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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1930
Page
5
A reflective piece questions the possibility of reversing aging. It cites a dean’s claims about resetting body fluids and delaying youth while urging readers to embrace adult life. The essay contrasts youth with maturity and invites a hopeful, practical outlook on aging.
Mrs A A Jones and Mrs Barrett C Shelton hosted an Al Fresco luncheon at Woodall s for Miss Mayme Ellis of Clarksville Tenn guest of Mrs J H Calvin A chic chicken menu and black eyed Susan decor highlighted the event Guests included numerous local residents and club members The page also covers society events church circle meetings and neighborhood notices with updates on members travels health and home life.
Miss Mayme Ellis of Clarksville Tenn hosts Mrs J H Calvin and Miss Winnie Sentiff visits Birmingham for family connections. Misses Evelyn and Frances Kelly plan a Birmingham weekend trip while Miss Annie Byars recovers in Moulton. Dr J W Hughes returns from Chicago after postgraduate study. Mrs Ruby Hogg and family prepare to visit in Kentucky and Birmingham. Dr and Mrs Frank Spengler of Birmingham plan a motor tour to Pittsburgh Niagara Falls Buffalo and Toronto. Continuous visits among Miss Christine White Miss Joy Ferguson and local families conclude the update.
Athens College in Athens Alabama highlights the benefit of personal attention to each student. Small class sizes ensure supervision for new students and prevent individuals from being overlooked as enrollments rise. The college invites inquiries for a catalog and viewbook.
R E Chandler a beloved local merchant was glad to get back home today after several weeks at Kensington hospital Philadelphia Pa for treatment. Had a fine trip he said but mighty glad to get back home.
The Bonanza quartette of Decatur will appear on the program at the annual sing at Wren in Lawrence county on Sunday.
Samuel Haskings, 73, died Wednesday night after an illness in Madison. Funeral services were held Thursday at Bradley Memorial Baptist Church with interment at Maple Hill cemetery. Survived by wife, four sons Ike John Oscar Sam, and five daughters Sallie Wall Jimmie Rice Myrtle McCurley Emma Esslinger and Maude York.
Miss Winnie Sentiff an attache at the Probate Judge's office is expected back at her desk Saturday after a vacation of several days.
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