Brindlee area society clubs meet at homes
The Brindlee area society notes a January 26 Culture Club gathering at Mrs. Walter’s home with 19 members, plus reports from Edd Thomas and Mary Williams. Stephens Chapter DAR plans a February 9 meeting at Mrs. Polhill’s home, while Nashville guests are guests of Mrs. Hardwick at a Country Club luncheon.
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MOCK
Brindlee
Mark
Edd Thomas
Mack
Ethel Royster
St. Elmo
Mary Williams
Lillian Prince
Nashville
J. G. Hamilton
Grace Bennett
Robert Warren
Tennessee
J. J. Hardwick
Saturday Club Meet Set for February 4
The February meeting of the Saturday club will be held Saturday February 4 at 2 30 PM in the home of Mrs Julia Tidwell 350 Jackson Street with Mrs J R Hunter assisting in the afternoon entertainment.
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Julia Tidwell
Jackson Street
J. R. Hunter
Second Avenue
Mrs Pat Baggett Honored At Informal Evening Party
Miss Ruby Sandlin and Mrs Thomas J Briscoe hosted January 24 at Miss Sandlins Cornelian Court Apartments with a towel shower for Mrs Pat Baggett formerly Jo Peck. The home featured unique towel decor and festivity details.
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Pat Baggett
Ruby Sandlin
Thomas J. Briscoe
Miss Sandlin
Cornelian Court
Jo Peck
Local church and club meetings postponed amid illnesses
Postponements ripple through Decatur groups including Homemakers Bible Class at Central Baptist due to hostess illness. Decatur Mother's Club sets February 3 gathering at 315 Grant Street with Mrs Floyd Sherrod hosting and Mrs W W Dinsmore assisting. Other groups delay meetings to Feb 9 and Feb 2 as Week of Prayer and illness affect schedules.
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Priceville W. 8. C
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Priceville Methodist Church
Fred Robinson
Homemakers
Homemakers Bible Class
Central Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Richard C. Parr
FDR Remembered Across Nation on 68th Birthday Tributes
Ceremonies nationwide honored Franklin D Roosevelt on the 68th anniversary of his birth. At the Waldorf Astoria in New York over 1,500 attended a memorial concert for the March of Dimes fundraiser. In Hyde Park gravesite tributes included wreaths from Truman and Morgenthau, while eight year old Wanda Wiley, March of Dimes poster girl, joined Mrs Roosevelt at the grave.
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New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Foundation For
Truman
West Point
Choosing a Hat to Flatter the Face
An expert guide discusses how hats shape the face, arguing flatters and harms depend on fit, brim width, and crown lines. It notes round faces prefer soft curves, warns against narrow brims, and explains veils can soften or widen or add height when arranged carefully.
Measles Confine Two Children to Grandfather's Home
Ila Sue and John Buchanan Terry remain at their grandfather Captain John L. Buchanan's house with measles. W. L. Evans travels to Washington DC on business this week. Mrs A T Herbert of 1206 5th Ave South suffers a broken arm and sprained ankle from a Monday fall. she recovers at her daughter Mrs C D Sowell's home at 1519 Sh Avenue South.
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ST. John's Axilly
Adams
George Adams
St. John's Episcopal Church
Three Orange
East Gordon Ve
Ed Pirie
B. M. Cornell
John W. Sandlin
John White
Pike
Sara Jeff
Bennie Malone
James Nelson Terry
John L. Buchanan
Ila Sue
John Buchanan Terry
A. T. Herbert
5Th Avenue South
Defense Secretary Johnson Urges Strong Armed Forces Worldwide
Secretary Johnson in his first annual report calls America powerful and alert until cooperation is accepted by adversaries. He warns of possible unannounced attacks from the opposite hemisphere and notes Russia holds the atomic explosion secret. He praises armed services readiness and stresses defense cooperation with the State Department and rapid action to prevent war. He underlines focus on scientific developments and potential weapons.
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Washington
Johnson
America
Russia
U. S
State Department
United States
Female Holly Trees Rarely Produce Berries
Only about one tenth of American holly trees are female, producing berries. The statistic highlights gender distribution in holly populations and implications for fruit yield.
Childless happiness and early marriage troubles in Dorothea Dix column
A married couple seeks Dorothy Dix guidance on childless happiness and social pressure. The advice stresses personal happiness, varying desires for children, and cautions against rushing to divorce or upheaval. A second letter discusses youthful marriage and a teacher’s path to becoming an old maid, noting gender roles and relationship dynamics.
Dear Dorothy Dix: Worries of a 22 year old wife
A young wife writes about a three year marriage with a two year old child and a husband who often goes out at night. She fears infidelity, quarrels arise, and she wonders if his love is true while she contemplates living with her sister for support.
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Dorothy Dix
Bossy Wives and Schoolmarm Stereotypes
The author argues against the belief that old maids are more common among teachers or less attractive, noting some men fear henpecked marriages while many see brains as an asset in a wife. The piece suggests schoolteachers are a preferred match for many men.
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A.M.A
Dorothy Dix Answers General Interest Dilemmas
The Dorothy Dix column explains how she addresses readers questions on broad issues. It notes she cannot reply personally but offers guidance on common problems of public concern.
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Dorothy Dix
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