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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1933

Page

4

Cottrell McLain Wedding in Birmingham News

Miss Mary Evelyn McLain daughter of Mr and Mrs R M McLain of Birmingham wed Joseph W Cottrell of Decatur on July 16 at the parents home in Birmingham. The ceremony included a musical program and reception. The couple plan Florida then Decatur home. Also announced is the engagement of Rowena Baker to William D Fowler of Yonkers New York with a August 1 wedding in New York City. Mrs Adams entertained by Mrs Albert Alexander with an afternoon bridge party and luncheon for Fort Bill Oklahoma and Clinton Michigan visitors. Birthday party for Ortie Mae and Willie Mae Orten of Little Rock featured candles and a joy ride. Alpha Bible Club met with Mrs J O Richardson for a Kings study and club business.

Mary Evelyn McLain R. M. McLain Birmingham Joseph W. Cottrell Raymond Monroe Huntsville Paul W. Scokel John T. Lewis C. Parkell Verna Masters McLain Cottrell Florida Decatur A. M. Cottrell Riverside High School Birmingham Southern College T. L. Baker Rowena William D. Fowler Yonkers, N. Y New York City Alexander Adams John Cooper Adams Fort Bill Okla Clinton Mich Z.N. Penick Albert Alexander East Moulton Street E. N. Penick T. M.jones, Jr William Kimbrough E. D. Bailey, Jr J. D Clement George Perrine William Hockensmith Ortie Mae Willie Mae Orten Little Rock, Ark C. A. Edwards Willie Mae Alpha Bible Alpha Bible Club J. O. Richardson Clifford Knight Sedberry

Miss Wallace and Many Guests Make Personal Calls

A Chattanooga guest list highlights Miss Mary Belle Wallace visiting Rev and Mrs J D Wallace while numerous relatives and friends travel between Athens Selma Brundidge Decatur Monroeville and Nashville for visits and hospital updates. Mrs E M Odom continues to improve after a serious operation.

Mary Belle Wallace Chattanooga, Tenn J. D. Wallace E. M. Odom The Benevolent Hospital

Prints and white lingerie trim create chic summer wear

Jane Shadduck models a red and white printed frock with white chiffon collar. Full sleeves end in tight cuffs and circular shoulder ruffles achieve a square shouldered silhouette.

Jane Shadduck Jane

Social News and Visits From Birmingham to Nashville

Names and travels fill the column with weekend guests and long distance visits. Touhy and Mrs Johnson entertain, Mrs Arnold visits Nashville, Mrs Ellis dies in Jackson, and several others travel to Chicago Dallas Memphis and Wilmington.

Billy Martin Charles Arnold, Jr Nashville Tenn Billy

Make This Model at Home for Hot Days

Promote cotton dresses with clever neckline details and slashed sleeves. Pattern 2612 offered in sizes 14 to 44 with Step by step instructions. 15 cents pattern plus 15 cents catalog and pattern offer. Mail orders to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York City.

Decatur Daily Pattern Department West Seventeenth Street New York Citys

County Group To Favor Election In Almon Succession

All seven counties in the eighth district reportedly support an election to pick the late Congressman Almon's successor. Morgan county shows near universal endorsement. no committee meeting has been held yet. The petition calls for ballots to determine the vacancy.

Democratic Eighth Congressional District Edward B. Almon Morgan County Almon

Anti Rabies Vaccine Sent to Many Points

Tennessee Valley Laboratory issued four more anti rabies treatments today connected with a Trinity cow head found Saturday. Eight treatments were issued Saturday after the head tested positive. M E Goodlet of Moulton brought a calf head for analysis. no rabies signs were found. Additional treatments went to Cullman Leighton Tuscaloosa Athens and Gurley.

Tennessee Valley Laboratory Trinity M. E. Goodlet Moulton Cullman Leighton Tuscumbia Athens Gurley

Lend-A-Hand 10 Elects Hendrix as Leader in Decatur

The Lend-A-Hand Bible class of First Methodist church in Decatur elected Clyde Hendrix banker and city official to preside for six months with W H Ritter aiding as vice, continuing Sam Frank as secretary. The class founded 1910 is Decatur’s oldest Bible class with W W Benson as teacher and J R Daniell on piano. Hendrix takes leadership next Sunday and plans new features.

First Methodist Church Delcatur Clyde Hendrix W. H. Ritter Sam Frank Mr. Hendrix J. W. Bailey J. R. Daniell Daniell Hendrix

Bad Weather Delays Balbo Flight Return

New York July 24 AP General Balbo postponed his return takeoff to Italy until tomorrow due to unfavorable weather after four hours of waiting. The delay affects plans for the Balbo flight home and a rescheduled departure time is anticipated.

New York Balbo Italy

Givens Chosen Principal Of New Junior High

Prof J M Givens of Huntsville accepts principal post at the new Central Junior high after praise from the Madison county board and educators. He is a University of Alabama graduate, 47, married with two children, noted for health and discipline.

J. M. Givens Huntsville Benson Board of Education Givens Madison County New Market R. Butler George D. Brown R. W. Cowart Albany

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