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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1940

Page

6

Courtland Club Hosts Women for Social Evening

Mrs Harris Pippen presided as hostess at a Club meeting with two guests and several members. James Blythe won high score and a guest prize. other attendees included F H Tweedy Jr, J A Ussery, Anna Lane Martin, W H Marsh, J A Gilchrist, and Katie Frank Gilchrist. Guests Al Harvey of Columbus and Robert McWhorter visited. the Arthur family hosted young Pilatte Arthur for weeks.

Baltimore Arthur Morrison M. W. Cushen Decatur Birmingham Carl Hamilton Houston Texas Mra. W. Stephens Sara Albany L. Horton R. H W. Tweedy R. H Wheeler Dam Alton Adama Atlanta Cc. C. Horton Ione McKnight Florida Annie Brown Godfrey Huntaville J. K. Clarke Paul Fretwell R.v. Vaughan O. L. Pearson Elizabeth Beasemer Harris Pippen ABQ -FriSaeais Dueehars Afar Noni James Blythe F. H. Tweedy, Jr J. A. Ussery Anna Lane Martin W. H. Marsh J. A. Gilchrist Mias Katie Frank Gilchrist al Harvey Columbus

Family Reunion Held at Dunn Home

A family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Dunn honoring Dora Yeager of Lindsay Oklahoma. Present were Mrs. Eva Halbrooks and many relatives including G E Seen ee Bill Hale Cecil Plemons Otis Howard Rudie Plemons Cleo Plemons Walter Keel Arcue Yeager Dillard Yeager Howard Blankenship Add Halbrooks Ochis Blankenship and others. A basket lunch was shared at noon with 51 attendees.

J. D. Dunn Dora Yeager Lindsay Oklahoma Eva Halbrooks Anaren CMT Bill Hale Cecil Plemons Otis Howard Rudie Plemons Cleo Plemons Walter Keel Arcue Yeager Dillard Yeager Howard Blankenship Add Halbrooks Ochis Blankenship

Dixon to Attend Democratic Convention in Chicago

Alabama Governor Dixon predicts FDR will be nominated for a third term and accept. He plans to join Alabama's delegation to the Chicago convention and aids Will Bankhead in his presidential aspirations.

Montgomery Ala Dixon Roosevelt Wi Hoje Jne—Siene Chicago Alabama

Athens Bride Milestones and Local Social Notes

Miss Anna Louise Caine married Walter Clem Miller in a home ceremony in Athens with close family and friends attending. The couple plans to live in Athens after a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains. Also noted are bridge luncheon celebrations honoring Mrs Weekly Cunningham and Mrs Douglas Rogers, with decor of gladioli and roses and multiple local residents mentioned in light social items.

Athens Ala Anna Louise Caine John R. Caine Walter Clem Miller Forrest E. Miller Leon Macon First Baptist Church Boston Lila Coleman Lemuel Edmundson Miss Coleman Anna Elizabeth Powers Quernoconto Bridge Weekly Cunningham Douglas Rogers Fort, Smith, Ark Mesdames

Hay Ride Enjoyed By Young People

Twenty four members of the Ninth Street Methodist church young people’s department traveled by car to Flint where the local group greeted them for a hay ride. After a 2 1/2 hour trip they gathered at the Wiggins home for fried chicken tea and cookies. Forty five were present with chaperones Rev Spearman and several couples. The event was described as one of the season’s most enjoyable occasions.

Young People’s Department Ninth Street Methodist’ Church Flint Young People’s Department of Wiggins W. L. Spearman F. L. Weaver Roy Clotfielder Og Sanders

Dempsey Separation Pact Names Daughters Custody

The agreement states Joan aged 6 and Barbara aged 4 will live with their mother Hannah Williams while Jack Dempsey pays support for all three children. Attorney Palakoff disclosed the terms.

New York Jack Dempsey Joan Barbara Hannah Williams Dempsey

British Shipping Losses and U-boat Threat Increase Strain

The article analyzes heavy German submarine and air threats along the continental coastline to British ports, noting losses near a million tons and the need to reroute traffic to west coast ports like Liverpool and Cardiff. It discusses potential Irish occupation and the impact on vital supply lines, plus a wartime anecdote about Hoover advocating corn meal foods in England.

English Channel North Sea Britain London Berlin England Ireland Liverpool Cardiff Bristol Glasgow

German invasion of Ireland feared as war runs deep

Observers warn a broad waterborne invasion of Ireland could be attempted aided by German forces and faced by the British navy and air power. The piece notes past wartime logistics and food production pleas while recalling Lloyd George on unused cultivable land and historic efforts.

Ireland Emerald Isle Hilddeni Lloyd George England

Walking Between the Raindrops and Beauty Health

An upbeat guide urges outdoor activity in any weather to boost health and beauty. It emphasizes proper posture, breathing, and vitality over creams, noting that good health improves skin, hair, and overall appearance.

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