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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1939

Page

5

Society notes and upcoming meetings in town

A marriage notice for Pearl Love-Ponder and Roy Lee Ponder of Birmingham follows a short wedding trip to North Carolina. The couple will reside in Birmingham where Love works at McWayne Cast Iron Co. The Cotillion Club holds a bi monthly meeting at 2 p.m. at the Carnegie Library. Presbyterian Auxiliary reports feature officers and scripture readings with July August combined sessions planned on the second Mondays. Central Baptist W M S holds its first Monday meeting with prayers, scripture, and a devotion titled Love.

Carnegie Library Presbyterian Auxiliary First Presbyterian Womans Auxiliary Malcolm Link F. H. Kirby W. M Central Baptist W. M EB. M. Lee Betty Burleson

July business meeting of First Baptist W M S

A report details activities of the Young People's Council led by Lena Harvey elected Sun beam leader. Twenty one members attended and prayers closed the session. Mrs H Reid Sherard Sr gave the closing prayer, following a Bible study on Mark about a mother's faith.

Sonar Service D. F. Green White Crags Betty Burleson Young People's Lena Harvey Sunbeam H. Reid Sherard W. M.S First Baptist

Society Notes Guests and Visitors List Across Decatur

Local society page lists numerous visitors and guests including J R Hule Jr of Birmingham spending the Fourth with parents, Christine Bagwell of Raleigh visiting Harriett Irwin, and many aunts, uncles, and relatives hosting relatives from cities like New York Cincinnati and Portland. Other items mention trips to the world’s fair, river cruises, and yacht dockage at Ingalls Landing on the Tennessee river.

Night Walk and Reconciliations in Small Town

In a moonlit scene Sarah Anne confronts jealousy and duty as Jack returns with Judy, while Corrine and Sarah Anne's sister carry on with party plans. Corrine's hopes for Bob Ramson mix with questions about Jack's engagement, and Sarah Anne faces uncertainty about love and money, ending with her clutching her worn shoes and feeling the weight of her father's sacrifices.

Jack Sarah Anne Sally Anne Judy Bernice Bob Corrine Wallace Warfield Sarah Anne

Meeting Led by Mrs Malone in August Circle Session

Mrs. Co E Malone presided over the August business session, with routine reports from the secretary and treasurer. She urged circle leaders to visit all members during August as Mrs A L Frazier gave the prepared remarks.

Co. E. Malone

Scalloped-Edged Princess Dress Pattern 4142 By Anne Adams

Vintage pattern notice for Anne Adams pattern 4142 describing a scalloped edged princess dress with center front and back panels. Lists sizes 12 to 18, bust 28 to 36, fabric and lace yardage, price 15 cents, and ordering details from The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.

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

Dental health tips and facial styling notes in a domestic guide

A mixed set of advice covers oral hygiene from brushing technique and rinsing to gum care and calcium intake from dairy. It also comments on hat tilt for a long nose and mentions cosmetic options like plastic surgery, stressing professional trust for such procedures.

The Dentist Visit Keeps Pearly Teeth In Line

Warns that beauty and health depend on dental care. Recommends biannual checkups to catch cavities early and prevent discomfort. Advises women to prioritize dental visits over cosmetic spending as tartar accumulates despite brushing.

Penny Wise Pound

Father and shoemaker discuss new shoes sale and pay

The scene shows a father and a shoemaker debating repairs and new shoes. He mentions back pay and interest, plans to buy two new pairs to celebrate, and asks about Jack’s whereabouts as conversations hint at ongoing events.

Jack

Beauty Box Editor Seeks Inquiries for Solutions

Readers are invited to send beauty questions to the Beauty Box Editor at the paper's address. Include a self addressed stamped envelope for replies and address all inquiries to the Beauty Box Editor.

Beauty Box

Want Ads Appeal to Buyers and Sellers

A brief note encourages readers to use Want Ads for buying selling or swapping items. It highlights the advantages of placing or responding to classified ads and suggests practical convenience for daily commerce.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Helen Wills Moody Moye Moye J. R. Hule, Jr Birmingham Mrs J. R. Hule Phil Pointer Canal Street Joe Guyton Tom Guyton Ed Pirie Christine Bagwell Raleigh, N. C Harriett Irwin 8. H. Wilds Fred Robinson Thelma Goodwin Athens College Nallie Bobbitt Walton Hill Tuscaloosa Baugh, Tenn W.E. Steed Charles Tysinger and Son Washington, D. C W. E. Steed Steed E. L. Morrow Grenada Miss W. B. Morrow Mrs. Sharpley Hartselle Maureen. Walsh van Stickley Cleveland, Tenn L. A. Dever Portland, Oregon J. R. Thomas Paul L. Dever J. C. Blackwood Martha Agnes Charlotte, C B. Cassells Helen Welsh Mer Houdini Bob Ransom Ransom, Inc Steel Berryville North Alabama South Sea Dorothy Lamour Jon Mall Mary Astor C. Aubrey Smith Thos. Mitchell Raymond Massey John Carradine Jerome Cowan Curly Pearty Deanna Vurbin Helen Follett Capitol Errol Flynn Basil, Rathbone Claudette Colbert Don Ameche
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