Society notes from Central Methodist circles and wedding news
Central Methodist Circle One met at Mrs. Rose home with 17 members and one visitor. Circle Two met at Mrs. Goldwin home with 12 members and a visitor. A shower honored Mrs. Luther Sellers, nee Elise Evans, at 123 Eighth Avenue. A wedding notice announced Berta Sue Edwards to William Thomas King on July 13. Chamber of Commerce Luncheon at Lyons Hotel featured readings by Mrs. Earle Calvin and Miss Harriet Irwin. several new members welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Methodist Circle One
J. J. Rose
H. F Sherrod
H. O. Troup
I. M. Eubanks
R. N. Thrawl
Indianapolis
Ind
George ‘Goldwin
Butterly
Mobile
Frances Cox
Etta Mae Cole
Luther Sellers
Elise Evans
Eighth Avenue
West
F. C. Curry
J B. Jernigan
Frank
King Edwards
Edgar Arden Edwards
Berta Sue
William Thomas King
Fred D. King
L. J. Kaylor
Chamber OF Commerce
Lyons Hotel
W. R. Smith
Robin Thomas
Personal News Briefs From Local Social Page
Miss Mildred Sparkman remains confined at home with illness. Mrs. J. B. Cassels returns from Birmingham after visiting sister Miss Maud Clary. Miss Helen R Rox of Birmingham visits grandmother Miss Lou Giles. Lucille Giles just back from weekend trip. Mrs. G. D. Rex of Birmingham and Mrs. Owen Watson plan to return to Eufaula after two weeks with mother Mrs. R. L. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Madson and daughter Mary Elizabeth and mother Mrs. Ben Madson, Sr., will move to Montgomery. Le Grande Wilson, Gordon Sherard, Gene Young and Phillip Shanks spent last weekend at Monte Sano near Huntsville. Frank Davis recovering at Canal Street home. Miss Jane N. Gros of New Orleans visits aunt Mrs. G. N. Watson in Spotswood Apartments, Birmingham, on Tuesday. Mrs. L. R. Nash and Mr. and Mrs. Gaines Stuart will drive to Corinth, Miss., to visit Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Polhill spend day in Birmingham. Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Watson and baby return from New Orleans visit. Mr. and Mrs. Enos H. Smith of Cincinnati arrive Wednesday night to visit father and brother A. P. Smith and Sydney Smith. Miss Martha Frye of Birmingham returns home after two weeks with Miss Ruby Sandlin. Mr. and Mrs. B. E. George of Birmingham visit today with Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Sandlin. Kathryn Timberlake expected home Wednesday from Montgomery where visiting cousin Miss Dorothy Timberlake.
Local Family News and Social Visits in Morgan County
The section lists crop damage due to heavy rains and a flurry of social visits around Morgan County. Names mentioned include Mrs Lovie Parker and children Lavada and Bill Joe Rigby, Miss Lavern Evans, Miss Lydia Jean Cooper, Mr J H Rigby, Mr Edd Bryant, Randolph Seagars and family, Miss Irine Hart, Miss Loreene Turrentine, and Seldon Turrentine, with visits to Chocco Locco Alabama and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovie Parker
Lavada
Bill Joe Rigby
Choccolocco
Ala
Lavern Evans
Anne Myrie
Faynell Hogan
Lydia Jean Cooper
J. H. Rig
J. D. Bonds
Howard Evans
J. H. Rigby
Edd Bryant
Randolph Seagars
Sardis
David Seagars
Irine Hart
Addison, Ala
J. H Rigby
W. L. McClellan
Felton Kilpatrick
Lou Rigby
Melvin Aldredge
Loreene Turrentine
Hartselle
Howard
Dmondson
Ebeneezar
Mitchel McClellan
Seldon Turrentine
Per
Be Yourself Or Be Nobody
Helen Follett argues against pretense in beauty culture. She critiques insincere posing and bragging, urging natural behavior and reliable skincare over excessive makeup and showy tricks for lasting charm and true company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Biig
Ducky
Morgan Count Lacey's Spring Community Notes
Rev W Pessnell filled his regular appointment Sunday morning. A large congregation enjoyed his message. Union meeting begins July 28 with Rev Kitchens and W Pessnell preaching. A group cleaned the church grounds including many named neighbors. Lemonade and cake enjoyed. Mrs Fannie Kay named school enumerator. Farmers hindered by two weeks of rain affecting corn and cotton. Mattress making planned at school grounds with listed supervisors and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. W. ©. Pesnell
Union
Kitchens
W. ©. Pesnell
Woo. Posnell
R. L Moore
Pete Mills
Western Neil
Augusta Winfrey
Bulls Mills
Grady Womack
Buddie Dean
Vancy Lawrence
Maury Hough
Sheliey Moore
Edgar A. Gamble
Martha Mason
R. L. Moore
Dudley Winfrey
Huntsville
Reba Boyt
Fannie Kay
Georgia Dunn
Jane Mills
Lenora Morris
Robert Atkinson
N. Chandler
Ida Dunn
Owen Cross
Guthries Visit Aldredges as Laney Family Seen
Mrs. Becka Laney stays with relatives while Mr and Mrs Walter Laney visit Jories Chapel. Mr and Mrs W W Guthrie spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Melvin Aldredge and Monday night plans were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Turrentine
W. W. Guthrie
Melvin Aldredge
Becka Laney
Walter Laney
Anne Adams pattern 4498 for maternity slip at home
Advertisement for pattern 4498 by Anne Adams offering a maternity slip with wrap-around back and pie front, sizes 32 to 48, fabric and lace yardage details, price fifteen cents for pattern, twenty five cents for pattern and book, order to Decatur Daily Pattern Department in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Ffi
Colina
Anne Adama
Slater
Decatur
Pattern Department
West 170
New York
Weekend Visitors and Local News Highlight Quiet Round of Fishing
Roads were visitors here Sunday. Johnnie Hamer Bulls Mills and James McCutcheon were in Decatur Monday on business. Mrs S H Moore and children and Mrs Mary Mills were guests of Mr and Mrs James Oakes Sunday. Fishing at the lakes around here seems to be the order of the day. Everyone reports a nice catch. Good apartments are always in demand. Rent yours through Dally Want Ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Hamer
Bulls Mills
James McCutcheon
Decatur
S. H. Moore
Mary Mills
James Oakes
Tents Cared For Today In Valuation Notes
A fragment notes tents were cared for today and mentions other parts of the valuation. No further context or names are readable to specify who, where, or what valuation refers to.
Rescued from burning wing at St. Vincent’s Hospital
A 56 year old patient was rescued without injury from a flaming wing of St. Vincent’s Catholic hospital in Toledo on July 17. Firefighters contained the blaze and evacuated 142 patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
St. Vincent’s Catholic Hospital
Probate Court Notice of Final Settlement in Laurena Banks Estate
State of Alabama Morgan County probate court notifies that Ruth Banks as Administratrix Cum Testamento Annexo filed final settlement accounts for Laurena Banks deceased. Hearing set for July 25, 1940 to show cause why the settlement should not be passed. Judge T C Almon signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Alabama
Morgan County
Laurena Banks
Ruth Banks
T. Cc. Almon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Central Methodist Circles
Guy Flautt
W. W. Dinsmore
Southside
D. BE. Warren
W. P. Baugh
Messames F. L. Carswell
J. W. Darrah
W. F
Lois Harwell
Evelyn Marall Copus
Reece Robinson
Juanita Sellers
Wallace Blackwell
J. M. Sellers
Rudolph Winton
Bill Evans
Don
Bobby Cox
Penny Austin
Penny Copus
Sydney Boyce Yarbrough
Margaret Ann Winton
Patricia Ann Harwell
Fay
Billy Baxter Owens
Alph’s. A Kodak
Capitol
Patricia Ellis
Columbia
Lydia
Pinkham’s
Children’s Bayon
J.c.penney Company
Mildred Sparkman
J. B. Cassels
Birmingham
Miss Maud Clary
Helen R Rox
Lou Giles
Lucille Giles
Ben Madson
Mary Elizabeth
Montgomery
le Grande Wilson
Gordon Sherard
Gene Young
Phillip Shanks
Sperte
Morte Sano
Hynteville
Frank Davis
Canal Street
Jane N. Gros
New Orleans
G. N. Watson
Spotswood Apartments
L. R. Nash
Gaines Stuart
Corinth
Miss
E. J. Polhill
Enos H. Smith
Cincinnati
Ohio
A. P. Smith
Sydney Smith
Martha Frye
Ruby Sandlin
George
P. H. Sandlin
Kathryn Timberlake
Dorothy Timberlake
Morgan
County
BEITE
Davis
Chas
Boyer
Virginia Wetcher
Herry
Daniel
Hollywood
Rachel Field
Cus
Eaven
Barbara Oneis
Inson
Mas Steiner
Gale Beee Marts
Chambrays
Helen Follett
Lacey
Goidel’s
Chas. Lawrence
Ratliff
Moye’s
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