Society Hostesses Brighten Bridge Party In Paris Visit
Mrs Vernon Jessup and Mrs Bill Alexander hosted a bridge gathering honoring Mrs William Blackwell of Paris Texas and her husband. Miss Mary Augusta Bibb won first prize, Mrs Clyde Kimberlin the consolation, and Mrs Mason Pearce Jr. the traveling trophy. Guests enjoyed floral decor and late refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwell
Vernon Jessup
Bill Alexander
William Blackwell
Paris
Texas
D. L. Blackwell
East Moulton Street
Mary Augusta Bibb
Clyde Kimberlin
Mason Pearce, Jr
Vernon McGwier
Claudia Thombs
Ben Britnell
Woolsey Finnell
Roy Fite, Jr
Albert Pinkston
D. L. Blackwell, Jr
Helen Rauschenberg
Nicholas Zelinka
Miami
Florida
W. F. Rauschenberg
Danville Road
Zelinka
R. W. Anderson
Roy Fite Jr
Mason Pearce Jr
Eugene
Tom Stewart
Ray Poole
Rebecca Pettey
P. H. Sandlin Jr
Alexandria, Va
Raymond Ross
Jack Doss
Donald Branum
William Steele Kirby
Martha Pryor
Arrival of a son for the Bibb family and local updates
The article notes the birth of David Humphrey Bibb on June 12 to Mr. and Mrs. Bibb, with Jean Humphrey as the mother’s maiden name. It also lists numerous social visits, travels, and military moves involving residents from Decatur and nearby cities, plus routine notices of engagements, hospitalizations, and Army service. Major Edward James and Lt. Harvey Self are among mobile service members mentioned, along with local attendances at funerals and youth conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Humphrey Bibb
F A T Points To Be Raised In Ration Values
Washington announces a second two point increase for lard shortening and cooking oils to 12 points a pound effective Sunday. Fats and oils allotments for July-September are trimmed, butter and margarine values unchanged. Justifications cite lower civilian supply for Q3 and uneven distribution across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
OPA
WACS Parade Ends at Fort Oglethorpe
Fort Oglethorpe Ga June 16 The third WAC training center bids farewell as 17 companies of trainees march on the parade ground in the center’s last parade before final graduation July 15 and the post becomes a redistribution center Col Howard Clark praises the women for a great and noble job and the nation’s remembrance The WAC center opened in January 1943.
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Fort Oglethorpe
WACS
Pleasant Green
WAC Training Center
Howard Clark
WAC
Picnic Enjoyed by Fairview Baptist Class Members
Members of the junior Sunday school class of Fairview Baptist Church held a Thursday picnic in Delano Park. Attendees included Dorothy Cook Nancy Waddel Bailey Cook B C Cook Jolan Cowain and many others. Chaperones were Rev Price Mrs G C Cook Miss Lavern Crow and James Kay. Games followed in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Baptist Church
Delano Park
Dorothy Cook
Nancy Waddel
Bailey Cook
B. C. Cook
Jolan Cowain
Doris Cook
Margaret Mills
Tommie Sims
Margie Sue Mills
Bettie Crow
Louise Dougy
Lindsey Terry
Billy Terry
Annise Whittman
Waycot Terry
Mary Joe Lawrence
B. Higdon
Buddy Corre
Betty Sue Mason
Dalton Mason
Patsy Sigers
Stuttgart Bible Library of 8500 Volumes in 100 Languages
The German city of Stuttgart housed a vast library collection of 8 500 Bibles printed in about 100 languages, showcasing a rich history of multilingual scripture.
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Stuttgart
Marriage and deed notices across multiple towns
Records list marriages in Mooresville Somerville and Decatur including Leo Mosley with Aldine Jefferson and others. long roster of property deeds showing transfers between individuals and companies with dollar amounts such as $850 $1000 and $376.15 all within Alabama and nearby states. Names include James Oscar Hughes Mary Bernard John Edward Kelly Barbara Lee Scott and Ed Hubbard Ethel Toliver among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mene County
Leo Mosley
Mooresville
Geraldine Jefferson
Erbie Lee Turner
Somerville
Lottie Ruth Roberts
Henry Clay Burton
Bertha Mae Gaines
Ed Hubbard
Courtland
Ethel Toliver
Alfred Godfrey Miller
Brownfield
Maine
Mable Ruth Martin
James Oscar Hughes
Cameron
Texas
Mary Bernard
Lacey's Spring
John Edward Kelly
Rochester
N. Y
Virginia Crowley Saffran
Onnie Eugene Tucker
Falkville
Barbara ‘Lee Scott
Hartselle
Willie Clack, Jr
Decatur
Marline Tucker
Harlan Theodore Jensen
Roberts
Wisconsin
Oreda Okla Quattlebaum
Albert Haywood
Shelby
Miss
Mattie Sloan
Walnut Ridge
K. George
Edward Mann
Imelda Louise Ozbolt
Baileyton
Helpful Tips On Make Up For Faces Of Various Types
THIS DAY we offer a few suggestions about the application of make-up. If facial paint and calamine do not flatter, one might brush them off and stay as is. There are tricks from beauticians who have made counterfeit complexions a specialty. For heart shaped faces begin rouge under the eye then sweep high toward the temple and ear to brighten eyes. Brunettes can use raspberry rouge day and night while blonds may use delicate fake blush and powder blends.
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Central
Methodist
Central Methodist W. S.C. S
J. B. Leeman
Circle Two
W. G. Pride
Circle Three
W. P. Baugh
Madgie Alexander
Circle Four
Odom Refrigerator
E. Church ST
William Colwell Bibb
Anniston, Ala
Addie Goode
Mrs. Donald Humphrey
Nashville, Tenn
Donnie Mae Lowery
R.a.coleman
Leona Winburg
Olene Woodruff
Miss Woodruff
State Teachers College
Florence
J.Y. Hamil
Leroy McEntire
W. K. McNeill
Billy McNeill
Birmingham
W. H. Anderson
Elizabeth Anderson
Henry Day
Ed Reinhardt
St. Louis
Missouri
S. F. Hosey
Fourth Avenue West
Major
Edward James
Valdosta
Susan Foster
Solon Bean
EA. Brown
Glenn Bryan
Fort Worth
John McGehee
Harvey Self
U. S. Army Air Forces
Germany
Kate Lile
Crawford Reeves
Wilson Dam
Edward Moseley
Memphis, Tenn
Rayburn Neville
Jack McLaughlin
Greenwood
Floyd Sharpe
J. H. McMath
Lt. Sharpe
States
Philip Irwin
Elkmont, Ala
D. W. Irwin
D. W. Irwin Jr
Mary Louise Garrett
Alyene Draper
Grandview
Montgomery
East Alabama Presbytery Youth Fellowship Conference
Brown Funeral Service
Elmwood Cemetery
J. P. Litterlow
D. L. Martin
H.R. Davis
Dawson Ransome
Jane Davis
Pa Echols
C. B. Elliott
Norman Harris
Birmingham Fridow
Jack Smith
Jasper, Ala
Mrs
Lethel Smith
E. E. Allford
Ernie
New Orleans
Fred King
East Vine Street
John C. Bragg
Decatur General Hospital
L. T. Pride
Pride, Ala
Reed Rogers, Jr
Garlisle
J. W. Cunningham
Mimi Jones
Huntingdon College
A. A. Jones
Stuart, M. Peace, Jr
England
Company F
Camp Sibert
Alabama
Armory
Charley T. Swatzell
5Th Ave. W
Elmer L. Wiggin
6 Ave. E
James M. Minor
1812 Ave. W
Harmon O. Edwards
Oak St
Charles Beasley
Maj
Almon
Sgt. Pettus
The
Moulton Company
Harris Newsom
Cpl
James Wade
Louisville
Pvt
R. J. Caudell
H. A. Phillips
Southeastern Metals
Pfc
W. H. Sanders
Nashville
James Lebaron Cox
Doris Helen Wohl
Hyman Wohl
Tennessee
Deeds Tull- Thompson
C. Davis
Curtis H. Oden
Thomas Ratliff
J. B. Pettit
Alvin Walls
Emma Kate Fish
Bob Grey
Millard C. Linderman
Louise G. Linderman
Ee McDonald
R. M. Rope
Realty Investment Co
Hy Lx Pickett
C. C. Davis
S.C. Gordon
Echol
J. H. Gibson
State of Alabama
George Woodall
Dila Adcock
City Park
Helen Follett
Pat Parrish
P. A. Starck
Krakauer
Kimball
Piano Company
Cullman, Ala
Sinks
Persons Furniture Co
Thomas Furniture CO
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