Slaves Of The Dish Pan 6 Out A Woman Protests By Winifred Black
A 1930 feature lampoons domestic labor norms. The author mocks the idea that dishes should be air dried and not wiped, celebrating emancipation from kitchen chores while recalling Mrs. James R. Plumb’s dishwashing scandal and urging renewed household reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Black
University of Chicago
Mary Herner
M. Verner
Egypt
Ladies’ Aid Society
James R. Plumb
Old Mother Earth
You Can't Fool Decatur Crowd At Night Show
Last night’s crowds proved Decatur residents know real amusement. No picture Decatur has seen has drawn the favorable reaction from audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Tuesday Visitor From Flint
W E Phillips of Flint visited the city on Tuesday and was listed among the day's visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Phillips
Flint
City
Cardus Tonic Praised By Oklahoma Woman
Miss Myrtle Blake of Muskogee describes a years long illness with persistent headaches and weight loss. After three weeks on Cardus she improved, gained weight, and continued the home treatment, endorsing Cardus as a reconstructive tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Okla
Cardus
Myrtle Blake
Cherokee Avenue
Society Notes Highlight June Bride Anne Yones
Society pages report Anne Yones as a June bride honored at a Woodvine luncheon hosted by Mesdames John D Wyker and F S Hunt. Guests, place cards, and larkspur decor framed a four course meal amid a contest won by Mrs Louis Simmons Stickney. a souvenir was given to Mrs Shelton. The column also covers Easy Ace Club, Wednesday Bridge at Mrs H H May, and social updates on local families, travel, and church society events with multiple names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Yones
John D. Wyker
F.S. Hunt
Eee Cae
Woodvine
Wyker
Louis Simmons Stickney
Shelton
W. R. Shelton
Jones
H. A. Skeggs
R. T. Sheppard
E T. Sheppard
Will Wyker
J. T. Jones
Mobile
J. W. Cunningham
B. M. Bloodworth
H. HH
Murdock
Canal Street
H. E. Dryden
Shelbyville
Tehn
May
Barbour
Don Barbour
James Stewart
Gadsden
E. W. Kennedy
John Wilkes
Local Social Notes Highlight Travel and Visits
Mrs W R Shelton and others plan a Pri day motor trip to Birmingham. Mr and Mrs William Steele of Washington DC and daughter Miss Sarah visit Decatur relatives. Mrs Duane Mills Carr returns home after weeks with her parents. Elbert Patterson visits Knoxville. Mrs L W Barton to Creston Ohio for summer with her parents. Miss Loraine Winton improving at Benevolent hospital. A M Roan Jr recovering after surgery. Miss Hardy recovering from appendicitis. Mrs W J Dobbs improving after operation. Mrs Leonard Grizzard and daughter Lynda return from Tuscumbia. James Callahan accompanies them to Decatur. Miss Marie Davis of Pulaski Tenn visiting. Miss Virginia Simpson to return from Lawrenceburg. B M Bloodworth and John W Jones to Red Boiling Springs Tennessee for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Steele
Sarah
Washington,d. C
Frank H. Duffey
Anniston
Leonard Grizzard
Lynda
Tuscumbia
Florence Visitor Arrives for Florence Social Visit
Miss Lucille Darrah of Florence visits Miss Annie Mas. Mephael Sartor drops by Laura Speer on Fifth Avenue West for a social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Darrah
Florence
Annie Mas
Mephael Sartor
Laura Speer
Pifth Avenue
Fashion Pattern 1952 For Puff Sleeve Frocks
Summer wardrobe pattern offers a smart puff sleeve frock with optional straight sleeves. Features a pointed collar, double jabot, and a flattering skirt. made in silk or cotton with various fabrics. Sizes 16 to 42. yardage listed. steps and exact instructions provided. price fifteen cents.
Birth Announcement for Dan McPheeters
Born to Mr and Mrs Gil Crane a son on June 24 named Dan McPheeters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gil Crane
Dan McPheeters
Gilbert Crane
Mrs Esco and Irene Flint Visit Decatur Today
Mrs G R Esco and her daughter Irene Flint were sightseeing in Decatur today as part of a family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Esco
Irene
Flint
Decatur
Konjola praised by Pittsburgh woman as stomach cure
Mrs. W. H. Arnold of 933 Warrington avenue, Pittsburgh, hails Konjola as a remedy that cured her long stomach trouble and nightly distress after trialing it. She reports improved appetite, sleep, nerves, and weight, claiming six to eight bottles erase common stomach liver and nerve ailments. The ad notes Konjola is sold in Decatur Alabama at Thompson Drugstore and Albany Drug Co and by druggists in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konjola
W. H. Arnold
Warrington Avenue
Pittsburgh
Decatur
Alabama
Thompson Drugstore
Albany Drug Co
Pattern Sale Notice for The Decatur Daily
The notice advertises patterns for adults and children including transfer patterns priced fifteen cents. It states that only ten cents is currently on order and directs all mail and orders to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department at 243 West 17th St New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Daily Pattern Department
West 17Th St
New York City
New York Woman Credits Kruschen Salts for 14 Pound Loss
A New York woman reports losing 14 pounds after using Kruschen Salts for four weeks. She says the product reduces fatigue and improves energy, with a daily dose in hot water and advice to cut starches and walk modestly. The ad promotes Kruschen Salts as aiding digestion, headaches, nerves, and acidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Drug Co
America
Y M C A Secretary to Visit Camp Kig Thursday
S. E. Arvidson the Y M C A secretary will visit Camp Kig on Thursday to review activities and meet staff and campers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Arvidson
The
Camp
Kig
Progress on Vocational Building Near Completion
Work is progressing rapidly on the new vocational building with hopes it will be ready for the start of the summer school sessions in July. The June 26 report notes construction advancing and a timely opening anticipated.
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Eva
Knoxville Visitors to Visit Flint Relative
Knoxville Tennessee Mrs J J Kelly and her young daughter Helen travel to Flint to spend time with her sister Mrs G R Esco during their weekend visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Kelly
Helen
Knoxville, Tenn
G. R. Esco
Flint
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Barbara Allen
Mary
Jane
Mrs. Plumb
Newspaper Feature Service, Inc
Leste le
Tiffany
Texan
Gary Cooper
Ras A
Lady
Wally
Vr. Co
A. A. Jones
Barrett C. Shelton
Echols
Young People’s Society
Young People’s Missionary Society
First Methodist Church
Mary Evelyn Boggs
East Church Street
Dottie Brock
Africa
Evelyn Graves
Marion
Julia Bingham
Young People’s Society of the Church
Ellen Groendyke
Groendyke
Wasson
David Chunn
W. F. Cosper
James Ratliffe
Ervin Mitchell
Marjory Woodruff
Alexandria
Ala
Bob Wells
Jackson Street
Homer Stovall
Birmingham
Terry T. Frye
Martha Frye
Mattie Simpson
Reeder Banks
Dallas
Texas
Mary Stuart Terrel
C. C., Terrell
Jewel Matthews
Earl Matthews
J. W. Allen
Barlboro
Earl E. Matthews
S. W. Irwin
Harriett
Fanny Wallace
Sue Robinson
Monteagle
Tenn
Elizabeth Ann Hutson
Sheffield
Trinity
Mrs. R. A. Frazier
Ashville, N. C
W. R. Johnson
Etowah
Knoxville
J. P. Matlock
R. R. Munger
A. E. Crane
Brown
St. Louis
Jess Crane
J. W. McKenzie
Bessemer
John C .White
J. ©. White
Atlantic City
Kiwanis Club
Leonard
Channell
Grace ‘Benton
Elgin Emerson Wasson
Sherbrooke
Quebec
Orchard Street
Wellesley Farms
Mass
Nat B. Greenleaf
Greenleaf
BR. T. Sheppard
Frank Lide
John W. Jones
Duane Mills Carr
Boston
Louis A. Neill
Elbert Patterson
L. W. Barton
Creston
Ohio
Mrs. Baird
Loraine Winton
Benevolent Hospital
A. M. Roan, Jr
the Benevolent Hospital
Miss Hardy
Falkville
W. J. Dobbs
Baugh's Infirmary
Marie Davis
Pulaski, Tenn
Virginia Simpson
Lawrenceburg
Red Boig Springs
Anne Adams
N.Y
Ligon
Cool Batiste
Janice Voiles
Mr. Man
Ligon’s
Hartselle
Hompson
Ben Hur
George
Thompson
Albany
Rexall Stores
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