Community society notices and local church events
The Woman's Society for Christian Service met at Trinity Methodist Church with Bible study led by Mrs. Emenas as plans for a lively summer emerged and a local-work report pleased. Elizabeth Gammon Poteet pupils perform in a Friday piano recital at Lelia Cantwell Seton Hall after 3:30 p.m. The Dorcas Class of South Side Baptist met at Mrs. Handley’s for six month officer elections and prayer. Mrs. Ferrell of Tuscaloosa is visiting Mrs. Smiley and is the subject of several small parties. Fidelis Class at First Baptist discussed coupons for the Orphans Home and Bible school helpers amid social refreshments. The Woman's Missionary Society of First Christian met at 7:30 p.m. with devotions, poetry and a benediction. Mrs. Bartee hosted morning parties for visiting nieces Freeda Lee and Amanda Jo Baker from Amory, including separate gatherings for teens. A Mountain picnic for First Presbyterian pioneers and guests included swimming, hiking and lunch at Seneca Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society For Christian Service of
Trinity Methodist Church
Frank Emenas
Elizabeth Gammon Poteet
Lelia Cantwell
Seton Hall
Dorcas
Southside Baptist Sunday School
Pat Handley
Bee Line
J. P. McAnear
Bill Wentmoreland
Crate Clendennon
Robert Sharpe
Clyde Murphy
Handley
C. B. Bartee
Freeda Lee
Amanda Jo Baker
Amory
Trinity Mountain
Amanda Jo
Peggy Wilds
Virginia Owens
Roanoke
Bartee
S. H. Wilds
Robert Gray
Mary Louise Garrett
Rowena McCutcheon
First Presbyterian Church
Seneca Springs
Ben Bloodworth
A. J. Coleman
Alyene Draper
Jean Link
Leighton McCutcheon
Barrett Shelton
Mary Emilt Burnum
Elizabeth Calvin
Wendellyn Gray
Freeda. Baker
Miss Irene Mitchell Visiting Family After State Teachers College Trip
Miss Irene Mitchell of Century Pennsylvania is the house guest of her sister Mrs Frank Calvin Brown Jr en route home from the State Teachers College at Jacksonville Alabama Mrs FE Morrow Sr and granddaughter Gene Brown left for Danville Virginia to visit Eugene S Morrow Jr before returning they will tour Washington DC and other East points Mr and Mrs Roy Poteet returned from a visit to Hot Springs Arkansas Mrs H A Skeggs and granddaughter Mimi Jones left Wednesday to visit their daughter and aunt Mrs C M Kortrecht in Memphis Tennessee Effie Chandler had received
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Mitchell
Century
Pla
Frank Calvin Brown, Jr
State Teachers College
Jacksonville
Ala
FE. &. Morrow, Sr
Gene Brown
Danville
Virginia
Eugene S. Morrow, Jr
Washington, D. C
East
H. A. Skeggs
Mimi Jones
C. M. Kortrecht
Memphis
Tenn
Elaborate Candies For Special Occasions Opera Dreams Turkish Paste
A vintage guide shares candy making tips and recipes for impressively delicate treats suitable for formal parties. Opera Dreams outlines a creamy sugar confection with cream milk glucose vanilla and shaping steps while Turkish Paste uses gelatin sugar and fruit juice to form firm cubes rolled in confectioners sugar.
War-Related Telegrams From Home and Abroad
A collection of brief notices tracks servicemen en route or on furlough including Cecil Chandler of the 151st Engineers in Alaska heading home to enter officers training, Billy Hopper returning Friday from Atlanta after a physical for the air corps, Sgt. Sam Irwin of MacDill Field visiting family, and Corporal James West back at Camp Shelby. Other items note Misses Lois and Katherine Hopper and Mrs A C McKenna visiting relatives, a Young People’s Assembly in Montevallo, and local arrivals and departures for visits, education, and family matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Chandler
Company B
151St Engineers
Alaska
Local social notes list travel plans and family updates
Mrs. A. B. Baker and daughters will leave Priday for Amory Mississippi after visiting Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Bartee. Mrs. C. M. Farewell is in Michigan due to her father’s death. Miss Geraldine Masterson returns to summer with the Kelleys after Ashly Hall graduation. Esther Morris to Panama City Florida with Rutledge Thomas party to visit Muriel. Mrs. A Woodward heads to Birmingham. Ruby Bussey and Patsy McClellan go to Nashville for Evangeline Tapscott’s graduation from Cohn School. Marshall Keith suffers chicken pox at home. Mrs. Otty returns to Demopolis after visiting her sister. Miss Jackie Pritchett from Lewisburg to home after visit with Martha Dinsmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. BE. Baker
Amanda Jo
Freeda Lee
Priday
Amory
Miss
R. Ll. Smith
C. B. Bartee
Esther Morris
Mrs. Rutledge Thomas
Panama City
Fla
Muriel
Ruby Bussey
Patsy McClellan
Nashville
Tenn
Evangeline Tapscott
Cohn School
Jackie Pritchett
Lewisburg
Martha Dinsmore
NeSmith Community Notes Mention Local Visits
Lawrence County Nesmith residents share Sunday visits with kin in Oak Grove and Woll Springs. Mrs Emmett Croslen visits grandparents and returns home. Lassie Reed shops in Moulton while Woodie Reed visits Travia Jeffreys family. Henry Collier from Black Ground visits Woll Springs. Mrs Lester Beck from Town Creek visits Mary Beck and Hill Carpenter. Neal Conner undergoes Decatur hospital surgery. Home Demonstration Club meets at NeSmith School to discuss national defense and stage a dress review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndon Beck
Henry Collier
Black Ground
Woll Springs
Lester Beck
Town Creek
Mary Beck
Hill Carpenter
Neal Conner
Decatur Hospital
Home Demonstration Club
NeSmith School
Rationing Opposed by Alabama Industry Leader
President Frank P. Samford of the Associated Industries of Alabama said the facts presented to the public do not justify rationing gasoline in the state. The statement was issued in Birmingham amid ongoing fuel shortage debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Frank P. Samford
Associated Industries of Alabama
Canada to use 100 million cubic feet sawdust yearly as home fuel
The Department of Commerce states Canada plans to burn an annual excess of 100 million cubic feet of sawdust to heat homes. This initiative aims to convert waste into energy and support domestic heating needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Department of Commerce
Normalizing Your Figure and Healthy Habits Across Body Types
The piece urges balanced dieting and exercise for all body types. It promotes moderate activity, earlier bedtimes for lean readers and nine hours of sleep for thinner individuals, with emphasis on reducing indulgent eating and embracing water, sun, and fresh air to improve health and physique. It cites foods like lean meats vegetables greens and dairy while warning against pastries and candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Raier
Youthful Marriage Comedy at the Roxy Theatre
Ann Rutherford and Robert Sterling star in a light comedy about a young couple facing family spats and in law meddling on the rocky road to marriage. Virginia Weidler shines as the mischievous younger sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemps
Ann Rutherford
Robert Sterling
Roxy Theatre
Miss Rutherford
Sterling
Virginia Weidler
Guy Kibbee
Irene Rich
Newly Weds Face Trials and Tribulations In Law Family
The piece traces the challenges of a young couple as they navigate in laws and home life. It highlights unexpected tensions, adjustments, and moments of growth shaping their early married years.
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Christian Service Group
Draper
Wasenter
Paul Draper
Claude McMurtrie
Eason Shumake
Dalton King
Roy Street
Cope Pace
Kenneth Sneed
Hugh Cothren
Retary
Claude-Murtrie
Paul Dyer
Wuition Bible School
Misses Gores
Woman's Mionary Society of the First Christian Church
J. B. Harlow
Harlow
E. Clem
M. Thomps
American Institute of Laundering
Dillehay’s
Fountain
Grant Harold Watkins
MGR
Moye
Moye’s
Beauty Shop
TVA Ce
Dennis Organ
Sf. Marshall
Michael Curtiz
RCAF
Alan Hale
Geo
Tobias - Reginald Gardiner
Reginald Denny
Decatur Daily
Decatur
Chumber
Mrs
Roy Poteet
Hot Springs, Ark
Effie Chandler
Speake
Capitol
Weaver Bros
Elviry In
Shepherd
The
Ozarks
Gene Autry
Smiley Burnette
Billy Hopper
Atlanta
Air Corp
Lois
Katherine Hoppers
Pell City
Mrs. W. A. Hoppers
Mary Paul Yarbrough
Elkmont, Ala
C. H. Timberlake
A. CC. McKenna
Columbus, Miss
Mrs. Nunn
Irwin West
Law
Sarah Elizabeth Leeman
Montevallo
Methodist Young People’s Assembly
Sgt
Sam Irwin
MacDill Field
D. W. Irwin
Huntsville
Hazel Jones
Hazel, Ky
Miss Elizabeth Jones
Pitts
Marshal
Carol
William Ferguson
S. H. Ballentine
W. R. Hutson
Joan
James West
Shelby
Nial Jackson
Adele
Florence
Jane Layton
Leighton
Billy Jones
University of Alabama
Edison
Columbia
EE. Forbest& Sons
Piano Company
Second Ave
Geraldine Masterson
Carlton Kelley
Ashly Hall
Charleston
al Woodward
Marshall Keith
Vine Street
Lawrence County
Alton Parker
Helen Follett
Jane Wyatt
Lydia Pinkham
Goidel’s Drug Store
Bryants
Ann
Robert
Rutherford and
Hollywood
Roxy
Morgan County
Paign
W.H
Bill” Stewart
W. H
Bill
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