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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1933

Page

4

Society notes with Bridge Club guests and engagements

Mrs. B A Turner hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club with visitors including Mrs. W B Markstein and Miss Forrie Lehman from Cincinnati who received a visitor’s trophy and a member’s souvenir. iced refreshments followed. Mrs. W M Griffin entertained her Ninth Street M E church Sunday school class with a grove picnic on Eighth Avenue South and lemonade and a picnic lunch. guests included Catherine Thompson and several Griffin and Powers family members. Mrs. R E Chandler announces the engagement of Ruth Monroe to T P Cunningham Jr of Flovence Ala with a July wedding planned. Reed Rogers Jr celebrated his birth anniversary with friends at his East Church Street home, enjoying games and refreshments. Members are urged to attend a Central Baptist W M U Circle Four bazaar Friday at 11 a.m. at the former Graves Millinery Shop space on Second Avenue.

B. A. Turner Johnston Street W. B. Markstein Forrie Lehman Cincinnati R. H. Wolcott R. E. Chandler Ruth Monroe T. P. Cunningham, Jr Flovence Ala Reed Rogers, Jr East Church Street Circle Four Central Baptist W. M. 8 Carl Lee

Personalities and Visits Across Cities in North Alabama

Mrs. E M Oden is ill at home with friends hoping for recovery. Numerous visits and travels appear as Mrs Walton Hill comes from Tuscaloosa to see sister Mrs Steed. Amiable notes of births, weddings, and journeys among families in Birmingham Florence Huntsville and Nashville pepper the page.

E. M. Oden Sige 8. C. Berry Huntsville North Alabama Russell Erskine Hotel

MELLO GLO Face Powder Ad Promises Smooth Fresh Look

A vintage advertisement touts MELLO GLO face powder made by a new French process. It claims smooth spread, long wear, and reduced lines and pores with no irritation. Fragrance noted, price 50c and 1.00, tax free.

Joyful News For Rheumatics Allenru Relief Promise

Pleads that arthritis neuritis sciatica and rheumatism pain can be cured by removing excess uric acid with Allenru. Claims relief within 48 hours with no matter how stubborn the condition. Cites H O Goidel druggist and local druggists as guarantors with an 85 cent price and money back guarantee.

Allenru H. O. Goidel Caddell Drug Co Allenry

Washington Merry-Go-Round Opens June 12 Reading Appeal

The Daily Washington Merry-Go-Round column promises sharp, truthful coverage of political and social events. It offers lively, authoritative insight into the Washington scene and aims to awaken readers to exciting, valuable news beyond press agentry.

Washington Washington News

Police Seek 1933 Dodge Sedan Stolen From Wesson

Decatur police alerted by Wesson Mississippi officers to locate a 1933 Dodge sedan taken from that town several days earlier.

Decatur Wesson Miss

Make This Model at Home from The Decatur Pattern Dept

Fashion pattern advertisement urges readers to craft a cape ensemble with tailored yoke and sun back details in white pique linen or shantung. Pattern 2661 available in sizes 12 through 20. size 16 needs 3 yards of 36 inch fabric. Includes illustrated steps and pattern. 15 cents per pattern. catalog 15 cents, pattern plus catalog 25 cents, mail to New York pattern department.

Anne Adams

Veterans sought for forest jobs through VFW program

Euter P A Hine announced receipt of forms for World War and Spanish American War veterans seeking emergency conservation work at camps across the United States. The Veterans of Foreign Wars says proper forms are ready at 112 W Vine Street Decatur AL. Jobs pay 30 dollars monthly plus food clothing camp lodging and social activities with 40 hours weekly for six months. First come first served.

Euter P. A. Hine United States Veterans of Foreigns Wars Veterans of Foreign Wars Organization Veterans of Foreign Wars Vine Street Decatur Ala

Income Tax Issue Faces Senate Authority Challenge

The article notes a Senate resolution to empower the committee to examine all transactions tied to sale or disposal of securities on income tax returns. Morgan counsel John W. Davis signals readiness to again challenge the legal authority to require public tax returns.

Fletcher Senate John W. Davis Morgan Counsel

Culver praises Alabama Polytechnic Institute leaders

Montgomery reports Rep. Culver of Gadsden Auburn trustee lauds the administrative trio at Alabama Polytechnic Institute led by Dean J. J. Willmore after Dr. Bradford Knapp's resignation. He says harmony and loyalty prevail and no new president will be sought until finances improve. Rep. Clint Harrison faces July 18 elections after salary cuts hit payroll. He predicts Marengo county will back amendments and favor repeal of Sparks measure.

Montgomery Ala Culver Gadsden Auburn Theafro Alabama Polytechnic Institute J. J. Willmore L. N. Duncan B. H. Crenshaw College Bradford Knapp Clint Harrison Marengo County Capitol Clint Sparks

American Legion seeks new auditorium in Montgomery

The Montgomery American Legion Post petitioned Mayor Gunter to build an auditorium and club rooms near the former city hall site destroyed by fire. They seek a loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to finance the project to provide an adequate public meeting place.

Montgomery Ala American Legion Post Gunter Old City Legion Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Community Sing at Church of God on Sixth Avenue

The Community sing convenes this evening at the usual hour at the Church of God on Sixth Avenue South. A splendid program has been arranged and a cordial invitation is extended to all singers to attend.

Church of God Sixth Avenue South

No Rainfall Recorded Through 7 This Morning

A 24 hour period ending at 7 o clock this morning reported no rainfall in the area. No measurable precipitation was observed, indicating a dry spell continuing.

Visit Birmingham guests Mrs Carrell and sons

Mrs N R Carrell and her sons Renéal and Byron visit Birmingham for the weekend as guests of relatives and friends.

Hartselle Visitor Spends Day With Daughter

Mrs. W. J. Sparkman of Hartsville is visiting her daughter Mrs. J. T. Bassett at 1513 Fourteenth Avenue South.

Little Vignna Smith Hartselle Sarah Peck Julia Glenn Weaver W. J. Sparkman J. T. Bassett Fourteenth Avenue, South

W L Grimes Improves After Illness

Word circulates that W L Grimes, formerly ill for weeks, has shown considerable improvement and friends express relief and support as he recovers at home.

Lost ring with keys found near Second Avenue

Thursday morning a ring with five or six keys was found near or on Second Avenue. Finder should return it to Elizabeth Sullivan at The Daily office.

Second Avenue Elizabeth Sullivan

Governor Miller Visits Camden Home During Holiday Break

Governor B. M. Miller used the holiday weekend honoring Jefferson Davis to visit his Camden residence for the first time in weeks. The trip marked the chief executive’s absence from the capitol during a state holiday.

B. M. Miller Jefferson Davis Camden Capitol

Bright Woman Lost 20 Pounds in Four Weeks

A 1933 Minnesota notice promotes Kruschen Sals for fat loss and improved appearance. It claims a 20 pound loss in four weeks with a daily hot water regimen and a 4 week jar sold at Thompson Drug Store or any drugstore with a money back guarantee if dissatisfied after the first jar.

Thompson Drug Store

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Turner Cunningham-Chandler Mrs Arthur Hart Truett Mitchell Nancy Thompson Shelbyville, Tenn Mary Montgomery Birmingham Mildred Byars H. W. Bivens Nashville Mrs. Bivens Ormond Frazier Sally Barnum Florence Herbert Odom E. M. Odom J. J. Rose Fort Deposit, Ala M. A. Hewlett Mrs. McQuary Madeline Lile Trinity F. F. Tidwell Arthur Emeris Sheffield Rayburn Neville Sarah Jane Memphis Tenn Mrs. Neill M. Summers W. R. Smith Cornelian Court Kimball Jones Claire Bloodworth Louise Ezell Berta Mae Joiner R. B. Graves Sweetwater, Tenn Graves Pettey City Carl Jones Alabama Jack Moebes Loyola College New Orleans Otto Moebes Frank Sullivan Nashville, Tenn Messrs. Sullivan Moebes W. W. Bates Dayton Ohio Oliver Wade George Mahoney Ben Giles W. E. Crawford P. G. Compton Allenville, Ala Bessie Blount D. C. Walker Dorothy Daniels Louise Walker Mrs. White Dilard Lynchburg, Va Mesdames D. C. Walker Dan Ewing Iy 7 Johnny Dixie Darlings Chic Bonwit Teller New York Ligon Second Ave Moulton ST Decatur Daily Pattern Department Escweet Seventeenth Street New York City Goidel Loya W. L. Grimes Bennie W. Malone Bright Woman Lydia E. Pinkham Penney’s J.C. Penney
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