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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1941

Page

7

Anne Adams Pattern 4692 Promises Spring Frock Style

Pattern 4692 shows a late spring ready dress with curved side bodice gathering and slim back princess lines. Options include ric rac or printed contrast borders, pockets, and a sweetheart neckline. Available in Misses and Women sizes. order by sending 15 cents to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th St New York N. Y

Athens Club January meeting and vales of society items

The Athenian Club met at Mrs. Cardwell Chambers home with Miss Mary Lillian Feigley presiding. A book review on The Family by Nina Fedorova followed by illness-limited attendance and welcome back of former member Mrs. William Clem. The Woman’s Society of Christian Service held a January program at First Methodist Church with Dr. A M Shelamer lecture on I Want to Live. Several members recover from flu while others remain ill. Mrs. H B Malone to visit Houma Louisiana.

Athenian Club Cardwell Chambers D. O. Looney Mary Lillian Feigley Sue Billingsley Nina Fedorova William Clem Athens Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Circle Number One A. M. Shelamer R. L. Malone Shelamer Garth A. J Rollings Powers Hospital David Lamarr A. D. Powers J. 8. Crutcher, Sr Jr. Crutcher, Jr Lvl. Walllace Crutcher D. L. Rosenall, Jr Joy D. J. Wilson McFarland Jack Billy Lewis H. B. Malone Horace Leeper Houma Louisiana

Survey urges Alabama industry to aid defense production

Montgomery calls for a survey of all unused and convertible facilities to speed defense output. Governor Dixon proclaims a Preparedness through Production Week urging faster production of weapons and supplies to defend democracy against dictator industry.

Montgomery Ala Alabamma Dixon America Associated Industries of Alabama Americas

Local Family News from Lawrence County Grove Holiday Visit

Mrs. Kermit Cross and relatives from Bristol Tennessee High Point North Carolina spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs G P Collins in Lawrence County Grove. Many locals have measles. Several families moved and visitors called during the holidays with others ill or recovering. Brother Well Bagge filled his regular appointment the first Sunday.

Kermit Cross Hansel Cross Eugene Collins Bristol Tennessee Highpoint North Carolina G. P Collins George Collins Frank Jones Newsom

Courtland Social News Recaps Bridge Tea and Visits

Miss Lavinia Chardavoyne hosted a Tuesday bridge party for club members and guests Mrs. James Blythe won top score while Mrs. Tedder received a guest token. Dinner host Jessie Lane entertained Det Arthur of Baltimore and Malcolm Lane with local friends. News also notes Eleanor Ballentine’s return to work in Florence.

Lavinia Chardavoyne William Mosely L. Tedder Francis Dynum James Blythe Tedder J.H. Green Harris Pippen Jane McKnight Daniel Gilchrist, Jr Sarah Gilchrist Jeanne DuBose William Weaver Det Arthur Malcolm Lane Eleanor Ballentine Florence Columbus Ohio Eva Fowler William Mosely, Jr Decatur Ll. Horton Morgan Sherrod Birmingham John K. Clarke, Jr Huntsville J. K. Clark A. B. Lane Arthur Morrison Ben Minor Tuscumbia Moulton Baptist Church J. G. Sanderson Priday

Poll tax ruling limits exemptions for draftees

Alabama Attorney General Thomas S. Lawson ruled that national guardsmen asked to serve in the regular army remain exempt from poll taxes while draftees and volunteers do not share the exemption. Exemptions exist for guardsmen at home or in service and veterans who served between January 1, 1917 and November 11, 1918. The question was posed by Sumter County tax collector Joe Patton.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Srevice Thomass. Lawson Joe Patton Sumter County

Peanut Week Proclaimed in Alabama by Governor Dixon

Governor Dixon designated January 23 to 30 as peanut week in Alabama. The observance is backed by the Georgia Florida Alabama Peanut Association led by Charlie McBride and family Sunday. Local notes report visits and a birth. also a death of Miss Ella Masterson in Decatur.

Montgomery Ala Dixon Alabama The Georgia- Florida-Alabama Charlie McBride Jim Darnell Fred Darnell George Collins IT. Thompson Ella Masterson Decatur

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