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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1927

Page

5

Annual Lawn Fete at Wilder Place Draws Crowd

St John’s Guild and friends hold a rain dampened yet lively lawn fete at Wilder Place. Mrs Klein’s sugar bouquets and the gipsy seller attract shoppers while Miss Nancy Pierce earns praise for piano work. Evening lights, dancers, and a cake contest highlight the event along with a concert program.

Wilder Place Jupiter Pluvius St. John’s Church Klein Roy Horton Frances Nancy Pierce Shiron Ailen Mothe Silay Elton Molfie Sheppard Mesdames J. E. Pierce W. W. Fussell Tidwell Susan Beech Garren Marie Hartung Harriet Irwin Miss Pierce Mrs. Klein Margarette Hartung Mrs. McGlathery Blanche Cline Miss Wilda Witt Harmony Four Warrick Twins Miss Klein Miss Bowen Baker Miss Hilda Carpenter

Keep Your Skin Looking Young with MELLOGLO Facial Powder

A new MELLOGLO face powder advertised by Thompson Drug Co and Albany Drug Co claims to protect beauty in all weather. It promises a dry feel, non clogging pores, sweat resistance, long wear, and French processing for purity and fineness.

Thompson Drug Co Albany Drug Co Beady

Social Meeting Taught by Mrs Burr to Be Held at Mrs Lee’s

A social gathering taught by Mrs. Seneca Burr is planned for Thursday evening starting at eight o'clock at the home of Mrs. E M. Lee on Grant street.

Seneca Burr E M. Lee Grant Street

Personal notices knit region with visiting relatives

Mrs. A C Sivley of Morris Chapel visits relatives in the city this week. Mrs. Joe Russell left for Birmingham to visit Mrs Bert Ingram. Louise Argend spends a few days with Flor ence relatives. Law Lamar of Selmar visits her father W A Bibb and sisters here in Derrville. Cleo Dahlgren had tonsils removed and recovers at H R Summer’s home. J Ball and two children return from Russellville to relatives. W A McGwier of Memphis visits his mother. Josephine Murphy of Birmingham visits here. Ernestine Bacon returns from Cincinnati to holiday at home. John W Knight leaves for Nashville for medical treatment. A R and Bryan McAfee in Ashe ville by car for state trip. Howard McEnrry and two children of Bessemer arrive for visit to Earle Calvin. W H Hind returns to Chicago after year with Ross Construction. Allene Moseley arrives to stay with R J Mosey. Ashby Long and two childrenoned to visit Earle Calvin. C W Roger and family head to Tacoma Washington. A E Greenhill recuperating from illness. Mrs R T Sheppard to leave Thursday for indefinite stay.

Howard McEnrry Bessemer Earle Calvin

Gadsden Party Guests Return From Wilder Place Fete

Mrs Pierce and her daughters returned to Huntsville today after being honor guests at the Wilder Place lawn fete. Misses Amanda Pride Marjorie Beard and Lelia Sykes of Co joined the Elliott party Tuesday for a six week extended western trip.

Pierce Huntsville Wilder Place Lawn Amanda Pride Marjorie Beard Lelia Sykes Elliott

Rainfall Reported at 0.20 Inch in 24 Hours

The local weather bureau announced rainfall of only .20 of an inch for the 24 hour period ending this morning. The Daily urges readers to check the afternoon edition for the latest home news and updates.

Community observes Children’s Day on June 19

Children’s Day will be observed next Sunday June 19 in this county by local residents. A program will include singing and the public is invited to attend.

Gethis County

River R continues to rise to six point eight feet

The Tennessee River level climbs further with observers recording a reading of 6.8 feet as conditions develop downstream. Local residents monitor flooding potential and officials issue advisories.

Tennes

Birth Announcement for Rebecca Jano Wight

Born to Mr and Mrs R CG Wight an eight pound daughter Rebecca Jano.

CG Wight Rebecca Jano

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Margaret C. Shelton Decatur John's Guild Mer Garrison Irwin Nancy Pierce Mundy Puddin James Charleston Wilder J. Emory Pierce Woman’s Missionary Society Central Methodist Church Zeno Bailey Sherman Street James Duncan Hunter R. H. Wale Falla Richardson B. E. Preuit Fidelis Class Central Baptist Church Lee Sts Tent Theatre Dubinsky Artatson Peewee Nature Eugene MOVE Albany Rainey’s Fashion Parlor Jackson St Moseley Shee Co By Troda Dahl Mary Dan Cupid A. C. Sivley Morris Chapel City Joe Russell Bert Ingram Birmingham Louise Argend Florence Law Lamar Selmar W. A. Bibb Georgia Miller Charles Eyster Derrville Texas Cleo Dahlgren H. R. Summer Russellville John A. McBride W. A. McGwier Memphis, Tenn Angus McGwier Josephine Murphy Ernestine Bacon Cincinnati Johnny Bacon John W. Knight Nashville, Tenn W. R. Smith Bryan McAfee Asheville N. C W. H. Hind Chicago, Ill Hind Ross Construction Company Allene Moseley Mrs. R. J. Moseey Ashby Long C W. Roger Tacoma Washington A. E. Greenhill R. T. Sheppard Solomon’s Second Ave Gadsden Tmes Attra Mae Allen Ae Lon Mary Grey Allen Harry Pep” Pearce Everything New Matlock Sk Sstore Second Avenue Matlock’s Store Moulton Street Ressel
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