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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1939

Page

5

Luncheon News and Social Notes Include Travel Plans

Mrs Clyde Hendrix entertained guests including Mrs J T Jones and Mrs R E Oliver who plan a Panama Canal trip to California. Several society items follow with church activities, hospital news, births, visits and local engagements among families from Cullman Birmingham and Huntsville.

Clyde Hendrix J. T. Jones R. E. Oliver New York Panama Canal California West Edward James Marion Ala Irs Jones

Personal notices and visits fill Winnsboro social page

Miss Virginia Hower of Winnsboro La arrives this weekend to visit Mrs C C Johnson. Several locals and out of town guests attend last rites for Mrs W H Johnson. Friends and relatives travel from Hartsville Midland Texas Atlanta Sapulpa and other cities for visits and gatherings.

Virginia Hower Winnsboro, la C. C.johnson W. H. Johnson Paul Barnes St. Petersburg Florida Duke Evans Andalusia Ala John Evans Tulsa Okla W. A. Gillespie Sheffield C. W. Porter Sam Nichols Tuscumbia Ollie Copeland J. N. Brown Fern Talley Huntsville M. H.matthews Chattanooga, Tenn Schultz

Community notes from Austinvill

Organ County Austinvill residents share weekend travels visits and family events. Rev Will Parker led services in pastor’s absence as Rev Bynum left for a two week revival in Clanton Alabama. Local families visit Paducah Decatur Birmingham and Texas with relatives and college plans.

Will Parker Bynum Clanton Ala Dan Walden Birmingham P. J. Roper Julian Roper Paducah Euthrea Hendon Decatur A. G. Roper Alvis Brisco C. B. Hendon J. M. Hendon Coleman Lott Small Son Points Texas Arkansas Dorothy Justice Elsie Schrader Etowah Tennessee Ed Schrader Bernice Waits Nannia Stovall Annia Laurtie Ruts Danville Luther Barnes Luther Roberts Crestview Florida Cleo Dutton Clarence Dutton Sparkman Chester King Alma Phoff Ted Roger C. W. Waterson Montgomery League of the Methodist Church B. M. Jones Robert Hugh Campbell Co. M. T Anniston Ruby Hollis

Shorter Skirts and Exercises for Slimmer Figures

An advice piece urges thinner women to exercise to improve leg tone. It advocates toe rises, knee splay squats, and breathing techniques, noting risks of undernourishment. It suggests tape dancing, high kicking, and massage with coconut oil, hot sponging, and a cold spray for body shaping.

Notable Residents Attend Tuesday Hendon Event

On Tuesday night in Hendon attendees included Bea trice, Ruby Roper, Frieda Mae Higdon, Elenore Flinn, Theresa Daniel, Millard Eddy, Howard Smith, Agnes Lovell, Charles Waterson, Hazel Waits, Hollis Hendon, Cleo Dutton, Joe Jones, Ruby Hendon, and Garland Burt. Mr. and Mrs. Euin Lott served as chaperons.

Hendon Beatrice and Ruby Roper Frieda Mae Higdon Elenore Flinn Theresa Daniel Millard Eddy Howard Smith Agnes Lovell Charles Waterson Hazel Waits Hollis Hendon Cleo Dutton Joe Jones Ruby Hendon Garland Burt Euin Lott

Rabbit Salad Guards Elgin Park Flowers

Custodian Louis Puffpaff of Wing Park in Elgin Illinois found a simple method to keep rabbits from munching park flowers. He observed a patch of cabbage and lettuce and used it as a decoy to protect the blooms.

Elgin Ill Louis Puffpaff Wing Park

Chicken Stew and Ball Games Benefit by Athens Juniors

The American Legion Junior baseball team of Athens sponsors a chicken stew and games at Allén ball park. Stew starts at noon and at 1:30 the Juniors face Anderson, followed by Anderson meeting Cap Allen's team.

American Legion Athens Allén Ball Park Anderson Cap Allen

Rabbits Nibble Cabbage Lettuce Near Garden Win

Close by, rabbits dine on cabbage and lettuce while sparing the petunias and delphiniums in the beds, leaving a mixed impact on the garden layout and plant protection.

Local Notes From Morgan County Cedar Creek

Community news items record illnesses and visits among residents. W W O Simmons attends bedside of ill brother in Alifols. new baby Phil Brent born to Mrs Ola Vestoh. Mardis Hobert taken to Finley Sanatorium for treatment. Several residents travel or visit kin, including Audrie Storie relatives in Florida and visits by Hewell, Holmes, Storie, Vickery, Walker, and Garrison families.

Carlos Ryan Bethel Homer Justice Falkville Arthur Garrison Tillman Hill Luther Holmes John Looney fFourth Homer Foote H. M. ‘Haynes Athens W. Simmons

Lawrence County Social Notes Highlight Local Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Regina Alexander visited their parents on Saturday night. A Lawrence county singing convention drew attendees at the Moulton courthouse on Sunday. Numerous locals shared weekends with relatives and friends across Conway and Oak Grove areas, with several families hosting guests Friday through Sunday.

Regina Alexander A. A. Bowling Lawrence County Moulton Courthouse Mattie Lackey Regent Alexander Eiley Shelton Gladys Hampton W. T. Nesmith A. J. Shelton Joni Polk Shelton Marie Hampton Vera Mae Nesmith Alvie Bryant Phil Shelton Grady Waters Fsley Shelton Williard Duke Gillespie Rayborn Shelton

Barney Johnson Accepted by Army In New Regular Force

A local recruiting office reports Barney Leah Johnson of Huntville has passed final exams at Fort McClellan and joined the regular army. He is assigned to the 29th Infantry at Fort Benning, reentering after prior service in the Panama Canal Zone. Eligible ex-soldiers may enlist in the Regular Army Reserve with discharge certifi cate.

Fort McClellan Anniston Barney Leah Johnson Ernest Johnson Ninth Ave.Huntaville Johnson 29Th Infantry Fort Benning Panama Canal Zone Paul L. Dever United States

Quick Wit Loosely Strung in City Laugh Parade

A jumble of jokes and quips fills a street corner with punchlines about diplomats spouses preachers and a stray alarm clock. The snippets tease everyday life from a wedding feast to a jailhouse gag highlighting social vanity and self irony.

Balance Sheet of Labor and Duty in a Workplace Motto

A political paraphrase extols completing work over intentions, urging action over planning. A dialogue between Mrs Decatur and Mr Decatur mocks a federal building loan plan as they discuss monthly payments and eventual ownership. The text condemns intolerance as a national curse.

Mrs. Decatur

Fragmentary OCR Notice Reflects Disorder and Local Chatter

A garbled newspaper fragment describes a tourist running past a crate store asking about a small dog while locals discuss peace and prejudice. The dialog mentions a pup weighing around one to two pounds and a spot on it roughly the size of a dollar, reflecting unclear context and partial detail.

Early riser meets a sleepy Decatur morning

A Decatur fisherman prefers very early rising but finds the town still asleep at five. He spots a farm laborer and muses on the country folk known for early hours as dawn breaks in a quiet, cool morning.

Decatur Deci

Bar Association Opens 62nd Alabama Convention

Lawyers from across Alabama gather in Selma for the 62nd State Bar Association convention. Governor Frank M. Dixon attends the opening, discussing five proposed constitutional amendments slated for July 11. Separate meetings will be held by district judges and solicitors associations.

Selma Ala Alabama State Bar Association Frank M. Dixon

Child asks Jesus to bring back lost dog Skippy

A small girl Ruthie sent a letter from the post office to Jesus in heaven asking for her black and tan fox terrier Skippy to be returned. She gave no other name or address and worries the dog was taken.

Mats Milwauked Ruthie Jesus Skippy

Make This Model At Home A Spirited All Day Dress Pattern

Anne Adams pattern 4072 features a front yoke and back buttons with a simple round neck and blousiness that enhances the waist. Dress options include white rayon sharkskin or striped cotton with pockets and belt, sizes 12 through 40, with yardage noted for size 16. Send fifteen cents for pattern and address details to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.

Anne Adams Brook Decatur Daily W. 17Th &T New York

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