Breneau College Gainesville H. F. Sherrod Little Patsy Elliott J. W. Elliott Third Avenue West Noel Carpenter New Orleans Harry Carpenter T. A. Caddell E. & Harris John A. Caddell Mrs. Hood Harris Courtland Dolores Hardage Goidel’s Kay Francis George Brent Ian Hunter Warner Bros Paulette Goddard Scarlet O’hara Nana Louise Mado Jewels Yvonne wynmorTuas Paha Cullman County Herd’s Store Alabama Business Institute Helen Follett Lucille Manners Edna Mae Harvey Johnnie Government Forest Lola Perry Atlee Nell Delier Mr. Bryan Corinth Sidney Perry Jokfinie Princess Alan Marshal Luise Rainer Dramatic School the Princess Limestone County Tra George Morgan County Forrest Chapel Nora McCall Oie Meee Eves J. P. King Moulton Decatur L. H Jones Waddell Rural Grove Jessie Smith Esta McLemore Lawrence County Tom Speakman Howard Speakman Simon Speakman Weety Ware Decaturia Et Freday Petway Roberta J. P. Roberts Garland Arvil Liueile Roberts Ben Roberts Ollie Sybert Oak Ridge Lucille. West Willie Rodgers Johnnie Rodgers Harteelle Laverne Wilda Crowe Otle Collins Otto Collins Louise McKay Marvin Winsett Lebanon Lucille Oozelle West Homer Crowe North Carolina Egt Vicks VA City Park Princesse Theatre Rilling Koolerwave Move’s Beauty Shop Speake, Warren Ratliff Suedes Suede
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