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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1934

Page

4

Personal notices and visits fill local social page

The column lists numerous residents and visitors including Laurie formerly of Pensacola now at 622 Sherman. Mrs Minnie Clarke of Burnsville, Miss., ill in Benevolent hospital. Miss Florence Adams very ill at Baugh Infirmary. and many others visiting relatives in Birmingham, Hartselle, Danville, Ensley, and Athens. It notes relocations to Oak street, McNeill Apartments, and family trips to Oklahoma City and Meridian.

Minnie Clarke Burnsville Miss Benevolent Hospital Clarke

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting and Postponed Church Picnic

Mrs J B Collum and Mrs Johnson led a discussion on Pitty Years a Tither while Mrs Sam McDowra reported the zone meeting. The Woman's Auxiliary studied Mark at First Presbyterian with Mrs John W Jones guiding. The Central Methodist Social Service Class postponed their Thursday picnic due to crowded December activities in Decatur.

West Decatur Methodist Church Missionary Society of the West Decatur J. O. Watterson John Phil Vaughn Elkmont Society Central Baptist Circles Lottie Moon Circle Lottie Moon Reid Sherard, Sr Grant Street Clifford Knight B. G. Ryan Carl Lee W. G. Puller Mother Malone Methodist Society Ninth Street Methodist Woman's Missionary Society L. G. Smith Chistian Social Relations Co Oe J. M. Holland Bob Johnson J B. Collum Johnson Sam McDowra Woman's Auxiliary First Presbyterian Church John W. Jones Central Methodist Church Decatur

Broadway Beauty Inspires New Star in Scandals Tale

New York born actress who came to Hollywood to star in Scandals rose to fame after a rapid three day ascent. Robert T. Kane and George White cast her after she proved vocal talent, ending with a long term studio contract. She has blue eyes, blonde hair, and a five foot four inch frame, enjoys fruit salads and rides in Central Park, while coping with a puppy’s death in a Christmas week accident.

Hollywood Robert T. Kane George White Ieabioed Faye New York Dane Hyman Bushel Bushel Rudy Vallee Faye Ghester Haebalet Group Central Park Movietone City

Hollywood Gossip Sparks From M G M Studio Circle

Hollywood gossips recount witty quips by Jim McGuinness about Tarzan and Johnny Weissmuller while detailing Del Monte mystery surrounding Gail Patrick and royal gifts in Johore. Claudette Colbert, Conrad Menger, and Irvin Cobb are noted amidst film colony intrigue including Gary Cooper red tie incident and box office chatter.

Pearing Claudette Colbert Cleopatra Hollywood Claudette Conrad Menger Max Baer Gary Cooper Sandra Shaw Arthur Montana Gary Charlie Chan

Hollywood Notes On Stars And Studio Moves

George Brent plans solo flying while Warners fearfully float a field wide bet. Creighton Chaney nears a national concert tour two months hence as a noted baritone in training. Frederick Stepane lands a Hollywood assignment adapting The Charm School. Marlene Dietrich dates Douglas MontgomeryBrain Aherne and Josef Von Sternberg in one day forming a mutual admiration circle. Ernst Lubitsch now travels widely with new fraternal society connections.

George Brent Warners Mac Clarke Creighton Chaney Frederick Stepane Cable Ernst Lubitsch

Camp Ground Sing Plans Underway Will Draw Big Attendance

Camp Ground near Hartselle hosts the annual sings with units from Morgan county and eight Southern states preparing to participate. Last year more than 4,000 attendees attended the 1934 convention is expected to draw an even larger crowd with quartets trios and solo singers from nearby counties.

Camp Ground Hartselle Morgan Morgan County

Miss Mabel Landers Improves After Auto Crash

Miss Mabel Landers, injured when the car she rode in overturned on a curve on the Bee Line Highway north of Cullman, continues to improve at Baugh's Infirmary. She suffered a badly cut arm and side injury. doctors expect she may be moved home within days.

Mabel Landers Bee Line Cullman Baugh’s Miss Landers Long View

Rotary Installs Officers Monday in Decatur

Decatur Rotary Club will install new officers Monday including Rev. Peter M. Dennis as president Julian Harris as vice president John McGehee as secretary Owen Watson as treasurer Russell Green as sergeant at arms Bill Kimbrough as song leader and Mrs. Ross Dublin as pianist.

Decatur Rotary Club Peter M. Dennis Julian Harris John McGehee Owen Watson Russell Green Bill Kimbrough Ross

Kiwanis Camp Closes After Successful Two Weeks

The Kiwanis camp for boys at the Vinemont site ends after a highly successful two week session. About 50 boys participated in the event, praised as one of the camp’s most successful since the site opened.

Kiwanis Vinemont

Mrs Kalasek Arrives in town for visit

Mrs. F. J. Kalasek of Chicago Illinois arrived Sunday to spend several weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Horton and sister Mrs. E. E. Thompson.

F. J. Kalasek Chicago, Il W. T. Horton E. E. Thompson

Local Rotary Delegates Attend International Convention in Detroit

H. O. Goidel travels from the local club to Detroit Michigan for the Rotary International convention. Delegates attend sessions as the event opens on Monday and runs through the week.

H. O. Goidel Detroit Mich Rotary International

Guide to the South by Clark Kinnaird offers quick state histories

The one minute histories cover the origins of Southern states travelers pass through on motor tours. Clark Kinnaird, author of Today is the Day, writes the daily series for Central Press and The Decatur Daily.

Clark Kinnaird Souththern Central Press Decatur Daily

Georgia Origins and Key Facts from Colonial Era

The colony began in 1733 under James Oglethorpe and a British company of 114. The first settlement stood at the Savannah River mouth. It was named for Wisdom Justice Moderation, with Cherokee Rose as its state flower. Agriculture dominates, area ranks 20th, population 14th, capital and largest city Atlanta.

James E. Oglethorpe Savannah River Atlanta

Make This Model at Home for Summer Frock Pattern

Warm weather fashion features a slenderizing frock with a front panel and cape-like sleeves to reduce apparent size. Pattern 1914 in sizes 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 uses 3 3 4 yards 39 inch fabric in size 36. Includes illustrated step by step instructions. price 15 cents for pattern, 25 cents for book and pattern together. The Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York City address provided.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West Mth Street New York City

Harris Presides at Rotary Club Meeting

Vice-President Julian Harris presided at Monday's Decatur Rotary Club meeting in E. M. Chnault's absence. The program was run by the community service committee and Rev. Peter M. Dennis reported on the club's community activities.

Julian Harris Decatur Rotary Club E. M. Chnault Peter M. Dennis

Legion to Name Decatur Delegates Thursday

The Decatur Legion posts will choose their delegates to the Alabama American Legion state convention at Thursday night’s regular meeting in Martin arena. The state convention opens in Birmingham on Monday July 23 for a three day session.

Decatur The American Legion Post Martin Arena Birmingham

River Gauge Shows 4.6 Feet At 7 AM

The Tennessee river gauge at 7 o'clock this morning read 4.6 feet and was falling.

Tennessee

No Rainfall Reported Over Past 24 Hours

The weather observer recorded no rainfall in the last 24 hours. No precipitation was observed across the area.

County Association Meet In Session

A county association meets in session and will continue through the afternoon with lunch served at noon.

County Association

Today’s Horoscope Highlights For Secretive Constructors

Persons born on this day usually have fine mechanical ability and a tendency toward secrecy. The traits reflect a precise, cautious approach and a preference for privacy in daily life.

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Miss Hawkins Howard Hawkins Pegsy Dolores Helen Ruth Preuit W. Hyde Johnny Harvey Lanelle Lindsay Jean Landers Mary Allen Joe Friend Della Gay Harris Margaret Louise Morris David Byars Jackie Harris Billy Barker Joan Byars Sarah Witt Preeman Dolores McCluskey Eddie Rice Katherine Preuit Thelma Graves Babye Bess Robertson Dorothy Jean Hyde Virginia Simpson Jimmy Fretwell Elizabeth Hyde Mary Faye Nelson Louise Lowery Wayne Smith Buddie Hawkins Dave Friend Ladelle Watterson Federated Missionary Societies Central Baptist Church J. John’s Guild F. F. Tidwell Chester L. Sartor Atlee H. Hoff Marion Boswell Laurie Pensacola Pia Sherman Virginia Claire Bailey Yes Jane Bess Armfield A. R. Brown Guntersville Mrs. Wade Wright Mr. Wright E. B. Hargrove Gene Paul E. B. Thompson Auto Electric Co Florence Adams Baugh Infirmary E. R. McMillan 8. N. Woodard and Son Robert Fayetteville, Tenn W. L. Woodard Carrie Speake Danville Clifford Mrs. Norman Harris McNeill Apartments Jane Todd G. G. Doodman Walter H. Todd Marguerite South H. L. Ogle Gum Coast J. W. Owens Pema, Ark Melba Dean Innabel W. E. Hyde Meridian Hazel Naylor E. L. Perryman New Orleans C. G. Lang J. A. Garnett Benevolent Society Hospital Ferry Street Mrs. Hunt Mrs. H. R BTV Aya Vata Pate Jimmy Durante Alice Faye Adrienne Ames Gregory Ratoff Cliff Edwards Broadway Aetee Ee Ny Ee Thompson Rexall Drug Store First Presbyterian Bible Class By Harrison Carroll King Features Syndicate, Inc Jim McGuinness McGuinness Jith Tarzan Johnny Weissmulier Irvin Cobbs Cobb Fox Westwood Irvin Western Avenue Cubs Gail Patrick Rotary Georgia Capitol Lionel Barrymore Anne Adams Tern Harris Legion Goidel’s Frone Benson Field Theatre Bing Crosby BANK John Barrymore and Bebe Daniels Chicago Warren & Ratliff Speake Warren & Ratliff
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