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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1939
Page
5
The ceremony for Miss Kate Sullivan and Mr Wesley Curtis occurred July 22 at 5 30 pm in Danville at Rev W E Pritchard's home with only the bridge and groom's sister and her husband and the Pritchard family in attendance. The couple plans to reside with the groom's parents after visiting Hopewell.
Miss Ana Lois Butler of Morganfield Kentucky returns home after a week visiting Miss Kathryn Timberlake. Mrs Earl Williams resumes outings after a brief illness. Elizabeth Carr goes home to Memphis after a week with her grandfather and A Neill. Mrs Nell Barfield returns from a visit in Gadsden. Mrs D C Shaw, Miss Martha Pryor, Luke and Schuyler Pryor come back from a pleasant voyage.
Mr and Mrs Jim Gurley spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs James Lynn Jr. Mrs Harry Sharp of Cedar Cove visited her son. Several local residents hosted visitors from Decatur Memphis and Birmingham during the week. Spent weekend fishing trip to Sharps Ford and visits with relatives noted.
The Union Grove all day singing will be held on the first Sunday in August with an open invitation to attend and to bring books. Local births and visits are noted including a July 13 birth to Mr and Mrs Jer Green. Various residents visit relatives in Columbus Georgia Rescue Lacey's Spring Hurtsville Leona Tennessee and Leona Tennessee.
North Alabama state highway patrol officers are to wear new navy blue shirts gray trousers and caps as olive drab outfits are retired. H. L. Thornton, head of the local office, said the change arrives today.
A beauty feature by Helen Follett introduces a new style called floue emphasizing soft, even hair with a childlike halo ideal for mermaids and tennis players. It details short trembles, no strict parting, and simple care, plus steam for blackheads, facial routines, and a diet note favoring greens and fruit.
Morgan County residents list Sunday dinners and Monday visits as relatives and neighbors drop by in Dripping Springs. Mr and Mrs Henry Cook share dinners with Hollis Hall while Margie and Madgie Bates visit Louise Dunlap. gatherings include Cullman visitors Clarence Hale and Sam Deeke, and local drives to Hartselle for singing.
Rey and Mrs. Brown announce a girl Anna Ruth born July 17. Arthur Moran’s family welcome Ruby Leona born July 14. Mrs Lily Bailey stays with Rev George Brown. Mrs Johnston visited relatives. Sunday school and church well attended. Visitors include Mrs Boyd Mrs Theo Evans and others.
A large Rocky Ford gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stephenson to honor grandparents Mr. and Mrs. George Rud. Numerous relatives and friends attended, visiting throughout the day and weekend, including the Wallace, McNutt, and Sims families and others from nearby households.
An Anne Adams dress pattern advertisement promotes Pattern 4170 for misses sizes 12 to 20 with a double panel skirt and free swing design. It offers 33 8 yards fabric and 11 8 yards contrast for size 16, asks 15 cents per pattern, and lists order details from The Decatur Daily Pattern Department in New York.
Local church notes from Forrest Chapel recount sermons by Rev. Marvin Bridges and a series of Sunday visitations. Families from Decatur Hartselle Danville and Rocky Ford along with Mrs. Floyde Halbrooks and others are listed as visitors and guests at homes and services.
Local residents from Hartselle Falkville and Wadley visit churches and attend revivals in Moulton Heights Bellview Oak Ridge and Neel. Names mentioned include Gordon Groover Joe Winton Maggie Ransom Mary Peck and Lyle Cain among others with travel and family visits noted.
Johnson Chapel revival led by Rev. Sid Johnson with Rev. Moore. Local social entries note guests and visits from Hartselle Austinville and Glasgow families. Grady Roberts and friends vacationing in California. Various Sunday dinners and motor trips are listed among area residents.
Regret is expressed over a serious illness while well wishes for recovery are noted. A. M. Peck of Decatur visited Wednesday to see his mother Mrs. Mary Peck and Dr. Peck. Jim Cain and his wife from Hartsville spent last Sunday at the Cain plantation.
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