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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1941

Page

5

Local clubs share meetings and plans across Decatur area

Tuesday gatherings included the Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club with Mrs. B A Turner as top scorer and Mrs. W R Smith next, plus Mary Lou Dancy U D C and P T A study group members. Other notices cite Le Club Entres Meres postponement, Decatur Garden Club plans, O E S initiatory work, and Happy Band sewing circle hosting duties.

Turner Bridge Club B. A. Turner O. P. Stinson Lafayette Grammar School Mary Banks Terrell Maureen Walsh R. B. Cat Mary Lou Dancy Masonic Temple

Personal News and Illness Updates From Local Society

Carolyn Wade underwent appendix surgery at Benevolent Society Hospital. Mrs. J L Gunter visits today with friends while Mrs. J B Cassells returns from Charlotte and Birmingham with sister Miss Maud Clary. Mrs T B Rogers reports from Louisville improving for her mother Mrs L D True. Mr and Mrs Ben Holmes now at Elliott Apartments. Noel Harris improving at home of Mr and Mrs Ju Nan Harris. Mrs Henry Zeitler ill at home in Mooresville. W P Russell of Midland Texas visiting family. Miss Louise Schilling of Marietta Georgia visiting sister Mrs Rufus Adams. Miss Bluette Wallace in Birmingham a few days with Mrs Rex Poll. Miss Marjorie Workman leaves for Danbury Connecticut after visit with sister Mrs Early Phinizy.

Phinizy Barry Phinizy Marjorie Workman Danbury, Conn Carolyn Wade James Wade Benevolent Society Hospital J. B. Cassells Charlotte N. C Birmingham Ala Maud Clary T. B. Rogers Louisville L. D. True Little Noel Harris Ju- Nan Harris Louise Schilling Marietta, Ga Rufus Adams Bluette Wallace Mrs. Rex Poll Danbury Conn Early Phinizy

Lemon Juice Remedy for Rheumatic Pain Adverts

An advert promotes Ru-Ex Compound as a cheap home remedy for rheumatic arthritis and neuritis. The recipe mixes Ru-Ex with a quart of water and the juice of four lemons, to be taken two tablespoons twice daily. If no relief within 48 hours, return the empty package for a money back guarantee. Goldel drug stores advertise the product.

Goldel Advt

Meeting closes with coffee poured by club president

Mrs. John W Jones, president of the club, poured the coffee at the meeting. The gathering welcomed former member Mrs. W A Emens and visitor Misa Louise Schilling of Marietta Georgia.

John W Jones W. A. Emens Misa Louise Schilling Marietta, Ga

War in Europe hinges on possible invasion by land

The article argues major powers may not achieve complete victory without a land invasion. It notes Germany’s air and army strength, Hitler’s aim to strike England, and Britain’s confidence that invasion is unlikely to succeed without a navy. A. V. Alex-

Germany England Hitler John Bull Britain A. V. Alex

Bath Itch Remedies From Everyday Practices

The author describes managing bath itch with corn starch adding to bath water, careful soap use, and cleansing oils when soap aggravates skin. Friction massage with palms and soft towels, nightly lotion with lanoline or cocoa butter, and dietary tips including more fat, butter, olive oil, and bacon to ease the condition.

Kittens Stitch Pattern for Kitchen Towels by Laura Wheeler

Adorable kitten transfer design Pattern 2754 offers six motifs about 6 by 8 inches to decorate tea towels with harmonious gay colors. Materials needed include illustrated stitches and transfer details. Send ten cents to The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept in New York to obtain pattern number and the buyer’s name and address.

Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York

Britain's World War II Naval Advantage and Air Ambitions

The report cites First Lord of the Admiralty and Churchill marks on allied strength. Britain leads sea power with an expanding fleet and near unlimited resources. Hope rests on gaining air command in 1941 to enable potential invasion of Germany, while avoiding early catastrophe before full war readiness.

United States Churchill France Oae

Thanksgiving Day Game Film Show by Dr Edwards

Annual showing of the Thanksgiving Day game with Hartselle presented by Dr M E Edwards. Guests in attendance included Mr and Mrs B E Alverson Mr and Mrs A H Hoff Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones Dr and Mrs Frank Chenault Judge and Mrs Seybourne Lynne Mr and Mrs Rutledge Thomas Mr and Mrs Bruce Spencer Mr and Mrs Robert Rice Mr and Mrs Oscar Napps and Prof.

Hartselle M. E Edwards

Notable Football Players and Dates List of Participants

A long roster of football players alongside numerous Miss titles and full names is presented, naming Orville Burleson Dorothy Sandusky Charles Brewer Peggy Wilda Vaughan Francis Eris Dean Red Kimbrel Johnny Hannigan Harold Self Margarite Bethany Bud Lee Ann Gray Travis Callahan Edna Marie Massen gale Raymond Smith Helen Kitchens Jimmy Newlin Ida Hall Hill Hubert Burleson Marie Simmons WC Hunter Murray Thomas Sonny Todd Francis Hodges Ed Johnson Ann Hunter John C Sherril Jacqueline Johnson Seth Pitts Sarah Coleman Clyde Smith Sureva Smith Schuyler Pryor Shirley Bragg Billy Campbell Grace Heany Ollie Street Dorothy Murphy Morgan Markham Listinia Moore Ray Doss Margaret Lee Carl Avants Annie Reeves Dillard Bobby McDougald Martina Dinsmore Dan Verner Jam ita Nunn Billy Williams Willodene Reeves Charles Gilliam Amy Hawkins Bobby Trimble Harold Whitmire Jr J W Chandler Rex Rankin Pam Kyle Buddy Townsend Jack Sherman.

Hagerman M. & Wiwards Leon Moody Ogle and Fuller Ww. T. Jordan Orville Burleson Dorothy Sandusky Charles Brewer Peggy Wilda Vaughan Francis Eris Dean Red Kimbrel Johnny Hannigan Hare Old Self Margarite Bethany Bud Lee Ann Gray Travis Callahan Edna Marie Masseng Dorothy Murphy Morgan Markham Listinia Moore Ray Doss Margaret Lee Carl Avants Annie Reeves Dillard Bobby McDougald Martina Dinsmore Dan Verner Jamita Nunn Billy Williams Willodene Reeves Charles Gilliam Amy Hawkins Bobby Trimble Harold Whitmire J. W Chandler Rex Rankin Pam Kyle Buddy Townsend Jack Sherman

General Bishop Retired After Omaha Command

Major General Jerey P. Bishop recently relieved as Tth corps area commander at Omaha and reassigned to duty in San Francisco. He will be retired May 31, the War Department announced today.

Washington, Jan Jerey P. Bishop Tth Omaha Neb Wna San Francisco War Department

Good apartments in demand rent through Holy Want ad

Advertisement notes ready apartments in high demand, urging readers to rent via Holy Want classifieds. Targeted buyers are advised to contact the listing for availability and rates.

Body of R. A. Henderson Sent Home

The body of R. A. Henderson traveling man who died here Tuesday afternoon has been sent to his home in Holly Springs Mississippi. Coroner Rev Howell ruled death from natural causes after an investigation by city and county police. Henderson collapsed at Mrs Frank Howards 618 near Vine Street where he had arrived around noon. His driver said Henderson complained of sleepiness and suffered heart attack. The body was prepared for burial and sent to Holly Springs last night.

R. A. Henderson Holly Springs Miss Howell Frank Howard Vine Street Henderson Decatur Mr. Henderson Howard Brown's Hally Springs

Absent Congress Members Sworn In On Opening Day

Representatives Patrick of Alabama and Gore of Tennessee were absent on the opening day of the session and were sworn in today as members of the Fifty-Eifth Congress.

Washingto Jan Patrick

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mary Jou Dancy United Daughters of the Confederacy Eva Gergus Foster Danville Road LE Club Entre Meres le Club Entres Meres Decatur Garden Club Carnegie Library Mrs. Brown Happy Band Mack Brown Progressive Culture Club Ben Martin Comner Ezell Line Street John W. Jones J. W. Darrah J. L. Gunter Agre Mrs Ben Holmes Elliott Apartments Henry Zeitler Mooresville W. P. Russell Midland, Texas Allen’s Beauty Shoppe Grant St Goidel’s Edward L. Alperson Jagney Bette Davis Sietnee Move’s Darling of Betsy Ross 2Nd Ave Capitol Theatre Deanna Durbin Helen Follett Laura Wheeler COPR Tear, Needlecraft Service, Inc Ander The Admiralty Sally UOE Mrs. Lahleen Kinney Will Capitol Colombie Pieterye Alcatraz Scranton Challis ALL PRICE
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