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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1939
Page
7
Honorable Patton and Mrs Patton return from Washington where they hosted the King and Queen. Local officials, social visits, and travel plans fill the Athens scene. The week closes with a death, a funeral, and a domestic drama centered on Eleanor Parrish and her family.
The farmers of Gum Springs face delays due to rains. Rev Silas Laing will fill his regular appointment on the third Sunday. Mrs Mattie Muston, recently taken to Florence for medical care, is back home and improving. Singing Sunday drew a large crowd and many local residents visited. Rev Lee Wilson plans services Saturday night and Sunday. A hearty welcome extended to all to attend and take part.
Herbert Ferguson spent the weekend with friends in Birmingham. Mr and Mrs J B Sewell and family visited Leighton on Sunday. Mrs Lewis Hammond and daughter Juliet of Charlottesville Virginia are visiting Mr and Mrs Dawson Lyle. Sarah Neville of Tuscaloosa visited her parents here for a few days last week. Mrs Neville and Ethel Phillips returned to Tuscaloosa with her for a short visit. Ruby Morrison has returned to Huntsville after visiting relatives here. Cecil Cain of Birmingham was here for a short while Sunday afternoon. Janie and Ruthie Chapman are spending a few weeks with relatives in Biloxi Mississippi. Rev and Mrs S W Brooks were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs J O Parker.
A guide explains cultivating a discerning nose to avoid mistakes in selecting fragrances. It advises testing on warm skin, avoiding too many sniff tests, and postponing picks if none excite. It covers perfume behavior on fabrics, wearing scent with jewelry, and cautions against hair application. It also touches teeth whitening and dental care for smokers.
Obituary notices report the death of Tom Price with survivor details including his widow and daughter Ruth. Local social items include visits from Gene and family, Guy Speegie visiting in Coo camp, and various residents and guests around Decatur.
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