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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1933

Page

4

Society news notes from Wednesday bridge and clubs

Mrs J W hosted the Society Bridge Club at Line Street with Mrs Phillip Humphrey present. Top scorers were Mrs B A Turner and Mrs Humphrey, each receiving a souvenir. Mrs J L Echols will host next week. The Canal Street Rook Club postponed its meeting. Mrs J B Fleming will host next Friday. Circle Four of Central Baptist W M S meets all day Friday for sewing at 10 a.m. in the Mothers classroom. The Cotaco Literary Club held its semi monthly meeting at Mrs H N Purifoy’s home. Mrs C M Murdock presided.

J. W Line Street Phillip Humphrey B. A. Turner Humphrey J. L. Echols Rook Club Canal Street J. B. Fleming Central Baptist Cir W. M Cotaco/Literary Club H. N. Purifoy C.M. Murdock

Europe’s Idol Club Opens Meeting With Reports

The club opened in due form and handled regular business with committee reports. Mrs. W. T. Jordan led the meeting while a salad course was served during the social half hour. Nine members and one guest, Mrs. Rufus Warren, attended.

W. T. Jordan Rufus Warren

Ladies Club Activities and P T A Meeting Report

The Friday Thirteen Club names Mrs J W Cunningham as host. The Easy Ace Club met at Red Brick Inn hosted by Mrs Sara Jeffries with several guests and trophy winners. The P T A unit led by Mrs J W Howell heard a talk by Max Wheat on World wide Citizenship and discussed Founders Day plans. Juvenile Music Study Club hosted by Gloria Carlisle elected two new members and held a musical contest with Valentine refreshments. Also noted are health and travel mentions of local residents and Birmingham day trips.

Sara Jeffries Red Brick Inn Bluette Wallace Helen Bosworth H. EB. Dryden, Jry E. T. Sheppard H. BH May Miss Wallace A. W. Hill P.T. A. Joe Wheeler Parent-Teacher Association J. W. Howell H. E. Williams Max Wheat J. W. Joiner Evelyn Lee Gloria Carlisle Nancy Kate Thornton Russell Speake, Jr Mary Katherine Crow Sarah Peck Weaver Martha Frances Pettey Tschaikowsky Fred Mann

Fat Loss Claims for Women Sparks Safety Debate

A study claim about fat loss for women prompts health experts to warn against unsafe practices. Researchers emphasize safe methods, including balanced diet and regular exercise, while cautioning against drastic shortcuts that risk health.

Personal News From Huntsville And Nearby

Mrs E R Wolfe visited Birmingham briefly this week. Mr and Mrs R N Harris drove to Birmingham and visited friends Tuesday. Lucien Hewlett of Crystal River Florida and his wife stay with relatives in Huntsville for several weeks, with Mrs R B Hewlett visiting them. T W Wert of Birmingham was a business visitor on Wednesday. Beatrice Chunn has returned to Fort Worth Texas after coming to nurse her father L C Puller who is seriously ill at Benevolent Hospital.

L. ©. Puller Hartselle Benevolent Hospital Lucien Hewlett Crystal River Fla Huntsville R. B. Hewlett Beatrice Chunn Fort Worth Tex L. C. Puller

Make This Model at Home With Elegant Jumper Pattern

Pattern 2493 offers a jumper frock with suspender treatment pleats puffed sleeves and guimpe collar. Suitable for school wear and laundry savings, available in sizes 4 6 8 10 12. Catalog 32 pages of Anne Adams models for Fall Winter plus junior and kiddie patterns. Catalog price 15c Pattern and Catalog 250.

Dimity Batiste Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department 11Th Street New York City

Plant to Resume Early In Spring

The Alabama Brick and Tile Company plans to restart operations early in spring. General manager W B Neher said shipments are continuing from reserve stocks built last fall and winter. He expects enough stock to fill orders for several weeks unless an unforeseen demand arises.

Alabams Brick and Tile Company W. B. Neher Mr. Neher

Mrs J D Toone Resting After Operation at Baugh's

Mrs J D Toone of East Cain street is resting well at Baugh's hospital following an operation.

J. D. Toone East Cain Street Baugh’s

Wall sues Willys and secretary for million over brokerage funds

Mrs Violet A Wall administratrix of the estate of Mrs Carolyn Armstrong sues John N Willys Toledo Ohio auto mobile maker and his secretary Charles B Mertz for 1 000 000 claiming they withdrew Armstrongs brokerage balance and converted it to their own use as a twin ass community case seeks restitution and damages from both defendants in the suit filed in San Francisco.

John N. Willys Toledo, C Charles B. Mertz Violet A. Wall San Francisco Carolyn Armstrong Willys and Mertz

Voice of the People on the Admiral and Veterans' Hospital

A letter writer from R. A. Holbert in Seattle critiques Admiral who once hailed as national hero for sea valor now accused of piloting the economy to hijack the Veterans' Hospital. The piece blends praise and accusation, linking maritime fame to political action.

the Daily North Pole South Pole Economy League Veterans’ Hospital

Three Fined in Police Court arraignment for speeding and drunkenness

Three white men were fined in police court this morning. One man faced arraignment on speeding charges while the other two were booked for public drunkenness.

Mrs Mollie Smith Improves at Baugh's Infirmary

Mrs Mollie Smith of Mooresville is at Baugh's Infirmary for medical treatment and showing rapid improvement. She expects to return home within a few days.

Mollie Smith Mooresville Baugh’s Infirmary

They Call It Sin at the Princess Theatre

Loretta Young leads a strong Warner Bros cast in They Call It Sin at the Princess Theatre. George Brent stars opposite Young, with Una Merkel, David Manners and others in a tale of a young actress facing producers managers and her own forbidden love while pursuing stage success in New York.

Warner Bros First National Pictures Princess Theatre Loretta Young George Brent Ruth Chatterton Barbara Stanwyck Miss Young Sterling Una Merkel David Manners Helen Vinson Louis Calhorn Joseph Cawthorne Nella Walker Elizabeth Patterson Erville Alderson Alberta Stedman Eagan New York

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Mrs. Purifoy Lillian Harvey Europe Chicago Hollywood Miss Harvey J. W.cunningham H. D. Barnum Juvenile Music Study Club Marshall Sibley Peggy Columbia, Tenn W. C. Wise A. C. Hunter William Elizabeth Hunter H. H. Hunter W.H. Day N. L. Kelley Birmingham C. B. Elliott Decatur Chen Goidel Wohl’s E. R. Wolfe T. W. Wert Hargrove Murdock Mrs Violet Wall Voice OF THE People R. A. Holbert Eighth Avenue, South Stainless Princess Husbands Motion Pictures of Franklin Delano Roosevelt Wilson Dam Kay J.C. Penney 'S Fast Express Penney’s Gaymode Fred Muzzey Moye’s Hinz Barber
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