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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1929

Page

5

Circle meetings and social events in Decatur society notes

Presbyterian Circle met Monday afternoon with Nona Morrow hosting. Lydia reading discussed and foreign country women and children topic explored. A bridal shower for Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Trotman featured gifts and games at the Storey home. Engagements announced for Katie Bess Van Arsdale and Roy Lee Hatfield. W C T U and church groups planned events. many residents listed with travels and health updates.

Presbyterian Circle First Presbyterian Woman’s Auxiliary Emmett Himes C. B. Bartee George Lawrence J. A. Trotman C. M. Storey W. E. Mendel C. E. Storey Sixth Avenue South E. L. Ashford R. M. DeFord Fred G. Williamson L. B Sheffield C. J. Bethany E. C. Ragsdale Turner Davis Claude Storey A. L. Wheelan Maxey Marshall Raymond Ward Clarke Cason W. E. Mendell J. B. Trotman Berry C. W. Bethany Irene Kemp Myrtle Evans Leda Trotman Mabel Berry Nettie Neville Edith Riddle Bernice Berry Frances Veans Ruth Wheelan Lilly Phillips Nan Hatfield-Van Arsdale Katie Bess van Arsdale Roy Lee Hatfield Decatur

Thought and Poetry: A Leaking Chimney and Rustic Home

A rustic scene portrays a clay and stick chimney a mossy roof and a rock fireplace. A humble cabin with a puncheon floor hosts a spinning wheel a woman's voice and children's chatter as fields and morning light frame the scene.

Mizpah Chapter to Elect Officers in Tuesday Session

Mizpah Chapter No. 19 O E G will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday in regular session with officer elections for the upcoming year. An organ recital by Miss Beth Tyler Friday at 8 p m at First Methodist Church features Professor Church of Athens College as assistant organist.

Beth Tyler First Methodist Church Professor Church Athens College Coca-Cola

Friday Thirteen Meeting Rescheduled to Thursday Morning

The Friday Thirteen group will convene Thursday at 9 30 with Mrs J W Cunningham presiding. The notice follows a brief morning gathering and confirms the organizer and time.

J. W. Cunningham

Bridge Club Honors Mrs Brown With High Score Trophy

The Saturday Bridge club met with Mrs. P. J. Brown and played bridge among members. Mrs. James Stewart received the trophy for high score as Misses Sarah Blackwell and Lucille Giles joined later for refreshments.

P. J. Brown James Stewart Sarah Blackwell Lucille Giles

Personal notices of trips and visits from local residents

Mr and Mrs A J Kell with Miss Jessie Roper and Miss Pauline Brannon visited Ardmore Tenn for Sunday. Mrs Richard Kenelope and children Richard Lee and Joanne from Mt Caramel Ill visit her parents Mr and Mrs B O Nelson. Mrs S H Malone and Mrs W M motored to Florence on Monday. Mr and Mrs Sydney Robertson and daughter Harriett with George Devine and Herschel McKelvey visited Cullman for a short stay. Little Elsie Counts will visit her siblings in Birmingham and attend the Birmingham News picnic. Mr and Mrs Guy Counts and son Thomas Lynne visited relatives in Mt Hope. Homer Stovall spent weekend with relatives in Mt Hope. William Hill and Hale Seasholtz stopped en route to Mobile and Birmingham after visiting Mr and Mrs J T Jones. Miss Mary Battle Hendrix and Julia Leigh Lynne visited Birmingham Saturday. Mrs Ida Brush of Dallas Texas and Mrs S A Lynne were guests here. Misses Alice and Allene Thomas of Sanaa will leave the area.

Richard Kenelope Richard Lee Joanne Mt. Carmael, Ill 8. O. Nelson Sydney Robertson Harriett George Devine Herschel McKelvey Cullman Little Elsie Counts L. L. Evans Birmingham Birmingham News William Hill Washington and Lee University Hale Seasholtz Washington, D. C J. T. Jones Mobile

Miss Austria wins Miss Universe title in Galveston

Associated Press reports Miss Austria captured the Miss Universe crown in Galveston Texas during the pageant. The event highlighted contenders from several nations with Galveston hosting the competition.

Liste Guildardeter Austria Galveston Tex

Westside Stamps Quartet to Sing at Westside School

The Westside Stamps quartet will appear in concert at the Westside School building Wednesday at 7:30 PM. The event is sponsored by the Parent-Teacher Association and the public is invited. Prayer services at Westside church have been called off for the evening.

Westside Westside Church

Paris Designers Favor Sagging Pocket Style

Paris fashion notes report pockets that stand out are newer than flat ones. Coats and dressmaker suits may feature three cornered pockets sagging outward at the top. Pouch pockets appear as a peplum trend variation in designers' concepts.

Paris

Dance Tonight Plans Circling Athens Venues

Local dancers discuss attending a dance in Athens tonight with Hoot Gibson's Washington and Lee College alumni providing the music.

Athens Hoot Gibson Washington and Lee Collegians

West Is Visitor Monroe West Attends Circuit Court

Monroe West of Falkville visited today to attend sessions of the circuit court, observing proceedings and courtroom activity.

Monroe West Falkville

FLOWERS SHRUBS AND TREES By Furman Lloyd Mulford

U S Department of Agriculture guide discusses rose types for cutting and bedding. It covers Hybrid Perpetuals Tea roses Hybrid Teas and Baby Ramblers with examples like Frau Karl Druschki Countess of Rosebery and Mme Cecile Brunner. Notes hardiness bloom patterns and foliage value for landscaping.

Furman Lloyd Mulford U. S. Dept. of Agriculture Karl Druschki Countess of Rosebery Oakmont Pius IX Eugene Purst Baroness Rothschild General Jacqueminot Paul Neyron United States Pernamabic Cecile Brunner St. Louis Michigan

Skirt and Blouse Styles Shape Paris Fashion

Paris fashion notes from June 18 describe two piece effects influencing general style. Skirt and blouse costumes extend into afternoon dresses with contrasting separates and satin frocks feature black and white corsages. Printed silk suits rise in popularity with one piece dresses plus matching jackets and three piece outfits with light blouses.

Diana Merwin Associated Press Paris

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