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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1936

Page

5

Broadus Pruitt nuptials at First Baptist Church

Miss Mary Daniel Broadus wed Mr. Pinckney Pruitt of Birmingham in a dignified ceremony at ten thirty Saturday at First Baptist Church. Dr. James D. Wallace officiated with family and close friends present. The couple will reside in Birmingham at Highland Plaza apartments.

Mary Daniel Broadus Pinckney Pruitt Harriet Irwin William McNeill, Jr Charlotte Broadus T. H. Broadus Knoxville Tennessee William Cochrane Tuscaloosa Harry Jones White Birmingham George B. Hightower Atlanta Margaret Carlisle Broadus Samuel Sinclair Broadus Decatur Tennessee Valley Chain of Banks John A. Broadus Louisville Kentucky Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Pruitt Melville Smith Alabama Minges

Junior Legion Auxiliary Meeting Postponed

Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary suspend meetings until further notice per the local health department request to avoid gatherings of youths. First Baptist Church W M S and W M S groups at First Baptist will not meet on Monday.

Junior Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary First Baptist Church W. M

Shape of Your Face Determines Coiffure Type

An article by Gladys Gladowao discusses how to choose hairstyles based on face shape. It explains oval faces have flexibility, while round faces benefit from a side part and avoidance of bangs, and long faces should avoid center parts and use side parts with swirls or bangs to soften features.

Gladys Glad Oa Robert Ert

Answers to Queries Cosmetics

Rina favors a soft peach powder rouge and light Upstick for harmonious coloring. Geraldine suggests possible shaping and reduction of thick thighs knees calves and ankles. The related article on Ciré of the Feet and Legs covers health and comfort tips.

Rina Geraldine

Family and travel notes from Nashville to Gurley reunion

E Harlow and son from Miami visit Nashville with friends and relatives. Leon Robinson of Louisville visits H L Davidson and E A Edwards families. E A Edwards family plans Gurley reunion Sunday. Charles Henry Davidson had tonsils removed. L T Pride of Pride visits Dr and Mrs John C Bragg. Dr H D Greer and Dolly Greer return Sunday from Minnesota Wisconsin vacation. Enid Young returns to New York then back home. Mrs Rhea Carson of Atlanta returns home Sunday after visiting relatives.

Rhea Lide Carson Atlanta John W. Jones J. N. Gibson Jackson Edwards Atlanta, Ga Huntingdon Nashville, Tenn L. T. Pride Pride John C. Bragg H. D. Greer Dolly Greer Minnesota Wisconsin Enid Young New York Rhea Carson

HARTSELLE COMMUNITY NEWS REPORTS HEALTH AND FAMILY VISITS

Mrs T W Lauderdale improves after two weeks illness. Mrs Earl Davis of Haleyville returns home after visiting the Moore home. Patsy Morgan of Cullman visits aunt Mrs W E Payne while Frank Morgan and wife go to Baltimore for Johns Hopkins treatment. Mr and Mrs J E Schnell return from Dallas where he recovers from surgery. Mrs Frank Dodson and Miss Martha Dodson of Roswell visit Burford Bentley’s family. Guy Roberts recovers from appendicitis at Decatur hospital and goes home. Mrs Stanton Newman of Birmingham visits her parents. Mr and Mrs John Larkin of Miami return from Europe. Mrs E H Barnett of Decatur spends time with Lile family. Mrs Tolen Aycock undergoes operation at Baugh’s Infirmary in Decatur. condition satisfactory. Gibson of Odenville visits his father on Hartselle route 2. Eleanor Ramage of Decatur arrives for a visit. Mrs H L Burleson and family ...

T. W. Lauderdale Earl Davis Haleyville A. J. Moore Patsy “Morgan Cullman W. E. Payne Frank Morgan Baltimore Morgan Johns Hopkins J. E. Schnell The Benevolent Society Hospital Decatur Stanton Newman Birmingham Lewis Praytor John Larkin Miami Fla Europe E. H. Barnett H. T. Lile Tolen Aycock Baugh’s Infirmary Gibson Odenville T. F. Gibson Hartselle Eleanor Ramage H. L. Burleson Fanny

How To Prepare Lobster At Home Advice From Sister Marys Kitchen

Advice on selecting boiling water and timing a live lobster then removing meat from claws tail and body. Steps include cooling, separating claws, removing veins and gills, using coral as garnish, and serving options whether hot or cold. Emphasizes boiling fresh lobster to ensure live quality and suggests using two small lobsters for seasoned presentations.

Breakfast and Dinner Menus with Lobster and Melba

A scanned menu lists breakfast items such as grapes cereal cream broiled bacon date muffins milk and coffee. Dinner features Jellied bouillon radishes olives celery devil ed lobster tomato cucumber salad peach Melba milk and coffee.

Uncheon

Make This Model At Home Dashing Cape Ensemble Pattern 2605

Anne Adams Pattern 2605 offers a chic cape ensemble for fall made in wool crepe or cotton sailcloth. Sizes 12 through 40, with 41.2 yards for size 16, and illustrated step by step instructions. Send 15 cents and address details to Decatur Daily Pattern Dept New York NY.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th Bt New York

Texarkana Police Capture Escaped Highway Robber

Texarkana police report the capture of A. C. Watson 21 who escaped six weeks ago from Speigner penal farm Montgomery Alabama where he was serving a 40 year term for highway robbery Watson allegedly stated he was awaiting transfer after the escape.

Texarkana Tex A. C. Watson Speigner Montgomery Ala

Church Announcements and Services Info

CHI UIRCHI ANNOUNCEMENTS Church of Christ R D Underwood Minister Bible study 9 45 a m and Communion 10 45 preaching 7180 p m SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST I W Myers Pastor Sunday work for youths and adults by church action Sunday morning meeting for decisions and prayers for all in authority. Sunday service 11 o'clock Sunday school 9 45 Wednesday 7 30 Reading room Tue Thu Sat 2 4 pm All services in Byster building Public cordially invited.

Church OF Christ R. D. Underwood Southside I. W. Myers Byster

St Paul’s Lutheran Church Service Notice

The church at Sherman Street and Fourth Avenue led by Rev. E. T. Town offers morning prayer and meditation at 9 a.m. The Sunday school will not meet. Theme: A Changeless Christ for a Changing World. Displayed as a brief church notice.

St. John's Episcopal Church Opens Sunday Prayer

On Johnston Street and Gordon Drive E, Seventh Sunday after Trinity service led by Rev. Peter M. Dennis at 11 o'clock with green liturgy. The church invites parishioners to join Morning Prayer and notes the door is open for prayer.

ST. John’s Episcopal Johnston St Gordon Drive Peter M. Dennis St. John’s Church

St. Peter's Episcopal Mission Announces Sunday Service

Rev. Peter M. Dennis, Minister, will lead services this Sunday at St. Peter's Episcopal Mission.

Peter's Episcopal Mission Peter M. Dennis

Truth as Lesson-Sermon Topic at Christian Science Society

The Christian Science Society of Decatur airs its Lesson Sermon titled Truth tomorrow. The Golden Text from Psalms 57:3 proclaims God will send mercy and truth. The Bible readings include selections from I Corinthians and other passages as part of the lesson.

Christian Science Society Decatur

Extradition Waived in 1932 Birmingham Drugstore Robbery

Watson waived extradition for his return to Alabama after being sentenced in connection with a Birmingham druggist robbery in 1932. The case ties a long-settled crime to current legal proceedings involving the suspect.

Birmingham Watson Alabama

Church to Hold Meetings Amid Health Ban

No public service will be held until the county and state boards of health lift the ban. A business meeting of the stewards is set for Monday at 7 30 p m with L R Yarbrough as chairman. A special quarterly conference session is planned for Thursday at 7 30 p m to address urgent church business called by Dr L G Sturdivant and Rev J M Holland.

County State Board of Health Board of Stewards L. R. Yarbrough L. G. Sturdivant J. M. Holland

Oak and Lafayette Streets Church Sunday Hours

Jesse F. Ray pastor announces no regular services Sunday. The church opens 10 to 12 a.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. All worshippers may enter to pray and give offerings. Deacons will be on hand to collect funds as church expenses continue.

First Baptist Church Oak Lafayette Streets Jesse F. Ray

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