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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1935
Page
7
Local people look forward to a Thursday program June 27 by a Wheaton College quintet. The campus group offers training briefings under the auspices of several local hosts led by Mr. Aya and Mrs. T W Griffith.
An old advertisement touts Blue Star Ointment as a remedy for itch rash tetter ringworm and eczema. It claims the medicine kills the germs and warns coverage if the first jar fails.
The Senior Circle of the First Methodist Missionary held its regular meeting at the church with papers on Elizabeth Asbury the Forgotten Mother and Methodist Women of Today. Louise Robinson Circle met at Miss Irene Doss home with 15 members, a devotional by Mrs. Bill Groover, prayer by Mrs. C I Lee, and a reading of Forgotten Women by Miss Annie Ruth Waldsmith. Agnes Jones, the child they adopted, will visit July 21 for two weeks.
Gladys Glad notes lipstick benefits but warns of improper removal at night. She discusses indelible shades that resist cleansing and recommends a cleansing cream, gentle massaging, tissue wipe, and bland soap with tepid water to remove all color while preserving lip contours.
Miss Jean Taylor daughter of Dr and Mrs W R Taylor of Hatton married Mr J Hayes Williams of Mt Hope in a Hatton home ceremony. The couple left for Chicago to reside. Williams studies at Rush Medical College in Chicago. Taylor taught at Belgreen High School and is a Alabama College Montevallo graduate.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist held its regular monthly program at the church. The theme Lifting the Banner in the Land of the Southern Cross featured devotional led by Mrs I L Baily and readings from Mark 8 34 36. Participants included Naomi Keller Nell Payne Ann Speake and several others.
Mrs. Carl Mosely of Denver is visiting her sister Mrs. Warren Puckett. Mabel Ofords of Tarrant County visits Mrs. Montgomery. Opal Winton of the U S Navy stationed at Long Beach visits his parents. Mr and Mrs Fred Sherrill and Ralph Barclitt of Birmingham spent Saturday with relatives. Mrs Blair of Houston arrives for a two week visit with Miss Elizabeth Blair. Mrs Leon Sharpley of Talladega visits Mr and Mrs Ralph Barclitt and Mr Harry. The many friends of Mrs Arthur Semen vane rey to Bow Ged Meet Aan Sherrill Aldrige of Blunteville is ite he ee Me and
The Athens Woman’s Methodist Church circles held their regular monthly meetings with Circle No. Two hosted by Mrs. N R Nic Jr and Miss Georgia Jones. Circle No. Three hosted by Mrs. Ernest Hine and Mrs. J B Clem. Circle No. Four hosted by Mrs. H A Darby with Mrs. C B Beasley and Mrs. W S Garth leading Bible study. Additional reports include devotions, scripture readings, article reviews, and socials. Several members and guests traveled or visited nearby towns, with city and regional names recurring in the notices.
Business travelers and family members mingle in Monday visits to Decatur Courtland and Hartselle. J T Counts and daughter Jimmie Dean, Mr and Mrs J Clark Hodgina, A Wells and Ralph Sander son, and Miss Carrie Alexander are listed among those seen on business or visiting relatives. Hon J D L Byars returns from Montgomery and plans to remain for the week as Senator W L St John and county agent J E Carter outline plans.
In REMBROKE Georgia on June 19 Those informal local chatterers who carved at stores are disappearing due to a lack of suitable wood and accessories. The thinning supply hampers their hobby and reduces the number of casual observers in village shops.
Washington reports the theory that seven hot days will end Congress is termed pure myth by Samuel L. Moaby a Weather Bureau scientist who checked records and found no scientific link between heat and congressional adjournment potential.
L W Gentry and H H Barton traveled to Courtland and Town Creek on business Tuesday afternoon. J E Brittnell manager of the Courtland Alabama Power Company branch visited Courtland on Tuesday morning for business.
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