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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1930
Page
5
Winifred Black compares two women Ethel and Edith, contrasting Ethel's lively, varied interests with Edith's narrow, selfish world. The piece explores how curiosity and openness versus self centeredness shape happiness, using doors to life as a motif and questioning parenting influence.
The Woman's Missionary Society of West Decatur Methodist met at Mrs. Carl Napps home for devotions and a program led by Miss Pauline Carpenter and others. Social teas at Mrs. Lowe’s home featured Miss Ellen Gilbert guest of honor with a formal tea service and lace gowns. A christening at Christchurch for William G Ward III was officiated by Rev. Kirchhoffer with Miss Elizabeth Bailey as godmother. A birthday party for Mrs. Bloodworth included a pool outing at Crystal Plunge and dinner with friends. Mrs. Fleming to host Canal Street Book Club Friday.
A recent afternoon gathering for members of the Epworth League of West Decatur Methodist church enjoyed a picnic at Trinity Mountain. The event featured fellowship and seasonal outdoor recreation among attendees.
A humorous column notes that long single life can affect emotions and conscience and suggests marriage has paradoxes and ennui. It reflects on changing notions of the ideal wife and the fickleness of love, with light social commentary. Several local residents and visitors are listed in social notes.
Thomas Pointer of New Albany Indiana visits his father and relatives here. Mrs. Wood of Athens visits her parents in town and returns Sunday. Miss Burt stays with Miss Carpenter in Hendersonville Tennessee this week. Mrs. McDougald and son Bobby spend weeks in Memphis and may return later. Lucille Giles returns from Fayetteville Tennessee. Roy English and mother Pepper visit his father. Weaver family plans move on Fifth Avenue. W L Massengale and daughter Ellen Marie in Birmingham this week. Felix Weaver returns from Penthotoc and New Albany. Emory Lott from Childers Texas visits his parents. Lamar Sledge visits Felix Weaver. Lorain Winton improving steadily. Mary Elizabeth and Helen Robertson return from Birmingham. Mrs. Bunn Hackworth visits her daughter. Mrs. Hamilton and Christine return from Montgomery. Nallie Bobbitt returns from Chattanooga. Liza Lee Miller returns from Selma Montgomery and Panama City.
Athens College in Athens Alabama offers leadership training through extracurricular activities. Sports, literary societies, drama, music and student government build adaptability and initiative. Girls gain skills in oratory, debating, leadership roles and community involvement. catalog and view book available.
A young girl asks if she should allow a visiting suitor to see her, given her roommate’s involvement with him. The reply warns that continuing the friendship would betray her ideals and her dear roommate, suggesting she avoid further contact with the man.
A reader asks whether to contact Anna to announce breakup with his former girlfriend and to seek a date. The adviser cautions verifying feelings and assures asking for permission to call if the motive is genuine and no other girl is being cut out.
An elegant dress pattern describes a cape collar design with shoulder closure and long sleeves. Pattern 1993 offers chiffon georgette voile organdie options in pastel shades with a black velvet bow belt, available in sizes 18 to 42. Yardage and exact instructions included. send 15 cents and your name address and size.
An advertising note offers BOOK of patterns for adults and children and transfer patterns at fifteen cents with ten cents when bundled with a pattern. Direct orders to The Decatur Pattern Department at 243 West 1 St New York City.
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