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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1927

Page

5

Social Hostesses Honor Out of Town Visitors At Dinner

Mrs J Y Hamil and Mrs Hamil hosted a Friday dinner at their East Vine Street home for visiting relatives from Atmore Alabama and Montgomery. Guests enjoyed a two course meal and card games with prizes for high scores. A June bride tea for Mrs T G Morrow followed with floral decor and a bridal motif. The James Duncan Circle of the Woman's Missionary Society meets Monday at 4 pm with listed hostesses.

Charles Eyster J. R. Daniell W. W. Fussell Mr. Fussell Mesdames McMurphy Rives T. G. Morrow Charles Morrow T. G. Eee Mary Louise Green Corinth Eugene Morrow Estelle Baker Garner Pride Ferry Street Jane Malone Foster Pointer Bailey C. W. Knight Joe Woods Mrs. Baker Georgette Miss Nona Morrow Mrs. Garner Pride

Nettles sisters honored as guests at Peterman gathering

Misses Alice and Martha Nettles of Peterman visited Miss Evelyn Hefner and joined Harriett and Jane Irwin plus guests from several states for a morning of rock games. Almeda Crenshaw won high score and prizes, with dainty gifts for out of town guests. A luncheon followed hosted by Mrs Hefner.

Alice Martha Nettles Peterman Harriett Jane Irwin Evelyn Hefner Eleanor Mary Bess Black Almeda Crenshaw Memphis Julia Bingham Dorothy Holmes Hilda Carpenter Elkins Himes Evelyn Giles Mary Broadus Eloise Humphrey Jessie Mae Montgomery Mary Vernon Dix Virginia Brock Miss Hefner Gladys Garnett Mrs. Hefner

Miss Mary Broadus Hosts Tuesday Bridge at Irwins

Miss Mary Broadus will host a Tuesday afternoon bridge party at 3 30 o clock. Guests of honor are the members of the Irwins house party at the home of Mr and Mrs S W Irwin.

Mary Broadus S. W. Irwin

Central Methodist Circles Meet Monday Afternoon

The Central Methodist Missionary Society circles plan Monday afternoon meetings. Circle 1 will meet at Mrs J W Boggess home with Mrs L B Smith as joint hostess. Circle 2 hosted by Mrs J B Schimmel. Circle 8 hosted by Mrs W R Shelton and Mrs Walter Durham at Mrs Shelton. Circle 4 at Mrs B Wiggins home with Mrs Bradley as joint hostess.

Central Methodist Missionary Society J. W. Boggess L. B. Smith J. B. Schimmel W. R. Shelton Walter Durham Shelton B. Wiggins Bradley

Canal Street Rook Club Hosts Priddy Afternoon Games

The Canal Street Rook Club met with Mrs. Will Wyker on Priddy afternoon. A table of guests was added to enjoy the games, including Mrs. R. C. Perkins, Mrs. Phillip Humphrey, Mrs. Milton Andrews, and Miss Jessie.

Canal Street Will Wyker R. C. Perkins Phillip Humphrey Milton Andrews Jessie

Cravat Silks Boost Sports Frock Prints by Annette Bradshaw

A fashion feature notes exclusive necktie silks used for sports frocks with heavier silk and subdued patterns. It highlights navy prints, two piece ensembles, and a jumper with printed silk, plus a brown suede belt and yellow accents, reflecting the era’s chic sportswear trends.

Club Prize Winners and Hospitality Note

The guest trophy was presented by Mrs. Andrews. Mrs. J. P. Brock and Mrs. S. W. Irwin won the high and next-to-high scores. Mrs. Wyker served a salad course and Mrs. George Rogers will entertain the club next week.

Rook Party for Visitors Hosts Misses Irwin Guests

Miss Evelyn and Miss Louise Irwin plan a Monday afternoon rock event to compliment the Misses Harriett and Jane Irwin house party with invited visitors.

Evelyn and Louise Irwin Rock Harriett and Jane Irwin

Luncheon Planned for House Party Guests

A rock luncheon will be an af fair on Tuesday morning for Miss Nettles of Peterman Alabama and Miss Black of Columbia Tennessee, guests of Misses Harriett and Jane.

Misses Nettles Peterman Ala Misses Black Columbia, Tenn Harriett Jane Irwin

Central Baptist Woman's Missionary Society Circles Meet Monday

The Central Baptist Woman's Missionary Society will hold five circle meetings on Monday. Circle One at 2 p.m. hosted by Mrs. F. L. Chenault at 150 Grant Street. Circle Two at 2 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Claude McMillan at 709 Third Avenue West. Circle Three at 3 p.m. hosted by Mrs. G. H. McLane at 618 Sixth Avenue West. Circle Four at 3 p.m. hosted by Mrs. J. P. Matlock at 330 Jackson Street. Circle Five at 3 p.m. hosted by Mrs. A. L. Frazier at 722 Ninth Avenue West.

Central Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society F. L. Chenault Grant Street Claude McMillan Third Avenue G. H. McLane Sixth Avenue J. P. Matlock Jackson Street Circle Five A. L. Frazier Ninth Avenue

Personal notices from Atlanta area residents

G M Sullivan of Atlanta vacationing with sister Mrs Phillip Humphrey. C L Saunders and son Clifford and Mrs Chappell plan a late week departure for Savannah and Bolingbroke with Saunders returning soon and others staying about three months. Mrs Owen Watson of Huntsville visiting her parents Mr and Mrs R L Smith. Rev and Mrs Noble Edwards of Birmingham to visit. Otto Owen moved to Grant street Reeves addition. Strain family vacationing in Hattiesburg Montgomery and Birmingham. Sam Franklin of Knoxville returns after visit to Ferrow Himes. Marion Callahan returned from Birmingham. John D Wyker home from Pawnee Neb and other points. Mrs Nash of Corinth visiting son and daughter L R Nash. Thornton Taylor and Joe Smith of Fayetteville spent Tuesday.

C. L. Saunders Clifford Otto Owen Grant Street Reeves Addition John D. Wyker Pawnee, Neb

Local residents and visitors in Huntsville and beyond

Miss Pauline De Young of Ashe day and Wednesday here ville North Carolina visited Miss Mary Pitts Taylor this week and they are now visiting relatives in Huntsville. Ed Johnson of Boston Mass operated on for appendix at Benevolent hospital and is reported doing fine. Miss Charlotte Broadus left for Europe on June 25 and will return by September 1. Mr and Mrs W E Crawford left Friday to Monte Sano. Paul Mahoney of Huntsville visited Friday. Mrs J W Frahn returned from Miami with sister Mrs Annie French. The pair visited relatives in Montgomery en route home. Mr and Mrs Jack Young of Chattanooga are visiting relatives here. Mr and Mrs Sydney Smith returned from Vinemont. Misses Claribelle Kelley and Martha Jane Vassar weekend in Huntsville. Elsie Evins visiting relatives in Huntsville. Mrs E C Price and son Chapel

Ed Johnson Boston Mass The Benevolent Hospital Charlotte Broadus New York City Europe J. W. Frahn Otto Moebes Miami Fla Annie French Alburqueque N. M Montgomery

Athens Residents Take Short Travels for Visits and Treatments

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lee left for Red Boiling Springs Tennessee where Mr. Lee seeks rheumatism treatment and Mrs. Lee will return soon. Mrs. S. W. Braden of Athens visits her daughter Mrs. Will Christian for the weekend. Margaret Heinl of Cullman visits sister Mrs. M. T. Goidel. Mrs. John Berry and granddaughter Madelyn McKnight return from Birmingham trip. They are joined by Misses Jane and Bessie Armfield of that city. Mrs. G. W. Christian remains at home on Fifth Avenue South. Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Smith and two children visit their brother in Chattanooga. Mrs. W. G. Roberts and son Billy travel to Sheffield Huntsville and Georgia. Mrs. C. F. Cardin spends weekend in Birmingham. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. McBride visit niece Mrs. E. R. Norman in Sheffield. Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Hunt and daughter Clara Berry plan a car trip visiting relatives in Lowdon Tennessee and other points in Tennessee Virginia and North Carolina.

W. H. Lee Red Boiling Springs Tenn Mr. Lee John Berry Madelyn McKnight Birmingham Jane Bessie Armfield W. G. Roberts Billy Sheffield Huntsville Points Georgia Hunt Clara Berry Lowdon Tennessee Virginia North Carolina

Irrigation Plan Pushes North Platte Valley Development

The Mountain States Power company will build an 85 mile high voltage line from the Guernsey US Reclamation Service plant to Parker ton Wyoming to spur irrigation and industry in the North Platte valley. The $250000 project should take about 15 months. Affected towns include Glenda Orin Douglas Glenrock Parkerton and Casper. Governor Emerson long advocated irrigation via electric pumping in Wyoming.

Cheyenne Wyo INS North Platte Valley Wyoming United States Mountain States Power Company Guernsey United States Reclamation Service Parkerton Glenda Orin Douglas Glenrock Casper Rank C. Emerson

Women join UNC faculty for first time in 133 years

North Carolina reports a milestone as the University of North Carolina admits women to its faculty for the School of Education. The board of trustees approved the executive committee’s recommendation to include women to aid advanced instruction for elementary teachers and supervisors.

Raleigh N. C INS North Carolina University of North Carolina School of Education

Decatur Offers Marketing Facilities to Farmers

Decatur proposes marketing facilities to Morgan County farmers hoping to boost local agriculture. Officials say the plan aims to improve market access and profitability for growers through organized selling channels.

Decatur Ffrmers Morgan County

Birth Announcement for Harry Lee Christian

Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Christian announce the birth of their son, Harry Lee, on June 11. He weighs eight pounds.

Chosen to Build Mission Camp by Unemployed Workmen

Nearly two hundred outcasts and unemployed men in Kansas City's North Side join a two month period of voluntary labor at the Union Mission to construct a summer camp. City tools and local firms' equipment are provided. D B Bulkley leads the project in a churchless district seeking to expand the mission facilities.

Kansas City INS North Side Ree Union Mission National Institution D. B. Bulkley

Famous French Macquerel Recipe From Paris

Clean six small mackerels and flour thickly. Melt butter in a porcelain dish and add fish when butter has melted. Cook slowly on the stove for twenty minutes turning once. Souse with lemon juice after cooking.

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Margaret C. Shelton Tulle Rucker Mason Jackson Edwards Atlanta Edwards Mason Mary Jervis Jane Knight Allene Moseley A. C. Bailey E. B. Garner Beas Bai-lay Frances Mason Elizabeth Ann Morrow George Wallace Alan Wallace Mrs. Morrow Rainey’s Fashion Parlor Jackson St Move’s Beauty Parlor Albany HOTEL Lyons Cafe H. C. Athey Prop Alabama Power. CO Central Methodist Circles Princess Gibson Fables Mae Allen Aviation By Annette Bradshaw Central Baptist Society G. M. Sullivan Atlanta, Ga Mrs Owen Watson R. L. Smith Noble R. Edwards W. O. Talley Mrs. 4. Strain 3On Hattiesburg, Miss Sam Franklin Knoxville, Tenn Ferrow Himes Marion Callahan Thornton-Taylor Joe Smith Fayetteville, Tenn Pauline de Young Asheday W. E. Crawford Mrs. Brooks Monte Sano Paul Mahoney Jack Young Chattanooga, Tenn Sydney Smith Vinemont Claribelle Kelley Martha Jane Vassar Athens S. W. Braden Will Christian Margaret Heinl Cullman M. T. Goidel G. W. Christian Fifth Avenue South W. W. McBride E. R. Norman Cupid Louise Hunter Ohio Harry H. Windsor Lane Metropolitan Opera North Platte U.S Carolina Harry Lee House of God Evelyn McDonald International News Service Paris F. L. Paisley of Chicago Church OF Christ Westminster Presbyterian Church My Refuge the Central Methodist Church A. H. Nabors Birmingham, Ala North Alabama J. S. Robertson H.charge
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