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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1931

Page

5

Lawson Clower marriage delights Athens friends

In Athens Alabama on Sunday morning J M Lawson county superintendent of education wed Miss Gladys Clower of Memphis. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Otis L Kirby of Tanner. The couple left for a short honeymoon in south Alabama. The romance began last year when Miss Clower taught under Lawson in the county wheel. Mrs Sanders visiting Newnan and other society notices follow.

Athens Als J. M. Lawson Gladys Clower Memphis Otis L. Kirby Tanner South Alabama

Marriage of Mildred Handley to Harry Clarke Wood

Miss Mildred Handley wed Harry Wood at First Presbyterian Church Birmingham on May 3. The couple will reside in Birmingham, with families hosting social gatherings and church society activities described, including a YW picnic and Alabama College Alumnae Institute plans.

St. John’s Episcopal Sunday School Whiteside Mildred Evelyn Handley Harry Clarke Wood Birmingham Mordecai First Presbyterian Church of Southside Baptist Church Swan Lake Alabama College Monitevallo

Summer Mode Embraces White Dominance in Fashion

New York fashion notes declare white as the main theme for summer wear and accessories, with white coats and hats key to outfits. Prints in white accented fabrics, jackets over sleeveless dresses, and versatile polo coats promise style, practicality, and low maintenance across day and evening wardrobes.

Alice Alden New York Chanel

Local Social Visitors and Family Travel Notes

Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Thompson and Mrs. Thompson host relatives as guests. The Doughertys of Montgomery stay with the Daniells while en route from Wooster to Fayetteville Tennessee. Dr. and Mrs. Lee Bivings plan Atlanta return after visiting their sister Mrs. Gilbert White. D. E. Parks and daughters Betty Jean and Joan from Talladega visit the Gallants. Mrs. Parks is known here as Miss Elizabeth Fairley. Mrs. G. H. Smith, recently operated on for appendicitis, is back at Benevolent Hospital for further care. Mrs. L. E. Hule and son Edward arrive from Winter Haven Florida to visit sister Mrs. Bob Hule.

T. Z. Bailey Sherman Street Lee Bivings Nettie Lou Witt Atlanta Belle Mina Gilbert White J. R. Daniels Mary Augusta Bibb R. W.dougherty Montgomery J. R. Daniell Wooster Ohio Mrs. Lee Bivings Atlanta, Ga D. E. Parks Betty Jean and Joan Talladega, Ala T. L. Gallant Parks Elizabeth Fairley L. E. Hule Edward Winterhaven Fila Bob Hule

Births Incomplete notices from Shelton and Lie ton families

Born to Mr and Mrs nee Shelton June 15 a seven son Barrett Clinton Jr Shelton and son are at Benevolent hospital Born to Dr and Mrs R T L Lie ton of Richland Va a son 68 June 11

Nee Shelton Barrett Clinton, Jr Shelton and Son Benevolent Hospital R. T. L. Lieton Richland, Va

Friends plan several days camp at Shoals Creek

Nebrig joins a party of friends for a multi day camp at Shoals Creek Florida. Mrs Arthur Stephenson of Hartselle, with her party, arrives Tuesday to spend the week with their sister and Mrs RM McGlathery. Munsey and Kathleen Mery, who left recently, will stay a week longer visiting relatives. Mrs JG Cullum and children and others from Marianna Florida drive to Cullman and visit W O Buettner's home Monday with Earl Hamill of Dallas Texas.

Nebrig Shoals Creek Munsey Kathleen Mery J. 3. Cullum Hartselle Joe McCauley Gene Mayhall Marianna Fis Cullman W. O. Buettner Earl Hamill Dallas Texas

Recreation Center Planned By Legion in Gadsden

A public recreation center with a nine hole golf course and tennis courts will be built on the west bank of the Coosa river by the Gadsden post of the American Legion. Final plans are drawn and work should start soon.

Gadsden Als Coosa River The American Légion

Carrell's Mammoth Furniture Sale Promises Tremendous Values

A vivid ad proclaims a vast furniture sale at Carrell's offering deep discounts across many items. The wording highlights extraordinary bargains and a sense of a limited time event to attract shoppers.

Carrell’s

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