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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1927

Page

5

Social Bridge Parties and Local Club Events

Bridge party and luncheon honor visiting guests Mrs. Charles Greer of Birmingham and Mrs. Thompson Pride of Memphis hosted by Mrs. H D Greer and Mrs John Bragg. Mizpah Chapter plans officers and new members. afternoon tea to honor bride Mrs T G Morrow. Local Woman’s Christian Temperance Union supervises Flower Mission program at Mrs J J Rose’s home with a playlet by Central Methodist girls.

H. D. Greer Grant Street Charles Greer Birmingham Thompson Pride Memphis Tenn John Bragg Mesdames Greer and Pride Hotel Lyons Mizpah Estelle Baker Eugene Morrow Garner Pride T. G. Morrow Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Homer J. J. Rose West Moulton Street Mission of Flowers

MELLO-GLO Face Powder Ad by Thompson and Albany Drug Co

Nurses prefer MELLO-GLO the new French process face powder for its purity and long wear. It keeps shine away and does not dry the skin, promising a healthier complexion for daily use.

Thompson Drug Co Albany Drug Co Adv

Miss Flora Howell Weds Almon Ferguson in Pulaski

On Saturday June 18 at the Pulaski Methodist parsonage Rev Mayes officiated the marriage of Flora Howell daughter of Mr and Mrs B T Howell to Almon Ferguson. They will reside in Decatur for now. Flora is a 1927 Albany High School graduate. Ferguson is pursuing his chosen profession and both have many friends who wish them happiness.

High Riin Flora Howell B. T. Howell Almon Ferguson Mayes Methodist Church of Pulaski

Informal Dinner for Bride and Groom Hosted by Howell

Mr and Mrs B T Howell hosted an informal dinner party Sunday for a large circle of friends. The guests of honor were Mr and Mrs Almon Ferguson, the bride and groom for their June 18 wedding date.

J. A. Black Roy Best Vernon Tucker B. T. Howell

Ferguson couple honored at Saturday dinner

Mr and Mrs Almon Ferguson celebrated their wedding last week with a prettily staged dinner hosted by the groom's parents Mr and Mrs Charles Ferguson.

Almon Ferguson Charles Ferguson

Personal notices of visits and weddings across towns

Mrs J D Ligon returns from Birmingham after attending sister Grace LaBoon and Joseph Shaddix wedding. Virginia Graham and A M Richards visit relatives in Birmingham. F L Carswell visits daughter Virginia in Birmingham. H D Pickens and daughter Mary Catherine of Oxford Miss attend sister Ligon. Henry Albes Huntsville visitors for two weeks. Howard McEniry returns to Bessemer after visiting sister Earle Calvin. J Howard McEniry stays for extended visit with cousin Earle Calvin Jr. Bobbie Robinson Camp Transylvania instructor to visit sister Earle Calvin. Mrs Thompson Pride of Memphis will visit sister Mrs John Bragg.

J. D. Ligon Birmingham Grace LaBoon Joseph Shaddix Virginia Graham A. M. Richards H. D. Pickens Mary Catherine Oxford Howard McEniry Bessemer Earle Calvin J. Howard McEniry McEniry Earle Calvin, Jr Bobbie Robinson Camp Transylvania Brevard, N. C Mrs. Thompson Pride Memphis John Bragg

Social notes recount visits and guests from Birmingham to Nashville

Mrs Charles Greer travels Tuesday from Birmingham to visit Dr and Mrs H D Greer. Dr and Mrs T G Morrow touring the North attend a bridal visit in Chicago and plan homecomings with Mr and Mrs F R Benson. Miss Margaret Buchanan visits grandparents in Athens. C L Sartor of Montgomery visits. Mrs Sartor returns home with her. Mrs L E Huie and children visit in town. M Banks of Texas visits family. Mrs J W Bradley visits relatives in Chattanooga. John Garrison visits on business from West Palm Beach. Mrs Zeno Bailey and two sons visit Belle Mina. Girls Card Club meets Saturday at Mrs R E Lee. Misses Virginia and Frances Knott visit from Atlanta. Mr and Mrs S F Evans and Mr A M Smith visit relatives near Pulaski. Grace Garrison visits Verna Merritt in Pulaski. Lonie Petty weekend in Nashville. Mrs J T Petty visiting elsewhere.

Hollywood film gossip on war comedies and Bible hits

Hollywood fans seek humor amid war after increasing war films. John Considine Jr. funds a $1,000,000 war comedy Two Arabian Knights starring William Boyd and Louis Barwyn. Barwyn lands Napoleon in Fighting Eagle directed by Donald Crisp. Director Fred Niblo touts Ben Hur and Bible films boosting Bible sales to 9,000,000 this year.

Arthur L. Marek International News Service Hollywood John W. Considine, Jr United Artists Suez Considine William Boyd Louis Max Barwyn Napoleon Donald Crisp DeMile Crisp Corporal Barwyn Atention Theodore Roosevelt

Well-Watched Romance in Film Fashion Tops Film Style

Hollywood reports on lighter summer wear in cinema with actresses like Rita Carewee dismissing stockings and favoring sandals. Enid Bennett promotes beading contrasts using initials like E B N on beige gloves to match a hunter green sports dress as part of evolving wardrobe trends.

Hollywood Cal Rita Carewee Eve Enid Bennett Hunter's Green Niblo

Weather highs and lows recorded today

The weather office reports a high of 80 and a low of 68 for the past 24 hours, indicating a warm day with mild overnight temperatures.

Mercury Today Weather Office

River Gauge Holds at 7.3 Feet Today

The Tennessee River remained stationary with a local gauge reading of 7.3 feet as of today.

Tennessee

Birth announcement for Fleming Hancock baby girl

A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Fleming Hancock on June 17.

Mrs. Fleming ‘Hancock

First Man Adam discussed in St Pi sermon

Rev. R B Hahn spoke on The First Man at St Pi Lutheran Church. He warned that while the body is formed from earthly elements the immortal soul is God given, and humanity's true worth lies in divine endowment rather than material origin. He cited Genesis and scientific views to illustrate humility before creation.

Adam RB. Hahn St Pi Lutheran Church Hahn

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Best Belle Mina, Ala Rainey’s Fashion Parlor Jackson St Albany Perguson-Howell F. L. Carswell Miss Virginia Henry Albes Huntsville Mae Allen Aviation Harry Pep” Pearce Mary Grey Allen Austioneer George Sidney Gene Stratton Porter Truda- Dahl Cupid Mrs Margaret Buchanan Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Athens C. L. Sartor Montgomery Hei Sartor L. W. Warner L. E. Huie Edward and Frances Winterhaven, Fla Bob Huie M. Banks Texas Charlie Banks Mattie Lorena Banks J. W.bradley Chattanooga, Tenn John Garrison West Palm Beach, Fla Zeno Bailey Brad Bibb Belle Mina R. E. Lee Virginia Frances Knott Atlanta, Ga J. R. Daniell F. Evans A. M. Smith Grace Garrison Verna Merritt Mrs. Lonie Petty Nashville J. T. Petty Hollywood Film Wolheim Fred Nibto Niblo’s Ben Hur,” and Cecil de U.S Paris Vera Olcott New York Europe Mille John Coolidge Florence Trumbull Connecticut John Trumbulls Plainville Conm Florence Mount Holyoke The Man Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
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