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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1940

Page

5

Society Notes: Frances Webb Marries Frank Kitchens

Frances Irene Webb wed Frank Kitchens in a July ceremony at the bride’s home with Rev. Tom Perry officiating. Guests included Luther Webb Mrs Ples Graham Mrs Blanch Martin and Edward Webb. Also noted were a sixth birthday party for Troy Martin Jr at 609 Johnston Street and a missionary society shower for Mrs. Thomas King at the Westside Presbyterian Missionary Society hosted by Mrs. W. J. Tarpley.

Troy O. Martin Troy Martin Jr Johnston Street Ada Troupe Jimmie Weatherford Joan Mimms Martha Jane Harriett Lee Hindon Lecia Edwards Linda Breeding Billie Aycock Donald Wilson George Clem Gail Drake Elizabeth Perie Joe Sneed Bobbie Tuck Allen Counts Louis Dement Max Patterson Gilbert Hunter Ruth Ann Town Carolyn Wade Kenneth Wright Sammie Pruitt Billie Levin Billie Joe Putman S. A. Blackwell Martin Beulah Bradford Ed Carter Virginia Rhinehart Westside Presbyterian Missionary Society Thomas King Bertha Sue Edwards W. J. Tarpley Tarpley Helen Kaytor Myrtle Kaytor Mrs. King Frankie Gordon A. H. Halfacre Ernest Taft Eugene Walp Helen Kaylor Dorothy Jean Hyde Sarah Gordon W. E. Hyde Elizabeth Hyde Mesdames L. J. Kaylor W. F. Bush Walp M. B. Thornton E. A. Edwards F. M. Burke L. E B. Hyde Meridian Miss. Halfacre J. R. Gray Vernon Hood Woodrow Chapman Myrtle Kaylor Sarah Chunn Mrs. Tarpley

Miss Beulah Lancaster to Visit Nashville Hosts

Local society notes list Miss Beulah Lancaster of Nashville arriving Saturday for a weekend with Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Sims on Sixth Avenue West. The column details numerous travel plans and visits by residents and guests across Tennessee and neighboring states.

Beulah Lancaster Nashville, Tenn R. C. Sims Sixth Avenue West

Westminster Auxiliary to Meet at Church for Program

The Westminster Auxiliary and Circle Two plan a combined business and program meeting at the church Monday at 4 o'clock. East 1713 10th Avenue, Lee, is noted in the text.

Southside Baptist Charles Ed Howell Jackson Street James Watson 13Th Avenue East Walter Lee 10Th Avenue Westminster Xiliary Weatmiresbyterian Womanary Circle Two

Party Wanted For Roosevelt Third Term Nomination

Governor Dixon in Montgomery says the Democratic National Convention carried out the party’s wishes by nominating Franklin D Roosevelt for a third term. He notes Speaker William B Bankhead backed the move and says the impact of Secretary Wallace’s nomination remains to be seen.

Montgomery Ala Dixon Roosevelt William B. Bankhead Wallace

DeMasters Infant Rites Held At Home

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. DeMasters died at 4 a.m. Saturday at their Moulton home. Funeral services will be conducted at the home at 10 a.m. Sunday by Rev. George Montgomery, with burial in Montgomery Cemetery directed by Drinkard. The parents survive.

J. M. DeMasters Moulton George Montgomery Montgomery ‘Cemetery Drinkard Ferrer Drake Mary Webster Decatur Birmingham Vienna Webster Florida

Manford Tragedy Reported In Dream Fatality

In Manford Tennessee on July 20 a man named Reuben Flynn reportedly awoke from a nightmare in which a "mad dog" attacked his three year old daughter. He seized the child by the feet and, believing she was the dog, struck her against the wall and floor resulting in her death.

Manford, Tenn Reuben Flynn

Play and exercise to beat daily stress and stay youthful

The passage urges regular recreation and light fitness to ease daily worries and maintain health. It promotes social play, walking, dog romps, gardening, and simple at home stretches to preserve energy, posture, and a trim figure while staying in one’s neighborhood.

German War Economy and Hitler's Divine Mission

The article notes German use of military airfields for farming to reduce hunger fears while highlighting Hitler's claim of a divinely ordained mission to restore Germany's freedom and honor. It discusses war fatigue, potential for peace terms with England, and the aura of messianic leadership around Hitler.

Germany Reich Hitler England Churchill Fuehrer

Week of Meetings Starts Sunday at Southside Mission

A week of meetings begins Sunday evening at 7 30 at the Southside Mission on South Avenue South with the Gospel team of Central Baptist church in charge Rev Dolphuss Price of Falkville will preach and Paul McCleskey will direct the music Only evening services will be held.

Southside Mission South Avenue South Central Baptist Church Dolphuss Price Falkville Paul McCleskey

Woman Beheaded in Berlin for Spying

Maria Diecker, Germanys first female execution since February 1935, was beheaded today after a peoples court convicted her of spying for an unnamed foreign power. The court found her motive driven by avarice.

Berlin Maria Diecker Germany Avarjee

Golfers Return to Course After Rain Disruptions

The course resumes play as golfers catch up after recent rain delays. Pick Douler remains unseen, others like Doug Dodd Ben Johnston and Bob Hunter have been active. Dave Martin missed a hole in one by inches while Ernest Barnett returns from the sidelines.

Ben Johnston Bob Hunter Rfarl Dave Martin Ernest Barnett Billy Duncan

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