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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1927

Page

5

Westminster social honors E R Alford and Evelyn Davidson

Westminster Presbyterian teachers E R Alford Hagerman and Evelyn Davidson were guest honorees at a Westminster League social with about twenty young people. The evening featured games contests a salad course and a musical program with linen handkerchief mementoes.

Westminster League Westminster Presbyterian Church E. R. Alford Hagerman Evelyn Davidson Albany

Miss Emmie Polhill Heads Abroad on Three Month Tour

Frances Polhill plans a three month trip abroad with a going away party hosted by Mrs. H A Skeggs and Mrs A A Jones at East Walnut Street. Twenty friends attended with Miss Smet of Newport Ark scoring highest in bridge and receiving a souvenir. Polhill was given a gift and a chicken salad course followed.

Emmie Frances Polhill H. A. Skeggs A. A. Jones Jones East Walnut Street Polhill Miss Smet Newport Elizabeth Malone Imogene Nungester Carolyn Fussell Julia Leigh Lynne June Edgar Peggy Davis Liza Lee Miller Mary Wallace Smiley Frances Mason Dolores Hirdage Louise Almon Ellen “Hildreth Lucille Giles Adele Polytinski Mary Bronaugh

Friday Bridge Night Sees Dupont Guest at Club

Friday the thirteenth hosts Miss Sabine Dupont as guest. The event opens with the usual bridge games while Mrs. E S Morrow collects the trophy for high score.

Sabine Dupont A. Ao Hiday

Engagement of Miss Mary Louise Green and Dr. Thomas Green Morrow

Announcement from Corinth Mississippi and Memphis reports the engagement of Mary Louise Green to Dr. Thomas Green Morrow of this city. Dr. Morrow is a prominent dentist and Miss Green a former Decatur schools teacher. The wedding is planned for June.

Mary Louise Green Corinth Thomas Green Morrow Memphis Moron

Mrs Todd Hosts Bridge Party for Mrs Hall in Florence

Mrs Wilmer Hall of Florence was guest of honor at a Thursday afternoon bridge party hosted by her aunt Mrs W E Todd at the Todd home on Sherman Street. The home featured sweet peas gladiolas and roses. Mrs Ponsonby Kyle won the highest score and received a prize while the hostess presented Mrs Hall with a gift. Refreshments followed. Attendees included Mrs Stanley Wyatt Mrs Roy Wyatt Mrs Joe Woods Miss Eleanor Harrison Miss Myrtle Graves Miss Roline Teasley Miss Amanda Pride and Mrs Hall.

Wilmer Hall Florence W. E. Todd Todd Sherman Street Ponsonby Kyle Hall Stanley Wyatt Roy Wyatt Joe Woods Eleanor Harrison Myrtle Graves Roline Teasley Amanda Pride Bridge and Rook Inez Thombs Marie Talley Miss Thombs Bridge and Rock

Benevolent Society Hospital Board to Meet Tuesday

A meeting of the Benevolent Society Hospital Board is set for Tuesday at 4 p m in the directors room of the Morgan County National Bank. The East ern Star Chapter will also elect officers at a Mary Lou Daney Chapter gathering.

Benevolent Society Hospital Board Morgan County National Bank Eastern Star Mary Lou Daney C.S. S

Annual election of officers and dues collection note

The annual election of officers will be held. It was stated that the secretary would be at her desk early to receive dues.

Linen shower and matinee honor Mrs Carl Thomas

Mrs Emerson McCulloch hosted a Friday afternoon linen shower and matinee party for Mrs Carl Thomas a recent bride. Guests gathered at Mrs Worley's Grant street home then attended a theatre matinee and stopped at the Alabama Drug Store for refreshments. Tables displayed bowls of sweet peas and carnations with the listed guests.

Alabama

Local Social Notes Highlight Area Guests and Travels

Residents host and visit relatives with trips to New York, Nashville, and Washington. Among those noted are Mrs. J. P. Eberhart and son from Seneca South Carolina and Kate Frazier who earned a B S in education at the University of Alabama.

Pauline Norton Percy Norton L. W. Norton The University of Alabama J. P. Eberhart Seneca Mrs. W. E. Todd New York City

Twenty Men Help Selvin Magician's Escape Act

Twenty local men joined Selvin the English magician on stage at the Princess Theatre for his finale. They aided in preparations but could not fathom how he escaped a casket secured with chains and nails. Theories swirled as they watched the daring illusion, with Selvin and company slated to perform again today.

Princess Theatre Selvin England Selvins Selvin and Company

Morrow Heads to Shocco Camp for 12 Day Church Encampment

Eugene Morrow plans to leave Tuesday for Shocco Alabama for a 12 day encampment run by the Presbyterian church’s outdoor life program.

Eugene ‘Morrow Shocco Ala The Presbyterian Church

Birth of Millard Fillmore Scoggin Jr Recorded

Born to Mr and Mrs Millard F Scoggin on May 81st a son Mil lard Fillmore Jr in the family noted.

Millard F. Scoggin Millard Fillmore, Jr

Farming Board To Meet On June Sth In Montgomery

The Alabama Farm Jeau Cotton association announces the first meeting of the newly elected board of rectors for June 9 in Montgomery. Fourteen directors from across the state will be chosen for the coming year, with officers to be named.

Montgomery Ted Alabama Farm M Bera

Decatur South's Stronghold as a Great Place to Live

Decatur stands out as a top southern town to reside in, praised for its community feel and quality of life.

Decatur South

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