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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1935

Page

6

Central Methodist Mission Circles Attendance and Faithful Remarks

Mission circles of the Central Methodist church report unusually large attendance led by Mrs Hodges Crow and Mrs Louis A Neill. Bible lessons cover Life of Abraham and Peace from John fourteen with stories from Japanese Women Speak, followed by prayer and a social hour.

Mission Central Methodist Church Hodges Crow Louis A. Neill Abraham Circle Two Virginia Graham W. H. Day L. R. Nash

Exercise Also Good For Reducing Male Fat

A column by Gladys Glad discusses dieting and the role of exercise for overweight men. It cites Jack Dempsey urging men to avoid fat, flabby figures and outlines home exercises from the New Figure booklet, including pushups and toe-touch drills.

Gladys Glad America Jack Dempsey Jack

Community Clubs and Social Events Highlight Local Life

Local notices describe the Mary Lou Dancy Chapter installing officers at the Temple on Johnston Street with guest installing officer Mrs. O E Holladay of Birmingham. Girl Scouts Troop One meets with hostesses Ann Matthews and Jean Gray and an assistant leader Mrs Nobel appointed for summer duties. A bridal shower honors Mrs Raymond Bennick nee Charlene Hansell with gifts and a salad course following.

Mary Lou Dancy Temple Johnston Street O. E. Holladay Birmingham Ann Matthews Jean Gray Girl Scouts Nobel Edward Morrison Mary Hansell Moulton Heights Raymond Bennick Charlene Hansell

Personal notices from Nashville and surrounding towns

Mrs. Marvin May and two children of Nashville visit Reed Rogers family. Mrs. O E Holliday of Birmingham guests of Mr and Mrs Charles H Johnson. Mrs Curry of Gadsden visits her son Hugh Curry. Miss Mary Briscoe plans return from New Orleans La. Mr and Mrs A A Jones leave for Troy and Montgomery. Mrs W W McLeod to visit parents in south Alabama. Mrs R E Camper of Huntsville at sick mother’s side in Mobile area. Mrs B P Wallace returns home after visiting aunt Mary Sykes.

Marvin May Nashville, Tenn Reed Rogers Mrs. Curry Gadsden Mrs Hugh Curry Mary Briscoe New Orleans W. W. McLeod South Alabama R. E. Camper Huntsville J. B. Boucher E. 8. Morrow

Scout Camp Westmoreland Opens July 8 Aboard Shoaly Creek

The Scout camp committee reports Camp Westmoreland on Shoaly Creek will open July 8. Carpentry for tent floors and a refitted mess hall is nearing completion, with field and court areas leveled and ready. New amenities include deck tennis, a small dam for beginners, cold showers, and a hearty menu by camp chef Jessie Pinkston. Executive Norris notes registrations are steady, with a weekly cap of fifty boys to manage resources.

Decatur Camp Westmoreland Shoaly Creek Barna Norris Alabama Jessie Pinkston Chef Jessie Norris

In Caliente Opens at Princess Theatre with Star Dolores Del Rio

Dolores Del Rio leads Warner Bros musical In Caliente at the Princess Theatre with Pat OBrien Leo Carrillo and Edward Everett Horton in an all star cast. Busby Berkeley directs glittering production numbers by Warren and Dubin and Dixon and Wrubel featuring songs Muchacha Lady in Red and In Caliente.

Dolores del Rio Warner Bros Mexico Princess Theatre Caliente First National Pat O’brien Leo Carrillo Edward Everett Horton Hollywood Busby Berkeley Wonder Bar Warren Dubin Dixon Wrubel Berkeley Muchacha Red

Veto Probable on the Utility Bill

Washington reports a presidential veto of the utility holding company bill is forecast by some legislators unless administration leaders can secure support. The short debate signals ongoing partisan tension as the bill advances.

Washington

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