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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1941

Page

5

Adams-Shelkaford Boswell wed in July ceremony

Society notes report the marriage of Ethel Shackelford to Wilburn F. Boswell Sr scheduled for July 3 with a Florida wedding trip and home at 702 Line Street. Also covered are a Seneca Springs picnic hosted by Mrs. Sherrow, a shower tea for Miss Susan Bibb, and social events of the Spinsters Club and Miss Bibb’s bridge party with local guests and high score winners.

Frank Tondee Adams Ethel Shackelford Wilburn F. Boswell Sr Points Florida Boswell Line Street Seneca Springs H. R. Sherrow Seneca Rings Susan Bibb Louis Hoff Early Phinizy Marjorie Phinizy Miss Bibb Julian Bibb H. Buster Spinsters Club Anne Kimbrough Marge Penick Jones James Long Athens Betty Foster Pointer John Wyker Gloria Stallworth Beatrice Homer Tankersley, Jr Edith Kloopfer Allison Smith Katherine Boswell Jack McLaughlin Jane Harris Bar) Riverson Shirley Smith Short Hills Bibb Bill Sears John W Jones Ferry Street W. F. Boswell Jr Ruth Johnson A. H. Hoff Louis Henkel F. D. Peebles George Miller Ruth —Johnston Kitty Ivy Donald Branum John Harlan .Giles Bessie Peach Corine Cole Rome Carolyn Zeiltler Sarle Calvin Jr Harriett and Rebecca Lide Birmingham

Personal notes from the Jul y weekend social scene

Readers share updates on visits from Episcopal Young People conference attendees and out of town guests. Names include F D Peebles Jr Miss Anne Journey Miss Jane Harris Miss Mary Belle Langfitt Earl Alverson Carolyn Horn Iris Fox Helen Keenan Mary Cooper Helen Hansell Janie Powell and families from Birmingham Charlotte Gadsden and Camp Claiborne with plans for Fourth of July gatherings.

Jane Harris Mary Belle Langfitt Pittsburg Earl Alverson Pensacola Fila Iris Fox Mont Clair N. J Helen Keenan Caldwell N._J Mary Cooper Nashville, Tenn Anne Kimbrough

Miss Calhoun Accepts Post at Hartselle Clinic

Miss Leola Calhoun, a registered nurse from Anniston and Athens, arrives in Hartselle to serve at the Hartselle Clinic with Dr. J. A. Howle and Dr. D. R. Ramsey. She was superintendent of Limestone County Hospital at Athens and trained at Forrest General Hospital Gadaden.

Leola Calhoun Anniston Athens Hartselle Hartselle Clinic J. A. Howle D. R. Ramey Miss Calhoun Limestone County Hospital Athena Limestone County Misa Calhoun Calhoun County Ohatchee High School Alabama College Montevallo Forrest General Hospital Gadaden South Highland Infirmary Birmingham

Social News From Athens Coca-Cola Party and Bridge Luncheon

Mrs Ta Vv Legg hosted a Coca Cola party for Athens resident Mrs Gerald H Teasley who has been at Petersburg with Dr Teasley. A second event featured Mrs Marvin Littrell hosting a bridge luncheon with prizes for high and low scores and a guest list of local society members.

Athens Ala Ta Vv. Legg Gerald H. Teasley Petersburg Dr. Teasley Mesdames Teasley Ben F. Smith P. W

Courtland Socials Note Mayme Rebman Ione Hosts

Courtland society records a steak fry hosted by Mayme Rebman and Ione on their lawn with Fred Rebman visiting. Guests include the Hudsons Tedder Weavers Gilchrist Browns Godfrey and Harris families plus many others. bridge club met with high score to Mrs Hood Harris.

Mayme Rebman Ione Saturn Fred Rebmanl Bill Hudson M. L. Tedder William Weaver Daniel Gilchrist, Jr Harriet Annie Brown Godfrey Francis Bynum Mary Anderson Harris Mary Sue Hardin Martha Jane Hotchkiss Lucy Byrd Hollenbeck Messers Yancy Hughes Edward Ramage M. BE. Gregg Russell Fowler Joe Hollenbeck

Dandruff Causes and Care for Men and Women

Dandruff is a fungus growth affecting oily and dry scalps and is more common in men. Proper care includes thorough washing, oil treatment to stimulate blood flow, and complete rinsing. Scratching and aggressive picking can cause abrasions and infections, while brushing helps.

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Kiwanis Club Reports On Atlanta Convention And Valley Horse Show

Decatur Kiwanis clubs heard reports on the International Kiwanis Convention in Atlanta and the Tennessee Valley Horse Show. Rev W Waterhouse presided with Kelty Committee and Southern Aviation Training School members attending. President McLeod led committee briefings and Marvin Rankin received praise for leading the horse show effort.

Atlanta Tennessee Valley Decatur Kiwanis Agram Kelty W. Waterhouse Vid & Black Southern Aviation Training School McLeod Waterhouse Marvin Rankin Rankin F. J. Polhill John A Caddell Frank Longino John Marlow R. B. Rogers

Visitors from far towns share weekend at local homes

Morcan County residents J A Murphree and relatives from Pairview and nearby towns visited Robt Woodard Self Camp and Daniel households. The Livingston and Decatur groups called on relatives Sunday evening, with Patterson and Lege families hosting overnight guests from Albuquerque and McKendrey Chapel.

J. A. Murphree Maedean Bobby June Pairview Robt. Woodard H. G. Self Larry Ollie Camp Dave Daniel Carless Bennett Ann Colmen. Livingston Ronald Donald Freda Livingston Lawrence Gove Bob Patterson Patsy Ruth Albuquerque New Mexico Tillian Patterson A. J. Lege McKendrey Chapel Travis Lege Mary Fdith Charles Ray Jimmie Miller Winnie Ashabranner Decatur R. Long Parkville B. ™. Turrentine Marvin Patton Eugene Henry Patton

Local notes on visitors and moves in the region

Clarence Crowe and wife planned to move to Tuscumbia for a new home Thursday morning. James Blythe and Mrs Frank Coburn visited Sheffield on Thursday afternoon. R Ly Bradford of Morristown Tennessee will be weekend guests of J B Gilchrist. Rev M F Gregg spending the week at Bonz Alabama. Miss Mary Francis Drake attends a camp at Bonz this week.

Hood Harris James Blythe J. A. Ussery Harris Pippen J. H. Green Anne Lane Martin Willie Weaver Iane McKnight Reuben Kyle Betty Reuben Ft. Benning R. E. Coburn W. E. Hardeman Madison R. F. McDonald Lena Prosser Decatur J. B. Nichols Ballentine Eleanor Anne Ballentine Memphis Mattie Locke Columbus Miss Mrs. Tate Hollenbeck Cave Mra Clarence Crowe Tuscumbia Futura Frank Coburn Sheffield R. Ly Bradford Morristown Tenn J. B. Gilchrist M. FE. Gregg Bonz Ala Mary Francis Drake

Anne of Summer Fashion Pattern 4798 Ad

Pattern 4798 junior miss size 11 to 18 features square neckline back details crossed front and waist emphasis. Includes bolero and reversible contrast, requires 35 inch fabric. order 15 cents for book or pattern, The Deca Daily Pattern Department New York.

Anne Anne Adama Deca Pattern Department 17Th St New York

Oden Ridge Social News From Center Grove District

Center Grove residents share weekend visits with relatives in Cullman and Decatur. Families including the Watrekins, Hipps, Self, Patterson, Childers, Adams, Murphree and Turner are noted among callers and visitors.

Meander Ryan Lillian Patterson Colmen Childers Nashville Evra ‘Childers Decatur Dick Childers Robi. Adams Bert Murphree Barney Oden

Also Mentioned on This Page

Boswell-Adams Aay Sue Hardin Sam Malone Lara Goidel’s Allen’s Beauty Grant St F. D. Peebles Jr Episcopal Young People’s Conference Mariona Anne Journey Marion Judson College Carolyn Horn Jackson, Tenn J. Y. Mamil Helen Hansell Charlotte N. c Bessie Hansell Janie Powell Fred Bloodworth Jr Lawson Draper Gadsden H. Chunn Mrs. Montgomery Mrs H. R. Davis Fred Hunts Jr Camp Claiborne Lough Canal Street John William Wyker Jr Camp Blanding, Fla Will Wyker Bobby Wilds 8. H. Wilds Opelika Jack Smallwood and Son East Gordon Drive T. G. Morrow H. §. Green Corinth Glenn Orr Jackson, Boonville Monteagle Helena Ark Annie Wheeler Wheeler Warren Sherrow University of Alabama Jack Stone A._E. Jackson Andrew T F. Turley Buford Turley William Moseley Red Boiling Springs J. E. Carson James R. Harley William Moseley, Sr R. L. Handley Dick, Jr Leslie Fletcher Indianola Will GRAD Amestic Morgan County Hong Kong Gladys Compton Union Club D. P. Hendrix Center Point Club Brien Rowe Marvin. Littrell South Clinton Street Gladiol Neil Anderson James. Beasley, Jr Robert Russell Mesdames Beasley Anderson Russell Alfred Lonson Joe Gentry R. B. Patton, Jr D. J. Wilson Harold Lovvorn Walter J. Bailey FP. M. Hall Herbert Dupree David J. Rosenau W. B. Booth Roy L. Thomas Hershel J. Littrell Howard Mitchell Oscar Straud Courtland R. H. Tweedy, Jr R. P. Vaughan Stanley Vaughan Harriett Godfrey Mary Lee Vaughan Fred Rebman III Chattanooga Williams ,Reynolds and Moore A. F. Rebman, Jr Alvin Moore A. B. Lane Wonder Helen Follett Deanna Morcan County DRG ABC Ors Cephas Turner Geraldine Taylor Lawrence Cove Cecil Cobb Martha Elizabeth Bibert Ris Dovie Cobb Hartselle Robt. Adams Little Geraldine EB. B. Puryear Ry Urales Move Beauty Shop Decatur's New Theatre Ray Milland William Holden Wayne Morris Brian Donlevy Constance Moore Veronica Lake Harry Davenport Gene Jackson Decatur Boy Randolph Field Gomes the Cavalry Jack Benny Tamrews Ennouncer Don Wilson Sient Patricia Preston Richard Buck Jones
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