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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1941

Page

6

Local Social News Highlights From Decatur

Decatur social notes list the Boone Hartung wedding in Cincinnati, with Ann Hartung as former. various club teas, showers, and dinners honoring brides and guests. Episco pal Auxiliary Unit Three meets. culture club postponed. flu illness affects club plans. residents travel and welcome new babies, guests, and home moves across city.

Beware of Contagious Colds Warns and Remedies

A health notice urges readers to prevent colds with simple daily rules and to use Vicks Va tro nol and VapoRub at first signs. It touts Va tro nol drops in nostrils and VapoRub on throat chest and back to ease symptoms. Continuous use is advised and a call to have the products ready for quick response.

Treache Vicks VapoRub Vicks Vatronol

Revival Will Close Sunday at Central Baptist

Dr M F Ham outlines final revival topics at Central Baptist Church with sermons on Worldliness God Is Love The Virgin Birth The Miracle Man and How Shall We Escape In addition several converts came forward after Thursday night’s sermon noting the campaign’s progress and closing plans

M. F. Ham Central Baptist Church Ham

Amusement Company Expands to Roxy Theatre in Decatur

The Crescent now runs more than 150 theatres across Alabama Tennessee and Kentucky and Decatur Alabama. The Roxy in Decatur is highlighted as the newest and one of the prettiest and most modern venues in the chain.

A. R. Prahn Decatur Elton Reeves Amusement Company Enterprises The Crescent Alabama Tennessee Kentucky Roxy

Roxy Theatre Readies Spectacular Lighting and Design

The Roxy Theatre features a triangular marquee with nine colors and a jewel-like glow at night. The entrance layout includes five foot wide flush doors, Chinese red lobby to foyer, and separate ladies and men facilities. A 14 by 18 foot silver sound screen with modern equipment, automatic heating, and chrome trim completes the updated auditorium.

Roxy Theatre Eas

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