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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1940

Page

5

Society Notes of White River County Matrimonies and Gatherings

Miss Winnie Kathryn Hargrove and Mr. Marten Smith wed January 14 at the Crowe home with Rev. L. H. Knight officiating. The ceremony featured wine crepe attire and a single attendant, with plans to reside in Decatur. The issue also lists multiple Baptist and church society activities, circles, meetings, and a golden wedding anniversary at the Lessor home along with a long roster of attendees and social events on January 14.

Hargrove Winnie Kathryn Hargrove Marten Smith Pat Crowe L. H. Knight Martha Spence Everett Powell Smith-Whitt Decatur James Allen Smith Central Baptist Church Williams Schwantes Carl Green Kenneth Heigler A. D. Herring H.N. Murphy C. G. Meadows Virgil Harris Felix W. Wood Carlton Keaton W. K. Fort A. A. D. Watterson Lola Shannon Clifford Morrison Tommie Smith J. J. Dean Mabel Mayfield Tom Williams Clifford Knight Miss Smith Frankie Smith West End Baptist c Mrs. Campbell Canal Street New Orleans Gulf Coast Campbell Jewell Cox J. L. Cox Jasper Alabama

Party Honours Mary Elizabeth Rice

A local gathering honored Mary Elizabeth Rice as the guest of distinction. The event celebrated her contributions and marked a warm community tribute with neighbors and friends in attendance.

Shine in the Eyes and Daily Grooming Advice

Helen Follett urges women to lubricate eyelids with a light oil, apply proper makeup, and avoid overusing powders and dry shampoos. She promotes skin care, hydration, exercise, and daily bathing, while criticizing outdated grooming methods.

New Cotton Use Hailed as Road Binder Questioned

Washington hear ings before the House appropriations subcommittee reveal doubts about cotton fabric as a binder for bituminous roads. Thomas MacDonald cites 400 miles of tested surfaces with limited promise while noting uses in curing concrete roads and stabilizing slopes. FE Kelley says no clear advantage over non cotton materials in roads or airport runways.

Washington Public Roads Administration Appropriations House Thomas MacDonald The Roads Administration MacDonald Highway F. ‘Kelley

Birthday Celebration for Mary Elizabeth at Mrs Rice's Home

In the afternoon guests including Mary Ann Bagley Mary Caudiil Barbara Brooks and others gathered around the dining room table to sing Happy Birthday to Mary Elizabeth as a large cake was lit and served with ice cream and candy favors. A Baptist Conference was announced for Central Baptist church at 2 p.m. Thursday with Miss Mllen Cabér from Montgomery presenting to cradle roll leaders and department heads.

Mrs. Rice Mary Ann Bagley Mary Caudiil Barbara Brooks Mary Ann Catlett Betty Hendon Mary Jean Baugher Marlene McBride Fredna Stone Kathleen Lively Betty Grimsley Carolyn Pinney Austeen Taylor Mary Elizabeth Baptist Conference A. Baptist Conference Central Baptist Church Decatur Mllen_Cabér Montgomery

Local Legion conference highlights social events in Montgomery

Mrs Parl Williams attended Thursday's American Legion Conference in Montgomery along with Mrs Ingold Timberlake for the state mid winter conference. Social events included a Bouvaire Country club dinner in honor of the national president Mrs Doris Corwith and state officers, a luncheon at the Armory, a Legion Home dance, and an afternoon tea at the Governor's Mansion. Stella Evans of San Francisco visits and others travel between Wilson-Dam Rochelle Park and Johns Hopkins research work.

Parl Williams American Legion and Legion Auxiliary Montgomery Ingold .Timberlake Bouvaire Country Club Doris Corwith Armory Legion Home Governor’s Mansion Frank Dixon Emil Cotcher Rochelle Park N. J Wilson-Dam Baltimore, Md Johns Hopkins University

Morgan County Florette social notes from Decatur area

Local residents from Falkville Wadley and Decatur visit friends and relatives Friday to Sunday. Names include Siimmerford Gurley Quinn Bartlett Briscoe Vincent and Gurley families with trips to Hartselle Florence Nashville Huntsville and Princeton Indiana. Illness operations and recoveries noted among several residents.

Bob Siimmerford Bobby Joe Falkville J. Earl Gurley Bettye Earle Floyd Quinn Wadley G. ©. Vincent Earl Gurley Betty Farle Decatur Harold Waugh A. V. Suarratt Daughster Willie Mae Charles Sloan Princeton, Ind Sun‘Gay

Make This Model At Home Lighthearted Kiddie Pattern 4373

Pattern 4373 by Anne Adams offers a springtime dress for children with scalloped front waistline panels and optional contrast fabrics. Short puff sleeves or caps with fringe and potential ruffled panties. Pattern 4374 covers sizes 4 to 12. Requests 15 cents per pattern and 15 cents per pattern book, with combined price 25 cents when ordered together from The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.

Anne Adams Anne Adame

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