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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1927

Page

5

Party for Misses Knott Hosts and Guests at Line Street

Mrs J R Daniell acted as hostess for a Thursday afternoon bridge party at her Line Street home in honor of Misses Frances and Knott of Atlanta Georgia. Guests included Magy Hendrix Loudie D Carolyn Fussell Nungester Mary Smiley Mary Bronaugh Mason Gwynelle Rice Julia Leigh Lynne Louise Almon and Malone. Mary Battle Hendrix and Julia Leigh Lynne tied for high score with Lynne receiving the prize. Consolation went to Mary Bronaugh. Mementoes were given to the Misses Knott and a late afternoon fruit course was served at the card tables. Picnic supper followed Thursday’s sweet event.

Misses Knott J. Re Daniell Line Street Frances and Knott Atlanta M ' Magy Hendrix Loudie D Carolyn Fussell Nungester Mary Smiley Mary Bronaugh Mason Gwynelle Rice Julia Leigh Lynne Louise Almon Malone Mary Battle Hendrix Lynne

Mello-Glo Face Powder Promises Peach Complexion

Advertisement touts Mello-Glo Face Powder as a miracle cosmetic for women. Claims include hiding flaws and large pores while giving a youthful peach-like complexion. Ends with a call to buy a box today.

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Outdoor Friends Compliment Miss Eunice Garrett at Flint Creek

A group gathered at Flint Creek to compliment Miss Eunice Garrett. Outdoor pleasures were shared with roasting weiners and a watermelon cutting lasting a couple of hours. Attendees included Eunice Garrett Elva Hendon Mattie Mae Smith Maurice Cagle Correne Cagle Eula Garrett Verna Garrett Bertha Weatherwax Jewel Hendon Noel Cagle Jewel Harville Edgar Blalock and Clebie Wallace.

Eunice Garrett Flint Creek Weiners Elva Hendon Mattie Mae Smith Maurice and Correne Cagle Eula Verna Garrett Bertha Weatherwax Moulton Jewel Hendon Mesars Hendon Noel Cagle Jewel Harville Edgar Blalock Clebie Wallace

Miss Marie Ballas Hosts Bridge Party for Visiting Friends

Miss Marie Ballas entertained a circle of friends at her Canal street home in a bridge party honoring Misses Alice and Martha Nettles of Peterman Alabama Miss Mary Heard of Clanton Alabama and Miss Helen Chandler of Florence Alabama Guests enjoyed six games with Miss Chandler winning the trophy Souvenirs were given to the four honorees and a tray of tempting refreshments was served including many local young women by name as listed in attendance

Marie Ballas Bridge Alice Martha Nettles Peterman Ala Mary Heard Clanton Helen Chandler Florence Ballas Canal Street

First Day Registration Opens at Courthouse July Fourth

Registration books at the courthouse open on July 4 as voters begin the process. Officials advise early turnout and note the window for registration before deadlines.

Town Adapts to Weekend Visitor Roll Call

A string of personal notes shows Mrs. Margaret Greene of New Orleans visiting her mother Mrs. Maud Barry while relatives and friends gather across Birmingham area. Guests include Pride family from Pride and Thompson Pride of Memphis, and many locals hosting trips and short visits.

Margaret Greene New Orleans Maud Barry L. T. Pride Pride Thompson Pride Memphis, Tenn H. D. Greer

Dorothy Mackail in new imitation alligator coat ensemble

Hollywood fashion authority notes Dorothy Mackail wearing a short imitation alligator coat with pink veins and matching crepe suit and white accessories. The scene mentions guests from the city attending the Lawler family reunion in Gurley and lists several local residents traveling and visiting through the week.

Marie Mannex Hollywood Dorothy Mackail

Weekend Social Notes Include Weddings and Visits

Mrs H D Greer and daughter Dolly plan a Friday visit to Birmingham after a week long illness. Kate Brothers Allene Martin Lucille Lamon prepare to travel to Memphis Tenn this weekend. Baylee Bess Bailey visits friends in Anniston and Gadsden Alabama and will attend a wedding in the former place. Mrs James Massey hosts a weekend house party at her Vina Alabama home for a university classmate's wedding.

Cortner John Cortner Greenwood Miss T. A. Bowles John GC Bragg Shirley Pride Thompson Pride Elizabeth Memphis, Tenn L. T. Pride Pride Ala Kate Brothers Allene Martin Lucille Lamon Memphis Enn Baylee Bess Bailey Anniston Gadsden James Massey Vina

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