Education and Romance Across Campuses Stir Debate
A 1930 feature argues that educated women at Stanford face less romantic suitors from male students who favor convent and seminary women. It suggests men seek challenge and that high achievement may hinder marriage prospects, with playful comparisons to classical romance and a warning about pursuing logic over charm.
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Stanford University
California
Stanford
Ladies
Pinch
University Oflifornia
Berkelley
Eve
Adam
Paradise
John
Leander
Hellespont
Dearie
Leaner
Newspaper Feature Service, Inc
July Meet of Community Welfare Board Highlights Clinic Activities
The Community Welfare Board met at Mrs. W. H. Ritter home to review typhoid clinic sessions at West Church Street Center with 47 enrolled and 141 inoculations in July and August plans. Miss Lucy Bell reported on June Bible school enrollment and Sunday school turnout with praise for volunteers and teachers.
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West Church Street
Sewell
Community Welfare Board
W. H. Ritter
Lucy Bell
Bell
Daily Vacation Bible School
H. 8. Roberts
Miss Bell
J. G. Woodruff
Elegant 1930s social: hostess party honors Shelton Sheppard
Mrs. M. S. Workman and Mrs. W. R. Shelton hosted three hundred friends at a stylish affair in Mrs. Shelton’s home. Guests wore formal dresses, flowers and tea service reflected a black eyed Susan motif. Tables featured Tiffany bowl arrangements as guests enjoyed elaborate refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Shelton
M. S. Workman
B. M. Bloodworth
Barrett C. Shelton
E. T. Sheppard
E.T. Sheppard
Mrs. Jones
G. D. Williamson
W. R. Smith
Charlotte Broadus
Jane Knight
Carolyn Fussell
Bluette Wallace
Emmie Frances Polhill
Mary Jervis
Bernice Himes
Harriett Irwin
Frances Mason
Lamar Penney
Social event at Westminster Presbyterian Church
A Woman's Auxiliary social in the church ladies' parlors featured spring flowers a short program with readings by Miss Josephine Meinhardt and a songs contest. Refreshments were served.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Josephine Meinhardt
Personal guests and visits list around the Fourth
Local society notes list house guests and visitors for Independence Day. Mr. and Mrs. J F Weaver host Florence Scott and Elizabeth from San Angelo and Mrs W E Chandler from Chicago. several families plan trips to Birmingham Pulaski Albertville and Blue Ridge. Kiwanis convention attendees also noted.
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J. F. Weaver
E. Moulton Street
Florence Scott
Elizabeth
San Angelo
Texas
W. E. Chandler
Chicago
J. B. Swain
B., Jr
Scott
Chandler
Decatur
The Marry-Round Love's Memory Book
A reflective essay contrasts how women and men treat Summer romances. It suggests women preserve memories as keepsakes while men discard past loves as fleeting novelty, ending with a note on the enduring allure of memories for women.
Laboratory Report Totals 5924 Examinations in June
The State Laboratory and Huntsville Branch report June totals of 5924 examinations across multiple categories. Key figures include 416 positive for syphilis, 48 gonorrhea, 25 malaria, 25 intestinal parasites, 20 tuberculosis positives, and 316 other positives from diphtheria to typhoid and related tests. Miscellaneous and water and milk analyses add to the full count.
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Huntsville
Bonanza Quartette Performs at Austinville Picnic
The Bonanza Quartette entertained a large audience at a picnic in Austinville today. Later the group sang at Swan Lake where the American Legion picnic event continued with the same cheerful attendance.
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Austinville
Swan Lake
American Legion
Miss Virginia Bryant Enrolls in Wheeler College Stenography
Miss Virginia Bryant enrolls as a student in the stenographic department at Wheeler Business College in Birmingham. Her many friends extend best wishes for her success in her schooling.
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Virginia Bryant
Wheeler Business College
Birmingham
Bryant
B C Pain Relief Promises Fast Headache Quiets Nerves
A North Carolina druggist touts B C as a safe speedy remedy for headaches and nervous pain. The advertisement claims relief within minutes for headaches sciatic and neuralgic pain, with several ingredients working together. Packaging includes 100 and 250 dose options and emphasizes no low mood or after effects.
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North Carolina
Tomato crop hit by dry weather in Morgan County
The local tomato crop has been hard hit by the dry weather of the past few weeks according to Morgan county farmers and gardeners. While it is time for the market to be flooded with home grown tomatoes, local grocers must source a larger share from Mississippi and other southern tomato growing states.
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Morgan County
Gardners
Mississippi
Conway Community Evangelistic Series Under Rev Baker
People in Trinity district attend evangelistic services led by Rev Baker missionary Baptist evangelist. Good crowds gather each night despite farmers busy with crop making during the week.
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Conway
Trinity District
Rev. Baker
Missionary Baptist Evangelist
Splendid Record For Fire Laddies
Decatur fire department reports a remarkable 30 day period with about 250 dollars in loss. The alarm was sounded sixteen times, but each fire was extinguished with little or no damage.
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Decatur
River gauge shows Tennessee River at 1.4 feet
The Tennessee River continued to fall today with a weather observer reporting a gauge reading of 1.4 feet. This update notes the river level as it trends downward for the day.
Public Invited to Series of Services Weather Permitting
An invitation is extended to the public to attend a series of religious services. The schedule is subject to favorable weather conditions with services to be held at local venues.
Regular City Council Adopts Routine Meeting Business
City council held a regular meeting to approve audited bills and accounts. Reports from city clerk and chief of police were received and routine business transacted.
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Te Oi
Cotton Delays Reported in Hartselle Area by Resident
Laughing Jack Tapscott of the east Hartselle section says cotton is somewhat late in the area. Mrs. Tapscott was in Decatur today on business.
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Hartselle
Jack” Tapscott
Tapscott
Decatur
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