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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1941

Page

5

Society Notes Highlight Weddings and Club Meetings

Miss Alyce Daves of Hartselle Alabama wed John E Gorgas of Philadelphia and Tampa in Tampa First Presbyterian Church with Rev Marshall Woodson officiating. Parker and Cleere wed in Montgomery. Berean Club Music Study and Bridge sessions, Berean Study Club, Easy Ace Club meet with refreshments and prizes. various hostesses and members noted.

Alyce Daves John E. Gorgas Hartselle Ala Caco Fla Philadelphia Tampa First Presbyterian Church Marshall Woodson Mrs. Gorgas Fila

Local Personal Notices Include Travel and Family News

Dr Clarence Tarzwell and wife travel to Michigan for his uncle's funeral. Rex Finley and wife return from Tuscaloosa with daughter Dorothy Grace. Miss ts resumes studies at University of Alabama after holidays. Robert Embrie Spangler born Jan 6 to Dr and Mrs F J Spangler of Lafayette Alabama. Mrs Spangler formerly Susie Mainard. Mary Lou Dancey Chapter U D meets at Earl Foster home with co hostesses. Mrs J T Bowser of Chattanooga visiting J W Darrah. Mrs H H May visiting Montgomery. Ben Bloodworth ill with flu but improving. Elizabeth Ann Humphrey attends regional Farm Security conference in Montgomery.

Clarence Tarzwell Michigan Rex Finley Tuscaloosa Dorothy Grace Miss Ts University of Alabama F. J. Spangler LaFayette Ala Robert Embrie Spangler Susie Mainard Mary Lou Dancey The U. D Earl Foster Danville Road Foster Cliff Penny

Federal official warns service workers lose Social Security rights

Robert Bingham of the Federal Security Agency said workers leaving private employment to join the armed forces may forfeit old age and survivors insurance benefits. The agency plans a recommendation to President Roosevelt to seek a Congress amendment protecting those entering service.

Birmingham Ala Robert Bingham Federal Security Agency Roosevelt Congress Bingham

Fire destroys historic church in Prattville Alabama

A fire last night destroyed Prattville's First Presbyterian Church with an estimated loss of 25000 dollars for the building and contents. The Montgomery Fire Department assisted Prattville units to prevent spread to nearby homes and property.

Prattville Ala First Presbyterian Montgomery Fire Department

Want Ads Guide For Buyers And Sellers Of Cars

Before buying or selling your automobile glance over the Want Ads. You will find different cars listed every day.

Vitamin Girl Is Paid Tribute In New Fashions

A four hour show titled Fashion Futures presented New York style trends for spring 1941. Margaret Case described the working girl as the era’s ideal and showcased 500 American designs priced from 10.75 to 400 dollars highlighting suits, capes, hats, greens, beiges, and full skirts in silk jersey lace and pastel fabrics. The event drew 1800 fashion industry representatives and emphasized wearable styles for the average woman.

New York Mary Elizabeth Plummer Margaret Case Goodby

Flattering Necklines And Body Shaping Tips From a Cosmetician

An advice piece discusses choosing necklines to flatter faces and disguise features. It suggests long neck trimmings, slimming diets, and daily exercise to reduce fullness. A cosmetician promotes a long torso manicure to vary finger lengths and nail shaping for visual balance.

Laura Wheeler Crochet Chair Set From Bowls of Flowers

A pattern describes a bowl of flowers used to crochet a matching chair set. The design repeats a flower medallion with leaves and offers directions, illustrations, stitches, and materials. Pattern 2752 includes pattern details and a photograph. Send ten cents for this pattern to The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept. 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY with name and address.

Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York

Fashion Show Highlights Choicest Gowns and Hats

A fashion show organized by New York groups featured Mrs Harrison Williams as best dressed. Attendees saw pale pink lace gowns, crystal sombrero hats, patent leather straw pieces, plaid, and taffeta turbans with gloves. A college girl wore frontier pants with a boy's necktie and a cow’s tall stocking cap. The event, produced in cooperation with several fashion bodies, including the Fashion Originators Guild and Uptown Retail Guild, will repeat tonight.

Harrison Williams New York Fashion Group Guild of America Uptown Retail Guild

Britain faces life or death crisis as Hitler readies new blitz

The column warns of Britain in peril despite sensational Nazi successes. It argues England must quickly muster strength to resist a coming blow while America aids, and Germany remains at peak power as Churchill notes Britain is half armed against a fully armed foe.

Friends of Britain America England Hitler Germany Churchill New

Night of Glory and Threat prompts urgent aid call

The report describes Jon Louis landing a KO blow on Max Schmeling during a June 1038 bout, leaving the German fighter in hospital. It notes a feared Hitler threat and urges rapid U.S. aid to aid democracies, highlighting Speaker Rayburn's call for swift action in Washington. The piece stresses England's peril and the danger of delay.

York Jon Louis Max Schmeling Hitler John Bull John Rayburn Washington England

Family Night Set by Ham Evangelist at Central Church

Dr. M. F. Ham headlines revival at Central Baptist Church tonight at 7 30 p m with family night and an autographed Scofield Reference Bible for the largest family present. Friday marks Young People Night with a sermon on character. He described three heavens and said loved ones will be known in heaven and share Jesus body and clothing.

M. F. Ham Tiat Evangelist Scofield Thia Heaven Tle Jesus

Principals Meet at Austinville High for Morgan County Event

The Morgan County Principals' Association gathered at Austinville High School on January 7 at 6 30 p m as guest of Prof H R Lee man. A luncheon was served by Miss Mary Anna Casady with assistance from Ruth Hartselle Dean Simmons Marvaline Roper Emily Phillips and Netina Carpenter. Superintendent Quinn announced citizenship girl selection retirement forms and upcoming meetings.

Morgan County Principals’ Association Austinville High School H. R. Leeman Mary Anna Casady Ruth Hartselle Dean Simmons Marvaline Roper Emily Phillips Netina Carpenter Quinn Mayage Holtville School

Meeting in Danville Sets February 7 Time

The Danville gathering will be held in February at 7:00 o clock. The Austinville meeting was well attended and attended. Ss W. O. Clark of the County Board of Education and president of the Falkville bank spoke to the Ti group.

Danville Austinville W. O. Clark County Board of Education Falkville Bank

Week of Prayer Service at First Methodist Church

Universal Week of Prayer observance continues at the First Methodist church this evening from 6 45 to 7 30 with a prayer emphasis on the choir The Friday service will conclude the series focusing on Churches Throughout the World

First Methodist Church

Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin

Advertises Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for constipation and stomach upset. Claims senna laxative action awakens lazy bowels and syrup pepsin eases stomach distress and improves taste, urging readers to buy at their druggist.

Dr. Caldwell Iitel

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Miss Parker Cleere C. K. Parker Eva Dorothy Louise Parker Joe Cunningham Cleere Montgomery Berean Club Eugene R. Guy S Neher Guy John W Jones Roan Seneca Burr Leila Seton Hall Ling Waterhouse Faber Georgia Miller Wilmer Hall Foster Barnwell Grant Street Clarice Lee Christian Charities Committee Maynard Layman Gerald Neher Robert Rice Caddell Billy Boswell M. B. Norris Claudia Thombs J. W. Clapton Penick Wilds Harry Carpenter Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Sun Bette Davis Old Maid Allen’s Beauty Shoppe Grant St Patterson Bank Street Per Doz Idaho Texas Tennessee FOODS Battle Creek Health Foods Murdock Thrifty Food Store J. T. Bowser Chattanooga J. W. Darrah H. H. May Ben Bloodworth Elizabeth Ann Humphrey Vitamin Girl Belmont Park Arizona Desert Pebble Beach Calif Parma Helen Follett Ann Sothern Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Service, Inc Ham MOVE Thrift Wohl’s Ohl’s Department Store Harteselle Goidel’s Drug Store W. Somerset Maugham’'S
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