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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1933

Page

4

Society S Harris Hosts Stylish Summer Dance

Ann Frances Harris young hostess entertains about fifty at the Hotel with Paul Puckett and his Bama Darins providing music. Guests from various cities attend in festive attire as decorations, refreshments, favors, and keepsakes mark the evening.

S Barris Ann Frances Harris Miss Harris New Jeans H. D. Bynum Courtland Margaret Ann Rogers Paul Puckett Frank Harris Lapin Harris Jane Bragg Moulton Noel Carpenter Gene Young New York

Personal notices of travel visits and relatives in Decatur

John Russell Moseley sails to Bennington Vermont for summer with relatives. Many residents attend funerals, visit Birmingham, Chicago Expo, Corinth Mississippi, Huntsville, Stevenson, and regional towns. Travelers include the Malone Bailey families, Noel Carpenter, Kathryn Timberlake, Arthur Timberlake, Gertrude Hutchinson, and others visiting kin and friends across Alabama and Tennessee.

John Russell Moseley Bennington Vermont

Linen chic for Hollywood stars in summer fashion

Hollywood styles showcase linen outfits as cool practical summer wear. Martha Sleeper’s black and white checked linen suit features a hip length raglan sleeve coat and slim front back seam skirt. Heather Angel and Dorothy Jordan also wear blue periwinkle linen ensembles suited for dining, lounging, or tennis.

Hollywood Martha Sleeper Martha Heather Angel Heather Dorothy Jordan

Trinity visitors return from Century of Progress

Mr and Mrs Will Wyker and sons Billy and John expected home this week from Chicago Illinois where they attended the Century of Progress Exposition. Miss Mary Ann Coolidge spending weeks visiting relatives in Georgia. Ben Coolidge returned home after three months in Georgia. Tom Wiley Jr and David Lind say Wiley will return home Monday after a week at Kiwanis Camp. Mr and Mrs Hyman Wohl and daughters Doris Helen and Joyce Marie left for Chicago Illinois for weeks at the exposition, stopping in St. Louis Missouri en route.

Miss Tyler Billy Steed, Jr Courtland Road Ann Tyler Ben Martin Ben, Jr Frank Malcolm Noel Carpenter Chicago Elizabeth Pride Nashville, Tenn Jane Bragg Moulton Gene Young New York John C. Bragg Will Wyker Billy John Mary Ann Coolidge Points Georgia Tom Wiley, Jr David Lindsay Wiley Kiwanis Hyman Wohl Doris Helen Joyce Marie Inl St. Louis

Make This Model at Home Pattern 2651 Details

Sweltering weather inspires at home sewing patterns with jacket bodice slender skirt panels and semi belt waist. Pattern 2651 offered in sizes 14 16 18 20 32 34 36 38 40 requires 3% yards of 36 inch fabric for size 1 and includes illustrated step by step instructions. Mail orders to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department York City with 15 cents.

Judge Malone Returns From State Probate Judges Meet

Hon. B L Malone probate judge of Morgan county returns from Mobile where 63 of 67 counties were represented at the long convention of probate judges. About 400 to 500 attendees included county commissioners. Mat Boykin of Mobile was elected president, succeeding John D Petrie of Russellville as honorary president. The meeting was profitable with useful idea exchange. The next session will be at Huntsville in July 1934.

B. L. Malone Morgan County Mobile Prote Mat Boykin John D. Petrie Russellville

Local Boy Cent Saved Youth From Lake Rescue Hero Noble Mention

Decatur boy John Emory Berkstresser ten is in line for a Carnegie hero medal after saving five year old Joe Bob Morris at Camp Tallasee Hatchee lake last Thursday. Berkstresser jumped in fully clothed from the lake dam and pulled the child to shore while a 17 year old witness observed.

John Emory Berkstresser J. E. Berkstresser Decatur Joe ‘Bob Morris Winterboro Camp Tallaseehatchee Lake Joe Bob John Emory

Tragic Death of Crutcher Word by Train Near Vinemont

Crutcher Word 2% of near Flirt in Cullman county died after falling under freight train No. 71. He died three hours after being taken to Cullman hospital. Survived by his mother Mrs Arnold Russell and several other relatives. Funeral plans pending at Schelling parlors.

Crutcher Word Flirt Vinemont Cullman County Mr. Word Cullman Hospital M 4 Ward Schelling Cullman Arnold Russell

Voters Prepare To Decide On Five Proposals

Voters will decide on five measures including repeal and four constitutional amendments. All headquarters deny concessions as a final push to sway voters nears completion. Interest centers on repeal, the income tax levy, and the $20,000,000 warrants amendment. Heavy turnout is expected barring bad weather.

Shumake Visits Huntsville on Sterchi Stores Business

J L Shumake of Sterchi Stores Inc is in Huntsville today on business visiting local offices and meeting with executives to discuss retail plans and store operations.

Huntsville J. L. Shumake Sterchi Stores, Inc

Marion Davies Stars in Talkie Peg O' My Heart at Princess

Marion Davies leads the talkie version of Peg O' My Heart at the Princess theatre. The play history traces Laurette Taylor’s stage success and the film adds two new songs with Onslow Stevens debuting as leading man alongside a large cast.

Marion Davies Princess Theatre Peg O' My Heart J. Hartley Manners Laurette Taylor England Miss Davies Polly Blondie The Davies Los Angeles Miss Miss Taylor Robert Z. Leonard Jarvis New York Cort Theatre Leonard Marianne Darlin Herbert Stothart Gus Kahn Nacio Herb Brown Arthur Freed Onslow Stevens J. Farrell MacDonad Juliette Compton Irene Browne Tyrrell Davis Alan Mowbray Doris Lloyd Robert Grieg Nora Cecil Geoffrey Gill

Teachers Examinations Start Monday at Hartselle

Preparations are complete for the teachers examinations in Hartselle from Monday at 9 am through Wednesday at Morgan County High School. County superintendent Prof. George T. Woodruff says a $2 exam fee applies and all applicants must bring money to buy paper for the standardized test. Examinations cover first and second grade life and music certificates. third grade certificates are not offered.

Hartselle Morgan County High School George T. Woodruff

Frigidaire Rep Thomas L Brown Visits Birmingham

Thomas L Brown a Frigidaire representative is in Birmingham today on a business mission and will return this afternoon.

Thomas L. Brown Frigidaire Birmingham

Notable quips from 1933 political and social observations

A satirical collection notes that Governor Murray calls out troops delaying beer sales in Oklahoma, education pays in college outcomes, Europe’s role in the London Economic Conference, the modern girl’s back, sharp comebacks, and advances in air conditioning. It reflects era concerns with politics, economy, gender, and technology.

Reuouch Murray Oklahoma London Europe

Bates Improves After Tonsil Operation

L. R. Bates of the A. & P. Tea Co. on Second avenue is described as better today after a recent operation for the removal of his tonsils. He remains at his home at 49 Johnston street.

L. R. Bates A. & P. Tea Co Second Avenue Mr. Bates Johnston Street

Moore & Stevens Manager in Nashville on Business

D. Moore popular manager of Moore and Stevens Shoe Store is in Nashville Tennessee today on business and is returning tonight.

D. Moore Moore & Stevens Shoe Store Nashville Tenn

Martin College Catalogue Prospectus

Sinclair Daniel, president of Martin College in Pulaski Tennessee, invites inquiries for the preparatory, collegiate and special departments including music art expression home economics secretarial and intercollegiate athletics. Reasonable rates. Write for catalogue.

Martin College Sinclair Daniel Pulaski, Tenn

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Frank Kirby, Jr Marge Penick Jones Thomas Bailey Barbara Sutherland Bereast Cartwright, Jr Martha Frances Pettey William Johnston Imogene Burleson Bob Adams Ann Kimbrough Reed Rogers, Jr Constance Peerson Jack Carr Marion Boswell Jimmy Tillery Kathryn Boswell Jimmy Bloodworth Sarah Neville Paul Buchanan Ann Matthews Jack Broddy Jack Kelley J. O. Colvard Woman's Music Study Club Roy Poteet Jackson Street Johnny Hodges Tinsley Yarbrough Yarbrough Thelma Chenault Alice Chenault Talladega Ala Mes T. G. Morrow H. 8. Green Corinth Charles Strader Glasgow Marcyle Buchanan Strader Joe Coppage Friends Mrs. Royce Powell and Son Miami, Fla R. L. Parsons Woodson Martin, Jr Betty Martin Lougene Clem Kathryn Timberlake Stevenson Mrs. S. R. Kellar Arthur Timberlake Ida Jane Stevenson, Ala C. E. Timberlake Seventh Avenue Gertrude Hutchinson University of Alabama Mary Jones Jean Townes Mrs Tennis Tidwell Kimball Jones Mary George Bloodworth Carey Brickell Yazoo City Joe Duncan T.M. Jones, Jr E. N. Penick Cooper Adams Paul Vaughn Selma W. G. Pride G. M. Wilson W. T. Jordan Mr. Jordan R. C. Gardner Annie Gardner Tampa, Fla Warren Gardner Evelyn and Lourie Mae Boggs Fort Payne, Ala Jack Spratt Mary Jeff Washington, D.C William Steed Eugene—Frederic Vita Clem & Scott Beauty Parlor Ruth Evans Goidel Princess J. Farrell MacDonald Uni Eugene Beauty NEA Trinity Sherman Street Ben Coolidge Decatur Daily Gerd Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department York City Judge Malone Mobile Convention of Probate Marcel Allen’s Beauty Shopper NEA Service, Inc GAS House Coke Alabama Utilities Service CO
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