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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1938

Page

5

Lafayette P T A Reports Busy First 1938 Meeting

The Lafayette grammar school P T A held its January 1938 gathering with 62 attendees. Miss Lougene Clem’s departure from the school was noted and a program of music selections by Edna Holland’s Junior Fifth grade room was presented. The treasurer reported $108 in the treasury and plans for fundraising to boost funds for library chairs and other needs.

Joee Wheeler M. B. Brown Oscar Napps Brown Louis Bell T. S Burnum Kennon Stewart Lougene Clem Lafayette Grammar Schoo Josephine Thornton Miss Clem Mary Banks Terrell Clem Lafayette Grammar School C. A. Moore J. W. McDonald EB. D. Bailey, Jr Moore McDonald Edna Holland Miartha Evelyn Callahan Henry Long Air de Ballet Michael Aaron Sarah Lichtenstein Betty Jane Johnston Byron Coleman Nell Wallace Treasury Miss Holland R. T. Liston

Pinkham's Compound Promises Relief for Women

A historical notice touts Pinkham's Compound as a remedy for female distress and nerve discomfort. It claims millions of letters attest to its benefits and urges women to try the product for relief.

Pinkham Ieee

Spring Pattern Ads and Local Notices Blend Fashion with Events

The notice mixes Anne Adams spring pattern promotions with local society items. It highlights patterns 4609 and 4699, price, sizes and order details, then mentions Miss Holland’s junior fifth placement and a birthday party hosted by Mrs. Fred Simmons. The message ends with a church prayer and invites for Betty’s tenth birthday celebration.

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

Personal notices from local society column

Miss Watelle Tuissell shows marked improvement after a week of illness. Mrs Dd Bailey Jr visited Birmingham Tuesday. Mr and Mrs J O Colvard and son J O Jr plan a weekend in Alexander City and Birmingham. Mrs B P Wallace improving at Ferry Street home. Allen Counts ill at home with mumps. Mrs C B Jackson doing well after dental work. Owen Pace of Florence visited relatives. W K McNeill ill at home. Garnett Dement ill with flu at 1203 Sixth Ave S. C Lt Sartor returns from New Orleans business trip. Mr and Mrs T C Almon to return soon from New Orleans. Mrs H M is reported with regret by many friends.

Decatur District Athena College campaign committee meets

The Decatur District Athena College campaign committee met with Dr. M. E. Lazenby and other members to map plans for a financial drive. The goal is to eliminate indebtedness and expand the college’s physical equipment.

Decatur Athena College M. E. Lazenby B. B E. Braswell L. O. Stout John T. Cooper Hartselle J. H. Chitwood C. W. Sarver Athena A. & Pitts Athens F. L. AldMdge

Conference at Mt Hope Church briefs area pastors reports

A pastors and laymen conference was held Tuesday at Mt Hope Church in Lawrence County. Rev. 8. Oy Gamble is pastor. Reports on the Savannah conference were given by Rev. R. BR. Scott of Hartnelle Rev. K. N. Matthews of Cullman and Dr. M. Lazenby presiding elder of the Decatur district. routine business was transacted.

Mt. Hope Church Lawrence County 8. Oy Gamble R. BR. Scott Hartnelle K. N. Matthews Cullman M. &. Lazenby Decatur Savannah

Presiding Elder to Fill Three Pulpit Posts This Weekend

Dr M B Lasenby presiding elder of the Decatur district visits Arkadelphia on Cullman circuit to preach at 11 oclock Saturday and lead a conference. Sunday he is to speak at Cullman First church after a noon conference. Rev K N Matthews conducts the conference in the noon then preaches at Town Creek where Rev W M Wade is pastor with a conference following.

M. BE. Lasenby Decatur Arkadelphia Church Cullman Cullman First Church K. N. Matthews Town Creek W. M. Wade

Body Comes Home for Edward J. Neil Jr

The body of Edward J. Neil Jr a press wart correspondent fatally wounded on the Teruel front in Spain arrived aboard the liner Berengaria. His widow Helen Nolan his father Dr Richard J Neil and a group of Neil s friends from the newspaper and sports world went to meet the ship while others waited at the pier.

New York Edward J. Neil, Jr Presa Tally Teruel Spain Berengaria Helen Nolan Richard J. Neil Neil Sports World

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Hamilton Tom Hamilton J. O. Colvard Sherman Street Thomas J. Hendrix Taylor Apartmenta Valley Country Club Harry Allen A. Lynne Progressive Culture Club Ferry Street 8. A. Lynne University Center Mildred Nungester John H. Peach Ofrograms W. Hong Gamaliel Bradford Lynne Loyd Lively Thomas Hendrix W. M. Voorhies Wilmer Hall W. H. Anderson Fifth Avenue, West Stanley Wyatt Happy Band Happy Band Sewing Circle Mack Brown Sixth Avenue South Ninth Street Missionary Society W. L. Spearman John Wardlow Jed Spearman Th c Wardrow Tessmann John H. Rogers Ella Beal Gillespie Goidel Amoskay Jolor Hollywood Reporter Hepburn Ginger Rogers Andrea Leeds Lucille Ball Adolphe Menjou Katharine Hepburn Rogers Adolphe Menjo Gail Patrick Constance Cellier Andree Leeds Gregory LA Cava Man Godfrey Pandro Berman G. P. Banniza Fred Simmons Betty Canal Street Move’s Beauty Shop Capitol Ara Brouk Cr Cor Roy Watelle Tuissell Mra F. Dd. Bailey, Jr Birmingham J. 0. Colvard Alexander City Ala B. P. Wallace Little Allen Boyce Counts Mr. and _ T. G Counts Owen Pace Florence W. K. McNeill Garnett Dement C. Lt. Sartor New Orleans Mr. and Mia T. C. Almon H. M Priest Nashville City Park Vicki Vatronal Credit Bureau United States Canada Individu Sacred ‘Trust Decatur Retail Credit Bureau Ind Central National Bank National Retail Credit Association Decatur, Alabama
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