Society notes of Miss Elizabeth Marston party and gatherings
Miss Elizabeth Marston hosted a Spring Hill party for Virginia Cal yn Prince s tenth birthday with pink decor and 15 guests. Earle Calvin Jr and others enjoyed a swimming party after a lawn gathering at the Marston home. Mrs Earle Calvin and her children were entertained by Mrs Edith Swavely with a pool swim and picnic. Other social events included dances for visitors at Mrs A Hoff s home, the Mary Lou Dancy Sewing circle meeting at Mrs Charles Johnson s home, and a Methodist Woman s Missionary Society circle meeting led by Mrs L J Ramage with bible study and round table discussions. Master Robert Dave Sittason was honored at a birthday party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Marston
Spring Hill
Virginia Prince Calvn
Virginia Prince
Earle Calvin, Jr
Miss Marston
Marston
Earle Calvin
Mary Lou Dancy
Charles Johnson
Johnston Street
Methodist Woman's Missionary Society
L. J. Ramage
W. H. Ritter
D. Johnson
Jesson
Johnson
E. Timberlake
Debutante Celebration for French Heir at Five Birth Anniversary
A debutante event hosted by the French heir's mother occurred Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 5 30 with many guests including Lonnie Jones Pettey Wand erella Pettey Elizabeth Pettey and others. The party featured games lawn frolics and a pink and white color motif with ice cream cake and favors for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Jones Pettey
Wanderella Pettey
Elizabeth Pettey
Frederick Sittason
Grady Wiggins, Jr
Sarah Phillips
Wanda del Mitchell
James Ratliffe
Edward Lee Ratliffe
Roy
Gene Hendrix
Bill Stone
Beverly Jo Harvey
Ormond Wilder Frazier
Wendolyn Gray
Dorothy Jo Hardman
Dorothy
Doris Helbush
Mickey Hellbush
Jack Byars
Helen Joyce
Betty
Elizabeth Nebrig
Leonard Lee Love
Martha Witt Rogers
Earle Joyce Lee
Bill Nelson
Junior Napps
Marjory Wilder
Joe Hinz
Edward Lee Uptain
Mary Corley
Personal news and social visits across the region
Local society notes list guests and absentees from Shelbyville to Huntsville with travels to Florence, Tuscaloosa, and Athens. Several families, including the Calmes and Arantz households, report births, illnesses, and recoveries, while others attend funerals and social events in Alabama and nearby states.
Labor action and political squabbles fill nation’s recovery period
The piece highlights tensions in Washington over the National Recovery Act and labor leadership. AFL President William Green travels to speak while missing a key labor advisory board meeting. Budget battles flare as Douglas pushes agricultural cuts, drawing GOP resistance. White House visitors persist, and a Pickwick nickname surfaces for Assistant Secretary Payer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pudgy Bil Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
Labor Advisory Board
National Industrial Recovery Administration
William F. Stevenson
Home Loan
Stevenson
Seaboard Railroad
Boaz Long
Salvador
Recovery Press Bureau
Herbert Hoover
General Johnson
Louey Howe
Johnson
Lewis Douglas
Agricultural College
Senate
Charley McNary
Joe Robinson
Douglas
Treasury
Shoemaker
Farmer-Laborite
Minnesota
Roosevelt
White House
Harry F. Payer
Pickwick
Make This Model at Home: Chic Cape Frocks and Patterns
An Anne Adams pattern showcases a caped afternoon frock with a surplice bodice and waistline seams. It notes fabric options, sizes 16 through 44, yardage for size 16, and includes illustrated sewing instructions. Catalog details and mail order address provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Kiwanis Camp For Boys Sets July Start
Dr. Ernest N. Hart announced the Kiwanis boys camp opens July 3 with about 22 attendees the first week and no vacancies left. All first week campers are to meet Friday at 7 15 p m at Westminster church for instruction and assignments as sponsors are urged to send checks today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Ernest N. Hart
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Kiwanis Club
Biblical Drama Re Presented July 2
The Central Baptist church Young People present a Biblical drama about Pontius Pilate with 73 characters in ornate costumes. The July 2 performance at 7 30 p m features Decatur musicians and weeks of rehearsal promising a major local treat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontius Pilate
Pontich Piste
Judea
Christ
Pilate
Jano—Pilate
Jesus
Central Baptist Church
Decatur
Thrasher Baby Born June 24
A baby boy weighing eight pounds was born to Mr and Mrs J L Thrasher on June 24 at their home. The newborn is reported in good health and welcomed by the parents and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Calvin
Ellen Cartwright
Athens
R. B. Graves
Sweetwater
Tenn
Decatur
68. P. Anderson
Fila
Sydney Anderson
Tuscumbia
A. M. Roan
J. R. Daniell
Line Street
Daniell
Jesse Hall
Fort Meade
Fla
George Knott
J. S. Daniell
Atlanta, Ga
Mr. and
Myre
Judge Bouldin
Cloverdale
Montgomery
Carl Arantz
the Benevolent Hospital
J. £. Thrasher
Harry Payer Calls Himself By His First Name
Fragmentary text shows Payer telling repeated acquaintances to call him Harry. It reflects casual social rumor rather than a formal statement or event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lish Squire
Payer
Harry
United Feature Snndicate, Inc
Reunion in Vienna heads Princess lineup with Barrymore star
John Barrymore stars in Reunion in Vienna at the Princess theater a screen adaptation of Robert E Sherwoods Broadway hit. Diana Wynward co stars as Elena with Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne originally in the stage roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barrymore
Vienna
Robert E. Sherwood
Hapsburg
Rudolf
Alfred Lunt
Lynn Fontanne
Barrymore
Rasputin
Diana Wynward
Fontanne
Elena
Miss Who
Hall
Wynyard and
Tennessee Valley Fruit and Truck Growers Meet Saturday
The Tennessee Valley Fruit and Truck Growers Association will hold its annual meeting at Railroad Street City Hall in Decatur on Saturday morning July 1 at 10 o'clock. It will report last season's business and elect officers for the coming year. attendance is urged by manager F O Keller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Valley Fruit and Truck Growers Association
Railroad Street
Decatur
F. O. Keller
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edith Swavely
E. W. McLeod
A. H. Hoff
Sherman Street
Robert Dare Sittason
Robert Dave Sittason
Bhata
Esther Leslie
Long Island
Richard Francis Hennessey
Sarah Marbury
Shelbyville, Tenn
Truett Mitchell
Phil Roberts
Huntsville
Mary Broadus
Hilda Carpenter
Tuscaloosa, Ala
W. P. Russell
Dallas
Texas
Marion Russell
Ann
Greenville
S. C
Russell
C. F. Perry
Florence
Mrs. A. 8. Pulgham
Birmingham
T. R. Covey
Beth Tyler
Talladega, Ala
Ida Bell Price
Ann Tillery
Flora Durham
Town Creek
Walter Durham
Harold Asher
8. E. Patterson
Tennie Mobile Register
Mobile
Als
Calvin
Oak Street
Grover O. Graves
R. E. Graves
G. O. Fuppen
Nashville, Tenn
Frank Graves
M. ©. Braley
George Braley
Harris Station
Ora Wilson
Hunteville
Margaret Pulgham
Pauline and
Mildred Tapscott
Jgel Sandlin
Duncan
Okla
Alabama
M. F. Sandlin
Crowton
J. W. Sandlin
Ruby
Reid Sherard
Jackson Street
W. F. Calmes
Maracaibo-Venezuela
South America
N. E. Calmes
Morganville, Ky
R E. Catlett
Mrs. C. L. Parham
Ruby Naugher
Martin Arena
Fannie C. Simmons
Pryor McRee
Russellville, Ala
the Daily Washington Merry- GO
Goidel
Rane
Morn Sale
St. Louis
Princess
Theatre Guild
John
Diana Wynyard
Backy Disney Silly Symphony
Liberty Cotto
Eadquarters Ge
John D. Wyker & Son
Decatur Daily Pattern Department
West Seventeenth Street
New York City
Westminster Church
Wohl’s
Fruit Association
Wilson Brothers
Bank Street
Family Loaf
Daisy Loaf
Twin Cirtry Bread Co
Speake, Warren
Ratliff
Deausan —Sungleam
Ecru
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