Jennings Allen wedding in Falkville Alabama ceremony
Miss Marjorie Curtis Jennings and Howard Morgan Allen wed at the bride’s Falkville home on December twenty first. Rev J H Roberts presided with relatives present. The reception followed with ornate decorations and candles. The couple will reside in Stafford Springs Mississippi after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fennings-Allen
Marjorie Curtis Jennings
C. P. Jennings
Falkville
Alabama
Howard Morgan Alam
G. H. Alen
Stafford Springs
Mississippi
Jennings
Grady Lee
Janet Jennings
Chicago
Illinois
John Woodford Abrams
Gordo
Helen Shaw
Memphis
Tennessee
Ida Mae Downer
Catherine Horton
Aliceville
Emmett Bridges
Ruby ‘Roger
Hartselle
Ala
Local Personal News From Decatur and Nearby Towns
Mrs Harold Carter recovers at home after a week with flu. Mrs C B Elliott Mrs Paul Crawford and Mrs E T Rushing with guest Mrs Fred Knight of Nashville return from Atlanta where they saw Gone With The Wind. Mr and Mrs Frank Campbell back from wedding trip. at home 415 Canal Street. S C Craig and Ted Blevins travel to Pulaski on business. Harold Dixon bedridden with a knee injury. Buford White and Stacy Ashford of Pulaski join Decatur residents in Columbus Georgia for a Bottling Convention Thursday. Mrs H E Jeffrey ill with flu on Johnston Street. Mr and Mrs Frank Lide of Bir-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Business Institute
O. P. Taft
Taft, Tenn
Blanche High School
Taft
Tennessee
Decatur
McRae Motors Co
Mr. Taft
Williams Auto Supply Co
Campbell-Cox
J. L. Cox
Jewell
Frank M. Campbell
Jasper
Alabama
Campbell
New Orleans
Gulf Coast
Canal Street
Davis
HH. Ro Davis
Johnston Street
W. FE. Crawford
Phillip Humphrey
Huntsville
C. B. Elliott
Paul Crawford
E. T. Rushing
Fred Knight
Nashville Tenn
Atlanta, Ga
Frank Campbell
Points South
Buford White
Stacy Ashford
Pulaski, Tenn
Columbus Ga
A. W. Chapman
Woodrow Chapman
Ronan Blankenship
Grady Hanks
Ted Blevins
8. C. Craig
H.E. Jeffrey
Athens Woman's Missionary Society meets at Garth home
The Athens First Methodist church group held its monthly program at Mrs. W S Garth's new residence. Guests toured the dining room, enjoyed refreshments, and heard Belle Bennett life notes. The gathering discussed church goals for 1940 and invited all auxiliary circles to meet at the college next Monday at 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church
W. 8. Garth
Garth
H. A. Darby
D. L
Reseaseu, Jr
A. M. Shelamer
Belle Bennett
Pitts
Nancy Lou Smith
O. D. Smith
Athens
Martin F. Whitt
Whitt
Sherrill
Birmingham
Geo. L. Sherrill
Major Sherrill
Henderson L. Carter
Alabama
Collar Bones and Posture in Fashion Advice
An article by Helen Follett offers fashion and grooming tips focusing on posture to avoid collar bone exposure, shoulder movement, cocoa butter for skin care, and hair maintenance. It discusses grey hair, color choices for older women, and cautions against overbleaching and harsh products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Follett
Dolly
Dixie regional Scouts meet in Birmingham
In Birmingham Alabama the Dixie regional committee for its Scouts gathering here represents five states with members from the Jane 10 group and other organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GIRL
Birmingham
Ala
Jane
Dixie Regional Committee
Sacred Heart Academy Alumnae Dance Jan 19
Sacred Heart Academy alumnae sponsor the annual dance at the academy one mile east of Cullman on Friday evening January 19 starting at 8 o clock and continuing to midnight. The Fess Whatley orchestra will play with elaborate plans and new decorations expected to attract a large crowd. Officers listed include Mrs Ellis Burns president Miss Irene Burke treasurer Mrs Leonard Collier secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iSacred Heart Academy
Sacred Heart Academy
Cullman
Fess Whatley Orcheatra
Association of Sacred Heart Academy
Mra
Ellis Burns
Irene Burke
Leonard Collier
Students Receive Certificates at Alabama Business Institute
Advanced Class members at Alabama Business Institute earned awards in artistic shorthand writing and typing progress. Mrs Lucile Polk Mrs Edith Ragsdale and Mildred Oxier received writing progress awards while Mrs Edith Ragsdale and Mildred Onier were cited for typing certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Business Institute
Gregg Publishing Company
New York
Lucile Polk
Edith Ragsdale
Mildred Oxier
Mildred Onier
Nurses Group in District 14 Meets in Practice
District No 14 of the Alabama Nurses Association held its first regular meeting at Ora Chenault Chenaults offices at 7 30. Dr G H Nungester spoke on malaria control and treatment. A Benevolent Society Hospital student read a written case history. Frances Coleman and Besa Praytor led current events and common cold discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Nurses Association
Ora, Chenault & Chenault
G. H. Nungester
Benevolent Society Hospital
Frances Coleman
Besa Praytor
Backless Back Dress Pattern 4360 by Anne Adams
Anne Adams pattern 4360 offers a back swinging frock with low waist and gathered skirt, front girdle waist illusion, and optional three quarter or long sleeves. Available in misses and women sizes 14 to 42. fabric amount listed for size 16. Order instructions include 15 cents per pattern and combined offer with book at 25 cents. Patterns mailed from The Decatur Daily Pattern Department, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Romta
Decatur Daily
Pattern Department
W. 17Th’ St
New York
N. S
Mrs Williams to Attend Conference in Montgomery
Mrs Parl Williams second district director of the American Legion Auxiliary Alabama will attend the mid winter conference in Montgomery The conference will be followed by a joint Legion and Auxiliary luncheon at Fort Dixie Graves Montgomery Armory with Joe Starnes as principal speaker Mrs William Corwith national president will be guest of the Auxiliary and a tea will be hosted Thursday afternoon at the governor s mansion by Mrs Frank Dixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parl Williams
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Alabama
Montgomery
Legion and Auxiliary
Fort Dixie Graves
Montgomery Armory
Joe Starnes
William Corwith
New York
Governors Mansion
Frank Dixon
Flint Missionary Society Meeting Highlights
The Flint Missionary Society met at the parsonage with twelve members and two visitors. A covered dish luncheon followed the 2 p m call to order, devotional by Mrs Grant, and a brief business session focusing on love pledges for the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint Missionary Society
Sleep-It's' car crashes through bridge. no injuries
Bernard Shaw of West Decatur Pa told police he slept through a run of wreckage when his car bounded off a concrete bridge tore a tree hit a concrete sidewalk and ripped part of a porch before stalling after reversing. Car damage totaled 126 dollars and Shaw escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philipsburg
Bernard Shaw-of
Dixie region Girl Scouts set plans for spring conference
Members from Alabama Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi and Tennessee attended the annual meeting. The committee reviewed the year’s work and outlined a program for the Spring regional conference at Johnson City Tennessee. Dixie region Girl Scout membership now exceeds 16 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson City
Tenn
Alabama
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Tennessee
Dixie Region
Boy Scout Troop 47 Holds Meeting
Boy Scout Troop 47 met Tuesday night at Woataside Presbyterian church. Gilbert Stewart led the Scout oath and Roy Edwards was named assistant scoutmaster. Gilbert Stewart and Morris Meadows were made temporary patrol leaders as plans for a February rally in Desoto were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOY Scout Troop
Boy Scout Troop 47
Woataside Presbyterian Church
Gilbert Stewart
Roy Hdwards
Morris Meadows
Descatur
Jame Cl ‘d Holesapple
Four Meetings In Central Methodist Church This Evening
Four church gatherings are planned at Central Methodist Church. The orchestra under Coils Lowery meets at six, the Alpha and Omega Bible class at 6 15, the mid week prayer service led by Rev. R L Archibald at seven, followed by the choir rehearsal directed by Mrs H Troup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentral Methodist Church
Coils Lowery
Alpha and Omeka
R. L. Archibald
H. ©. Troup
Woodring Plans Tour of Washington War Games Prep
Secretary Woodring announced plans to tour Washington and inspect southern preparations for the army’s largest peacetime war games with regular troops. He indicated the tour would likely begin late this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodring
Washington
Close vote forecast in House Ways and Means
Washington January 10 a survey of the House Ways and Means Committee indicated a close forecast for the upcoming vote. The report suggests tight margins and contested support among key members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Trade bill extension edges toward approval in congress
Lawmakers consider extending the resource reciprocal trade program as supporters push for a favorable committee recommendation. Debates focus on market access and economic impact as the vote nears.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Rowe
MR. Brown
Anna Mae Rowe
Paul Rowe
Wheeler
Zellie L. Brown
Frank Smith
Sibyl Rowe
Mrs. Brown
Miss Gordon Wers
Mary Jo Gordon
Ernest Taft
L. J. Kaylor
Miss Gordon
Frankie Gordon
MRS. Darrah Club Hostess
J. W. Darrah
Progressive Culture Club
Jackson Street
Darrah
John Peach
B. F. Martin
Morgan County
C. H. Eyster
F.D. Peebles
Seneca Burr
Claire Bloodworth
L. J. Ramage
J. H. Calvin
Ben Bloodworth
J. T. Jones
Zeromen Club
R. H. Wolcott
A. Z. Bailey
W. A. Brittain
W. H. Day
A. F. W. C. District
Lambuth Archibald
Day
Bailey
Decatur Garden Club
O. E
Mary Lou Dancy
Masonic Temple
Silk Stocking Club
Harold Carter
S. C. Craig
Harold Dixon
Sixth Avenue North
Frank Lide
Bir
Mingham
John W. Jones
Hilda Smith
Otto Sand
Joan
Elizabethtown
W. T. Clarke
BE. S. Morrow
Offia
East Lafayette Street
Lydia E. Pinkham
Capitol
John Trent
Marjorie Reynolds
Milburn Stone
Sandra Lee Meadows
Edward Meadows
San Diego
California
Wallace Meadows
Bremerton
Sandra Lee
Meadows
United States Navy
U. S. S. Houston
Ann Pulgaro
San Francisco
Patricia Morison
Thrift Wash
Academy Alumnae
Mrs. Williams
Flint
Missionary Society
IN Meeting
Pronesis
Alabama Motor Co
Second Ave
GMC
Carter
Goidel’s
Leah
Rik
Cisco Kid and the Lady
Cesar Romero
Marjorie Weaver
Cheto Pe
Virginie Field
Henry Green
Henry
Frankie Masters
the Orphan Duck
Ani
Bryan Flora Robson
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!