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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1940

Page

5

Women Society Circles Meet Through Week in December

Society notes show First Methodist Womans Missionary Society circles meet Monday at 3 pm in various host homes with Mrs addresses and Ring details. A Business Women's Circle gathers at 7 pm at the parsonage. Spinsters Club convenes Monday at 7 pm with Miss Jane Crawford hosting. The Episcopal Womans Auxiliary cancels Monday meetings until further notice. Miller Gillilan wedding in Dallas noted with home address for the couple.

First Methodist First Methodist Womans Missionary Society BE. BE. Margrove H. M. Sigman L. J. Ramage Arwin Draper D. GC. McNutt Business Women's Circle Episcopal Auxiliary St. John’s Episcopal Womans Auxiliary Spinsters Club Jane Crawford First Baptist W. M.S Frances Jones T. M. Jones, Jr Frances Dix B Cartwright Mother Ice J. Y. Hamil Business Women’s Circle H. H. May

Romeo and Juliet United in Prayer and Club Events

The article outlines a series of church and community activities including a mid week prayer study of Triumph Through Tragedy led by Rev. Ramage, youth and Pioneer group studies, and a January 28 to February 4 foreign missions prayer week. It also covers Junior High P T A meetings, fund drives for shade installation at the school, band uniforms funding, and related circle gatherings led by Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Barnum, and Mrs. Hamil.

Ramage Pioneers H. D. Barnum John W. Jones Foreign Missions J.C. Finney Oak Street Paul Bryan Harlan Phelps J. ©. Colvard John Wilkes Penny Art Fund M. Dillard J. R. Hunter W. J. Cornelius W. K. Littlefield Decatur’ Mothers Club J. D. Garren

Personal notices of illness and recovery in local residents

H H May is ill with flu at Murdock Apartments. Jennie Davidson recuperating from flu at home. J W Darrah ill with flu at home but improved. George Norwood critically ill with pneumonia but improved today. Mrs A C Mann ill with flu at home. J W Pipkin confined to bed with severe cold, now improving. Mrs Rayburn Neville confined at Trinity with slight illness. Mildred Nicholson visiting Montgomery this weekend with her brother and sister. Mr and Mrs James Nicholson visiting Cullman relatives. Mrs Al Gasser and family returned home from visit. J O Townsend able to go out after flu confinement this week.

H. H. May Murdock Apartments Mildred Nicholson Montgomery Mrs James Nicholson al Gasser Cullman Ot Herbert Hauk

Nurses Meet Monday Night in Decatur District 14

District No 14 of the Alabama Nurses Association will meet Monday night at 7:30 at the offices of Drs Chenault and Chenault. Dr G H Nungester will speak on malaria control and treatment. Officials urge all graduate nurses to attend to help make the new Decatur district outstanding in the state.

Alabama Nurses Association Chenault G. H. Nungester Decatur

Fluff and Ruffles Rule The Appearance Scene

In a fashion note from Miss Simplicity to modern glamour, fluff and ruffles replace plain robes and hats as the new style. The piece highlights gold tissue gowns, blue and gold accents, black velvet robes with mascara accents, glittery hair, and beauty routines. It ends with a Beauty Box inquiry address for readers seeking beauty help.

Helen Follett

Athens area social notes and travel updates

State Highway Patrolman Sanders Fusch and Mrs Fusch hosted a dinner for fellow patrolmen at their North Madison Street home before resuming duties on icy roads. Birth announcement for Ronald D Gray Sr's son Edward III. Mrs J E Hancock returns to Oakland Florida after visiting Athens friends. George L Sherrill recovers from flu. Mrs Joseph Lyon and two sons return from Memphis visit with R A Smith family. J B Sarver returns from visit to Westmoreland Tennessee. C J Hayden family returns from Dallas after Cotton Bowl trip with Hayden and five brothers. George C Johnson visits Birmingham recently.

Sanders Fusch Lila York Athens George L. Sherrill Joseph Lyon Memphis R. A. Smith J._B.Sarver Westmoreland. Tenn C. J

Taft Outlines Five Point Plan to Balance Budget

Senator Robert A. Taft proposes a five point program to balance the federal budget within two years. Speaking to the Chicago Bar Association, Taft argues for abolition of bureaus and staff cuts, reform of relief and public works, and a revised tax plan aiming for 7 billion dollars in revenue if prosperity returns. He contends current spending risks national bankruptcy if not halted.

Chicago Robert A. Taft Ohio Cchicago Bar Association Roosevelt Taft Navy Congress United States

Clara Bow Not To Return To Screen

Mrs Rex Bell formerly known as Clara Bow the It girl will not appear again on screen A Hollywood report linked Republic Stud to a film with Gene Autry but her husband says she has retired from acting He denied the studio offer and declined further comment The Bow/ Bell couple are staying in Rochester after an exam at the Mayor Clinic last month planning to remain until next week

Rochester Minn Rex’ Bell Clara Bow Hollywood Republic Stud Gene Autry Bell Mayor

Jackson’s Nomination to Attorney General Approved

President Roosevelt’s pick Robert H. Jackson for attorney general cleared a Senate Judiciary subcommittee in under five minutes without hearings. If confirmed, Jackson will replace Frank Murphy, who awaits Supreme Court appointment. A second subcommittee will consider Murphy’s nomination, with prompt approval expected.

Washington Roosevelt Robert H. Jackson Senate King Utah Jackson Frank Murphy Supreme Court Murphy

Governor Dixon Improves But Remains Resting

Montgomery Jan 6 Governor Frank M Dixon who is confined by illness was greatly improved today though his secretary said he would stay in bed today and tomorrow per doctor’s orders.

Montgomery, Ala Frank M. Dixon Roland Mushat Fils

Boots Freeze Firemen Fight Freezer Fire

Four Bristol firemen battled a 2,500 grocery store fire today. The cold caused frostbite to feet hands and ears. all were treated at a hospital and released.

Boots Freeze Bristol

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Miss Miller MR. Gillilan Roberta Miller W. C. Miller Dallas Texas Robert L., Gillilan Arlington Ala First Baptist Church Gillilan West Sixth Street L. Gillilan Birmingham Central Baptist W. M.S Berean Club Guy Drake Johnston Street First Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church Romeo and Juliet First Baptist Circles Le-Club Aubrey Fuller Napp Dr. Wylie Westminster Westmitbddi Benevated Ie Mans The News Syndicate Co., Inc NEA Manhattan Cafe-Society Eileen Herrick George Lowther Jennie Davidson J. W. Darrah George Norwood A. C. Mann J. W. Pipkin J. O. Townsend Hartselle, Ala Douglas Fairbanks, Jr Margaret Lockwood Will Fyffe Geo. Bancroft Jackie Cooper Betty Field Russ Morgan Orchestra Dorothy Lamour Akim Tamiroff Cartooh NEWS Jesse James Tyrone Power Henry Fonda Nancy Kelly Randolph Scott Red Barry Capitol Theatre Jack Randall Oklahoma Rusty Claudette Colbert Ben Lyon Ernest Torrence James Cagney George Raft Tommy John Trent White House Beauty Box June Duprez Ronald D. Gray, Sr Edward, III J. E Hancock Offie York Oakland Florida New York Oliver Holton Bethlehem Pay Muriel Koehler East Meadow KL. 1 Clara Goidel’s Alabama Business Institute Dixon Cain & Wells Sts Bill Ell Pott Dick Tracy Linda Tyrone Tyrone Power Your “King of the Movies Linda Darnell Hotel For Women Phil Spitalny Cisco Kid Cesar Romero Henry Gay Caballero the Army Lady Cesar Romero Marjorie Weaver Chris-Pin Martin George Montgomery Robert Barr Virginia Field Harry Green 20Th Century-Fox Picture Frankie Masters Mont Jane Bryan Flora Robson Raymond Severn Una Wry Iqe E. Brown, JR
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