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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1935
Page
5
The Bouthside Vacation Bible School begins Monday at 9 am at Ninth Street Methodist under Miss Lucy Bell of the City Mission Board. A strong faculty and many enrollments promise a bright school season.
Mr and Mrs M G Goidel of Mobile visit Decatur relatives. Mr and Mrs G A Wall of Abilene Texas depart after weeks with Banks family. Mrs Banks Mary J Banks Terrell and Mary Stuart join for summer. A Z Bailey shows slight improvement after a ten day critical illness. Mrs Brad Bibb of Belle Mina visits daughter Mrs Zeno Bailey. Thomas Bailey spends weekend with Mr and Mrs A P Evans in Birmingham. Mrs Suane M Carr and daughter Elizabeth of Memphis arrive to visit Dr and Mrs Louis A Neill. Dr Carr in New York for American Assoc.
Senator J L Kelly’s proposal for a 90 day divorce law drew sharp debate among Alabama lawyers and reached the state’s highest court. Critics noted Alabama’s loose divorce code with rapid suits possible if a party remains resident. The discussion quoted law figures, including Walton and Woodall, and touched on residence requirements as a key point.
A full pardon is sought for Luke Lea, former banker and publisher, convicted of conspiracy to wreck the Central Bank and Trust. petition prepared by J M Broughton Raleigh attorney and expected to be submitted soon. Lea, serving a six to ten year sentence, was at the time of the crime a notable figure in banking and politics.
Gladys, America's Most Famous Beauty, cites Joan Blondell and other writers urging daily hair brushing. They claim brushing distributes natural oil, removes dirt, stimulates scalp circulation, and enhances wave and gloss. Proper technique emphasizes small sections and upward outward strokes with periodic brush cleaning.
Dolores praises an egg shampoo and lemon rinse for blond hair though the method is long. Back Shirley advises on blemish removal with caution. Rita states a 21 year old woman 5 feet 1.34 inches tall should weigh about 118 pounds with specified measurements for body parts.
The letter argues President Roosevelt oversteps constitutional bounds by backing broad Congress authority over social and economic policy. It defends Supreme Court review of laws and cites the limits of federal power, contrasting with Layman and Borah views and noting Luke Lea Jr. was paroled after prison entry on May 10, 1934.
Learn to sew Pattern 2225 a shirtwaist frock with a simple collar easy sleeves gathered bodice and a back feature. Choose cotton broken check or striped shirting with puff sleeves and a sporty pocket. Sizes 12 to 40 yardage details and illustrated instructions. Send 15 cents for pattern and specify size.
Law rence County residents hear of an effort by PT A to sponsor a beauty contest to select Miss Lawrence County who will compete in a state pageant in Birmingham August 29 23. The winner advances to Miss America. The plan includes visiting county communities for entrants and the high school auditorium will host the finals next Thursday night.
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