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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1936

Page

5

Mary Lou Dancy Chapter Hosts Society Bridge Party

Miss Mary Jones and Miss Sarah Bloodworth co hosted an afternoon bridge party Tuesday to honor Mrs. M E Edwards nee Julia Bingham a July bride. Mrs Eugene A Graves was top scorer and awarded a souvenir. Mrs J B Wiley won bingo. Fancy refreshments featured pink rose centerpieces as guests included Mrs Edwards Miss Evelyn Hefner Mrs Tom Stewart Miss Fanny Bess Crow and others. The honoree received a gift.

Edwards Mary Jones Sarah Bloodworth M. E. Edwards Julia Bingham Miss Bloodworth Johnston Street Eugene A. Graves J. B. Wiley Evelyn Hefner Tom Stewart Hartselle Fanny Bess Crow Mary Broadus Noble Russell Julian Harris Eugene Graves Susan Bibb Dorothy Whaley Russell Lynne Mabel Pointer Harriet Irwin Helen Rauschembers

Personal Visit Notes Fill Local Social Page

Mrs H H May visits sister in Monroeville Alabama and others plan travels to Louisville Birmingham Biloxi and Montgomery. Multiple entries list relatives visiting or staying with family in Alabama Mississippi Tennessee Georgia with brief destinations and names of hosts and locations.

H. H. May Monroeville, Ala I. L. Ledbetter Rossville, Ga Birmingham L. W. Lee

Hair Care for Men to Prevent Baldness Says Beauty Expert

A beauty columnist argues men should protect hair health to stave off baldness. She notes summer dryness worsens scalp conditions, advises avoiding daily washing, using lintless towels, and applying hot oil treatments. Vigorous brushing is recommended to distribute natural oils and boost scalp circulation.

Leo Reisman Leo

Florence Sees Building Boom Amid TVA Power Addition

Florence Alabama reports a building upswing with a $25 000 brick garage permit issued to A L Maples and two all electrified homes totaling 11500. Local finance firm has arranged 40000 in repair loans and 83000 in new construction loans, enabling about 60 new homes for 350 residents. Fire Chief Donald White notes TVA power cut in spurring the boom after city bought the power system.

Florence Ala A. L. Maples Donald White TVA

Clarke County conservation council to be formed

Sportsmen landowners and other public spirited persons plan a permanent Clarke county conservation council at a courthouse meeting in Grove Hill Alabama. The group aims to promote wildlife habitat protection and responsible land use through organized efforts and community involvement.

Grove Hill Ala Clarke County

Moulton Personal News Highlights Local Nods

Moulton notices report plans for southern Alabama vacation for two weeks near the Florida line. J Kirk Howell returns as newly elected high school principal after six weeks at the University of Alabama. Local business visits include H T Mitchell Elmer Counts Mt Hope and J P French Trinity route 1. Bank of Moulton staff and civic guests attend gatherings. several travels to Athens Nashville Huntsville and Courtland area noted.

J. P. Miller South Alabama Florida Line J. Kirk Howell Moulton University of Alabama H. T. Mitchell Elmer Counts Mt. Hope R. C. Jackson John Thomason Decatur O. L. Judy Bank of Moulton M.w.morgan Federal Land Bank Rosa Lee Langley Citizens Bank Athens Nashville Nell Crosthwaite J. P. French Trinity Route 1 J. &8. Smith Charles BE. Bragg J. H. Highsmith J. E. Aldridge Huntsville R. Garth Clarke State Highway Department Courtland

Preservation Efforts for Wildlife and Forest Fire Prevention

Authorities emphasize pose preservation of wildlife and forest fire prevention measures. Experts outline habitat protection, controlled burns, and community awareness to reduce risks. Collaboration between agencies and local groups aims to safeguard ecosystems and public safety.

Beauty guidance and mail order beauty pamphlets offered

The notice promotes beauty tips including lash care with plain oil and facial advice. It advertises Miss Glad's pamphlets The New Figure and Beauty Culture with self addressed envelopes and small coin payments, plus articles on hands nails feet and legs and personal beauty questions via a daily column.

Glad Colin

Birmingham Beer Election Set After Petition

The Birmingham election commission will meet Saturday to set a date for a referendum on repealing city ordinances against beer sales. The city commission refused to act on a repeal petition signed by 5,000 voters. Albert Boutwell, attorney for the repeal forces, said they expect the people to repeal beer ordinances at the polls.

Birmingham Ala Birmingham Election Commission W. J. Wynn Election Commission Wynn Albert Boutwell Repeal Forces

Quiet Montgomery Bans Noise in City Streets

Montgomery officials pass an ordinance ordering silence on cobblestones resurfaced after 50 years. No horns, whistles, shouting vendors, or drumming allowed in residential areas. exceptions removed due to difficulty assigning responsibility.

Montgomery Ala

Two Smart Versions of Pattern 4057 by Anne Adams

The home sewing feature presents Pattern 4057 with two versions a short sleeved mother’s frock and a longer sleeved girl’s version in crepe or wool georgette and wool crepe. Sizes range 12 14 through 40 with yardage per size and illustrated instructions. Order form requests 15 cents and includes address details for New York pattern book.

Anne Adams New York N. Y

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Mary Lou Dancy the Masonic Ha Mrs. Edwards Miss Crow North Alabama Pirtle Sarah Elmer Fifth Avenue West Jane Pirtle Tucson Ariz Goidel Stor Oxfords Ts. Patterson Bank Street Earl Riggs James Louisville, Ky John Stewart Tanner Mrs Syd Dublin Eugene R. Orr Helena, Ark Cornelia Rose Otte Mrs. J. Y. Hamil W.T. Todd Biloxi Miss Gulf Coast W. C.taylor Memphis, Tenn Ee Sue Robertson Bussey T. H. Wilson Childersburg, Ala J. L. Allen Walter H. Johnson J. Lee Barnes St. Petersburg Fla Jane Patterson A. P. I. Auburn Joe Tom Kennedy Mary Anne Pulaski, Tenn R. L. Parsons Mabel Ann Hanson A. P. Auburn T. J. Jones J. C. Pirtle Jane Tucson, Ariz W. A. Elmer B. A. Turner Sam Weatherford Bob Agnew Macon Robert Cochrane Henry Foster Tuscaloosa Edgar A. Fennell Mary Louise Garrett Frances Jackson Sheffield J. Rose M. A. Hewlett W. H. Day Billy Day Albertville Alabama Gladys Glade America Racine Wis Gloria Stuart Sycamore Street Moulton Personals Birmingham Beer Alice Cornelius R. M. Roan KR. F. Porter Bessie Lemley M Smith E. J. Hudgins John Ellis Fred Voehrenge J. E. Thrasher Margaret Louella Hogan Jim Lancaster Walter Brakem J. A. Brown J. T. Ferguson Rosa Blank J. F. Dutton Jackson St Sixth Ave 11Th Ave Ninth St Fourth Ave Sherman St Sth Ave. W 12Th Ave 18Th Ave Fairview E. Moulton Harry Fulmer Ray Kelley J. E. Hogan J. Y. Vaughan K. E. White L. D. Wallace J Haynes Jessie Smith H. W. Landers T. P. Cunningham M. N. Childers Eugene E. Ellis Aubrey Currow Oscar Gossett Hettify Jackson A. A. Parker E. B. Pentecost FE. Moulton Gordon Drive 4Th Ave Sixth St Olive St E. Wilson 15Th Ave E. Church Sherman Decatur Daily Jervis Our Place Palace Cafe Brown Service Sherwin-Williams Mann Paint & Wallpaper Co W. J. Williams Prop Decatur Cleaners Sinclair Service Sinclair HC Sinclair Oils J. T. Munn Goodyear Lee and Lins Sts Frazier Bee Line Ala. Ave Wilson W. F. Frazier Mar Britnell Britnell’s Garage Davidson Coal & Feed CO Montevallo Dixie Callus New River Piper Coals HAMS Decatur,ice & Coal CO
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