Wedding Buffet Hosts Guests at Eyster Home
Mrs. Charles H. Eyster hosted a rehearsal eve wedding buffet at Sherman Street with Mr. and Mrs. Eyster greeting guests and guiding them to a formal dining setting. Tables featured white flowers and spun candy centerpieces as couples toasted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Eyster
Kimbrough
Sherman Street
Eyster
Paul Jolfer
Charles Tweedy
Jasper
Louis Hoff
Sam Settles
William Kimough
Sally
Billie
Me Kimbrough
Patmbrough, Jr
Nashville Tenn
Bert Sesons
Camden
Harvey
Ide
James Foster
Laverne
T. M. Jones
J. T. Jones
Sam Nettles
Robert Straub
Bessier
Lee McGriff
Birmingham
Betty Lamb
Jetteville
Tennessee
Luke Pry
LeRoy McEntire
Edward Davies
Mary la Selma
Joe Calvin
John Eys
Charles H. Eyster, Jr
Law Lamar, Jr
Law la
Charles Frazier
Irna
Julian Bibb
Georg Bibb Miller
Georgia Bibb Tweedy
Charles Tweedy, Jr
George Davis
Ellen Calhoun
Edith Short
Fayette Tennessee
Lar Eyster
Jeff Eys
Elizabeth Anne Eyster
Ittsboro
Ruth Banks Baugh
Bessie K. Daugherty
Tupelo
Issippi
Robert Dy
Courtland
Larkin
Miami
Florida
Wolfer
F Red B
Miss Rachel Pattillo Honored at Luncheon Before June Wedding
Miss Rachel Pattillo, soon to wed Mr. William Ray Cadenhead, was feted at a May luncheon hosted by Mrs. Jack Rowe at the Lyons Hotel. Guests included Miss Betty Kirby, Miss Mary Helen McDonald, Miss Jane Crew, Mrs. W. W. Pattillo, and others. a crystal bowl decor and hand painted place cards accented the event. The honoree wore a floral dress with a brown crocheted hat and received a gift of china from the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Pattillo
William Ray Cadenhead
First Methodist Church
Hartselle
Jack Rowe
Lyons Hotel
Betty Kirby
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Mary Helen McDonald
Clarksdale
Mississippi
Jane Crew
Jasper
W. W. Pattillo
R. W. Summerford
Lester Wooten
Pattillo
Kathleen McGlathery to receive Wheaton College degree
Miss Kathleen McGlathery RN, trained at Baylor University Hospital Dallas, who served in the Army Nurses Corps, will receive her Wheaton College degree this week. Dr and Mrs R M McGlathery will attend graduation in Wheaton Illinois and then visit Davenport Iowa with their son Dr J Wayland McGlathery and family. Barbara and Phyllis Nun-Bester guest with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen McGlathery
R. N
Baylor University Hospital
Dallas
Texas
Army Nurses Corp
Wheaton College
R. M. McGlathery
Wheaton
Illinois
Dream Comes True As Mrs Brown Receives Diploma
Mrs Joe Brown, 53, a Decatur clinic secretary and receptionist, will graduate this week to receive a high school diploma she long desired. She began night classes two years ago, credits teachers Florence Smith and Helen Matlocks for support, and will attend graduation privately as she prefers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Brown
Decatur Clinic Annex
New Orleans
Boceriaey
Shenae Voc Seowws
Shelton’s
Brrwn
Memorial Day Visits Reach Gulf Coast and Cities
Cousin Alton Doody of Baton Rouge and Mr and Mrs Philip W Nunges have returned after a several day visit to the Gulf Coast and New Orleans. Mr and Mrs William Eilish left Atlanta this morning after Memorial Day holiday with relatives here. Dr and Mrs J Wayland McGlathery and children Linda and Mike of Davenport Iowa will arrive June 15 for a two week visit with Dr and Mrs R M McGlathery at their Sherman Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip W. Nungesser
Gulf Coast
New Orleans
Louisiana
William Eilish
Atlanta
Georgia
J. Wayland McGlathery
Linda
Mike
Davenport
Iowa
R. M. McGlathery
Sherman Street
Coin design guards against wear and theft
Money was first milled with raised borders and fluted or red edges to deter theft and reduce metal wear on coins.
Dorothy Dix on the nuisances of idle women
The column denounces women with nothing to do who disturb busy people by long visits and endless telephone gossip. It portrays the annoyance as self indulgence and a crude attempt to amuse themselves while others rush to finish daily chores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy DIX
Death Claims Percy Daniel
Final rites for Percy M. Daniel 73 will be held Wednesday at 2 30 PM from the residence of B L Ryan a son in law where he had lived for years Rev Archibald Florence former minister of Central Methodist church will officiate Interment will be at Roselawn cemetery with Browns in charge Daniel died this morning at 445 at his residence The body will be taken to the residence at 2 PM He was born October 6 1874 in Lawrence county near Moulton and spent his life in North Alabama He is survived by his widow four daughters Mrs H N King Mrs W C Ward Mrs W W Vandiver and Mrs B L Ryan all of Decatur one son A W Daniel of Nashville five grandchildren and two great grandchildren Pallbearers will be W C Ward Edward Staten W B Loosier H N King B L Ryan and Edward Kullman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy M. Daniel
B. L. Ryan
Decature
Archibald
Florence
Central Methodist Church
Roselawn
Brown
Daniel
Jony
Lawrence County
Moulton
North Alabama
H. N. King
Graham
N. C
W. C. Ward
W. W. Vandiver
Decatur
A. W. Daniel
Nashville
Edward Staten
W. B. Loosier
Edward Kullman
Parks Open For Summer In Decatur Park System
Decatur's park system including three city parks officially opened for the summer. Delano Park will be open 2 PM to 10 PM with Mrs. Ned Buchanan as supervisor. Greenwood Park operates 2 PM to 9 30 PM with Carl Schwachow as supervisor. An East End negro park receives 400 of the 4500 annual budget. Flood lights go off at 10 PM in Delano and 9 30 PM in Greenwood. The recreation program runs through September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Decatur Recreation Commission
Quince FE
Eddens
Delano Park
Ned Buchanan
Greenwood Park
West Moulton Street
Carl Schwachow
Greenwood
East End
East Moulton Street
Joe Elliott
Elliot
Recreation Commission
Delano
Ballot mix up stalls start in Mobile precinct in Alabama
Voters in a rural Mobile area faced delays when polling machines and election officials were missing from the announced site. They found the machines three blocks away at a mercantile store due to a deputy unknowingly using the old precinct location. Sheriff Holcombe corrected the error. no votes were cast before the shift to the barber shop polling place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Alabama
W. H. Holcombe
Holcombe
No excuses for idle women in a world crying for help
A discussion urges women to find meaningful work and purpose to aid a world in distress. It insists every woman should keep her heart and hands occupied with useful tasks despite any hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ren
Eng lish Walnut Origin and Colonial Introductions
The English walnut is not native to the British Isles but originates from the Balkans Asia Minor Persia and areas reaching toward China. Early colonists brought the nut to America from England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Isles
Balkans
Asia—Minor
Persia
China
England
Relaxation in a Busy World Calls for Short Rest Breaks
The piece argues many people, especially women, live in a state of constant activity and fatigue. It urges snatching half hour rests, closing mental windows, and visualizing calm scenes to protect health and looks. It notes young women overwork and praises outdoor exercise for nerves and vitality.
Goodwill Barbecue Aims to Bond Tide and Tiger Alumni
Talladega hosts a state wide Tide-Tiger barbecue on August 18 to honor W. S. Hurst and boost good will between University of Alabama and Auburn alumni. A planning meeting outlined co chairs from both schools and committees for invitations, arrangements, and reception. The event seeks to renew friendships and foster a sportsmanlike atmosphere before the December 4 gridiron clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Hurst
Talladega
Hurst
University of Alabama
Auburn
Alabama
Graisn
Norman “Bull” Wesley
Tide
Mr. Hurst
Mr. Wesley
Ralph Gandy
Jesse Foshee
Herbert Burton
Jack Stewart
W. C. Chappell
Wallis
Wesley
Cochairmen
Trieste Return Demand Prompts Fresh Western Note
The United States pressed Russia for a quick reply to its proposal to return Trieste to Italy. Britain and France reportedly sent similar notes, while Moscow objects to altering the Italian peace treaty as a private conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Moscow
Notable Guests to Attend Seaboard Ministers’ Banquet
Sylacauga and nearby towns will send representatives to the event. The guest list will feature distinguished newspapermen from across the South, reflecting regional press ties and the gathering's significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylacauga
South
Ancient pumpkins traced to Swiss lake dwellings finds
Pumpkins cultivated for thousands of years with archaeological finds in Swiss lake dwellings illustrating early fruit use and agricultural spread.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Eyster Atain
Buffeter
Tminster Presbyterian
Uxiliary
Wester Presbyterian Auxiliary
Frances Nungester
Odem
Circle Three
Methodist
W.S.C.S
Woman's Society of Christian Service of
Murray O. King
L. J. Ramage
Araya
Chile
L. Mac Livingston
Miss Sheats
Page
E. J. Sheats
Lila
Myron Eugene Page
Woodville
Hollis Roberson
Grant Street Church of Christ
Roberson
Wendell Page
Scottsboro
Dugger’s Book Store
East Moulton St
Goidel
Caddell Drug CO
Elizabeth Arden
Lucien Selong
Yardley
Marcelle
Woolens
Barbara
Phyllis Nun- Bester
Sullivan’s
Grant St
Lydia Em
Pinkham
Bolgdia E. Pinkhama
Sam Hobbs
Alton Doody
Baton Rouge
Oy Bel
Modest Maidens
U. S
Patent Office
Percy Daniel
Helen Follett
Gail Patrick
Johnston ST
Trieste
Reds
Old City Gate
St. Augustine
Ceylon
India Teas
Maxwell House
General Foods
Arch Shoes
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