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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1942

Page

7

Mrs McCrary Hosts Miss Zeitler Luncheon in Knoxville

A Knoxville luncheon in honor of Miss Carolyn Zeitler, sister of Mrs George McCrary, featured pink gladioli decor, silver tableware, and a pink white motif. Guests included Miss Betsie Peach, Miss Louisa Barnett, Mrs John A Caddell, and many others from New Haven to Huntsville.

Miss Zeitler McCrary Zeitler Bessie Peach Louisa Barnett John A. Caddell William Patton, Jr John Harlan Giles Ellinor Belle Mina Martha Pryor Joe Hagler Kimball Hatch Tuscumbia Julian Harris

Eva and Community Glimpses From Mordan County

A wide roll of local visits and get togethers covers Mordan County. Visits include Green families in Birmingham, L. H. Morrell in Athens, and Betty Green with Ruth Walker in Atlanta. Military and church events, Sunday dinners, and school farewells mix with patterns and ads for Anne Adams sewing designs.

Morgan County Florette notes and weekend visits

Local social notes record weekend guests from Decatur and Somerville visiting families in Morgan County. Various residents travel to centers like Birmingham and Cullman, with several attending church or funerals and others preparing for military service. Names include Roy Coety, Harold Waugh, Judson Waugh, Mary Wright, G Vincent, and Nell Ryan.

Roy Coety Royce Jacqueline Betty Joyce Decatur Harold Waugh J. Earl Gurley Betty Parle Somerville Alex Dunn Judson Waugh Sarasota Fla Mary Wright Brooksville R. Q. Johnson Maggie Stone Irwin Johnson Nancy Covey G. Vincent Dotson Gatlin Center Grove Lundy Beavers Birmingham Jo Jackson Army Fayne Peck Hartselle Mary Jane Day Pines Nell Ryan Sherrill Tapscott and Baby G. ©. Vincent J. Bral Peck Edith Peck Hartselle and Cullman Nell Green Lila Ryan Neomia Bar

Local News Notes From Lawrence County Nesmith Area

Community brief detailing church activities and visits. Includes Haske Copeland illness update, Rev. Robert Sanderson Bible class, social visits by Lyndon Becks and other residents, a Clara Kidd wedding to Carl Swigler, and several weekend visits among local families in Flat Rock Landersville Florence and Blue Spring area.

Cropa Haske Copeland Er Ae Chapel Robert Sanderson Lyndon Beck Flat Rock Virginia Grace Reed Flamence Gilbert Reed Clara Kidd Carl Swigler Town Creek Syble Gladys Landers Jonnie Pace Landereville Ferrell Hazel Mardis Florence Mattie Lee Smith Gerthel Smith

Personal notes from Rochester and nearby visits

Mr and Mrs Robin Thomas are in Rochester Minnesota for medical exams at Mayo Clinic. Mr and Mrs J F Graham and son Mack return from a vacation with relatives in Talladega. Corporal John C Bell of the Marine Corps at Parris Island South Carolina is here for a visit.

Muriel Thomas E. W. McLeod Helen Hodgson Bay Minette Ala Mrs. McGuire Decatur Jackson Street Mr. McGuire Belk-Hudson J. O. Colvard Auburn Montgomery Alexander City Austin Plemons Randolph Field San Antonio Texas Hazel Louise Siviey Duard Sanford Siviey Falkville Alabama Robert Adama R. A. Ryan R. M. Holmes Minnie Oden John Holmes Lacon Monford Chaffen Carro Don Leoma Tennessee Hollis Daily William K Walter Ford C. K. Parker Barney Gurley Somerville Robin Thomas Rochester, Minn J. F. Graham Mack Talladega John C. Bell Marine Corps Parris Island S. C

Brief furlough visits noted in local column

Short furlough is reported with a visit by Mr and Mrs Walk and Mrs J A McDonald who returned from Jackson Mississippi after a months stay with friends. Dr and Mrs Wiley are mentioned as being on duty in the update from the local column.

J. B. Wiley

Baptist W M A Circles Host Joint Meeting

Circles I and II of the Baptist W M A held a joint afternoon meeting led by Royal Service. The program featured special music by the Austinville girls quartet and Kenneth Cox.

Circles I the Baptist W. M. A Royal Service Austinville Kenneth Cox Doris Marie Smith Charlottsville Virginia R. E B. Cooper

Warning on Hair Dye Hazards and Proper Care

An expert warns against amateur dyeing emphasizing risks of overbleached hair absorbing dye unevenly. It advises seeking trained beauticians for color work and notes that home touch ups and basic color fixes for greys are different from full head dyeing.

Beauticians

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Central Methodist Paul Skelton Sherman Street Circle Three W. G. Pride Grant Street Aileen West West Gordon Drive Miss Hodgson eLeod Wing H. Malone Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York N. Y Florida Margaret Wiley Madison Mrs Bob Cain Anabel Minor Georgetown Charleston 8. C Ed Pirle Washington, D. C New York City W. F. Boswell, Jr Bill New Orleans Gulf Coast Cecil McMillan S. J. Hocking Claude McMillan 8. J. Hocking L. M. Huff Ralph Corinth Miss H. L. Petty Louisville By Laura Wheeler Mordan County Eva Brooks Lindler P. A. Green Mra Joloe Green J. G Verlie Green Gold Ridge L. H. Morrell Darrell Funderburk Peggy Merrell Athens Virginia Patterson Edna Chance Fairview Ruther Phillips Taylor Frost Betty Green Ruth Walker Atlanta Eric Murphee J. D. Livingston Gadsden Leo Livingston A. L. Boyd Conn Lawrence Cove G. P. Frost Senrieane J. D. Batley Near Etna C. N. Ryan Carylon Giles Clifford Carmnell Near Fnon Lillian Patterson Biffle Lee James Adams Paul Lindler Conner Livingston Hubert Livingston B. F. Turrentine Aston Cobb Mt. Zion Methodist Church Mitchell Hipps Fort Ben Henry Patton Marvin Patton Eugene Claud Patton Augusta Cleburn Childers Robert Adams Sheffield Julian Butler Peggy Merrell Funderburk L. H. Merrell J. D Gus Martin Hall Ryan Huntsville Pennsylvania State College Farmer's High School Anne Adams Anne Adams Pattern Department West 17Th St Jimmie Holland Charles R. Clark B, M. Holland Mr. Clark Raymond Clark Morgan County Florette G. C. Vincent Bara Payne Nashville Tenn Mia Nancey Covey Joe Gordon Gladys Ryan Lawrence County Alton Parker Roy Goeth William Winton Henry Fowler Dunn Randolph Ryan Blue Spring Day School Lorene Gordon and Re Gordon Goidel’s Drug Store J. A. McDonald Jackson, Miss Morgan County City Service Products Jimmy Williams Ruby Hendon Howell Fred Vickers F. J. Lott Dolphus Price Ray Moulton Grady Berryman Columbia C. W. Howell, Jr Walter Moebes Micahal Jimmie J. M. Hendon Castor Lott Betty Jean Hassie Cooper E. J. Lott Tressie Hamilton Nell Daniel Sim Stovall Homer Meadows Naval Air Corps Pensacola John Higdon Helen Follett Hapen Brenda Joyce Sherwin-Williams Johnston St Decatur Branch Second Ave Rainey’s Beauty Shop
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