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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1930

Page

6

Bachelor dinner for J C Shelton hosted by B M Worth

A bachelor dinner in honor of J C Shelton was held Wednesday at 7:00 with B M Worth as best man designating guests with Cupid Clarion place cards. Gold knives engraved with names marked ushers gifts and a four course menu accompanied the social event. Invited were Shelton Jones Crawford Hall Calvin Norman Barris Sheppard Lide and Baldwin among others from Dothan and Birmingham. Suzanne Jones noted as a bride to be celebrated ahead of her June seventh wedding.

J. C. Shelton B. Morth Messrs B. M.worth Jackson Calvin Mary Battle Hendrix Clyde Hendrix Ferry Street Miss Jones Suzanne Jones Walter D. Sanders Macon Julia Leigh Lynne Carolyn Fussell Liza Lee Miller Charles Kortrecht Frances Mason Jones

Love and marriage a topic of reflection and humor

A column mixed with social observations discusses love, marriage timing, and generational views. It contrasts attitudes toward younger partners and older spouses, noting jealousy as harmful and praising lasting affection over romance. The piece blends humor about alibis and fashion with ideas on commitment and compatibility.

Great Faith In The New Konjola Medicine Shown

From Decatur and nearby towns crowds gathered to learn about Konjola a new medical compound touted to aid stomach liver and bowel disorders. Advertisements note sales at Thompson Drug Albany Drug Store with endorsements from public officials and ministers and 561 public endorsements cited.

Decatur Thompson Drug Store Albany Thompson Drug Indiana Dethe Thompson Drug Store

Easy Ace Club Hosts Mrs Jeffries in Bridge Day

Mrs. Sarah Jeffries acted as hostess for the Easy Ace Club gathering on Wednesday. Mrs. Harry Carpenter achieved the high score in bridge and received the club souvenir. Refreshments were served late in the afternoon and praised for their deliciousness.

Green Earl Lee James Ratliffe Jeffries Sarah Jeffries Harry Carpenter

Personal notices from Mobile and surrounding areas

Mrs Haas and Mrs Ed Green of Mobile Ala visit daughter and sister Mrs Don Barbour on Grant Street. Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Gray and family of Houston TX stay with Mr and Mrs T M Faust and Mr and Mrs E M Lee. Mrs W K Sheddan of Columbia Tenn arrives to attend the Shelton Jones wedding and related events. Ora Crane of Chelsea Ala returns home after a visit.

Haas Ed. Green Mobile, Ala Don Barbour Grant Street W. K. Sheddan Columbia, Tenn W. R. Shelton Shelton- Jones Ora Crane Chelsea, Ala

Mrs. Mathieson Dies In Birmingham

Mary Kimball Mathieson wife of Rev L Mathieson died at the Norn Infirmary Birmingham on Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services will be at her sister Mrs J A Neville's home in Birmingham at 3 30 p m and burial will be in Birmingham. She was born and raised in Trinity and had many friends in Decatur. Surviving are her husband three daughters Annie Sue Edith and Mary Kimball and one sister.

Will Witt and Roytlish Birmingham E. A. English Angus McGwier Mary F. Polk Baugh’s Infirmary Raphael Sartor James Ratliffe Clyde Stanlaland Edgar Nichols Sartor Sherman Street William Davis Sherman Texas Mary Kimball Mathieson Rev. L. Mathieson Norn Infirmary J. A. Neville Mathieson Trinity Decatur Annie Sue Edith Mary Kimball

Lose Fat Safely and Quickly with Kruschen Salts

A vintage ad promotes Kruschen Salts as a daily half teaspoon in hot water to purify the blood and aid kidneys and bowels. It claims rapid fat loss, renewed energy, clear skin, and a youthful look, with an 85 cent bottle lasting four weeks at Thompson Drug Co. or any local druggist. money back if not convinced.

Thompson Drug Co Alta Kruschen

Deli frock pattern features shoulder capes and flare

The pattern 1951 offers georgette voile chiffon or flat crepe dress options with a cape shoulder line and optional peplum. Sizes 14 through 40 are listed with yardage estimates and simple instructions. Send 15c per pattern, 10c with pattern book, to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th St New York City

Richard Dix Stars In New Movie Role At The Princess

Richard Dix appears in Lovin the Ladies at the Princess for two days replacing Redemption which was dropped due to film issues. Dix plays an electrician who masquerades in high society in the all talking comedy romance adapted from I Love You by William Le Baron.

Richard Dix Lovin Decatur John Gilbert G. P. Banaiza William le Baron RKO_production

Lovin the Ladies stars Dix with four leading women

In a modular romantic comedy Dix plays a man surrounded by Lois Wilson Rita La Roy Renee Macready Virginia Sale as a lively quintuplet of romantic intrigue. Mel Brown directs with strong cast Arief Kearns Anthony Bushell and Henry Armetta adding to the suspense and humor.

Dix Lois Wilson Rita la Roy Radio Pictures Renee Macready Virginia Sale Chic Volved Quintanzle Mel Brown Arief Kearns Anthony Bushell Henry Armetta Lovin Richard DIX

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Iss Hendrix Iss Jones Helen Rouwland King Features Syndicate, Inc J. R. Dobbs Woodrow Glasscock Tarrant City J. H. Head James Jr Rosemary Nashville Tenn F. M. Hamilton Edythe Edna Bloodworth Grace Hamilton Montevallo Epworth League Assembly Jim Dobbs A. H. Pence Shiloh Eighth Avenue South John Harris Sixth Avenue West Oliver Wade East Walnut Street R. T. Sheppard John W. Jones T. J. Loggins Prattville E. L. Loggins A. W. Hill George Lawrence Kelley Bitting, Jr H. H. May Greenville Peterman Ala Mrs. R. T. Rives Montgomery Mrs. Rives J. R. Daniel Helen. Rowland Wednesday Ed Green Mobile Wilma Ross G. H. Mosby Konjola Mrs. Mathieson Ligon Batiste Lee Hartselle Progres Shantung Madras Princess Richard Pyttmal Lois Wilso Rita Laroy Romeo Charlie Chase Real McCoy Ecru
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