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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1928

Page

5

Little Miss Griffin Hosts Picnic For Friends

Little Miss Marguerite Griffin entertained 21 children with games readings and a picnic in the grove near Prospect Park. Chaperones included Olivene Otte Cornelia Otte Lorene Yrice Dobbs Marguerite Griffin Agnes Bell Ruby Best Elizabeth Best Edith Seibert Dot Mitchell Mary Frances Jones Geraldine Gable Mary Sue Abbott Birmingham Estelle Marjorie Russell Frances Kerns and Roy Harvey Eddie Self. Mr and Mrs G E Phillips returned from Fayetteville Tenn where they attended the funeral of Mr Phillips brother Lex burned to death in a gas explosion.

Miss Griffin Marguerite Griffin Prospect Park Olivene Cornelia Otte Lorene Y Rice Dobbs Agnes Bell Ruby Elizabeth Best Edith Seibert Dot: Mitchell Mary Frances Jones Geraldine Gable Mary Sue Abbott Birmingham Estelle Marjorie Russell Frances Martha Kerns Messrs Roy Harvey Eddie Self G. E. Phillips Fayetteville, Tenn Mr. Phillips Lex

Envy of Women and a Dazzling Silk Dress Display

A fashion note praises a woman with 200 frocks, citing Poiret and Miss Florenz Tamara as stylish icons. It describes a black silk dress trimmed with ermine over white georgette with black and silver cuffs. Also mentions Mrs James D Wallace recovering from tonsil surgery at home.

Poiret Florenz Tamara

Personal notes of local residents list travels and health updates

Mrs Mildred Gill and son Roland will leave Saturday for Nashville to visit three weeks. Mrs Hessie Locker and daughter Lucy returned to Blora after a week with Mr and Mrs G E Phillips. Miss Pattie Kirkland improved after surgery at Benevolent hospital. Mrs K B Holland recovering after appendix and tonsil removal. Clarence Phillips nephew of G E Phillips burned at work in Fayetteville Tennessee. not serious. Mrs Lahleen Kinney convalescing in Opelika Alabama. hopes to return home soon. Mrs Rhéyd Magkephisill and the Misses Morrison left to visit aunt Mrs Dee Almon in Moulton. Mrs George Morrison and daughter Lucene to spend weekend in Memphis with Mrs W W McCorkindale. Miss Eugenia Owens recovering after foot operation at Benevolent hospital. Mrs John Hallbrooks and family visited Birmingham. Mrs W Ay Coppage reported improved. Captain M K Mahan of Hartsville visiting Dr and Mrs R M McGlathery. Mr and Mrs Joe Petter and children back from Okla.

Hessie Locker Lucy Blora

Village Notes From Home and Away

Local notices list residents visiting Birmingham Nashville and Athens with trips for medical care family visits and social gatherings. Names include Mr and Mrs H E Davis Miss Marie Bernstein Mrs Lenfish and others with several trips planned to Hazelhurst Nashville and Tuscumbia. The Mary Lou Dancey Sewing Circle meets at Valley Courtyard for a year end session.

Thomas Hodson Mary Lou Dancey Valley Counter

Wallace Beery and Hatton Lead Alpine Comedy

Wallace Beery and Raymond Hatton star in a sweeping Alpine farce at the Princess theatre. Beery is a biscuit maker turned unwilling groom and Alpine guide while Hatton climbs from lieutenant to rival lover and duelist. The plot follows dangers in a Swiss village, a perilous marriage, a perilous climb, and a bloodless duel that supplies much of the humor. Supporting performers include Ford Sterling Zasu Pitts Tom Kennedy Sally Blake August Tollaire and George Harvey.

Princess Theatre Berry Haton Beery Hatton Nace Lavois Ford Sterling Zasu Pitts Tom Kennedy Sally Blake August Tollaire George Harvey

Our Own Helen Wi Opens Hotel Door Photo

Exclusive image shows Helen as she departs a hotel heading to the tennis courts. The candid shot highlights her poised style and athletic presence amid tour life.

Helen

Women Await Plan Go Before Council

Women of the Clean Up unit of the League of Women Voters did not appear before the city council as planned. They chose to await the return of W F Boswell, streets superintendent, and the proposed laws to clean premises likely will not be before the council at this session.

League of Women Voters W. F. Boswell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wallace Rainey’s Fashion Parlor de Lars Second Avenue Mildred, Gill Roland Nashville Tenn Pattie Kirkland the Benevolent Hospital K. B. Holland Clarence Phillips Fayetteville Lahleen Kinney Webberin Opelika Ala Rhéyd Magkephisill Margaret Eugenia Morrison Dee Almon Moulton George Morrison Lucene W. W. McCorkindale Memphis Eugenia. Owens John. Hallbrooks Clarence Hallbrooks and Son Dula Martin M. K. Mahan Hart‘selle Mrs R. M. McGlathery Joe Petter Homa City Oklo Mr. Pe Me H., E. Davis W. G. McKain Marie Bernstein He Orleans William Davis Hazelhurst Miss Mrs. Kinzer Mr. Lawson Sadie Athens A. T. Hanson Lucille Emens Tuscumbia Mr. and C.D. Patterson Marie Birmivahien and Gadsden John Afantz Marke Ebey Melvin Fratsén Town Creek Lenfitys Fitke Pavey Pike Bluff Ark C. B. Nut Rene Grice Hartselle E Hargrove Norman Brown Charles Sittason Milady Paris Fernery Carrell Furniture Co Bank Street Wallace Beery Raymond Hatton Alps Brooklyn Albert Ottinger New York Franklin D. Roosevelt Smith Princess Raymond Delite Patsy Ruth Miller Allen’s. Beauty. Shoppe Grant ST Discovery Atal Power Company Teont Albert Alexander Scotty Braden Fleming Union Ice Cream Chic Young Hawaiian Fruit Co Decatur Dr Ui Machamer Teddy
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