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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1939

Page

5

Society Notes Highlight Anita Proctor Watson Wedding

Mrs Paul Proctor announces the marriage of their daughter Anita to Wendell B Watson formerly of Decatur The ceremony occurred February 21 in Russellville Kentucky Mr Watson is now with the L N Railroad They reside at 2642 Caldwell in Nashville. Junior Zeromen Club hosts picnic at Delano Park with Mrs W H Day and others present A study of Romans followed then federation vote.

Paul Proctor Anita Wendell B. Watson Decatur Russelsville, Ky Watson L. & N. Railroad Mrs. Watson Caldwell Nashville Zeromen Marjorie Chunn Julia Dent Woodard Elizabeth Ann Humphrey Delano Park W. H. Day Zeromen Club A. Z. Bailey Kathryn ‘Heflin Evansville Ind Central Methodist Church

Local Social Notes Include Travel and Visits

Mr and Mrs Claude Aycock and family and brother Lawrence Frahn are at home on 428 East Moulton Street Mrs Otto Moebes visits then moves to Cullman with husband joining State Highway Department Henry Jeffrey of Birmingham visits Johnston Street parents then heads to Florida and Tuscaloosa for a promotion with Southern Cotton Co Miss Sarah Tillman from Athens visits friends Elinor Green returns from Gadsden with Vera Lee as guest Sarah Elizabeth Leeman visits Birmingham R D Nelson and daughter spend the day in Nashville and Fulbrightville Mrs W E Self ill Ronnie Cagnar improves at his grandparents home

Claude Aycock Lawrence Frahn East Moulton Street Otto Moebes Moebes Cullman State Highway Department Henry Jeffrey Birmingham H. E. Jeffrey Johnston Street Florida Tuscaloosa Ala Southern Cotton Company

Revival at Morgan County Johnson Chapel Opens Next Sunday

The Morgan County Johnson Chapel revival begins next Sunday with all day services and lunch on the ground. Attendees urged to bring lunch. Local residents, including the Dillbecks Glasgows Roberts families and others, visit Hartsville and Austinville on recent outings and report various illnesses and social visits. A surprise wedding between Hubert Crow and Abeline Kirby occurred on July 7.

Mackie Dillbeck Wall Glen Roberts Hartselle Lolett Roberts Dessie Glasgow Bell Rogers Ruby King C. C. Roberts Judson James Hubert Crow Abelene Kirby Elsie Pool Clem Glasgow Hope Versil Ellis Glasgow Ruth Glenn Austinville J. R. Glenn Ball Sue Roberts G. W. Roberts Moulton Heights C. D. Long Kate Long Gurnicene Glasgow J. M. Glasgow Forest Chapel

Community visitors and local visits in Morgan County

Morgan County residents hosted and visited relatives and friends around Decatur Hartselle and route locations. Families including Owens McAnally Hornbuckle and Smiths were mentioned alongside hospital and shopping stops. Several residents traveled to see Miss Wanda Campbell ill at Benevolen hospital and others made routine visits to Decatur and Montgomery.

W. W. Owens Billie David Owens Seldon Hornbuckle Morgan City Marline McAnally McAnally John N. Turney Decatur Walter Grizzard Cotaco Damon Blackwell A. R. Smith Arleta Willie Ruth Smith Wanda Campbell Benevolen Hospital Ancie ‘Black Mary Shefrel Route 4 Novel Miller University of Alabama Hollis Maples Markie McAnally Jim Eubanks Hartselle Joe W. Winton Floyd Key Emmaline Ada Winton Fannie Abbott J. R. Ransom R. G. McCarley Herschel McCleskey McCleskey Montgomery Missie England Cora Myra McCutcheon Maggie Ransom E. Allen Route One

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues and Answers

A scrambled listing of crossword clues including entries like A ledger, Alleviated, Eager, masculine cans of, and many more. The grid references several partial answers such as Serviettes and Eggs, with scattered terms spanning chemistry symbols and mythological names.

South Afri Peru

Eyes Need Rest Not Exercises Says Specialist

A famous eye expert cautions against doing eye exercises without medical advice. Rest is essential as eyes are constantly in motion, and strain harms vision and nerves. Avoid late night eye strain, choose comfortable lenses, and seek proper guidance for eye health.

Helen Follett

Social notes from Moulton Heights and Danville area

Miss Dorthy Millsay guests Estelle as Mrs. D. D. Holley attended Rev. Co. CG. Wilcutt revival at Moulton Heights Thursday. A wedding of much fun teased the community with Miss Endell Powell and Johnnie Steel Saturday near Corinth. Christine Crowe Saturday guest of Tina Dutton. All day singing at Center Point Sunday. Ruth Holloday visited Clyde Holloday Saturday night. Marie Doss improving after illness. Attendees at the Danville show. Charlie Steel visited his father Sunday. Will Smith and Leonard Eddy at Wilcutt revival Sunday night. Robert Pike and Burgess Poole visited Marie Wilma Estelle Doss and Dorthy Millsap Saturday night. Attendees at a party near Danville hosted by Mr Hammond Saturday night.

Dorthy Millsay Estelle D. D. Holley Ruth Holloday Clyde Holloday Marie Doss Danville Charlie Steel Will Smith Leonard Eddy Rev. C. Co. Wilcutt Moulton Heights Robert Pike Burgess Poole Marie Wilma Estelle Doss Dorthy Millsap Mr. Hammond

Local Visitors and Social Notes From Morgan County

Miss Lessie Bebee Johnson and daughter Patricia Gail visited in Hartselle. Mr. and Mrs. Alton Hill were in Decatur. Mrs. Earl Cobb is ill in hospital. Stewart brothers heard in Flor ette. Devin Johnson of Guntersville visited R. L. Johnson. Maud and Mamie Johnson spent weekend in Decatur. Slim Wright returned from Tennessee visit. Arnold Hill of Decatur with her mother. Lessie Maud and Mamie Johnson plan Birmingham trip. J Hopkins visiting sister Elma Bradley. Pentecostal church meeting schedule announced.

Lessie Bebee Johnson Patricia Gail and Howell Hartselle Alton Hill Decatur Earl Cobb Florette Stewart Brothers Devin Johnson Guntersville R. L. Johnson Maud Mamie Johnson Slim Wright Tennessee Arnold Hill Bob Johnson Lessie Maud Birmingham O. J. Hopkins Elma Bradley the Pentecosta

Meadors Appointed Justice of the Peace

B. D. Meadors, a well known local resident, is named justice of the peace to serve the unexpired term of Judge Frank J. Davis who resigned. Meadors has opened an office at 109 W Vine Street.

B. D. Meadors Frank J. Davis Mr. Meadors W. Vine Street

Lacey’s Spring Box Votes Yes In July Election

The Lacey’s Spring polling place reported 19 votes for a measure labeled Lemoaioes and none against in the July 11 election. Earlier results showed 19 to 0 against the five measures.

Lacey Theey Lemoaioes

Carl Green to Fill Local Pulpit at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist

Carl Green of Decatur will fill the Sixteenth Avenue Baptist church pulpit at morning and evening services Sunday in the pastor's absence. The public is invited to hear him.

Carl Green Decatur Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church

Local Driver Finds Shattered Head Light and Note

Minot North Dakota July 20 A man named R F Steinmetz returning to his parked auto found a damaged headlight and a new lens on the front seat. An unsigned note reads I backed into OME Mr 80 I got you a Mm ato.

Minot N. D R. F. Steinmetz

Woman Surrenders After Fatal Shooting Suspect Returns

Mrs Thelma Rice hiked to Tallahassee and surrendered after abandoning the car of the man she is accused of fatally shooting She returns to Fort Myers to face a grand jury investigation and potential charges.

Tallahassee Fla Thelma Rice Fort Myers

Make This Model at Home Softly Slenderizing Dress Pattern

Anne Adams presents pattern 4153 for women sizes 34 to 48 with soft collar bow and shoulder fullness. The dress features panelled skirt, optional short puff or open flare sleeves, and easy stitching guidance from the Sewing Instructor. Send 15 cents for pattern, 25 cents for book and pattern, with size name address and style number to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.

Anne Adams Adams Decature Daily Pattern Department W. 17Th St New York

New Building Planned for Bank of Red Bay

Plans by Albert R Frahn of Decatur outline a new Bank of Red Bay building. Contractors are preparing estimates with bids set to open July 29. The structure measures 25 by 16 feet and features a cut stone front with light brick sides and rear, plus a modern heating plant.

Albert R. Frahn Decatur Bank of Red Bay Side Street

Troop 4 Plans Encampment With Rotary Camp Visit

Members of Boy Scout Troop 4 will depart Central Methodist church at 8 30 Tuesday morning for a Rotary Club camp encampment lasting until Wednesday night. Hach Scout to provide five meals and bedding. Scoutmaster Oscar Napps and Assistant Gilbert Ford lead the group.

Boy Scout Troop 4 Central Methodist Church Rotary Club Hach Scout Oscar Napps Gilbert Ford

Return of Berlin headmaster exposes Gestapo fear

Gre gor Zeimer the former headmaster of the American school in Berlin returned to the United States. He described in Germany the 6 a.m. knock on the door as a favored Gestapo tactic, saying such a knock often means danger and a family farewell.

U. S New York Gregor Zeimer Berlin United States Zeimer Germany Gestapo

National Youth Administration expands part time jobs

The National Youth Administration, newly separated from the WPA and funded again, announced plans to extend its part time employment program to an additional 55 000 youths.

Washington National Youth Administration WPA

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