Miss Muriel Rutledge Thomas Hosts Early Summer Party
Social note describes a reception at Mr and Mrs Rutledge Thomas home on Jackson Street for their daughter Muriel with lawn decor, lights, punch, cakes, and dates. Attendees include numerous named guests from Fort Bryan Midland Birmingham Madison and Chicago. A second item announces the impending marriage of Helen Fischer to Lorenzo Dow Patterson III on June 11 at First Methodist Church followed by receptions and service details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutledge Thomas
Muriel
Jackson Street
Anne Gray
Esther Morris
Shirley Bragg
Ida Hall Hill
Mooresville
Ann Miller McEntire
Betsy Jane Elam
Annie Rives Dillard
Louise Fitzpatrick
Dorothy Fitzpatrick
Joan Summer
Marguerite Jernigan
Jacqueline Johnson
Mariana Mason
Martha Nash
Clytha Gray Pitts
Beverly Jo Harvey
Mary Stuart Terrell
Mary Ford Tillery
Alda Goidel
Earle Joyce le
Sarah Coleman
Sallye Barnum
Caroline Stickney
Fort Bryan
Texas
Ruth Laubenthal
Anne Hughes
Lorinda Thornton
Geraldine Masterson
Patsy Patterson
Jean Link
Betty Hulse
Marjorie Lang
Nell Frank Moore
Marjory Reeves
Virginia Lewis
Norma Todd
Emma Sue Wright
Carolyn Schwarz
Lillian Houser
Nancy Lee Crane
Helen Rox
Birmingham
Annie Sue Cain
Madison
Masters Horace Dryden
Chicago
Webster McLeod
John D. Sherill
T. M. Jones
Toby Terry
Dick Still
Johnny Howell
Ben Teal
Jimmy Fite
George Wallace
Midland
Helen Fischer
Lorenzo Dow Patterson
First Methodist Church
L. D. Patterson
First Methodist
J. T. Jones
W. T. Lowe
Dorothy Cornelius
Frances Nungester
Mildred Wood
Mary Kathryn Nungester
Mary Vaughan Patterson
Mabry Payne
Woman seeks son custody in New York suit against Charles Merrill
Mrs. Merrill sues wealthy Wall Street capitalist Charles EB Merrill for separation and seeks custody of their 12 year old son and an injunction in Reno to prevent divorce efforts. Merrill files a cross bill seeking a New York divorce. Westminster Presbyterian class meets at 505 Fifth Avenue West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Charles EB. Merrill
Clara Dortner
Westminster Presbyterian Sunday School
Fifth Avenue West
Personal Notices Highlight Local Travel and Visits
Local notices list Mr and Mrs Ernest Wilson leaving Saturday for a visit to Atlanta Georgia Mrs H L Ogle and son Charles to stay with her mother Mrs Charles Burkart at Perdida Bay Florida Mrs J R Daniels and Mrs Horace Dryden with son Horace travel to Mary Esther Florida for summer guest duties Others include Marguerite and Virginia Barnes at Cornelian Court Apartments and updates on neighbors J N Gibson family travels and health notes, including George Wallace visiting from Midland Texas and Billy Kirby Joe Calvin Nell Sample Stuart Peebles heading to Myrtle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Ogle
Charles
Charles Burkart
Perdida Bay
George Wallace
Midland
Texas
Mrs. Wallace
J. N. Gibson
Special Municipal Election Planned for Decatur Alabama
Decatur Alabama schedules a special municipal election for June 21 1938 to decide whether to adopt the Commission Government Act of 1911 as amended for class D cities. Voting places include the Court House Carnegie Library Railroad Junction and multiple neighborhood sites with defined inspectors clerks and returning officers. Absentee ballots are set for Railroad Street City Hall with specified officers. This notice is dated June 9 1938 and signed by Mayor R N Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Alabama
Legislature of
Court House
W. E. Crawford
J. W. Cunningham
B. P. Cartwright
Hattie Adams
Dorothy C. Green
W. B. Nelson
Carnegie Library
J. Knox Walker
Myrtle Boggs
Mary C. Fisher
Neeley
Mattie M. Jones
Russell Moseley
Railroad
James
A.) Mitchell
Pride
J. Thelma B. Callahan
Elizabeth O. Arantz
Mattye E. McKenna
W. H. Lorber
3Rd St
6Th Ave
Frey Addition
Chandler
P. B. Newsom
T. L. Baker
B. M. Brown
Paul C. Davis
George E. Price
John C. Chandler
Fourth Ave
Sixth St
Shropshire
C. J. Hazelwood
Walter 8. Smith
Bud Strickland
T. C. Russell
W. E. Elkins
A. T. Shropshire
9Th St
Templeton
T. F. Lewis
J. M. Engle
J. A. Creel
A. Sparkman
J. Ernest Howell
J.J. Waddell
Grant and
Poplar Streets
McCormick's
F. B. Bennett
Cora
J. D.) McCormick
Levonia Sartor
W. F
W. H
Clyde Hendrix
N. R. Carrell
H. M. Davis
R. N. Harris
Local Guests And Summer Visits Fill Town Outlook
8. C. and party plan a week's house party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Graham. The Graham family and Mrs. McDonald, formerly of Huntaville, reside at the McGehee bungalow on East Vine Street. Miss Jean Black from Greensboro Alabama returns after visiting friends here with Miss Billie Malone to remain in town through June. Jewel Kuhn of Birmingham visits Mrs. H. A. Malone on East Prospect Drive. Mr. and Mrs. William Hunter depart Friday for a short stay in Akron Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Graham
McDonald
Huntaville
McGehee
East Vine Street
Jean Black
Greensboro
Ala
Billie Malone
Jewel Kuhn
Birmingham
H. A. Malone
East Prospect Drive
William Hunter
Akron
Ohio
Revival to Begin at Austinville Church
Revival announced for Sunday at the Austinville Methodist Church led by Rev. Z R Carpenter. Dr L D Patterson will preach and previously served as a China missionary and Southern Methodist church evangelist. Mrs Patterson will direct the young people’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. R. Carpenter
Austinville Methodist Church
Wider benefits for widows and orphans of veterans announced
James A. Smith Jefferson county Red Cross chairman said broader government benefits for widows and orphans of world war veterans are now available due to changes in veterans compensation legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
James A. Smith
Jefferson County Red Cross
Summer Pattern 4722 Anne Adams Frock for Teens and Twenties
Make this model at home with a breezy swing skirt design. Pattern 4722 features a waist lift, short ruffled sleeves, flattering neckline, and is suited to dainty prints or chiffon fabrics. Available in misses sizes 12 14 18 20 with illustrated sewing instructions and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Decatur Daily
Pattern Department
W. 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Conference called best yet by local church organizer
The people's conference at Montevallo was described as the best yet by Dr. L. D. Patterson. Over 600 registered at various times and 465 credits were issued to students. The local contingent traveled by bus and returned home Wednesday afternoon around 5 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montevallo
L. D. Patterson
First Methodist Church
Pastor Attends International Ministers' Convention
Rev. R. B. Conner of the Church of God on Sixth avenue has gone to Anderson Indiana for the international ministers convention. Rev. Carlos H. Garrett, local lay minister, will preach at both the morning and evening services Sunday as supply pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Conner
Church of God On
Sixth Avenue
Anderson
Ind
Carlos H. Garrett
Trammel Scott Overrules Chattanooga Protest In Memphis Win
President Trammel Scott of the Southern Association overruled Chattanooga's protest of a 5 to 4 Memphis victory over the Lookouts at Chattanooga. The ruling keeps Memphis ahead and the game result stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Trammel Scott
Southern Association
Chattanooga
York student receives diploma at home ceremony
Mary Yeagre, unable to attend York high school graduation due to infantile paralysis, received her diploma in a solitary ceremony at home. Bishop George L. Leech delivered the diploma and inscribed his blessing in her yearbook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Mary Yeagre Steores
York le High School
George L. Leech
Hotel strike mars Portland rose festival
Portland workers from eight large hotels walk out in a 1,250 strong strike seeking union recognition. Elevators, switchboards and dining staff join while managers handle receptions to maintain service. About 750 non striking employees remain at work. The union accuses operators of breaking a pledge to arbitrate and challenge their right to bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Benson
Heathman
New Heathman
Roosevelt
Congress
Multnomah
Imperial
Visitors Day Observed At Delano Park In Morgan County
Morgan county recreation council prepares for a large crowd at Delano Park for Visitors Day starting at 2 p.m. The program includes supervised games marionette shows and other amusements. Rev. L. H. Knight delivers the welcome. Activities run daily 2 to 6 p.m. in summer except weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County Recreation Council
Delano Park
L. H. Knight
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Hamil Building Opens Next Week
The new clinic of Dr. J. Y. Hamil on Bank Street is partly occupied today. Full public opening is planned for early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HAMIL
J. Y. Hamil
Bank Street
Visiting Minister Seen in Athens Sermon
Dr. R. L. Motley pastor emeritus of Florence First Baptist will preach Sunday at Athens Baptist church and a cordial invitation was extended to the public to hear him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Motley
First Baptist Church of
Florence
Athens Baptist Church
Job Seeker Declines To Apply For Easy Hours
A young woman visited the Oklahoma City offices of Assistant Manager T. D. Turner seeking a “very good job” with easy work and short hours. Turner replied no such position existed. She then chose not to file an application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
City
T. D. Turner
Turner
Beaty Robbed at Bathtub in Long Beach
In a Long Beach bath on a June 9 incident a stranger burst in after Beaty answered a doorbell. The robber held a revolver to Beaty’s face, stole an $800 diamond ring and took $70 from his wallet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Calif
K. B. Beaty
Beaty
Ungraceful Sitting Posture Ruins Gown And Charm
Central Press beauty column urges graceful seated posture to protect dress lines. Proper seating involves leg placement, slow descent, and quiet hands to maintain a smooth silhouette and avoid a vulgar squared-off look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juliet Shelby
Central Press
You Can Wear False Teeth With Real Comfort
Pasteeth advertising promises real comfort for wearers with a product that keeps teeth firmly set and deodorizes. It claims no gummy taste and allows eating and laughing comfortably. Three sizes available, asking readers to obtain from their druggist.
Alabama Baptist Union Assembly at Shocco Springs June 19 24
Rev. B. R. Justice of Fort Payne will serve as assembly pastor and teach a course at the Alabama Baptist Union Assembly to be held at Shocco Springs June 19 24. The program includes leaders from Nashville Clinton and Birmingham with a state rally opening Sunday afternoon and hundreds of Baptists expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Justice
First Baptist Church
Fort Payne
Alabama Baptist Union Assembly
Shocco Springs
Alabama Baptista
T. L. Holcomb
The
Baptist Sunday School Board
Nashville
Frank H. Leavell
Department of Southern Baptist Student Work
J. B. Lambdin
Southwide Baptist Training Union Department
Mia
Chester KE
Swor
Mississippi College
Clinton
Mississippi
John Slaughter
Birmingham
Alabama Supreme Court Decisions Aggregate Notice
The Alabama Supreme Court released multiple decisions including reversals renders and remands. Cases cited involve Mollie Cook et al versus Morton et al from Calhoun, Casmus versus Lee from Montgomery, and Ex Parte State certiorari petitions among others. Writs of mandamus and other actions are noted with varied outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
Philip G. Noble
First National Bank
Calhoun Circuit Court
Brown
Justice
L. Shotts
Cleve
Marion Circuit
Equity
Hattie BE. Minor
Erma W. Thomasson
Ies
Jefferson Circuit Court
Charlie Weems
Btate
Morgan Circuit Court
J. W. Rudder
W. J. Trice
Choctaw Circuit Court
Howard L. Foshee
Alabama School Supply Co
Board of Education, Et al
Montgomery Circuit Court
Ralph Reeves
Reeves
State
Altorfer Brothers Co
Mannie Belle Green
Jefferson
J. H. Highsmith Brown Service Funeral Co
L. P. Upton
Mandamus
Knight
Cora Lou Young
Hilda J. Young
Lowndes
Scott
Mate Tingly
Walker Circuit Court
Cora Moss Bell
L Moss
Andrewena Robertson
Robert L. Lytle
Marshall Circuit Court
Guntersville
Ben Poole
Poole
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Supreme Court
Anderson
Mollie Cook
Malinda Jane Morton
Gardner
Charles A. Casmus
Charles W. Lee
Atty
Hermit Nelson
Perfection Mattress 4& Spring Co
Allen
Bouldin
Board of Revenue & Road Commissioners
John H. Jones
Mobile Circuit Court
Metropolitan. Life.Ins. Co
Thomas F. Phillips
Oscar Mooneyham
Controversial View Distinguishes Midgets and Dwarfs
An editorial argues that midgets are fully formed humans while dwarfs have misshapen limbs, drawing a sharp distinction between the two terms and their implications. The piece reflects era language and social attitudes toward physical differences.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Euzelain
Euzelian
Central Baptist Sunday School
Leila Cantwell
Seton Hall
Clara Cortner
Pat Crowe
Charles B. Merrill
Loyd’s Drug Store
Dillehay’s
Grant
Bee Line Highway
Ernest Wilson
Atlanta
J. R. Daniels
Harry Carpenter
Herman Jernigan
J. R. Daniell
Horace Dryden
Horace
Chicago, Il
R. T. Rives
Mary Esther, Fla
Marguerite
Virginia Barnes
Boca Grande, Fla
Cornelian Court Apartments
Mrs. R. R. Thomas
Points
West
Margaret Lawrence
Marion Schimmel
Methodist Young People’s Assembly
Alabama College
G. W. Harbin
Eighth Street
Ben Rowe
J. H. Alexander
Dunlap Alexander
Miami
Fla
Mae Buttrey
Coral Gables
Fila
Rush Hart
Arlington, Texas
Mrs
Luther Handley
Clyde Wayne Vaughan
George Williamson
St. Vincent's Infirmary
Billy Kirby
Joe Calvin
Nell Sample
Hartselle
Stuart Peebles
Myrtle
H. O. Troup
Charles Lawrence
North Alabama
Hatfield
Hatfield Lake
8. C
Austinville
Clark Gable
Myrna Loy
Spencer Tracy
Goidel
Athens
Glenda Farrell Sita
Prrescherio
Vic
Supreme Court
SRP
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