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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1940

Page

5

Missionary Society and church women meet in area events

The Westside Presbyterian Wor ans Missionary Society held a meeting at Mrs BE Edwards home with songs prayers and reports. Other notes include Winsome Class at Central Baptist plans a 4 15 Friday meeting and Methodist Women meet with picnic planned at Woodall's. Mary Lou Dancy OES and Sewing Circle officers elected. Hobo party for Intermediate BTA at Southside Baptist details of participants listed. Baptist Young People Rally set for Morgan County WMA with Palestine speakers.

Fink Byars Central Baptist Sunday School Ninth Street Methodist Womans Department of Christian Service Bob Johnson John Wardlow Woodall’s W. L. Spearman Sewing Circle Mary Lou Dancy J. R. Hine East Moulton Street Butler P. A. Hine Earl Williams Julian Hardy A. L. McCauley W. G. Roberts W. R. Gilbert Tuscaloosa R. E. Hewlett Montgomery Williams Carrollton Southside Baptist Church Emmett Roan Delano Park Laneese Halbrooks Harriett Glenn Collier Willadean Bass Chattanooga Tenn Irene Little Lorraine Sellers Katherine Hendon Nell Fields Katherine Trotman Velma Tanner Avis Wilson Mildred Bell Dolores Andrews Herbert Boley Hollis Hendon Richard Sharpe Keneth Hampton Mixe Turner Baptist Young People's Baptist Young People Morgan County Hartselle Askew Palestine Central Baptist Church

Personal notes of residents travel and visits

Miss Mary Love returns from Tuscaloosa after two weeks with friends. Mrs. R. E. B. Hewlett of Montgomery visits here with Mrs. H. N. Peurifoy. Mrs. Huel Nelson travels to Anniston to see her mother. Miss Nell Nelson of Memphis visits in the Nelson home. Judge and Mrs. Seybourn Lynne and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lynne return from Miami Beach vacation. Miss Margaret Timberlake at home after visits to DeLand Daytona Beach and other points. Mrs. W. G. Ward of Montgomery stays a few days with relatives. niece Miss Ann Miller McEntire accompanies her home. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Watson and baby plan to move to Mobile in August. Miss Alice Brown of Florence visits her sister Mrs. H. D. Barnum. Mrs. Joseph Fortunato of Newark returns after visiting here. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. E. Harbin and Jacqueline and Buddy depart for Daytona Beach vacation. Mrs. A. S. Darnell to visit relatives in Georgia. Mrs. H. S. Green and Miss Marcia Green and Miss Dorothy Green to return home after visiting Dr. and Mrs. T. G. Morrow. Mrs. John C. Bragg and Gene Young of New York City visit their mother at Riversid e Pride, Ala. Dr. and Mrs. H. D. Greer and Shirley Bragg plan a trip to Clearwater, Fla. Mrs. Oscar Terry of Town Creek remains critically ill after surgery. Mrs. E. S. Loyd and Mrs. Skeggs Crawford spend the weekend with Mrs. L. T. Pride at Riverside, Pride, Ala.

John C. Bragg Gene Young New York City L. T. Pride Riverside Pride Ala J. Earl Gurley Betty Earle Somerville G. C. Vincent Alex Dunn Jim Gurley Sley Freeman Harry Lyle Sheffield Imogene Palmer Lorene Gordon William Bartlett Floyd Quinn Robert Sharpe Decatur Virgil Sharpe Ed Morrow J.M. Palmer Roger Hamilton Burt Wright Eral Peck Birmingham Tom. Crawford Mr Crawford Harold Waugh Thomas McDaniel Waugh Rosa Nell Stacks Charlie Stacks L. M. Aday Ina Lee Weaver Ivey Weaver J. M. Palmer Billy Clayton Louisville Nancy Coney G. C Vincent Iceline Bartlett Ralph St. John William Barlett Melba Anne Tom Woodard Gandy's Cove Harry Sharpe T Shrader Talmus Woodard Eva Hubert Blevins Center Grove

Nasal Drops Claim New Self-Spreading Penetro Solution

A historical notice reports a 2 drop treatment for a cold clogged nose that allegedly works on all passages. The claim centers on self spreading properties, with the Penetro nose drops promoted as a remedy.

Dress Secrets for the Busy Woman The Smart Makeover Rules

The article advises careful, thorough grooming from hair to makeup and clothing. It emphasizes neatly aligned stockings, white collars, clean gloves, proper foundation fit, and modest makeup. It also notes slimming foods like greens aid weight control without sacrificing beauty.

Local social notes from Morgan County area households

Morgan County residents host relatives from Fayetteville and Chattanooga. Families visit in Decatur, Hartselle, and surrounding communities with flu shots planned, a Baptist revival scheduled, and several trips to Birmingham, Sheffield, and Joppa mentioned among multiple family gatherings and weekend excursions.

Community Gathering At Local Church Activities

Lawrence County notes describe a church social hosted by B. T. U. leaders Miss Ava Stephenson and Miss Carrie Mae Speake with games, refreshments, and prayer led by Miss Grace Hogan. Attendees include the Stephenson, Hampton, Lowery, Speake, and Burden families among others. Mattress making ended for the season with about 250 completed. Anne Mae Brown celebrated her sixteenth birthday with over fifty friends. Several local families and visitors from Oklahoma City are mentioned in weekend visits and visits to Moss's Chapel.

Ava Stephenson Carrie Mae Grace Hogan Hazel McCaghiren Sarah McCaghren Ruth Edith Mable Hampton Annie Mae Brown Pauline Love Alma Jean White Ceci Hampton Bettle Sue Jasphine Alex “Ardin Hollis McCaghren Carl Montgomery L. K. Kelsoe Eaton Stephenson Byars Orin Wiley Bill Patterson Leon Parker Edd Brown Anne Mae Clifford Speake Carrie Speake J. R. Stephenson Edd Stephenson Moss's Dick Steward Henry Kelsoe Irine Kelsoe Okla City

Lawrence Kelsoe and family visit weekend

Mrs Lawrence Patterson of Flint Ruth and Betty Layman of Birmingham join Lawrence Kelsoe and family visiting Mr and Mrs Chas Speake. Sunshine replaces days of rain as farmers resume field work after wet spell delaying crops.

Lawrence Kelsoe Lawrence Patterson Flint Ruth Betty Layman Birmingham Mae Chas

Mattress making and misused powder mix up at center

Last week at Morgan County Center Grove a busy schedule included mattress making and a rain break followed by a shoe incident. Fruth investigated and found adhesive dental powder used to hold false teeth instead of talcum powder causing the shoes to stick.

Fruth

Dailly Want Ad promotes good apartments in demand

Good apartments are in demand and renters are urged to use Dailly Want Ad. The brief notes that reliable listings help find suitable living spaces efficiently.

Dailly

Marissa Heat Wave Prompts Cooling Efforts

July heat grips Marissa Illinois with residents seeking relief as Louis Fruth attempts to cool his feet amid the sizzling weather. Rainless days and high temperatures define the town's daily routine.

Marissa Louis Fruth

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Marshall Sandiin Masonic Temple Mary Love Huel Nelson Anniston Nell Nelson Memphis, Tenn R. N. Nelson Seybourn Lynne Russell Lynne Miami Beach Fla Margaret Timberlake Deland Daytona Beach G.-H. Watson Baby Mobile Mise Alice Brown Florence Mrs.-H. D. Barnum Joseph Fortunato Newark, N. J H. BE. Harbin Jacqueline Buddy A. S. Darnell Points Georgia H. 8. Green Marcia Green Corinth Dorothy Green T. G. Morrow H. D. Greer Shirley Bragg Ben Martin, Sr Clearwater, Fla Oscar Terry Town Creek Benevolent Society Hospital E. 8. Loyd Goidel’s Drug Store Allen Grant Street Carole America Emporium Helen Follett Florette Limestone County Capshaw Sam Hardin Fayetteville Comer Cole Cole Sarah Elizabeth Stanley Nelson Chis Guy Roberts J. B. Roberts Myra Grantland W.G. Balch Helen Balch Flint Sanitorium W. E. Smith J. B. Cole Clarence Leopard Mettanee Charie Schaffer Vasser Jesse Vasser Bert Cole Shelby Sanderson J. A. Pike Irlene Sanderson Ophelia Bonnie Martina Sanderson Murphree J. A. Chambers Southside Decatur Jas. R. McAnear Hulaco R. L. Penn Gay Crawford Pauline Holmes Joppa E. L. Laxson J. D.tayr Davis Pike Jimmie Sanderson Oklahoma Clarence Smith Hester Smith Hattie Smith Leggtown Leon Swanner East Limestone School Hayes Smith Huntsville A.L. Pepper Maggie Smith Moye’s Gherrow’s Second Ave Moulton Street Lawrence County Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Inmarsat USI Neawest Truex Fritz Feld Thrilling Technicolor Ray Mill Patricia Morison Farrell MacDonald Morgan County Center Grove Caddell Walgreen Agency Wohl’s Department Store Speake, Warren & Ratliff
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