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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1942

Page

6

Musical selections and social events highlighted by local gatherings

The article lists various musical numbers performed by students and guests, including duets and solos like Thompson, Mary Nell Mit, Cackle, and Reveille. It notes two parties hosted by Mrs. W. E. Kimbrough and Mrs. T. M. Jones Jr, detailing attendees, prizes, and luncheon arrangements. It also mentions St. John's Episcopal Units meetings and a seated tea for Betty Cowden and others, plus an approaching marriage announcement for Thelma Lee Mitchell and Captain Thomas Makal with home plans.

Thompson Mary Nell Mit Mae Ertle Jesus Tommie Joe Thomas Topsy Eva Louise Robyn Jan Poteet Covbler Cobbler Dolly Stains Sarah Redding Sewell Dixie Dan Raunett Maryleen Duncan Porest Mary Nell Mitchell David Hirschberg Marion Hall Ann Bailey Coleman Mansfield Robin MacLachlan Patriots U. S Howard Kasschau Leighton McCutcheon Evening Star Wagner Marieen McBride Robert Schu Mann Grace Wailtz Helen Curtis Lawana Thomas Louise Rebe Martha Gean Higdon J@wynn Mary Lou Bell Spirit of the Hazel Cobb Katherine Kemp Bernice Frost Pagelman Martha Geanley Reveille Taps John Thompson Gaynor—Marttha Gean Higdon Franz Liszt Walter Rolfe John Smith Marleen McBride W. E. Kimbrough T. M. Jones, Jr John Irvin Mitchell Thelma Lee Thomas Joseph Makal Thelma Lee Mitchell

Methodist Circle Meetings Schedule

vs C. E. Timberlake will be hosted at the meeting of First Methodist Circle One Monday afternoon. Mrs J Y Robb will entertain Circle Two. Circle Four will meet with Mrs H A Nungester.

St. John's Episcopal T. J. Jones Maynard Layman Stanley Wyatt C. E. Timberlake First Methodist Circle J. Y. Robb Circle Four H. A. Nungester

Auxiliary Meeting Report of First Presbyterian Church

The Women's Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church will hold its next meeting. Members are invited to attend and participate in the planned program and discussion.

First Presbyterian Church

Personal notices from local citizens and visitors

Webster McLeod, Davidson College student, returns for vacation. Colonel and Mia Stickney with three daughters and Louis Jr travel to Sherman Texas for Major Stickney’s posting. Mrs W J Coleman and children head to Jonesboro Ark to summer with Mamie Coleman. Hefners, formerly of Decatur, return to 520 East Walnut Decatur. Grimes family from Florence tour Smokies and John D Grimes plans A P I summer study. Misses Anne and Betty Hunter visit Montevallo with grandmother and aunt. Eilen Hamblin arrives from Chicago to be with her mother as husband serves in the Army. Dr A Harris family of Harvey Ill, Irwin Mitchell family of Florence, Kenneth Harris of Old Hickory also noted.

Mia Louis Stickney Caroline Sarah Margaret Louis, Jr Jacksonville Fila D. W. Speake Sherman Texas Major Stickney Eilen Hamblin Chicago Joseph Symes Husband Army of the United States A. Harris Harvey, Ill Irwin Mitchell Florence Kenneth Harris Old Hickory

250 Luscious Refrigerator Desserts Cookbook Let Release

The Decatur Daily releases its 17th of 20 Cookbooklets 250 Luscious Refrigerator Desserts a guide to ice creams sherbets ices mousses and chilled desserts with photos and streamlined old favorites. It includes new recipes and a convenient binder to hold all 20 booklets.

Decatur Daily

Youthful Neck Contour Facial Routine Instructions

The article prescribes a five minute nightly facial to maintain a smooth neck and firm flesh. It details applying cream with upward strokes from collar to jaw, neck slaps and fingertip hammer taps, and neck and chest exercises including head turns and chin lifts to combat neck lines and sun discoloration.

Residents Share News as They Visit and Travel

Tenn guests last week honored Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Harris for their golden wedding anniversary. A series of local travelers and visitors include H. H. May moving to Scottsboro, H R Davis visiting Birmingham, Mrs. Cross improving after illness in Falkville, and Rev. Otha Black visiting from Columbia, Tenn.

H. H. May Scottsboro Otha Black Columbia, Tenn L. M. Black Henry Massey Chattanooga,Tenn W. W. Landy Mr. Landy

Scraps Make It Gay Quilt Pattern Guide

Playful instruction for using fabric scraps to make a colorful quilt. Includes plain materials, basket prints, Block Chart, pattern pieces, directions, yardage chart, and an illustration. Send ten cents plus one cent mailing to The Decatur Daily Needle craft Dept. 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY with pattern number and sender details.

Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York N. Y

Probe on absentee ballots in Limestone County continues

Two postal inspectors J T Hall and A J Murray from Birmingham pressed ahead with the inquiry into alleged tampering of about 19 absentee ballots in Limestone County. They questioned Athens post office workers and county officials as the Limestone County Democratic Executive Committee met to ensure election integrity and allowed access to the ballot box for inspectors and grand juries.

J. T. Hall A. J. Murray Birmingham Limestone County Democratic Executive Committee Athens W G. Peebles Mooresville County Grand Jury Federal Grand Jury

Fire destroys Grayson Lumber unit in Birmingham

A spectacular fire last night destroyed a unit of Grayson Lumber in Birmingham. President of the firm estimated the total damage at 75000 dollars.

Birmingham Ala Grayson Lumber

Residents moving into Thomas Terrace and nearby areas

Marine Hospital in Louisville reports several families and individuals relocating to Thomas Terrace and McNeill apartments. New residents include Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Dean, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Sellers, Mr. and Mrs. N. Todd, and Lt. and Mrs. Pyle. Also noted: Mrs. O Vice arrives July 1, Reneau Carrell and daughters plan a two month visit in Wyoming, Elizabeth Anderson returns from Randolph Macon College for summer at Mooresville, and Cruse and Patton from Athens visited town Friday.

M. H. Dean Thomas Terrace Reneau Carrell Anne Martha Sue Greybull Wyoming Elizabeth Anderson Randolph Macon College Virginia W. H. Anderson Mooresville

Two Useful Versions Pattern 4110 Dress and Suntanner

Anne Adams offers Pattern 4110 a two in one style for a suntanner and short sleeved dress with optional inside pockets. Sizes 14 to 40 with fabric yardage listed for 35 inch fabric. Send fifteen cents plus one cent for mailing to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th St New York N. Y

Madagascar Mineral Resources Report Cites Graphite Lead

The Department of Commerce notes Madagascar has high mineral potential but limited development beyond graphite mineral production. The assessment highlights rich deposits yet underdeveloped mining activity and infrastructure challenges.

Madagascar Department of Commerce

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J. W. Clapton EB. J. Polhill Will Wyker Philip Pointer W. M. Voorhies Hunt H. D. Barnum FE. H Barnett T. C. Chandler H. Wilds J. F. Graham Henry Sigman John W Jones W. B. Markstein Wilds Mra. Wyker Haley L. M. Huff EB. L. Haley Milton Norris Henry Fleming Perry Orr BE. Patterson J. B. Zuccarello Ted Major J. B. Bradford Gordon Sherard Loyd Malcolm Link Paul Longshore Episcopal Sallye Barnum Ferry Street Betty Cowden Shreveport Beth Green Weat Point Virginia Owen Roanoke United States Army Camp Livingston Louisiana Alexandria Annex Auditorium Dillehay Fountain Grant Harold Watkins MGR Moye Moye’s Beauty Shop City Park Methodist Webster McLeod Davidson College W. EB. Hefner Decatur East Walnut Street W. L. Grimes John D Tennessee North Carolina John D. Grimes Mra. W. L. Grimes Betty Hunter Mra Peter Montevallo Oeaston VF Tril WER Chase Helen Follett Carolyn Compton Demopolis Sarah Peck Julia Weaver Oarer Gordon Fletcher Fred Leslie Ami Mrs Hart Lindsey Baton Rouge, la Mrs. Ewing Atlanta, Ga Miami Beach BE. O. Randle Florida Joe Burleson The Mrs. W. W. Lundy Chattanooga, Tenn Joe Wilkinson Verne D. Christen Jimmy Points Mississippi Mrs. R. B. Bagley Mary Anne Martha Louis Wheeler Leonard Sellers W. M. Grissom Mr. Grissom Mrs. Grissom Mrs. Pyle Kansas McNeill Apartments Mrs. O Vice Mr. Vice Cruse Alice Patton Grant W. T. Grant Go Gere Font Ra Fun
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