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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1931

Page

6

Society and Club Activities Highlight Local Meetings

Ninth Street Methodist society class held a well attended meeting hosted by Mrs. Ben Gilbert. Plans included card showers and flowers for sick members and a treasurer reported classroom improvements funded. Wednesday Club enjoyed refreshments and prizes, with guests Mrs. Arthur Nebrig and Mrs. Tom Conley. A bridge dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ferrow Himes featured Mr. and Mrs. John Darwin Davis as honor guests. Eleanor Townsend Harrison and R Earl Cain wed in Madison after a bridal trip.

Red Methodist Church Ben Gilbert N. L. Kelley C. O. Sandusky Earre Hottea Ferrow Himes John Darwin Davis Mary Cortner Greenwood R. G. Cortner Thomas Vernon Harrison Heruighter Eleanor ‘Townsend R Earl Cain Madison Points South Miss Harrison W. L. Grimes Canal Street Emmett Himes B. Rose Frank J. Davis Grimes

Al Fresco Supper Party Marks Decatur Social Soiree

Mrs Gilbert White hosted a lavish al fresco supper at her Mooresville Alabama home. Guests included Mrs Bevin of Atlanta and Miss Nettie Lou Witt. Thirteen four person tables were decorated with garden flowers and a two course menu was served at six o clock.

White Gilbert White Mooresville Ala Bevin Atlanta Nettie Lou Witt

Visits and Relatives Leave a Busy Week in Trinity

Local society notes list many residents and visitors. PpechO Nags Miss Mary Grimes, Mr. and Mrs. Argus Frazier from Memphis, and others traveling to or from Trinity Tennessee and nearby cities. Names include Perry Edwards, Ellen Hildreth, Bevin, Owen, Hinds, Moseley, and Carson with trips to Atlanta Boston Asbury Park and Nashville.

W. R. Smith Memphis, Tenn Sam Frank Satururday P. J. Hinds New York City Boston Mass Asbury Park N. J

Look Young With Mello Glo Face Powder Ad

Beautiful women with youthful complexions use Mello Glo the new French powder. Purest and smoothest powder known it stays on longer and leaves no flaky or pasty look. Prevents large pores and never smarts as a tekie. Thompson Drug Co Albany Drug Co Alabama Drug Co.

Thompson Drug Co Albany Drug Co Alabama Drag Co Adv

Comprehensive survey studies deafness origins in Chicago children

Dr. Clendening outlines a survey of 6348 deaf Chicago children by G B Shambaugh and associates. About 62 were born deaf, half of the rest became deaf before age three, and most severe cases arise before ten. Causes of acquired deafness include meningitis 20 percent, measles 8 percent, scarlet fever and influenza 7 percent each.

Logan Clendening M. D G. B. Shambaugh Chicago

Carload a Day Now Moving Into Market

Limestone county planters ship a carload of potatoes daily into eastern markets. Some acreage yields exceed 200 bushels per acre while other fields are lighter in production.

Limestone County

Classified Act A Day Brings Business Your Way

A daily classified act promises steady business growth. Readers are urged to place ads each day to maximize reach and revenue opportunities for buyers and sellers in the community.

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