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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1938

Page

5

Miss Fischer Weds Mr Patterson In Birmingham Ceremony

Miss Helen Fischer daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Fischer married Lorenzo Dow Patterson Ill of Birmingham at First Methodist church on June 11 1938. The ceremony featured white and green decorations with lilies delphiniums and gladioli. Dr Lorenzo Dow Patterson performed the vows. A reception followed at the parsonage and the couple planned a nuptial trip to Cloudland Georgia. They will reside at 6815 Division Avenue Birmingham.

Fischer Patterson Helen Fischer Otto Fischer Lorenzo Dow Patterson Birmingham First Methodist Church Kreisler Mary Vaughan Patterson Miss Patterson Miss Fischer James H. McCoy, Jr Athens Division Avenue Olga Hatley John P. McCoy Charles Annie Sarah Davenport F. I. Farrant Chappell Guy Handlin Jack Loyd Fred Covington Margaret Dakle B. B. Coker Georgie Ann and Jean Durant Okla Edward Estes, Jr First Methodist Patterson-Fischer Lorenz Dow Patterson ITI Mesdames J. T. Jones W. T. Lowe Dorothy Cornelius Frances Nungester Mary Kate Nungester Marbrey Payne Louise Robinson

Bride and Groom Henry Kendall Dinner Honored

Mrs. R. W. Mullins hosted a dinner party at their Fourth Avenue West home to honor the bride and groom Mr. and Mrs Henry Kendall after their recent wedding. Guests enjoyed a social hour and refreshments following the meal.

R. W. Mullins Fourth Avenue West Henry Kendall

Make This Pattern 4741 by Anne Adams

Make this Anne Adams summer pattern 4741 with a light cotton frock and a slim silhouette. Pattern details show five pieces, minimal notions, and sizing from 14 to 42. Include mail order price 15 cents for the pattern, 25 cents for book and pattern together, and address The Decatur Daily Pattern Department in New York.

Anne Adams Silver Sands Titus Decatur Daily Pattern Department W. 17Th St New York

Social list items and hosts at a community gathering

Irene McGregory Owens and others including Bobby Jean Austin Grace Mae Brinkley Patsy Vines and the honoree attended with Richard Sharpe J L Daniel Billy Watterson and more. Mrs Clifford Kilgore assisted the hostess in serving at the event.

Westminster Presbyterian Mission Circles Meet at Members’ Homes

Westminster Presbyterian Circle One met at Mrs H L Petersens home with devotions on What Jesus Made For Us and a study of Old Testament events. Circle Two heard a 23rd Psalm devotion and a review of Moving Millions. Circle Three heard a devotional on Divine Healing before adjournment.

Methodist Circle Henry Sigman Watson Spotswood Apartments D. L. Allen Frank Thompson Kingdom of God Japan E. E. Hargrove J. G. Finley A. N. Markham D. D. McGehee Eugene R. Guy S. A. Lynne L. J. Ramage Westminster Presbyterian Missionary Westminster Presbyterian Circle H. L. Peterson John Patterson, Jr Circle Two A. D. Jervis J. D. Jervis Henry Hartung T. G. Crane Circle Three Jackson Street R. L. Maury

Miss Mary Referred In Mission Study Afternoon

A routine church note states Miss Mary attended the mission study book session in the afternoon and the meeting adjourned with prayer.

Mary

Personal notices from Arlington to Jasper and Knoxville guests

Mrs J A Arnold and children of Arlington Texas visit her parents Mr and Mrs A B Harvey on West Gordon Drive. Mr and Mrs Henry Kendall depart for Greensboro NC with a Blue Ridge Mountains route detour through Virginia. Mrs Kendall nee Anne Harvey. Mr and Mrs Alton Williams and son Joe Jr of Knoxville Tenn return after visiting Mrs M E Woodward here and relatives in Hartselle with niece Miss Peggy Dowdy. Mrs Ozelle Johnson ill with malaria. Mrs W A Woods and Mr and Mrs Archie Washburn of Nashville Tenn were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Jim Bryant. Mrs Frank Price ill at Benevolent Society Hospital after an operation. Henry Davidson at the Veterans Hospital in Tuscaloosa awaiting an operation. Mr and Mrs George Jackson return to Jasper Ala after visiting Mr and Mrs Earl Jackson. Mrs Jack Williamson and son Jackie return from a visit.

J. A. Arnold Arlington, Texas Mrs A. B. Harvey West Gordon Drive Henry Kendall Greensboro N. C Blue Ridge Mountains Virginia Kendall Anne Harvey Alton Williams Joe Jr Knoxville, Tenn M. E. Woodward Hartselle Peggy Dowdy W. A. Woods Archie Washburn Nashville, Tenn Jim Bryant

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

A mixed crisscross puzzle with across and down clues, including wordplay on jobs, measurements, liquids, and symbols. Includes entries such as “small job,” “long work,” “island,” and “open,” along with thematic references and a credit line for the previous puzzle.

West Pantraly Indies

Residents and visitors share weekend at Lawrence County

Local notes list Dr. Moore’s improving health at home and many visitors and relatives from Birmingham Florence Moulton Danville Russellville Haleyville and Guntersville spending the weekend with family in Mt Hope. H T Mitchell remains at home after illness.

Dr. Moore Guy Counts Allen Boyce Thomas Glenn Marion Lee Preston Hollie Smith Mra Herbert Quinn Mary V. Counts Birmingham Preston Smith Freda Jane Lincoln Counts Moulton Lowell Whitworth Willie Sue Martin Florence Florence Moore Haleyville William Smith Tuscumbia Polly Buttram Bernie Lou Russellville Robt Cleere Hubert Quinn B. M. Counta Mary Reed Danville Ruby Roberson Alverson Business College Clay Roberson Glenn Swallows Guntersville Johnnie Roberson H. T. Mitchell

Annual Singing at Antioch Church Distance East of Hartselle

The annual singing will be held at Antioch church 14 miles east of Hartselle on Sunday June 14. John J. Grizzard of Somerville route 3% announced it. Dinner will be spread on the ground at noon. All lovers of good singing are invited and asked to bring song books.

Antioch Church Hartselle John J. Grizzard Somerville

Settlement ends mill strike at Utica Knitt Mills Aniston

Governor Bibb Graves announced yesterday that a labor accord signed by company executives and rival union representatives will restart operations at Utica Knitt Mills in Aniston. The brief note also mentions local visits and social updates from Cullman Tupelo Jasper and Birmingham areas.

Montgomery Ala Aniston Bibb Graves

Combination Lunch at Black Hawk Coffee House

A menu item offers fried chicken with dessert and drink for 26 cents at Black Hawk Coffee Shop. FOR RENT lists two unfurnished rooms, a bedroom and kitchen, with private front and back entrances and plastered walls at 1224 5th St South.

Black Hawk Coffee Shop

Young Mother Should Look Stylish

Delores Costello offers practical dress guidance for expectant and new mothers. Practical tips cover silhouette and fabric choices, necklines, scarves, belts, shoes, and color placement to maintain a chic, comfortable look through pregnancy and after. The advice emphasizes avoiding tight fits and dangerous high heels while staying well groomed and confident.

Delores Costello Juliet Shelby Central Press

Voice of the People letter limits set by Daily

The Daily states it reserves the right to accept or reject communications and limits article length to no more than 200 words. It outlines editorial standards for submissions and emphasizes space constraints and reader engagement.

Monu mental mistake on ransom and kidnapping crisis

A letter argues kidnapping can be stopped by making ransom payment illegal and creating a harsh legal framework. It proposes immediate seizure of kidnapped person and cutting criminals off from communication, claiming strict enforcement will deter abductions. The author cites Hon. J. C. Pinckney and signs A. L. R. from Athens Alabama.

J. C. Pinckney Athens Ala

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