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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1940

Page

5

Regular society meeting and bridal notices in Cambridge

The Society Odist and young people with Misti Churches held their monthly Cambridge meeting as new officers were elected including Roy Clotfelter, Nannie Reed Watson, Will Pearce, Dorothy Immel, Annie Henderson, Eugenia Berry, Marion Belue, Margaret Sparkman, Lula Stewart, Marie Tapscott. A shower for Mrs. Duncan followed with many gifts and flowers. Circles across Central and First Methodist and Westminster churches met with time changes and hostesses. Prenuptial events for Miss Nash and Gaines Stuart included a Stag breakfast and a rehearsal party. Simplicity marked the wedding of Miss Dorothy McClure and John S. Thomas at the bride’s parents’ home. music by Mrs. Burr accompanied by Ruth Banks. Grand Officers will be installed at Masonic Hall with dinner at Woodall’s.

Cambridge Alabama Roy Clotfelter Decatur Nannie Reed Watson Will H. Pearce Dorothy Immel Annie Henderson Isom's Chapel Eugenia Berry Trinity Gaines Stuart Margaret Louise Nash Cornelian Court Hotel Messrs Fred Ramsey Jr C. B. Stuart Sr Bobby Webb Billy Brownlow Charles Hwing Bobby McClellan C. Stuart Sr Nash-Stuart Horace. Griffin Nash- Stuart Dorothy McClure John S. Thomas Florence Ala Robert Gibbs McClure East Prospect Prive Ruth Banks Seneca Burr Mizpah Mary Lou Dancy Eastern Star Woodall’s Barnes Ross W. G. Roberts Masonic Hall

Sunlight Affects Hair Color And Growth Habits In Summer

The article notes sunlight boosts scalp circulation and hair growth in summer, with natural moulting in autumn to shed weak shafts. It warns sun exposure can redden brown hair and yellow white hair, advising regular oil treatments and hot mineral oil shampoos to minimize color changes and clean the scalp. It also emphasizes grooming, smooth hands, and poised presentation as beauty assets.

Personal notices of travel and illness across states and cities

Mrs C A Moore travels to Memphis to be with her uncle A L Frank who is seriously ill at Baptist Memorial Hospital following injuries from an auto accident in Paducah. Mr and Mrs Samuel J Evates with Mr and Mrs Jack Kennedy leave for a westward tour including Memphis Oklahoma City Albuquerque the National Park in Oregon Boulder Dam and the San Francisco World Fair. Mrs Mary Williams and Mrs R M Modin visit Mrs Glenn Cook with guests from Anniston and Nashville. Floyd Sherrod returns from Tuscaloosa after attending Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs meeting.

C. A. Moore Memphis A.L. Frank Aptist Memorial Hospital Paducah Samuel J. Evates Jack Kennedy West Oklahoma City Albuquerque The National Park Oregon Boulder Dam San Francisco Floyd Sherrod Tuscaloosa Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs

Local Society Notes and Visits Highlight Community Life

The article lists household teaching staff for a two week training period led by Mrs Rowe with instructors across departments. It notes visitors and upcoming travel including Miss Hodgson from Bay Minette visiting Mrs McLeod and plans for Webster McLeod Jr to attend Camp Mondamin in North Carolina. Mr and Mrs Clifford Vaughn and baby plan a Kentucky trip. Jack Draper visits Valhermosa Springs. Rev Edward Ramage and Miss Emily Ramage travel to Biltmore to be with Mrs Elizabeth Ramage who is recovering from a broken hip.

Edward Ramage Mss Emily Ramage Monay Morning Biltmore N. C Elizabeth Ramage

Somerset Maugham Missing in Paris After German Entry

Friends report the novelist was in Paris shortly before the German occupation began and have heard nothing further since then. The notice places his last known location in the city prior to the German advance.

London Somerset Maugham Paris

Forrestal Named to Roosevelt Defense Role in White House

James Forrestal, head of Dillon Read and Company, was named to a $10 000 a year administrative post for President Roosevelt in Hyde Park New York he will start next Wednesday and may serve as a lecturer on the national defense program The appointment is among six created under the government reorganization act and only three had been filled before today.

Hyde Park N. Y James Forrestal Dillon Read and Company New York Roosevelt Jony White House Forrestal Washinon

Negro Spirituals Benefit at First Baptist Church

A program of negro spirituals will be given at the First Baptist Church on W Vine Street at 3 o clock Sunday afternoon. The Jubilee Negro Quartet of Birmingham will perform to raise funds to pay off the church mortgage. Sponsor Dan E Carlton choir leader assisted by Lillian Lundy.

Negro First Baptist Church W. Vine Street Jubilee Negro Quartet Birmingham Dan E. Carlton Lillian Lundy

Japanese Move Into French Indo China Reported

Hongkong dispatch dated June 22 reports Japanese troops moving from Kwangsi toward French Indo China as other forces seal occupation of areas near Hong Kong. Official notes call it against Chinese guerillas with no ground fighting and some bombing.

Hongkong China South China Kwangsi Indo-China

Lanett Voters Approve Measure This Week

Lanett residents vote this week on a local measure approved by voters. The action reflects community support in Lanett Alabama during June.

Lanett Ala

Tax renewal debate at city polls ends with approval

In a 10 year three mill tax reenactment, Mayor Oliver reports a clean tally with none voting against and only a small share of qualified voters casting ballots. The measure would renew the tax to fund city services.

Oliver

Tobacco referendum set for July 20 vote in several states

Flue cured tobacco growers in Alabama and five other states will vote July 20 on a proposed three year marketing quota. Georgia Florida South Carolina North Carolina and Virginia also participate in the poll.

Auburn Ala Bama Georgia Florida Southolina North Carolina Virgi

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Frank Nelson Robert Paul Duncan Emmett Roan Nelson E. C.,randolph Lorene Oden Preuit Bussey Jessie Herring Edna_ Hendon Travis Odom Lois Herring Clifford Hargrove Jack Tipton Jewell Herring Buford Maddox Velcreese Anderson Lorefie Oden M. A. Andrew Margaret Boley Robert Sharp Ruby Lee Hudson J. A. Chambers Ruth Duncan Robert Duncan Bernice Nelson Robert Schultz W. A. Nelson Alton Leathers E. C. Randolph W. H. Smith Sarah Hazelwood Madelyn Burleson W. D. Moore J. W. Oden E. J. Crumb Elizabeth Clark Paul Hicks Lois Hamilton Lucille Johnson Coleman Dunn Cecil Edwards Roswell Stacks Willie Ann Derryberry Gilbert Berzette Cathar Ine Byars Jim Berzette Jesse Sims Leon Warren Edith Moore Omer Chunn Jean Fields Claudia ‘Smith Nell Fields Charres Allen Katharine McRae Lila Jordan Jimmie Flowers E. G. Milam Effie Vantreese Misa Dorothy Hargett Central Baptist Church Mis Frank Chenault White Springs Elbert, Weaver J. C. Cowan Athens Highway Henry McBride Sixth Ave Ralph Hallmark Fourth Ave A. L. Frazier Danville Pike W. E. Howe First Methodist Church Tjames Johnson Rufus Peerson H. T. Cook Bee Line Highway Mattie Jones Central Methodist Church Ursary School F. B Stewart Lester Westminster Church Westminster Auxiliary Progr ST. John’s Church Guild of St. John J. B.unter Danville Road Nash Stuart George LaBoon First Methodist Finley’s Island LaBoon Miss Nash Betty Lee Carter Pred Ramsey Jr Zoe Cart Xville, Tenn Martha Joe Anhe Gray J. D. On MISS Mc@LURE Thomas Homer Britton Burr Mrs. Johns Estalre Sherrod Walter Durham Sidney Chenault Sidney and Fleanor Clearwater Beach First Methodist Church Board For Christian Education Bible School Jack Rowe Moye Strand Theatre Hartselle Deanna Durbin Jin Kay Francis Walter Pidgeon Eugene Pallette Linda Darnell John Payne Roland Young James Cagney Ann Sheridan Pat O'Brien Andy Devine Tim McCoy Texas Wildcats Adventure George Brent Oregon Trail Decatur Ice Cream & Creamery Co Helen Follett Grannie Helen Gilbert Mrs. Wesley Cook Mary Williams R. M. Modin Terrell, Iowa Glenn Cook Louis Hoff Anniston Atlee Henkle Hoff Nashville Atlee Hoff Rowe Cecil Timberlake Constance Peerson Iris Finley Gerald Neher Rex Finley Betty McGehee Bruce Hill F. Stone H. R. Wood Finley W. E. Curry Elizabeth McNutt Virginia Brock Helen Hodgson Bay Minette, Ala E. W. McLeod Webster McLeod Jr Camp Monmdamin Clifford Vaughn Baby Points Kentucky Jack Draper Valhermosa Springs Capitol Johnny Mack Brown Carson City West P T Annapolis Middi Virginia Miliary Institute Prisci E Morris Johnnie Jane Bry Eddie Albery Ron Reagan Jane Wynn Henry Owen William Keighle Warner Brog Stueat America Richard Cromwell Helen Vinson Eg Rott Armstrong Ast Roosevelt Goidel’s French Priel Aud Kansas Bob Livingston Raymond Hatton Duncan Rinaldo Popeye Gene Autry Smiley Frog” Burnette William Golden Boy Bonita Ezra Radio Henry Aldrich Judith Siren Singapore Holden Granville Stone Barrett Aesene Eee Paulette Goddard Aya Atll Ty Merle George Oberon Geraldine Fitzgerald Binnie Barnes Frank McHugh
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