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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1928
Page
5
An advertisement touts Mello-Glo face powder as a long lasting French process product. It claims a powdery peachy look, pore minimization, and beauty purity, with Albany Drug Company and Thompson Drug Company as sellers.
Miss Sara Knott and Miss Sydney Kline of Atlanta Ga shared honors at a Friday afternoon party hosted by Mrs J R Daniels during a visit. Summer flowers adorned the home and the top score souvenir went to Miss Harriett Irwin. Guests included Harriett and Jane Irwin Marjory Fussell Little Sister Pointer Ann Tillery Hilda Carpenter Elkins Himes Susan Beech Garren Mary Pitts Taylor Julia Bingham Mary Broadus Evelyn and Phyllis Giles Louise Irwin Florence Adams.
Mrs A J Harris is expected home in midweek after a month in New York with son Norman Harris. They paused at the University of Virginia commencement where Julian Harris received a law degree. Accompanying her home will be her two sons. Mrs Kimball Jones and her daughter Mary left Monday for Peabody College summer term.
Revival services inaugurated Sunday by J. Leonard Jackson of Lebanon Tennessee drew large crowds. The meeting runs two weeks with daily sessions at 3 pm and 7 45 pm and Sunday service at 11 am, with a cordial public invitation to attend.
Eighteen boys left this morning for Ki-Y camp near Vinemont. The annual event is sponsored by the YMCA and the Decatur Kiwanis club and is led by Maynard Layman.
Hudson N. Purifoy reports grocery stores and meat markets will close Thursday afternoons during hot months or through June July and August. Nearby operators agreed to implement these seasonal closures to cope with heat.
Decatur serves as a trading hub for about 150000 residents, supporting regional commerce with markets, merchants, and transportation links. The article notes the area's role as a key commercial crossroad and its impact on local livelihoods.
A fragment from a poem by Truda Dahl features a narrator’s musings on love and imagined futures. The piece hints at devoted affection, dreamlike romance, and a watcher who witnesses another love story unfold.
Edward Hannah five months old son of Mr and Mrs E C Hannah died at 214 Cain Street June 21 at 4 15 am after several days illness with pneumonia He is survived by his parents Funeral services at Priest s Funeral Parlor this afternoon at 3 o clock with Rev S C Kimbrough officiating Interment at Roselawn Cemetery Priest in charge
Bud Davis, deputy sheriff, has returned from Gadsden where he went to take custody of a man charged with violation of the prohibition laws in Morgan County. The man is in jail here.
A fragment notes a company at work on the Bee Line highway north of here with no further details on location or timeline.
Edgar Jones Jr infant son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Jones died at their home 1831 Fourth Avenue South on June 11 at 4 am. He leaves his parents one sister Mable and one brother Virgil of Decatur. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Morris Cemetery with Rev Lester officiating. Interment will follow at the same cemetery.
The city earns high marks for a range of strengths including strong community services, steady development, robust local institutions, and a welcoming civic spirit that supports residents and visitors alike.
Truitt Sewell has accepted a position with the construction company. Details on the role and start date are not provided in the available text.
Paris fashion notes describe spring wear in yellows and greens from frocks to accessories. The palette ranges from daffodil yellows to reseda greens with navy and gray dominates, while beige fades and blues appear in tailored pieces and evening gowns.
Advert seems to promise home buying convenience with good merchandise and a minimum level of service and guarantee. It emphasizes comfort and assurance for shoppers seeking reliable products.
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