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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1937

Page

7

Birthday party for Bill Woodard Jr with many guests

Mrs. W. L. Woodard hosted a Tuesday afternoon party for Bill Woodard Jr’s third birthday. Guests played games, pinned the tail on the donkey, enjoyed ice cream and cake, and received balloon favors. A long list of young attendees attended the celebration.

W. L. Woodard Am4 Bill, Jr Bill Carolyn Wade John Ellis Wilkes Harriett Lee Martha Jane Higdon Billy Levin F. W. Sharp Molly Ann Hendrix Bobby Hardeman Jimmy Alston Allison Bailey Sonny Houser Dan Nebrig James Webster Edward Lee Ratliff Linda Breeding Linda Shealey Nancy Wayne Harvey Martha Frances Crow Carolyn C. W. Smith J. N. Taylor Mary Ruth Flowers Berta Mae Joiner Poythress Jane Pirie Christine Shankle Edna Bloodworth Dorothy Adecock Marvelene Andrew Eleanor Wynn Ruby Flowers Julia Mer Young Ladies Missionary Society of the First Christian Church Emmet MccClary Johnston Street Emmett McClary Lula Mae Hogan Elinor Walker Addie Goode C. O. Shaffer Alma Schauber 8. E. Patterson East Vine Ben Bloodworth

Atalanta’s Challenge and Modern Exercise Regimen

Gladys Glad extols daily exercise for all women, likening Elissa Landi to Atalanta. She praises outdoor activities such as horseback riding tennis golf and swimming for slim graceful figures and urges enjoyable routines to sustain effort. She notes need for systematic workouts for all body types and offers her beauty pamphlets by mail.

Gladys Glad America Atalanta Ateslanta Elissa Landi Ellissa Elissa

Personal notes of visits and guests in Hartselle area

Local notices list residents and visitors including Mrs B Elliot planning a Birmingham trip, Mrs T Rushing hosting, Mrs John Martin from Birmingham and Mrs Gilbert Key from Scottsboro visiting J R Smiley family, and several others visiting relatives in Florence Huntsville Birmingham and nearby towns. Recurrent travel to Camp Winnataska and summer visits noted.

John Martin Birmingham Gilbert Key Scottsboro, Ala J. R. Smiley

Federal grants totaling fourteen million announced by Social Security Board

The Social Security Board announced federal grants totaling 14,405,909 for public assistance in 37 states. Alabama received 73,326. four grants funded Old Age Assistance totaling 13,500,047, plus 1,087,972 for blind and 682,396 for dependent children in New York. Most old age grants cover through June 30, with May allocations to New Mexico and Pennsylvania balances for May.

Washington Social Security Board Alabama New York New Mexico Pennayl

Kathryn Ahlemeyer Honored as All Round Co‑ed

Clinton Indiana student Kathryn Ahlemeyer chosen as best all round co ed in Indiana State University Terre Haute graduating class. Honor student active in campus activities highlighted in local report.

Kathryn Ahlemeyer Clinton Ind Indiana State Terre Haute

Akron Family Seeks Return Home After Reunion

A Akron family seeks help to return home after attending a reunion. Details unclear but authorities and relatives request information to reunite with family members.

Akron

280 Fishing Licenses Sold Since April 1

A total of 280 fishing licenses have been sold at the probate office since they went on sale April 1. Resident licenses cost $1 per year while non resident permits are $5 annually. Seven day non resident trip licenses are $2. Only a few non resident permits have been sold.

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