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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1936

Page

5

Edwards-Kitchens announce Zella Bee marriage

Mr and Mrs H Kitchens announce the marriage of their daughter Zella Bee to James Edwards on June 6 at 8 30 pm at the bride’s parents home. A society note also describes a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs W M Chenault in honor of Miss Eva Clyde Gargus with decorations, a readings program, a playlet, a reception and gifts for the bride to be.

Edwards-Kitchens Mrs. H Kitchens Zella Bee James Edwards Chenault Gargus Grant Street Eva Clyde Gargus J. E. Blair Attee Chenault Mary Leigh Chenault

Mrs Chenault entertains guests with lily centerpiece tea

Miss Margaret Lawrence and Miss Lucille Chenault hosted 75 friends at Mrs Chenault's hospitality with a lilies and maiden hair bouquet centerpiece. Tea for Miss Gargus to honor a bride-to-be planned by Wandaris Myrtle Martin and Irene Gray at Miss Harris home on Third avenue. Leila Cantwell Seton Hall board to meet for regular monthly session on Bank street. Tom Friend and Harold oe hosted a party at their home for an evening gathering.

Margaret Lawrence Lucille Chenault Mary Chenault Betty Eg Vaughan Miss Gargus Wandaris Myrtle Martin Irene Gray Miss Harris Third Avenue West The Leila Cantwell Seton Hall Bank Street

Guild and club meetings feature local residents and events

The article lists guests for a social gathering including Jack Thomas, Sam Camp and others. St Johns Guild met at Mrs. M. S. Binghams with Mrs. Alan Jeffries presiding in president's absence. The Tennessee Valley Horse Show plans were reported. The Tuesday Club hosted Mrs. Will Wyker with Mrs. C. B. Bartee as a guest. Bridge winners were Mrs. Voorhies and Mrs. Eyster. Mary Lou Dancy Chapter 320 OES will meet Thursday at 8 with officer elections.

St. John’s Guild Bingham Alan Jeffries Chester Sartor Will Wyker C. B. Bartee Canal] Street W. M. Voorhies C. H. Eyster Mary Lou Dancy

Personal notices from area social column

Miss Dorothy Jean Hyde had her tonsils removed and rests at her parents home. Mr. and Mrs. Joel P. Coates return from a visit to Oklahoma City and stay in Cornelian Court Apartments. Frances Cocke to attend Horse Show in Birmingham Saturday. Alan Wallace on business in Montgomery. Billy Wyker to enter Selma golf tournament. Jack Mason hosted Nick Hare and others from Birmingham Tuscaloosa Selma and Eptow with a Mustang Shoals visit. Mrs. Philip Phillips Gilchrist called to Nashville for brother G. W. Carter’s death. Kitty Lamar of Selma to visit Georgie Miller and Mrs De Eyster. Mrs. Lillian Vaughan and Betty Rhea of Russellville guests of the Chenaults. Eva Gargus shower at Chenault home. Mrs. T E McGee and John Thomas return to Florence after 10 days with Chenaults. Mrs. W O Watson leaves for Mobile after a few weeks here.

Dorothy Jean Hyde Joel P. Coates Oklahoma City Okla Cornelian Court Apartments Lillian Vaughan Betty Rhea Russellville, Ala W. M. Chenault T. E. McGee John Thomas Florence Adelene Vaughn Pinson Basie Vaughn Ruth Patterson Mobile George Patterson Sims Eldridge Pearl Bennett Hal Bennett R. C. Puller Mt. Hope Ralph Hartselle Claude Stephenson W.S. Brooks Willodean and Idell Somerville Dennis Brooks Paul Hampton Decatur John W. Hampton Titus Aldridge Carbon Hill Danville Baptist Church

At Home Frock Patterns Spark Summer Sewing

Anne Adams Pattern 2549 offers a sleek slim line frock with twin yokes and short sleeves suitable for all day wear. Available in sizes 14 through 46, with illustrated instructions, patterns priced at 15 cents each or 25 cents for both patterns, order from Decathur Pattern Dept New York. Mrs. R. L. Smith continues to improve after a serious operation as relatives visit, while E Hall travels to Atlanta for a business trip.

Anne Adams Fabrica Decatural Pattern Department West 171 New York N. Y

Danville Socials and Visits Highlight Weekend

Danville residents hosted and visited relatives across nearby towns. Names include Wilson Lindsey of Fayetteville, Catherine and Pauline Stephenson in Decatur, Louise Lindsey from Florence, and Mary Jewell Wright with the Woodruff family in Gurley.

Wilson Lindsey Fayetteville Tenn George W. Lindsey Catherine Pauline Stephenson Decatur Louise Lindsey State Teachers’ College Florence James W. Lindsey Mary Jewell Wright W. M. Woodruff, Jr Gurley

Athens Scouts to Camp on June 29

Athens Alabama June 10 Special The local Boy Scouts led by J M Cannon will hold their annual encampment at Camp Westmore land on Shoal Creek the week of June 29 Camp Westmoreland the permanent Scout camp for the Tennessee Valley district opens June 22 and stays open six weeks or longer if needed Not more than 60 Scouts will be at the camp at one time to ensure health and safety protection.

Athens Ala J. M. Cannon Camp Westmoreland Shoal Creek Tennessee Valley District

Revival Begins at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church

The revival at the Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church starts next Sunday with Rev. Claud D. Boozer of Wilmore Kentucky as preacher. Boozer previously led Hartselle Baptist Church and is praised by Morgan County's pastor as a speaker chosen by God.

Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Claud D. Boozer Wilmore Kentucky Boozer Morgan County Hartselle

Geese Die Protecting Goslings in Nebraska Hail Storm

In Bridgeport Nebraska on June 10 a severe hail storm struck a flock of geese. Many mother geese died heroically shielding their goslings as hail pelted the area killing the parents while the goslings survived under wing protection.

Bridgeport Neb

Several Ways To Prevent Suntan In Old Fashion Beauty Tips

Gladys Glad outlines 1920s style sun protection. She advises guarding the face with broad brim hats, using almond oil cucumber lotion before sun exposure, applying sunburn cream or powder base, and building a layered makeup to avoid a tan. She also mentions bleach to preserve camellia-like skin while warning against overuse.

Dolly Madison Suntang

Bleach Care Warnings Include Skin Irritation Advice

Instructions warn to stop bleaching if skin is burned or irritated and to apply nourishing cream after treatments to counteract drying effects.

Hair Care and Health Tips From Housewife Chats

A collection of home tips includes using an ammonia mix for hair, vinegar rinses for hair highlights, olive oil for nail care, and a weight guideline of 119 pounds for a 25 year old woman five feet one inch tall. The notes reference constipation as a contributor to overweight and promote a New Figure booklet claiming a two week eight to ten pound loss.

Jane

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