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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1935
Page
6
Guests enjoyed a buffet and dessert as Kilgore hosted a ceremony where Paxton was the recipient of a consolation handkerchief trophy amid a brief, casual program.
A sequence of social events unfolds with guests from Nashville Florence and Athens attending at a Gadsden area home. Gardens glow with lights and flowers as tables and chairs fill with punch and cakes. Later, Mrs Davis hosts a party for Miss Kate of Memphis and an informal event for Mrs Miller of Miami with bridge and luncheon. The Y P U assembly is planned for Central Baptist church with hosting at Mrs Sanders home.
Local items list visits and moves including Mr. and Mrs. Preutt Sims and children returning from Biloxi and Gulfport Miss. M Anderson and daughter settling in Decatur. James Ratliffe guests in Nashville. Charles Peterson and Tommie of Panama visiting. Nell Nelson guest of Ed Nelson. Frank Kirby to Montreal NC. Mrs C B Elliott in Birmingham. Dolores Hardage and Kate Hardage with others motor to Wilson-Dam. Jake Williams visiting Camp Walton Fla. Nellie Clarke Roan visiting Tuscumbia. Freda Hughson visiting Roan. Buddy Rogers visiting Ratliffe. Sam Rogers and family will visit over Sunday. Rev James A Smith family to Dothan. Henry Papenburg critically ill. Frances Craig from Florence.
The article urges sun protection for the eyes and skin at beaches and sunny settings. It notes dark glasses hide eyes but won’t prevent squinting, recommends brimmed hats and a light cream around the eyes, and suggests a touch of powder to keep grease from showing.
Heavily styled Anne Adams design offers slenderizing lines with practical construction. The frock features a long continuous front from shoulder to hem, neat closing, roomy sleeve treatment, crisp revers, and simple sewing. Use percale or sturdy washable cotton. pattern 2360 in sizes 16 to 44. fabric 36 inch needs 4 14 yards. illustrated instructions included.
John T. McKee died Wednesday morning at his home and was buried Thursday afternoon in Rock Creek cemetery. A singing school by Self opened Monday morning and several locals attended the Ruth Sunday singing. Miss Jane Oden returned from Decatur. Mrs. Gladys Oden was ill and moved to Decatur. An old sacred harp convention will convene at Stringer church next Saturday and Sunday.
Little Rock Arkansas July 26 Governor Puttepil granted a 90 day stay of execution for Bill Barnes 21 who was to die in the Tucker prison electric chair at sunrise for murdering 16 year old C A Martin Blytheville taxi driver
Oklahoma country boy Pinky Tomlin rose from a sand and gravel dump truck near Durant to stardom with the song The Object of My Affection. The tune became a top seller and Broadway hit before Hollywood signed him to a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film.
A reader suggests a 25 year old, five foot three inch girl should weigh about 130 pounds. Hulda recommends nightly warm olive oil massages at nail bases to fix dry brittle nails.
The Decatur Insurance Exchange elected officers for the new term at its July meeting held at Hotel Lyons. President J. R. Daniels, vice president J. A. Thornhill, and secretary treasurer Paul F. Dix were named. Dix reported that under Alabama law mutual company policyholders may face assessments if a company becomes financially impaired. The exchange, organized April 17, 1920, includes W. M. Chenault, Dix Company Inc, John Patterson, Lamar Penney, Thornhill, Tennessee Valley Company, and Wyatt Insurance Agency Inc.
Secretary Morgenthau announced the sale of an additional 100 million dollars of 27-8 percent bonds to the highest bidder next Monday. The treasury uses competitive bidding to obtain the lowest possible borrowing rate, leveraging favorable bond market conditions.
The Alabama state highway department plans to advertise bids soon for grade crossing projects part of a 4 million work relief program. Bids are expected for August 16 or 17 on several projects including a 190 thousand dollar viaduct on 9th street in Bessemer over the Louisville Nashville and two other lines.
Montgomery Alabama coroner ruled suicide in the death of 31 year old Mrs Lorena Rogers found with a pistol wound in her head and a revolver in hand. She died in hospital after being found despondent over ill health. She leaves husband Rufus Rogers and three children.
A red stitched pattern on the jacket adds a bold color accent to a Creed tailored ensemble, giving the outfit a striking dash of style.
Mobile sheriff s officers arrested Whistler following a fatal altercation after a dance. Suspects Tendry Spence 19 and Melcolm Lewis 16 confessed to participating in the mobile incident near a Mobile suburb.
Japanese and Chinese casualties reported after a raid on Neimanchi 145 miles northwest of Mukden. Details from Tokyo indicate five Japanese and several Chinese killed or wounded in the Tuesday afternoon assault.
More than 3,000 farmers are expected to attend the Morgan county event with invitations sent to all farmers. Speakers include Dr. J. N. President of Auburn and extension director, R. J. Goode commissioner of agriculture, and J. C. Lyles farm agent. Basket lunches are invited and a loudspeaker will project speeches to all attendees.
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