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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1937

Page

5

Society News: Nuptials and Local Events Highlight Weekend

Miss Louise Neb lett Ussery and Clarksville pharmacist David Tillman wed in Fort Payne with a formal First Methodist ceremony. The event featured music by Mrs Curry and attendees from Decatur, Clarksville, Aliceville, Hartsville, and beyond. Also notes AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY second district conference set for June 22 at St John’s parish house and a weekend house party at Wyker Lodge with several families and YW A plans and a Baptist YW A meeting Monday evening.

Louise Neblett Ussery Lillian Ussery Decatur Ala Clarksville Tenn David Lewey Tillman Fort Payne First Methodist Church L. D. Patterson Decatur High School Southwestern Memphis Clio Alabama Atlanta Tillman the Tillman Louisville Simon Jones Aliceville Linwood Alvis St. Louis Aubry Barham Hartsville, Tenn Laura Ussery Americ Legion Auxiliary Eftain American Legion Auxiliary J. P. Willis Guntersville St. John’s Episcopal Parish St. John’s Guild

Personal notices from Birmingham Air Carnival and travels

Dr and Mrs Sam Pruit and son Sammy spent Sunday in Birmingham for the Air Carnival. Mr and Mrs T E Baker and children visited relatives in Lawrenceburg Tennessee after a trip to Tuscumbia Alabama. Mr and Mrs Bradley and Mr and Mrs Blett Free and son spent the weekend in Birmingham. They were escorted home by Mrs Dan Hightower. Ed Waite family left Friday for Illinois Kentucky and Ohio. James A Matkin of New Mexico visited his niece Mrs Frank Utter and sister Mrs W M Teague of Danville. Mrs J A Casper left Saturday for Birmingham after visiting S H Malone. Webster McLeod Jr to attend Intermed Conference at Shocco Springs. Miss Katherine Daly and Edwin Neville of Birmingham supped with Miss Jane Neville. Mr and Mrs S E Patterson Patsy and J S Patterson spent Sunday in Birmingham for the Air Carnival and visiting relatives. Bob Wells attended the Jan Garber dance in Birmingham Saturday night.

Sam Pruit Sammy Birmingham Er Bradley Ed Waite Illinois Kentucky Ohio James A. Matkin New Mexico Frank Utter W. M. Teague Danville

Historic oak saved by forestry work in Athens

An oak tree over a century old at the Ross Hotel corner in Athens is reported saved after expert forestry work this week. Dead limbs were removed and cement filled in to reinforce the tree structure.

Athens Ala Ross Hotel

Cardui: Relief for monthly pains and strength for women

An advertisement explains Cardui offers two uses for female functional pains: easing immediate menstrual pain and nervousness, and helping women build up strength by improving nutrition from food. Some cases may require a physician’s treatment.

Anne Adams Pattern 4211 Frock For Misses and Women

Pattern 4211 offers a jaunty frock with slashed sleeves and a pointed collar in various fabrics. The ad lists sizes 14 through 42, material needs for size 16, and requires 3 1 2 yards of 36 inch fabric plus step by step instructions. Send 15 cents to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department for the pattern.

Mbnis Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department W. 17Th St New York

Daily Cross Word Puzzle Across and Down Clues

Puzzle grid shows across and down clues with partial readable hints including Eskimo, capital of, kinds of, travel terms, and animal references. The entry lists hints for entries such as Newt, Massachu setts, and various clue numbers with partial answers and an instruction to provide the answer to the previous puzzle.

Mayor names committee for 150th anniversary observance

Mayor R. H. Richardson Jr appoints Edward Goodrich as chair of a committee to cooperate with plans for observing the 150th anniversary of the federal constitution. Members include T. B. Woodroof J. M. Woodroof J. M. Cannon G. C. W. Saryer A. M. Connell Amos Clanton J. D. Brown and D. L. Rosenau Jr.

Goodrich Athens Ala R. H. Richardson, Jr Edward Goodrich T. 8. Woodroof J. M. Woodroof J. M. Cannon GC. W. Saryer A. M. Connell Amos ©. Clanton J. D. Brown D. L. Rosenau, Jr

Rainbow Vets Plan June 19 Meeting in Montgomery

The Alabama Rainbow Division Veterans chapter will hold its annual meeting in Montgomery from June 19 to 29. Joe Dickerson, president, reports social activities on opening day including a barbecue and dance, with business sessions starting Monday at the new city hall.

Alabama Rainbow Division Veterans Montgomery Joe Dickerson Handsome New City Hall

Massey Club 4-H Junior Champion Named

The junior winner is the Friend House from the Massey 4-H club. Miss House is described as the attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles House of Massey.

Ee County Friend Massey Miss House Charles House

Dramatic Return Sees 11 Year Old Weep Outside Opera House

Chicago police found Norma Spence l1, a child who attended an arts recital in costume the previous night, weeping and pounding on the glass doors of the Civic Opera building. She said she went to sleep in her recital attire after the event.

Chicago Civic Opera Building Norma Spence

Diamonds Turned Glass After Costly Sale

Mrs. Busan Cohen paid $685 for diamonds the two men claimed were real. A third man vouched for their authenticity, but police later recognized the stones as glass and began investigating.

Chicago Busan Cohen

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Jane Malone Frank Malcolm Martin W. E. Curry Mary Robertson Lougene Clem Wyker Lodge Wilson Lake Barrett Shelton Maynard Layman John Henry Birking van Gilbert Edna Earl Rodgers Tuscumbia Nancy Lucas Florence J. H. Jones Billy Wyker Yy. W. A First Baptist Y. W. A J. F. Ray Lief RE & Rea Goidel Decatur Discount H. G. Hill 2Nd Ave Solon Robertson Second Ave Moye Move’s Beauty Shop Monument Mills American Institute of Laundering T. E. Baker Charles, Raymond Bessie Mae T. T. Srygley Lawrenceburg Mildred Nungester Art George Lawrence A. W. Hill D. M. Carr Elizabeth Louis A. Neill J. A. Casper 8. H. Malone Webster McLeod, Jr Shocco Springs Talladega Katherine Daly Edwin Neville Jane Neville Patterson Patsy J. S. Patterson Bob Wells Jan Garber Ose Laredo Albany Grain & Coal CO Davis St Daily Cross Quartz Nebraska Cleids Harass Shaggy Fai Iza Rainbow Dixie Queen Petite Elvira Bryson Asheville N. C Holmes Bryson Central Press Mullivan Photo Carter Morgan Grant Lyons New Management KODAK Sullivan Grant Street Speake, Warren & Ratliff Gossard Elas Jimmy McHugh Harold Adamson
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