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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1940

Page

5

Kathryn Gillilan and Hugh Hendricks wed in Birmingham

Mrs Kathryn Gillilan and Mr Hugh Edwards Hendricks united in marriage at Third Presbyterian Church Birmingham officiated by Rev James Cantrell. After a Florida wedding trip they return to Birmingham to reside. The event was attended by a small circle of friends.

Kathryn Gillilan Edwards Hendricks Co. L. Gillilan Birmingham Mary Kathryn Hugh Edwards Hendricks H. L. Hendricks Third Presbyterian Church James Cantrell Florida

Personal notices of visitors and travels across states

Roland Gray will go to Montgomery Tuesday on a business mission. Mrs. H. S. Green and Miss Marcia Green of Corinth arrive Monday to visit daughter and sister Mrs. T. G. Morrow. Mrs. D. C. Shaw and Luke Pryor visit New Orleans with daughter Miss Martha Pryor returning home this week. Several families travel to Montreal and Atlanta for visits. Jimmy Todd improves at Tuscaloosa Veterans Hospital. Mrs. J. W. Clopton and Albert Clopton plan Montreal trip. F. S. Hunt, Sr. at Battle Creek for several weeks. Grimsley family to Fayette. Edward Ramage to Atlanta then Montreal with Rev. Cann. Miss Sarah Coleman visiting Kentucky relatives. Murphry family motor trip to Missouri and Paducah. Mrs. A. B. Murphy visiting here from Tuscumbia. Oden baby Edna Carol born July 20. Frances Templeton resumes duties at Hamil's Clinic after vacation. Bolie Ross of Athens visiting here.

H. S. Green Marcia Green Corinth Will T. G. Morrow D. C. Shaw Luke Pryor New Orleans Martha Pryor V. Edward Ramage Atlanta Emily Mary Ramage New York Emily Ramage Fred Cann Evergreen Ala Montreal N. C Elizabeth Ramage Lentaville Frances Woodroof CCC Paul Gish Russell Hightower Elise Pusch Birmingham P. F. Crenshaw, Jr Memphis Tenn R. M. Rawls South Clinton Streets Rawls Bob Rawls, Jr West Point Col Walter O. Rawls San Antonio Texas A. M. McConnell, JI R. H. McConnell John P.hill Horton Lewis Bettie Lee Martin Carl Martin, Jr Dick Martin R. C. Allen, Jr Katherine Nelson Bert Dickey Earle Arkansas Ellie Richardson University of Alabama R. H. Richardson, Jr

Athens News Amid Travel and Civic Visits

Athens social notes recount East St. Louis visitor Mrs. D C Landers and others touring Alabama towns. Attendees include Miss Elizabeth Ann Humphrey at Alabama College conference and remarks on Osborn Black H E visit to Limestone County. Crenshaw and Rawls families host guests. Clara Hine Clem recovering after surgery in Birmingham. Funeral for Mack Adams noted. CCC enrollment increases announced.

Elizabeth Ann Humphrey Montevello Alabama Colege James H. McCoy Athens Columbus Georgia T. Hicks Fort, Jr Osborn Montgomery State Department of Montgomery Limestone County George C. Johnson George L. Sherrill R. L. Malone Chicago George Williamson Auburn Alabama Alabama Polytechnics Institute Sears Roebuck & Company Clara Hine Clem Birmingham St. Vincent's Hospital Mack Adams

Cotton Help Program Aims New York Consumption Rise

The Cotton Textiles Institute launches a drive to lift American cotton consumption by 25 percent from the peak, targeting 10 million bales annually. Dr. Claudius T. Murchison cites war losses and global production as factors, with merchandising promotion and research tied to wholesale and retail distribution. Governors of the American Cotton Manufacturers Association approve the plan.

New York The Cotton-Textile Institute Claudius T. Murchison Institute American Cotton Manufacturers Association

Boatman drowned after slipping from speedboat in Dog River

In Mobile, Alabama, Oscar C. Sweetser Jr. drowned last night after slipping from a moving speedboat on Dog River. His companion Charleton Eden plunged overboard but could not save him, and witnesses said the victim could not swim.

Mobile Ala Oscar C. Sweetser, Jr Dog River Here Charleton Eden Sweetser

Make This Model At Home Flattering Button Front Pattern

Anne Adams pattern 4462 promises a slimming button front with revers accents and bias cut detail. It features long pointed side bodice sections, front and back skirt panels, and fresh contrast sleeves. Available in sizes 34 to 48 with fabric yardage for size 36. order instructions include 15 cents for the pattern and 25 cents for the book.

Anne Adams Decatur Pattern Department West 17Th St New York

Un sparing Love of the Unsparing God at Central Methodist

Large crowd hears Rev Arambuth Archibald preach on God's boundless love and the sacrifice of Jesus, followed by Rev W. Brooks from Trinity in Russellville delivering a revival sermon on Temptation using James 1:15.

Arambuth- Archibald Central Methodist Church Apostle Jesus God Father Judas Herod W. Brooks Trinity Russellville Ira F. Hawkins Brooks James Paul Adam Bve

Neckial beauty tips for aging women in old pop advice

A vintage column urges women to prioritize self care with neck exercises, cold compresses, and facial care. It blends humor about aging with practical tips on creams, neck massage from collar to chin, and brow maintenance to preserve appearance.

Old Man River Public Notice of War Department Permit

Nebraska Consolidated Mills seeks a War Department permit to construct a bulkhead unloading dock and dredge an approach channel on the left bank of the Tennessee River at Decatur Alabama Mile 306.2. Plans show a 100 foot wide bulkhead of steel sheet piling, 10 feet above minimum pool, with 180 foot dredged approach, to be viewed at the U S Engineer Office Nash...

Nebraska Consolidated Mills Company Omaha Nebraska War Department Decatur Alabama Joe Wheeler United States Engneer Office U. S. Courthouse Nash

Jackson Named Vocations Head at Athens High School

A. M. Jackson of Montgomery will head the Athens high school vocations department this fall succeeding W. K. Askew who resigned. Jackson previously taught in the trades department at Lanier High School in Montgomery.

Notice of Public Objections to Permit Issuance in Cityville

Interested parties in ville Tennessee are invited to inform the district engineer of any navigation objections to a permit. Objections should be submitted in writing. Protests will be received and considered until the close of business July 30 1940. O E Walsh Major Corps of Engineers District Engineer.

Halifax A Stirring Figure In Britain’s War Resolve

The article portrays Lord Halifax as a devout, determined leader unwavering against Hitler. It cites his early warmth toward Germany shifting to a firm stance to crush Hitlerism, with Halifax deeply rooted in religious conviction guiding Britain’s fight to a finish.

England Hitler Berlin Germany Norway Brest France Lord Halifax Churchill Britain Fuehrer Halifax Herr Hitler

Clothing for Guard Is Her Clothing for Guard Is Her

Members of Company Py jeer drill tonight to issue pay ing issued thus far. A special drill Friday night to elect a 2nd ant to replace Lt House who resigned. The 102 Engineers Rifle Range event yesterday included Huntsville Headquarters and Service Troop 127 Engineers Huntsville Troop A 127 Engineers Athens Troop B 127 Engineers Florence 101st Engineers Company LP Decatur 102nd Engineers Company LP. Prt McEntire scored 233 of 250 to place fourth. top score was 236.

House 102 Engineers Com 102 Engineers Company I P 1 Engineers Athens Huntsville Florence 101St Engineers Company S. P Decatur 102Nd Engineers Finnell Sg. Haynes Draper Sgt. Clift Bennett MacEntire Prt. McEntire

Editors Open Tour Monday in Alabama State Parks Visit

Editors of Alabama weekly papers begin a Know Alabama tour in state venues. They swing through eastern cities such as Talla dega Anniston and Gadsden and stay at Desoto State Park before moving to Scottsboro Huntsville Athens Decatur and Tennessee Valley hydro development. The journey continues to Black Warrior National Park Moundville State Park and reaches Grove Hill Jackson Thomasville and Mobile.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Alabama Press Association Cuba Canada United States Talladega Anniston Gadsden Des

Ex FBI Agent Reed Veterli Seeks Utah Congress Seat

Reed Veterli a former FBI official who helped pursue the Pretty Boy Floyd gang announced his candidacy for Congress on the Republican ticket in Utah. He served as chief of FBI offices in Norfolk St Louis Kansas City Philadelphia Atlanta Birmingham New York and San Francisco.

Salt Lake City FBI Reed Veterli Federal Bureau of Investigation Norfolk St. Louis Kansas City Philadelphia Atlanta Birmingham New York San Francisco Congress Utah

Boat Trip Set for Bellingrath Gardens and Bay Docks

Plans include transport to Bellingrath Gardens, access to the state docks, and a boat trip across the bay. Local organizers coordinate from the garden site to provide a scenic maritime excursion.

Bellingrath Gardens

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