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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1941
Page
5
Announcement of Marguerite Johnston and Samuel B White wedding in Decatur Alabama with reception at Johnston home. Plans for Isobel Carter Wyker and John William Wyker Jr wedding in Greenville Tennessee also detailed along with upcoming social events and club notices.
Thomas Namie shows slow improvement after removal to Benevolent Society. Mrs. H. H. Martin and daughter Mary Kathleen Martin and Joseph Whatley III visit Miss Virginia Prince Calvin. Several locals travel or host guests from Bristol, Atlanta, Auburn, Natchez, Memphis, and Chattanooga during a busy social week.
Doilies play important roles in an OT eaten See S serve as buffett and luncheon sets. And they're fun to crochetquick, too. Treat your home to this attractive crochet. Pattern 2860 contains directions for mak ing doilies illustrations of them and t-stitenes. Materials required. Send ten cents in coin for this pattern to The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept. 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY PATTERN NUMBER your NAME
A columnist extols poise for women noting shoulders reveal character. Advice covers posture from head height to chest bounce, plus gentler tips like light bridge exercises and shoulder shrugs. Emphasizes natural ease over stiffness and promotes simple routines to improve figure and appearance.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist met in four circles at members' homes Monday. Circle 1 discussed Paul the Spiritual Athlete from Great Souls at Prayer. Circle 2 covered Congo Pygmies. Circle 3 studied Serving the Boys at Camp Shelby. Circle 4 used Great Souls at Prayer devotionals. Several guests attended and refreshments followed.
Interest rises as Rex Ralph Field of Birmingham leads revival at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church. Tonight he speaks on Dry Bones followed by Thursday on 600 Cracked Heads and a Friday session.
Town attendees pressed to the funeral of the late Hon. B. W. Godbey on Tuesday with Rev and Mrs C Godbey from Birmingham Edgar Godbey of Chattanooga James John and Paul Godbey and Miss Eva Godbey all Birmingham present. Also Decatur figures Ramage Pentecost Damsky and Curtis plan to attend the Wyker Carter wedding in Greenville Tennessee next Tuesday night. Mrs C O King returns from a two week visit to her son and daughter Mr and Mrs C C Howard and granddaughter Margaret Ann Collier Deep Run North Carolina.
Advertisement for Anne Adams pattern 4701 with a tied yoke dress design. Mentions fabric options pique linen or shanting and suggests trimming with buttons. Includes pattern numbers 4791 and sizes 14 to 42, pricing 15 cents for book and pattern combined 25 cents.
Charles B. Donley of Pittsburgh and Dr. W F Wolcott of Des Moines head Kiwanis presidential nominees at the 26th annual convention in Atlanta. Vice presidential picks include Charles B. Holman of St Louis and Pred G McAlister of London Ontario while Don B Rice of Oakland and Edgar Richardson of Lexington vie for treasurer. Delegates vote today with results due tomorrow. The group also considers a proposal to enlist members in the army flying cadet program.
Rev. Dr. Dobbs extended a cordial invitation to the public to hear a distinguished young preacher. The speaker began ministry from Sixteenth Avenue Church and now appears at Blue Ribbon Christian.
Clyde Hayes parked his bicycle at the police station in Sedalia on June 18. On return the bike was missing. Police Chief Harrison Anderson cited about 50 youngsters who leave bicycles at the station and warned a mix up could have occurred.
Regular Want Ads showcase farms land and city property for sale or lease. Listings emphasize available parcels and real estate opportunities across local markets.
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