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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1936

Page

6

Ninth Street church youth hold Riverview Beach swim party

The Young People's Department of Ninth Street Methodist staged a swimming and boating party at Riverview Beach on Thursday night with Guy Jones lending his motor boat. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jones and many local residents. activities featured swimming, boating, and a picnic lunch at eight o'clock.

Young People's Department Ninth Street Methodist Church Riverview Beach Guy Jones Dean J. M. Holland Johnnie Mae Hughes Margaret Bloodworth Owen Jean Jertie Guthrin Holland Margaret Griffin Jean Rogers Doris Dorothy San

Anne Adams Summer Pattern 2667 for Ninety in the Shade

Anne Adams offers Pattern 2667 a lightweight summer dress pattern in sizes 12 to 40 with yoke sleeves and pleated bodice for hot weather. Instructions show lawn crash or linen fabrics and require 3 12 yards of 36 inch fabric for size 16. Send 15 cents and address to Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York for pattern and pattern book bundles.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th ‘8Th New York N. Y

Center Point 4 H Club Plans Picnic and Swim

The Center Point 4 H Club met with Miss Hazel Dobbs and members Agatha McAnally Ruth Lyle Edith Humphrey Dorothy Mae Wigginton Alice Thrasher Irene Evans Hazel Pence Lauretta Pence Mabel Morrow Freda Dobbs and Hazel Dobbs. A July 14 meeting with Miss Hazel Pence was scheduled. The group planned a noon picnic lunch and a Rock Bottom swimming party in the afternoon. Ice cream and cookies were served.

Center Point 4-H Hazel Dobbs Agatha McAnally Ruth Lyle Edith Humphrey Dorothy Mae Wigginton Alice Thrasher Irene Evans Hazel Lauretta Pence Mabel Morrow Freda Hazel Pence Rock Bottom

British Trawler Girl Pat Believed Captured at Georgetown

The government forces at Pomeroon in British Guinea seized a vessel believed to be the runaway British trawler Girl Pat that had lingered near the three mile limit. Authorities said the crew threatened to fire on a police boat near the Demerara river mouth. A Governor Sir Geoffrey Northcote led conference decided to seek London’s instructions on the action.

Georgetown British Guinea S. Pomeroon Pat Demerara Geoffrey Northcote London

Lucky Turtle Hand Brush Brings White Hands

Gladys extols soap and water plus a turtle shaped hand brush to keep hands white. The device features a turtle back design and a pointed tail for cleaning nails, promising smoothness and a snowy hue on fingertips.

Market Focus Finds Paddies Immaculate and Attractively Kept

A brief note emphasizes pride in market grounds with paddies kept immaculate and appealing, urging sustained care and rendering the area inviting to visitors and vendors.

Miss Glad Beauty Advice Offers Pamphlets and Mail Replies

Editor notes beauty questions cannot be answered by mail but Miss Glad will send her pamphlets on The New Figure and Beauty Culture if readers mail requests with a self addressed stamped envelope and small coins to cover printing and handling. Personal questions in her column will be answered daily.

Glad

Voice of the People in Daily Letters

Readers submit opinions on local issues to the Daily with a 300 word limit. The section invites varied viewpoints and notes the newspaper may edit for clarity and length.

Vote To Keep Three Mill School Tax In Decatur

The Decatur Daily urges voters to support the three mill school tax to fund a nine month school term. The measure supplies about one third of school operating revenue and its passage is deemed essential for the district.

Decatur Daily Decatur

Sign of the Galloping Don Key Poster Guides Pilgrims

Caesar del Bono of Philadelphia is pictured holding a poster that directs Democratic pilgrims to Convention Hall where their conclave opens June 23. The image shows the poster as one of hundreds placed around the city guiding attendees to the event.

Philadelphia Convention Hall Caesar del Bono Quaker City

Riverside Parent-Teacher Association Letter

Mrs H L Thornton president explains the association supports the current tax plan and notes there will be no increase in taxation. The Riverside P T A emphasizes fiscal stability and urges member families to stay informed.

H. L. Thornton Riverside Parent-Teacher Association

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