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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1940

Page

8

Rockefeller Brothers Marriages Signal Family Tradition

The Rockefeller sons follow a conservative path with Davie set to wed Margaret MacGrath at 25. Three of four older brothers are already married, while Winthrop remains single. Davie pursues a civic career in La Guardia’s office, with a dowry and residence at Pocantico Hills. The familymaintains privacy and strong philanthropic ties as they balance public life and private duties.

Davie Winthrop Rockefeller David Margaret MacGrath Peggy McGrath David Rockefeller Social Register Colony Club University of Chicago Francis McGarth Wall Street Rockefellers Nelson la Guardia John ITI Laurance Abby Pocantico Hills Hudson River Nelson Rockefeller Mary Todhunter Clark Michael Mary Museum of Modern Art John D John D. Rockefeller Blanchette Hooker Wintrop Plattsburg, N. Y Rockefeller Ly John D. Rockefeller, Jr

Make this Kiddie Frock Pattern 4500 by Anne Adams

The advertisement promotes Anne Adams Pattern 4500 for a three version kiddie dress with scalloped yoke and gathered bodice, in sizes 2 to 10. Version options include round neckline, collared contrast, or square neck, with a short pleated skirt and trim ideas. Prices and ordering instructions are given for mail order from Decatur Daily Pattern Department.

Anne Adams Anne. Adams Decatur Pattern Department West 117Th St New York N. Y

Witten Says He Spent Nothing in Lt Governor Campaign

Salisbury Republican J Forrest Witten reported no campaign spending while running for lieutenant governor. He was defeated in the race according to Raleigh coverage dated July 15.

Raleigh N. C J. Forrest Witten Salisbury

Missouri Pacific Train Collision Leaves Two Dead

Missouri Pacific crews cleared wreckage after a head on collision on the Memphis to Kansas City line near Olive Ark killing two people and injuring five. Engineer Clyde Hogan of Cotter Ark died in the freight cab and J F Budke of Birmingham Ala was among the passengers injured.

Olive Ark Missouri Pacific Here Clyde Hogan Cotter J. F. Budke Birmingham Ala

Somerville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Bryan Abbott of Decatur visit Trent and Mrs RG McCarley. Miss Maggie England visits friends in Hartselle. Mrs Mary Peck seeks treatment at Howle Black Clinic in Hartselle. Several residents attended a recreational staff meeting in Decatur and various shop and social outings occur in Decatur, Huntsville, and Cullman.

Bryan Abbott Decatur Trent RG. McCarley Fannie Abbott Maggie England Hartselle Mary Peck Howle-Black Clinic J. W. Winton Mesdames Damon Blackwell Aileen Kay Clyde Wallace Dewey Green A. M. Peck G. Mikell J. D. Mikell Warrior Mesdames W.t.wade Otto Gilchrist Bertha Waugh Carter Davis Glen Watkins Huntsville Rev. H. Mitchell Richmond Ransom Cullman C. E. Herrin J. W. Wilson Jean Birmingham Ben Blevins

Dining car passenger dies after injuries in Batestville hospital

A dining car passenger succumbed to injuries sustained in a incident and died yesterday after transfer to a Batestville hospital. Details of the event remain limited.

Batestville

Class of 1934 Reunion At Woodall's Notable Attendants

The 1934 graduates held a reunion at Woodall's with a barbecue supper. Attendees shared marriages and current occupations, listing both maiden and married names and diverse employers from Decatur to Montgomery and beyond. Honorary members were named, including several spouses and children.

Woodall’s

Women for Third Term Leads Roosevelt Women’s Platform

Chicago July 15. Women back Roosevelt’s program with Josephine Roche leading the women’s advisory platform committee. Frances Perkins arrives to greet leaders, while Emily Newell Blair promotes 50 50 representation in committees. Carolina O Day recalls 1924 night watch at the platform door. Mrs James Wolfe notes her state’s delegates include nine women.

Sigrid Arne Chicago Roosevelt Josephine Roche Denver New York Washington the Treasury Frances Perkins National Emily Newell Blair Missouri Paul V.mcnutt Carolina O'Day Franklin D. Roosevelt O'Day James Wolfe

Bandit Robs Worker Then Takes Wristwatch in Los Angeles

A bandit snatched $7 from Francis Petry a young aircraft factory worker in Los Angeles. He then demanded his wristwatch engraved with Golden Gloves heavyweight and knocked the man down to take the timepiece.

Los Angeles Francis Petry

Body Found in Buzzard Roost Creek Drowns Suspect

Sheriff Otis H. McRight said Rowe Dothit Yarbrough aged 28 whose body was found Friday in Buzzard Roost Creek appears to have drowned accidentally. Yarbrough had been missing since July 4.

Tuscumbia Ala Otis H. McRight Rowe Dothit Yarbrough Buzzard Roost ’Creek Yarbrough

Notable Graduates Named by Local School Officials

Ard Hulland son Paul McGhee Will David Lee and Mrs W J Brown serve as class sponsor with Mr Brown among a list of local figures named in a school acknowledgment.

Ard Hulland Son Paul McGhee Will David Lee W. J. Brown Brown

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