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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1935
Page
7
Hartselle reports John Cooper and family sailing from Birmingham to Bigwin Inn Canada for Reliance Life Insurance trip and national convention June 25 28. TVA recreational Institute hosts masquerade with prize winners and a chain gang group. proceeds fund a Hart selle playground. Scouts, Brownies and church circles meet, plan candy sales and readings, with community notices and birthday celebrations.
Gladys reports on a dieting plan inspired by Jack Dempsey, promoting a five day reducing diet for men. He advises banning sweets starches and between meal snacks and using lemon juice for flavor instead of condiments. The column teases more details in a following installment.
Nail biting is a habit to overcome with will power. A tincture of aloe can help break the habit. Complexion Jean offers information on eradicating freckles pimples blackheads and enlarged pores in her Beauty Culture booklet with makeup hints and double chin reduction advice.
A sewing feature promoting Anne Adams pattern 2265 for child frocks in light fabrics like dimity and swiss. It advises fabric choices such as percale and seersucker, includes a bloomers pattern, and notes sizes 2 4 6 8 10 with yardage for size 4. Also promotes the Anne Adams spring pattern book and ordering details.
American Legion Morgan County post members vote for officers at a 7 30 pm Martin arena meeting. Nominating committee members Joseph M Pettey Bob Cattlett and Roy Kent will tally ballots. Delegates to Mobile convention will be chosen. convention set for July 16 17 and 18.
A district meeting of North Alabama agents from Metropolitan Life Insurance was held today. Malone, manager of the North Tennessee district, and Well Mimms, Birmingham district manager, spoke to 16 attendees this morning.
Construction on the new Mt. Bogell school in Limestone county progresses well with officials anticipating occupancy for the upcoming fall term. The project aims to open the school as the new academic year starts.
Mrs. Roy Newman entertained the Four Square Bridge Club at her home with garden flowers and a salad course for members and guest Mrs. Howard Evans. J. V. Henderson won the prize. The Tuesday Club met on East Main Street with Mrs. Earl Cook hosting. William Stewart was high scorer and won the prize, followed by a delightful salad for members and two guests.
The Central Baptist church choir under director A L Moye is summoned to a special rehearsal Friday, with sessions on July evenings and the first Sunday evening in August.
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