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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1927

Page

5

Star Chapters Install Officers At Masonic Lodge

Eastern Star installation at the Masonic Temple on Johnston Street featured Mary Lou Dancy Chapter No 320 and Mizpah Chapter No 19 starting a new year with elected officers. Mrs Beulah Bunn Curry and Mrs L W Warner led the ceremonies naming officers such as Viola Kingsbury, Thomas Hodson, Irma Jamieson, Louise Hewlett, Lola Hodson, Thelma Sibley and others.

L. W. Warner Mery-Lou Dancy Viola Kingsbury Thomas Hodson Irma Jamieson Louise Hewlett Lola Hodson Billy Johnson Thelma Sibley Susie Robertson Flora Mainard Frances Whaley Adah Lillie Mae Mainard Ruth Mary Campbell Esther Thurza Roberts Martha Edna Motés Electa Nellie Lively Warder Julia Levin Sentinel

Mello Glo French Process Face Powder Ad

Perspiration resistant Mello Glo colors the skin without drying or clogging pores. A French process powder offering long wear and beautifying effect. Available at Thompson Drug Co and Albany Drug Co.

Thompson Drug Co Albany Drug Co Ady

Mizpah Chapter installs officers and honors outgoing matron

Mizpah Chapter officials were installed with Worthy Matron Alice Rainey and Worthy Patron Ed R. Humphrey among others. Outgoing Worthy Matron Syd Dublin received a past matron’s brooch and a silver casserole from the officers. A worthy patron’s pin was presented to Ed R. Humphrey. Refreshments followed the evening’s entertainment.

Eleeta Petty L. Bush Warder Mollie Ross Sentinel Angel Stainos Mizpah Syd Dublin

Surprise Birthday Dinner Hosts Honor S. E. Owen

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. E. H. Breeding hosted a surprise birthday dinner on Sunday July 3 at 910 Wadsworth Street East to honor S. E. Owen of Crowton. Attendees included B. E. Owen of Crowton Elbert Breeding Robert McDaniel of Austinville Ida Drain Maxie Owen and Grace Evelyn Jones. After a bountiful dinner they enjoyed a drive and a watermelon cutting back at Gordon Drive at the Breeding home.

Jones E. H. Breeding E. W. Jones Wadsworth Street East S. E. Owen Crowton 8. E. Owen Elbert Breeding Robert McDaniel Austinville Ida Drain

Social Wedding of Miss Martha Hollingsworth and Arthur Bowen

A high interest wedding was held Thursday evening June 30 1927 at the First Baptist Church here for Miss Martha Eileene Hollingsworth daughter of Mr and Mrs L D Hollingsworth and Mr Arthur A Bowen. Proceeding the ceremony misa

Martha Eileene Hollingsworth L D. Hollingsworth Arthur A. Bowen First Baptist Church Misa

Modern Eve Inspires Summer Styles In Paris Designed Evening Gown

Norma Shearer models a sleeveless evening gown with a low back and V neck. The white tulle skirt with hipline appliques is paired with a bouffant silhouette and a fitted silver lame bodice trimmed in crystals. An American design praised as Paris-worthy.

Marie Munneux Norma Shearer Paris

Bride and Groom Unite in Albany High Honor Maid and Attendant

Nell Safley gave a vocal solo I Love You Truly as Rev. B P Collier led the ceremony beneath a lattice arch with roses and ferns. Edith Hollingsworth, as maid of honor, wore green georgette and carried pink Killaray roses, with Fred Bowen as best man. The couple, a 1927 Albany High honor graduate and a Decatur roofing inspector, wed at 1113 Sixth Avenue South. The page also notes other local marriages and a list of personal notices and visitors.

Nell Safley B. P. Collier Edith Hollingsworth Fred Bowen Rachel Buchanan Imogene Hallbrooks Collier Albany High School Bowen Decatur Cornice Roofing Co Sixth Avenue South

Picnic and fish fry at Wildwood for Fourth of July

Sot Peszich plans a 3 pm gathering at the Guild house followed by a motor trip to the springs for a picnic and fish fry. Hosts Mr and Mrs J D Longshore of Florence hosted Monday’s Fourth of July event at Wildwood with a large Decatur and Florence guest list. Master Bill Pappenberg Jr. will be honored Friday afternoon from 4 to 6 pm at a birthday party hosted by his parents.

McBride Sot Peszich Guild J. D. Longshore Florence Wildwood Decatur J. H. Call John Wiggins E. E. Speer Carl Emma W . Dorsie Virginia W. E. Call Ina James Call Christine Crofton Thomas Bowen Herman Stevens F. L. Thompson Edward Jones Thompson Will Stults O. L. Watson Hollis Muse W. M. Call Virgil Daugherty Evelyn Hayes Mattie Ruth Muse Emmett Hayes Arthur T. Call Thomas Floyd Horace L. Hill Evelyn Call Elizabeth Longshore Bill Papenberg Bill Pappenberg, Jr Mrs. Pappenberg Walter McBride Betty Jo Tampa, Fla W. W. McBride J. Ball

Bridge Party Honors Doris Peden Hosts Guests on Canal Street

Miss Doris Peden hosted a Tuesday bridge party at her parents home on Canal Street. Guests included Misses Dorothy Whaley Dorothy Brock Virginia Brock Mildred Boeglen Frances Owens Mildred Lovell Jean Humphrey Jeanne Moseley Phillis Giles Evelyn Giles and Ann Tillery. Jean Humphrey won the highest score and received a souvenir. Ann Owens drew the consultation gift. Decor featured yellow and white daisies and refreshments followed in the color motif.

Doris Peden E. E. Peden Canal Street Dorothy Whaley Dorothy Virginia Brock Mildred Boeglen Mobile Frances. Owens Mildred Lovell Jean Humphrey Jeanne Moseley Phillis Evelyn Giles Ann Tillery

Southside Baptist Women Plan July 7 Study Day

The Ladies of Southside Baptist Church will conduct a W M U Methods study Thursday July 7 at 9 30 a m led by Mrs Ada Houghton Turner assisted by Mrs Pickens of Pleasant Hill. A Knights Island weekend house party featured swimming fishing and horseback riding with chaperones Mr and Mrs John McGehee and J W Knight. attendees included Myrtle Patterson Inez Thombs Mabel Nesbit Eugenia Cook Ethel Mae Hatchett Morton Yourstoun John Davis G R Kirby Milton Thorston.

Southside Baptist Church Ada Houghton Turner Pickens Pleasant Hill Knights Island John McGehee J. W. Knight Myrtle Patterson Inez Thombs Mabel Nesbit Eugenia Cook Ethel Mae Hatchett Messrs Morton Yourstoun John Davis G. R. Kirby Milton Thorston

Weekend visits paste St Louis to Birmingham and beyond

A long list of local families and visitors is noted from Tennessee Alabama and nearby states. Charles Abel K D Smith and son Malcolm spent the weekend in St Louis with Nashville companions escorting to Nashville. Many relatives return from trips to Birmingham Huntsville Florence and Nashville and news of visits to Monte Sano Blount Springs and Cullman appears.

K. D. Smith Malcolm St. Louis Nashville Tenn Dawson Smith

Local Social Rounds Move and Visit In Alabama

Mrs J P Matlock and guests Mr and Mrs Gil Chane moved to Birmingham and spent Monday. Willie Cox and Milton Havene returned to their home in A after visiting friends here. Mrs Mae Smith recovering nicely after appendix operation. James Armstrong returned to Fayetteville after visiting here. Mrs Armstrong and son Wilson plan to visit Mae Smith. Mrs H McDougald and Amanda McCarty return from visiting Mrs Willis Hite sing. Jenny Davidson and Mildred Nicholson return from Birmingham weekend visit.

Gene Smith Rockwood, Tenn R. F. Simrell Gil Chane Mise Mary DeFord Pine Bluff Ark Birmingham Willie Cox Milton Havene James Armstrong Fayetteville Towers

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