Society Notes: Miss Evans Weds Mr. Sellers in Willoughby
Miss Elese Evans wed Luther Sellers at a ring ceremony in the home of Rev. and Mrs. W. B. Strong. The bride wore a navy sheet model with talisman roses. After a bridal supper, the couple left for a short honeymoon and will reside at 123 Eighth Avenue West upon return. The article also notes a Central Baptist Women meeting and a weekend visit by Ottis White and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Strong
Willoughby Presbyterian Church
Elese Evans
G. W. Evans
Decatur
Luther, Sellers
J. M. Sellers
Eighth Avenue West
Quinn
B. L. Malone
Flora Cowan
John C. Cowell
P. H. Sandlin
L. C. Hill
Collie
Troy
Beulah Bradford
Ottis White
Ference
J. B. Boggs
Norfolk
Virginia
Personal News Items Highlight Local Visitors and Church Circles
Misses Marjorie and Estelle Rus return with Eddie Black and Mrs 5 from Fort Worth and Dallas while Mrs Charles Quinn visits. Julia Levin of New Orleans spends a month with her parents J F Levin. Local families host and visit across Pascagoula Florence Montgomery and Birmingham as church circles hold meetings and new Bible class times begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Levin
New Orleans
J. F. Levin
French Fearful Over War Crisis and Fascist Drift
A letter reflects on public frustration with government inaction after an earthquake and Germany’s threat. It argues France may turn to Fascism for efficiency but predicts dictatorship would fail, praising Liberté and the French democratic impulse amid Anglo French wartime tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Gaulle calls British actions a cruel episode in war
The text notes General Charles de Gaulle in London calling Britain’s wartime moves cruel but necessary to deny Germany use of ships. It argues French public sympathy for ships sunk, love of soil among farmers, and Ptain’s surrender stance. It contends victory by Britain could heal ties. stalemate would deepen bitterness and shift Europe’s balance to Hitler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles de Gaulle
French National Committee
London
Fightieg
Britain
Germany
de Gaulle
France
England
Petain
Europe
Hitler
Vitality and style fuel lasting beauty
The piece argues beauty rests on vitality and mental health, not just clothes. It urges regular relaxation, naps, early bed, and quiet periods to restore energy, warning fatigue harms mood and efficiency while promoting practical dress and self care to boost morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldge
Community Visitors Share Short Texas Stay and Local Gatherings
Eston Isebell returned from a Texas visit while Mr. and Mrs. Herbert McG and Bilby Butler spent Friday in Russellville. Claude Berryman visited Town Creek on the Fourth. A party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Troy Summers drew 60 guests with a good time reported. Mr. and Mrs. Hillwater and Mr. and Mrs. Hoytwater attended in Moulton Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eston Isebell
Texas
Herbert McG
Bilby Butler
Russellville
Claude Berryman
Town Creek
Troy Summers
Hillwater
Hoytwater
Notice of Probate Estate Settlement in Alabama Morgan County
In the Matter of the Estate of Sophia Dickson Troy Deceased Mildred Mars Lamb Administratrix filed accounts vouchers and statement for final settlement The court fixed July 18 1940 to hear the settlement Before the Probate Court Judge T C Almon authorized publication June 24 1940 June 25 July 29 1940
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Morgan County
Sophia Dickson Troy
Mildred Mars Lamb
T. C. Almon
Community notes and local visits listed
Mr and Mrs Troy and family prepare to leave for camps while Aubrey Lee and Junior visit their brother in Valley. A new rural carrier begins Town Creek Route 1 and Mr Black retires after years of service in Mi ville. Mrs Blanch Jeffreys from Ground visits Mrs Clara on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Troy
I. Summers
Aubrey Lee
Junior
Valley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Evans
MR. Sellers
Central Baptist
Central Baptist W. M. S
I. Q. Quinnet
C. BE. Malone
South America
Edward Norwood
Pascagoula, Miss
George Norwood
Chris Buerk
Jake Stackey
Toledo
Ohio
Ed Christiansen
Christiansen
Elizabeth Latardy
Florence
Montgomery
Frank J. Dodd
Miss Margaret Dodd
Hartford, Ky
J. A. Johnson
Central Methodist Circle
C. D. Patterson
A. M. Richards
W. J. Duncan
R. L. Archibald
Webb
Lamar Maxwell
W. G. Stone
Murray ‘House
Maxwell
St. Mark's Settlement House
Marion Vickrey
Miss Levin
Central Methodist Church
Lula Mae Boggs
W. E. Crawford
East Cain Street
Mrs. Crawford
Hotel Lyons
Birmingham
BE. L. Haley
Florida
T. M. Jones, Sr
W. E. Kimbrough
Langford
Boston
Mass
New York
Leo Wright, Sr
Chattanooga
Thomas C. White
Tommy, Jr
Mobile
Points
Gulf
Mr. White
Wilbur Bailey, Jr
Charles Sanders
Charles, Jr
Henry Sigman
Tenn
Harry Payne, Jr
Harry III
H. H. Payne, Sr
Gaines Stuart
Miami
Fla
Savannah
North
South Carolina
Knoxville
Ewing
Johnston Street
John W Jones
Gulf Coast
Albert Pinkston
Cottonwood, Ala
J. G. Brownson
Anne
Berkeley
California
James Johnson
James McCormick
A. H. Garnett
Seventh Avenue, West
J. N. Williams
Huntsville
John Wilks
John Hamilton
Austinville
T. P. Smith
Route 2
Richard Scruggs
Woodrow Maxwell
Nashville
Clyde Tapscott
Hartselle
R. H., Griffin
Bobby
Shirley
Detroit
Mich
W. M. Griffin
Sixth Avenue
Mrs. Griffin
Dorothy Hendon
Tanner
J. H. Hendon
5Th Avenue
W. E. Cason
Billy
Miami, Fla
Conrad Strickland
Moye
and— Hess
Kansas
Will Quantrill
Rhett Butler
Dark
Claire Trevor
John Wayne
Stars of
Stagecoach
Walter Pidgeon
Roy Rogers
George
Gabby” Hayes
Lew Lehr
Princess
Bruce B. Crane
Lois Marie Hart
Helen Follett
Lawrence County
Wolf Springs
Hoyt Butler
Hill Carpenter
Goidel’s Drug Store
Betsy Ross
Amin
Caddell Drug Co
Walgreen Agency
Phonies
Sunshine Cleaners
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