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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1939

Page

5

Tanner Bride Weds Birmingham Man In Huntsville Ceremony

Miss Dorothy Helen Murphree daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Murphree of Tanner wed Mr James Frank Swatzell Jr of Birmingham in Huntsville on July eight at 3 45 p m Mrs Chandler hosts breakfast for Mrs May with a garden party style spread and mixed floral decor Afternoon bridge party honors Miss Betty Carlisle and other guests with trophy prizes and refreshments Mrs May feted at a later social gathering hosted by Mrs Bartee and Mrs Halsey with a refined afternoon program and bingo prizes

Dorothy Helen Murphree W. T. Murphree Tanner James Frank Swatzell, Jr Birmingham Huntsville Lyons Reynolds May Dothan Chandler Will Wyker W. M. Voorhies T. M. Jones H. H. May C. B. Bartee E. L. Haley Marguerite Jernigan Betty Carlisle Rome Shipley Bragg Jean Jacobs Louisville Hugh Curry Betty Murphy Macon Martha Scales Sallye Burnum Neil Frank Moore Miss Carlisle Rosemary Liebert New Orleans Shirley Bragg Louise Fitzpatrick Sallye Barnum Peggy Wilds Mariana Mason Nell May E. L., Halsey H. Wilds William Kimbrough W. P. Dozier H. D. Barnum W. B. Markstein E. D. Bailey Jr W. H. Anderson Phil Pointer Ben Bloodworth Barnum Bingo

It'll Be Yes Yes I Think It'll Be Yes Says Niesen

Film and radio singer Gertrude Niesen declares it will be yes when asked about a star trip with Jimmy Riordan an 82 year old New York socialite banker. Mrs Dozier receives a trophy and the honoree's gift is an attractive salad bowl.

Gertrude Niesen Jimmy Riordan New York

Personal News: Local Social Roundup From Decatur

Leon Newburg of Louisville visited Decatur, his first return in decades, while Miss Charlotte Cook of Columbia returned home after a visit with Mrs. Murdock and Mrs. Hunter. Numerous guests and travelers are noted, including Mrs. Durham ill with flu, a Florida motor trip, Baptist World Alliance sessions in Atlanta, and visits to Montgomery and Chattanooga.

Leon .Newburg Louisville E. Lyons Decatur Mr. Newburg Southern Railroad Company Charlotte Cook Columbia, Tenn C. M. Murdock H. H. Hunter W. E. Waterhouse Atlanta Rev. Waterhouse Baptist World Alliance Christine Dowdy Ces Braswell Vaughn Holland Chattanooga Tenn

Nails For The Asking And Beauty Tricks

Hair and nail tips from a vintage beauty column discuss artificial nails eyelash extensions and home spa routines. Advice covers purchasing tablée sets oiling removing shells shaping applying coral shine and using cold showers and toners for clearer skin amid rising temperatures.

Helen

Pleased God Cowell Topic At Central Baptist

The sermon at Central Baptist Church on Sunday morning by Dr. John Cowell Jr. centered on Enosh pleased God by faith not by popular favor. The evening service continued the cross series titled The Fellowship of the Spirit. A large crowd attended both services and several people decisioned for Christ.

Rat Brien Central Baptist Church John ©. Cowell, Jr Enoch God Ennoch Christ

Make This Model at Home Pattern 4197 by Anne Adams

Anne Adams Pattern 4197 offers a slimming front panel dress with scalloped join, elbow or three quarter sleeves, and a flattering back view. Sizes 34 through 48 require fabric and edging specifics, with orders and pattern books available by mail from The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department W. 17Th St New York N. Y

Chief Justice May Resign His Office

Montgomery reports rumors that Chief Justice John C. Anderson may retire before his term ends in 141. Sources keep silent on a possible move to assistant attorney general as Attorney General Thomas B. Lawson says he has heard nothing definite.

Montgomery Ala Capitol John C. Anderson Thomas 8 Lawson

Local society notes from Alabama visits and trips

Mrs. L T Pride hosts in Pride Ala while Mrs T Chandler and Mrs H H May visit Huntsville. Mrs Frank Sanford returns from New York City. Miss Anne Miller McEntire visits Mrs Ed Murphy and Betty Barton of Troy en route to Tuscumbia. T C Chandler prepares to depart Sunday for a business mission in St Louis Mo.

Frank Sanford New York City Ed Murphy Betty’ Barton Troy Ala E L. Haley Tuscumbia T. C. Chandler St. Louis

Model Airplane Contest Planned by Boys Club Group

Members and prospective members of the newly organized model airplane group are asked to attend a meeting tonight at the armory at 7 30. Plans for a model airplane contest to be held here in the next two to three weeks will be discussed.

Boys Club Amory

Army peacetime recruiting drives ahead of schedule

The army's intensive peace time recruiting campaign aims to add 112,500 new men by mid-1940 and is ahead of schedule at the end of the campaign's first half month.

Washington

Chief Justice Anderson Acknowledges Staffing Return

The piece notes Chief Justice Anderson, set to turn 76 on August 5, has served on the supreme court since 1904 and as chief justice since 1914. If he keeps the post, he faces reelection in the top primaries and general elections. He is currently vacationing at Chocco Springs near Talladega.

Anderson Supreme Court Chocco Springs Talladega

Classified Advertising The Practical Way To Buy And Sell

Brief ad note titled Classified Advertising The practical way to buy and sell. Phone 46.

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