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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1940

Page

5

Coterie Club Postpones Meeting This Week

Society items note no meeting for the Coterie Club this week with a plan for a postponed session February 8. Le Club Entre Meres meets Friday at 3 p.m. hosted by Mrs. R W Shepherd. Luncheon planned at Cornelian Court Hotel with honoree Mrs. J Foster Barnwell Sr. of Abbeville S C.

Coterie Club R. W. Shepherd Thomas Terrace Apartments J. R. Daniell Cornelian Court Hotel J. Foster Barnwell, Sr Abbeville S.C

Personal Notices From The Jacksonville Auburn And Beyond

Wilburn McClusky transfers to Auburn AP I for second semester. Mr. and Mrs F A Bloodworth announce the birth of a daughter Ann Frances on January 30. Mrs M W Cushen and son Bob move to Thomasville Ga with Mr Cushen promoted by Standard Brands Inc. Mrs Henry Warnke visits daughter Mrs K K Hennessy and Mr Hennessy in Maynard Town. Jessie Wilson Howland travels to Los Angeles to visit cousins Edward and Mrs Levi. Virginia Prince Calvin recovering from last week’s accident. Mrs Roy Poteet returns from Birmingham after attending John famous composer and pianist classes.

F. A. Bloodworth, Jr Gadsden Ann Frances M. W. Cushen Bobby Thomasville Cushen Standard Brands Inc Jessie Wilson Howland Edward Levi Los Angeles Cal

Athens Man Gilbert Returns From Prospect After Father’s Death

ATHENS M B Gilbert attache of the I N R R at Athens station returned from Prospect Tennessee where he was called by the illness of his father T G Gilbert who died Saturday at age 80 after a lingering illness Funeral services were held at Prospect Methodist church Sunday noon with burial in Prospect Cemetery He is survived by his widow Adora and children Mrs E L Case Mrs Jim Brazier Mrs Smith Campbell Mrs Floyd Chambers M Bob Gilbert and Russell Gilbert and Lyle Gilbert Funeral notices follow other local items including visitors and social events and the jail’s heating and water concerns amid a winter freeze.

M. B. Gilbert Athens Prospect Tenn T. G. Gilbert Prospect Methodist Church Prospect Cemetery Joe Gentry Miss Marsh Martin F. Whitt Marvin Gray Town Creek Ala

Make This Pattern at Home from Anne Adams

Pattern 4310 offers a high neckline yoke and plain bodice with panelled skirt for slim lines. Choose short to long sleeves and add a sash for a bustle bow. Available in misses and women sizes. price 15 cents per pattern. book also 15 cents. order to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.

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

Lectures Draw Interest in Modern Course Study

Thompson reports strong interest in his lectures on the Modern Course Study. Mrs. Lawson Draper of Huntsville spends several days with her mother Mrs. C. H. Chunn.

Thompson Lawson Draper Hunts Ville C. H. Chunn

Auto runs dry trigger crash at Hammond station

Harold Prill ran out of gas in Hammond Indiana and returned to his car to find two other vehicles had crashed into it leaving his car wrecked. Authorities report no injuries and no charges filed as the scene was cleared.

Hammond Ind Harold Prill

Alabama Power Seeks City of Decatur Utility Sale Approval

Petition filed with the Alabama Public Service Commission seeks approval of Alabama Power Company sale and conveyance of its local urban electric distribution system within Decatur Alabama to the City of Decatur. The notice invites interested parties to request hearing date and place. secretary Lamart Wiley administers.

Alabama Public Service Commission Alabama Power Company Decatur Alabama Power Company

Health and sympathy in Lawrence County Oakville

Health in the Oakville community is poor with several sick and flu cases. Sympathy is extended to the Grady Dyar family on the death of their husband and father suffered last Saturday. Various locals visit, travel for business, and snowbound conditions affect school and hunting activity.

Grady ’Dyar Elbert Ledlow Gilbert Aldridge Dwight Harp Union Grove Fred Folette Moulton Bual¢Ness

Weekend Visit Sparks Local Social Exchange

Ville spent the week-end with her parents Mr. and Mrs EB D Ler man. Miss Virginia McMahan of Birmingham will visit Miss Nancy Martin here for the weekend, continuing a social pattern of guest exchanges.

Voice and fashion clash in an era of vocal and style critiques

The piece critiques speaking voices and enunciation stressing clear fluid speech over shrill loudness. It argues vocal lessons help avoid strain while noting fashion shifts toward low heels and pastel fabrics with commentary on styles and social habits.

Queen Elizabeth

Community Notes On Infections Travel And Weather

Thompson reports Claude Mitchell suffers an infected finger with limited improvement. Mrs. Fred Follette aided by quilting with Mrs. Jimmie Tucker. Kyle Johnson traveled to Moulton on business. Tommie Sapp visited Moulton. Wood piles shrink amid heavy snow and cold. Braxton Sapp visited last week.

Prompt payment urged to keep accounts current

A brief notice urges customers to settle past due accounts promptly to maintain credit and ensure they can cover future bills. It emphasizes meeting obligations in full and paying by the 10th. Phone contact is listed as 176.

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