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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1939

Page

5

Society Highlights of Ruby Jordan and Paul Hudson Wedding

The marriage of Miss Ruby Jordan and Mr. Paul Hudson was performed by Reverend Dewey Crowe on Saturday evening July 8. Attendants included Essie Champion and family members. the event appears amid a sequence of social gatherings and Legion officer installations in Fort Stephen Decatur.

Hudson-Jordan Ruby Jordan Paul Hudson Dewey Crowe Essie Champion Hubert Champion Vivian Champion Lon Hudson Junior Champion

Installation of post officers and social events detailed

The notice lists 1939 40 Post officers led by T B Middlebrooks and Butler P A Hine plus legion leaders. It mentions installation remarks, social hour, and a family weekend to Birmingham with relatives. Numerous residents and visitors are named along with travel plans and visits across Alabama Tennessee and Ohio.

Dainty Easy to Make Undies Pattern 4196 by Anne Adams

Article promotes Anne Adams Pattern 4196 for slip and panties with lace edging and a smooth waistline. Provides sizes 14 to 42 and fabric and lace yardage for size 16. Includes order details for pattern and a summer pattern book offering dresses and accessories.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department 17Th St New York N. Y

Rehoboam’s Pride and Ruth’s Loyalty Lesson Reflections

The Sunday school lesson centers on Rehoboam’s poor choice after Solomon’s death and Jeroboam’s rise, contrasting pride with thoughtful leadership. It links the Ruth and Naomi story to loyalty, duty, and shared values for modern readers.

Decatur Man Enrolls At Florida Vocational School

John M. Fowler coordinator of Decatur high school mixes work and study at a University of Florida trade and industrial education program. Attendees come from 22 states and Puerto Rico under director Robert D. Dolley. Three three week terms feature top vocational staff and staff from Newport News Shipbuilding and other agencies.

John M. Fowler Decatur Senior University of Florida School of Trade and Industrial Edu Oceanfront University Harry A. Jaget United States Office of Education G. Guy. Via Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock. Company Co. BE. Rakestraw

Baptists gather in Atlanta for global alliance session

Local Baptists and visitors from sixty nations converge on Atlanta July 22 to 29 for the Baptist World Alliance, with Dr. George W. Truett of Dallas presiding. The event, first held in London in 1905 and occurring every five years, expects 50 000 attendees amid a strong Southern Baptist presence.

Baptist World Alliance Atlanta Alliance London England United States Philadelphia Southern Baptist Convention Atlanta Association Association of Baptist Churches South George W. Truett Dallas Texas

Church of God Youth Convenes First Alabama Crusaders Convention

The Church of God young people of Alabama hold their first annual Christian Crusaders Convention on July 15 and 16 at the Hartselle camp grounds near Hartselle. Delegates from Alabama congregations and out of state visitors attend. Noted speakers include W. C. Gray J. E. Garrison Ester McEwen N. L. Masoh and others.

Church of God Young People of Alabama Christian Crusaders Hartselle W. C. Gray J. E. Garrison Ester McEwen N. L. Masoh Melvin V. Moody

Chappell Builds New Prospect Drive Duplex

J B Chappell has started construction of a modern duplex on Prospect Drive. The building will feature asbestos siding and up to date conveniences and should be finished in about 46 days. He plans the project as an investment.

Solomon David Rehoboam Shechem Egypt Jeroboam Ahijah Israel J. B. Chappell Prospect Drive Mr. Chappell

Cool Complexions Tips From HELEN FOLLETT

During the Ailly season readers are advised on keeping skin cool with cleansing oils and light powders. Olive and mineral oils are recommended, along with an ice astringent using witch hazel. Weekly coconut oil treatment helps aging skin, with cornmeal soap aiding garden hands. send beauty questions to the Beauty Box Editor with a stamped envelope.

Helen Follett Silver Screen Beauty Box

Cotton consumption and stocks in June show declines from May

Census Bureau reports June cotton consumption at 578,448 bales of lint and 70,655 linters, down from May totals. On hand by June 30 held in consuming establishments and storage shows declines vs May 31 and June last year. Imports for June totaled 11,624 bales and exports 113,634 lint bales and 14,751 linters. Spindles active in June reached 21,788,286.

Washington Census Bureau

Plans completed for camp meeting near Hartselle

Committees have completed arrangements for a camp meeting to start July 20 at the Tabernacle a mile south of Hartselle. Services will continue for 10 days. Rev. O. H. Callis and Rev. M. D. Lewis of Wilmore Kentucky will do the preaching.

Tabernacle Mille Hartselle O. H. Callis M. D. Lewis Wilmore, Ky

Forest Fires Rage Across Northwest as 1500 Firefighters Battle

Devastating fires spread through green northwest timber with one blaze suspected incendiary origin and others lightning started. About 1,500 firefighters fought to contain the flames in Portland area.

Portland Ore

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