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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1934

Page

4

First Christian class elects officers and plans growth project

A new class at First Christian Sunday School elected officers with Miss Addie as president and Miss Irene Clem and Miss Carrie Jones as officers. Committees were formed for publicity social hospitality and other roles. The class chose Sunday School Growth as its project and will meet the first Tuesday monthly at Mrs. Ben Fow’s home.

First Christian Sunday School Johnnie Hodges Addie Irene Clem Carrie Jones James Clem le Brown Sadie Rolfe Russell Mcey Harrison Meins Ben Fow

Popcorn Weave Coat Worn by Drue Leyton Featured

The article notes an imported cotton fabric used for a white swagger coat worn by Drue Leyton in a new picture, detailing cartridge pleats tapering to the neck and linked fastening with two square white buttons. It mentions accompanying white frock and red and white ascot tie.

Drue Leyton

Master Al Jones Recovers After Tonsillectomy

Master Al Jones rests at his parents home on East Walnut Street after tonsil removal on Thursday morning. Miss Ruth Lee Morrow of Parkin Arkansas visits relatives in the area.

Frank Sutherland, Jr East Walnut Street Nancy Worth Jones Shocco Springs Cropwell al Jones Mrs A. A. Jones Ruth Lee Morrow Parkin, Ark

Central Press 12 Card Bridge Problem by Shepard

A 12 card contract bridge problem in no trumps is analyzed by E V Shepard. The declarer plans lead sequences and discards to force six tricks, detailing spades clubs and hearts and evaluating West and North decisions that could alter the contract outcome.

Central Press E V. Shepard Net South West Hearts Cuba Bouth Hia North

Hold the Press thriller brings Tim McCoy to Princess Theatre

Columbia Studios presents Hold the Press a live-wire newspaper drama starring Tim McCoy as a reporter pursuing a hot parole racket story. He faces machine gun slugs prison time and brutal underworld enforcers to uncover corruption and secure affidavits from released prisoners.

Columbia Studios Princess Theatre Tim McCoy Underworld McCoy

Captain Brown Takes Over Post at Local VFW Hall

Captain Raymond Brown assumed command of the local VFW post at a well attended Martins arena meeting. Retiring Commander Butler P A Hine and several veterans who served overseas were invited to remain as advisers and to help with duties during the transition.

Raymond Brown Veccens Martin Arena Butler P A Hine

Rotary Plans Final Meeting of Year

The final Rotary year meeting will be held on Monday June 25 with retiring president Dr. E M Chenault presiding. Rev. Peter M Dennis chairs the community service committee and will introduce speaker Mr Dennis. H O Goidel will attend the Rotary International Convention in Detroit June 25 29 as official delegate. clubs worldwide will send outstanding speakers.

E. M. Chenault Community Service Committee Peter.m. Dennis Dennis H. O. Goidel Rotary Detroit Midh Une

Romantic Subplot In A Thrilling Fast Auction

Supporting cast includes Shirley Grey Bradley Page Wheeler Oakman Jack Long Henry Wadsworth and Oscar Apfel. Director Phil Rosen frames a tense auction with a budding romance between Mc Coy and Shirley Grey.

Shirley Grey Bradley Page Wheeler Oakman Jack Long Henry Wadsworth Oscar Apfel Phil Rosen McCoy

Local graduate in Marine Corps recruitment drives openings

The article notes reopening Marine Corps opportunities for qualified young men after a year of limited service. Applicants must be high school graduates, aged over 18 and at least 66 inches tall, with educational and physical evidence due by mail. Riverside High School’s Paul B. Russell, 1930, recently represents the school in the Corps.

Marine Corps Riverside High School Paul Russel i Russel Ilinois Wesleyan University Bloomington Marine Corps Schools Parris Island D. C Rocky Mountains United States China Shanghai

Many Youngsters Attending Camp

Talladega reports more than 100 boys and girls enrolled in a daily program of religious education and athletics that began today.

Talladega

Make This Pattern At Home Summer Slips Booklet

The notice promotes Anne Adams patterns for summer slips with fabric details and sizes 12 through 42. It offers illustrated instructions, a pattern priced 15 cents, and the Summer Book combined with the pattern for 25 cents. Orders go to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department, New York City.

van Weieey Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department Th Street New York City

Biggest Fool in Decatur Topic at Southside Revival

Rev D W Burson leads revival at Southside Baptist Church with sermon titled The Biggest Fool in Decatur this evening. Public invited. No service tonight. revival resumes Sunday.

D. W. Burson Southside Baptist Church Decatur Southside Baptist

Decatur Chapter to Convene Royal Arch Masons Meeting

Decatur Chapter No. 38 Royal Arch Masons to meet tonight at seven o'clock for their annual gathering and to elect officers for the ensuing term.

Decatur

Mrs Bloodworth Improves After Illness at Johnston Street

Mrs Mary Bloodworth who had been ill for several days at her home on Johnston street is considerably improved and her condition is reported better.

Garnett Spencer Garnett Nashville Tenn O. P. Stinson J. R. Doss Johnom Street South Stinson A. D. Mathis Huff John Wilkes Pulis J. W. Bog Mary Bloodworth Johnston Street

MELLO-GLO Face Powder Promises Youthful Skin

An advertisement touts MELLO-GLO face powder made by a new French process that lasts longer, minimizes pores, and beautifies the complexion without irritation or a pasty look. It claims a pure formula and offers 50 cents and one dollar sizes.

Scott's Scrapbook reveals first family and south wind people

A brief note on a 1984 Conteal Press item about the Kansas or Kanza Tribe of Indians, highlighting the first family and a group called the south wind people. The fragmentary text references heritage terms and publication details.

Kansas Kanza Conteal Press

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