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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1935

Page

5

Central Baptist Auxiliary Plans July Meeting

Local church groups hold regular activities including Central Baptist Auxiliary meeting at 4 pm Monday in the annex auditorium with J W Clapton presiding. Other notes mention a Mrs Warren honors bridge event and a Miss Hartung house guest at a Ge home gathering.

Ens J. W. Clapton Miss Hartung Frances Cocke Bridge Miss Margaret Hartung Cullman Gene Orr Oak Street

Miss Mazel Hodges Edsel Hodges Back Home in Falkville

Local notes list multiple personals including Miss Constance McElroy visiting Miss Mary Webster and Ruth Ross and Jack Ross planning a St Louis trip to visit Miss Grace Landers. Methodist Women plan a 4 PM combined meeting at Central Church with hostesses named. Several others travel for visits, camps, and medical procedures in Sylacauga Montgomery Huntsville Birmingham and surrounding towns.

Ruth Ross Jack Ross St. Louis, Mo Grace Landers Central -Methodist Woman's Missionary Society W. G. Pride T. M. Faust J. M. Minor J. L. Harris

Rick Woodward to Return as Baron Bench Player

A. H. Rick Woodward, owner and longtime figure of the Birmingham Barons, announces a comeback to active baseball. He will join the team on July 2 after stepping away, saying he cannot give up the game and will resume his place on the Birmingham bench.

Birmingham Ala A. H Rick Woodward Birmingham Barons Southern Association Woodward Zipp Newman The Birmingham News Barons Will

Vacations Ahead for Panama City Visitors

A day trip tradition takes hold as visitors plan stays in Panama City Florida to enjoy summer vacations. Local officials anticipate economic activity and enhanced tourism offerings during the coming holiday period.

Swimming Not Bad for Figure Beauty

Gladys Weismuller argues swimming harms femininity, while Una Merkel counters it as the best all around exercise. The piece promotes swimming as healthful, developing balanced muscular tone, suppleness, and graceful movement, urging women to swim whenever possible.

Gladys Glad America Johnny Weismuller Johnny Una Merkel Screen Comedienne Una Tarzan Weismuller Hollywood

Peggy Overcomes Nail Biting with Aloes Tincture

Peggy is advised to break the nail biting habit through personal perseverance. A suggestion proposes using Tincture of Aloes on the fingertips to aid in overcoming the habit.

Peggy

First Christian Church in Athens Hosts Youth Program

Reverend J Harrell leads a Sunday night youth program at 8 p m with Alabama Young People's Conference attendees from Camp Grandview near Montgomery. The day also features church school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 50 with a sermon titled The New Independence and junior and senior Christian Endeavor at 7 p m followed by Wednesday service at 7 45 p m.

J. Harrell Alabama Young People’s Conference of Christian Churches Camp Grandview Montgomery Robert Harrell North Asseme Yortian Billie Hamilton Ruth Clem Leah Williamson John Robert Coffman

First Presbyterian Service Notes in Athens Visit

Dr J B Crawford presides as minister at First Presbyterian Athens. Morning worship at 11 with The Challenge of Modern Youth. Sunday school at 9 45 under Liberty Under Law. Evening sermon Joy Comes in the Morning. Seven eighty p m Youth pep trip by eleven Christian Endeavor members to boost attendance at Lake Winhatuska conference July 16.

First Presbyterian J. BR. Crawford Christian Endeavor Societies of Athens Hunteville Presbyterian Church Young People's Conference Lake Winhatuska

Duel in Paris leaves two wounded in dawn pistol clash

In Paris a morning duel between Jean Chiappe and Pierre Godin ended with two men wounded. Chiappe fired first, followed by a second shot that struck Godin near the right thigh, a superficial wound doctors labeled.

Paris Jean Chiappe Pierre In Chiappe Parise Godin

Search Underway for Curl Slayer in Greenville

Detectives from Scotland Yard join the state anti crime unit in Greenville, New York, as they search for Helen Glenn’s killer. The nine year old disappeared from her home two days earlier, her body found in a marsh with a stab wound and signs of a violent assault. Her father, Rev Henry Glenn, calls for justice as investigators trace tire tracks from a nearby road to the crime scene.

Greenville N. Y Scotland Yard Helen Glenn Yard State Police Atkinson Helen Henry Glenn

President Still Getting Results

In a turbulent six month session Congress enacted major administration measures while blocking many Roosevelt proposals. Lawmakers completed key items like work relief funding and gas line taxes, with social security advancing but tax hikes for the wealthy unlikely within two months.

Nathan Robertson Associated Press Washington Congress Omnibus Bank Federal Reserve Board AAA Seclonvelt White House

Americans Keep Up Victory String at Wimbledon

In London on June 2, Sidney B. Wood of New York advanced to the quarter finals in the all England championships as American women also won to reach the fourth round. Helen Wills Moody defeated Susan Noel in straight sets and Helen Jacobs beat Nancy Lee 7 5 6 1 to stay on track.

London Sidney B. Wood New York America Fred Perry Helen Wills Moody Susan Noel England Hortly Helen Jacobs Nancy Lee

Senate banking panel probes leak on bank bill action

Washington June 7 committee members voiced concern over a possible leak of their bank bill decision to New York bankers. They indicated a Senate investigation might follow after the apparent disclosure.

Glass Banking Subcommittee Senate New York

Propriation Bills Move Forward As Congress Funding Roils

In the coming days the government faces action on appropriation bills beyond the legislative package for Congress funding, signaling continued debate over fiscal support while other agencies seek budgeted resources.

Congress

Subcommittee Restores Banks Right to Underwrite Securities

A subcommittee adopted an amendment restoring banks’ authority to underwrite security issues. Committee members agreed to keep their sections confidential and not disclose them, signaling an agreement on internal matters.

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W. M. &. of Central Baptists Warren Robert Warren Sarah John Banks Lew Frank Emens Trinity Lewis © Brown W. P. Dover Reid Sherard, Jr Leo Wright Lewis C. Brown J. W. Shealey W. Beckensemith Redding Methodist Woman's ‘Micrionary Society Sewing Circle Elizabeth Camp Westminster Presbyterian Chhurch Decatur High School Enmre Seneca Springs W. J. Briywn W. T. Jordan H. K. Tankersley Gelistanas Joe Couesy Danie Arthur Emens Matthews Sheffield Brad Bibb Bailey Belle Mina Mrs Jack Tankersley Wilson Lake Constance McElroy Mary Webster Jake Williams Sylacauge Mr. Williams Kathryn Jameson Nashville Marthe Grayson Emens Panama City Pauline Johnson Mamie Lee Standridge Lorena Sandlin Drusilla Creel Sarah Hazelwood Bustuar Stroup Marion Kathryn Boswell Margaret Louise Nash Camp Winnataska W. L. McCulloch Huntsville Kimball Jones Mary Bloodworth Nellie Clarke Roan Rosemary Looney Peggy Williams Virginia Prince Calvin Earl Bradley Hart Mra J. C. Bryant Seventh Avenue West Jimmy Galéy Pensacola, Fla J. H. Branum Marie Stover Hartselle Tom Willingham Tuscumbia Lexie Mangrum E. T. Branum Gurley Dawson Mullins Martha Graygon Emens Birmham Garner Pride Harold Duncan Margaret Hartung N. Hayes Herbert Hauk Preult Sims Goidel’s Hitler Adolf Hitler Nice France Fuehrer Rick Fla Aun Ry. & Dry Cleaners Owim Athens Walker McLemore Memphis Almeda Crenshaw P. F. Crenshaw Robert M. Rawls South Clinton Street P. W. Hendricks, Jr McLemore Lewis Martin Misa Odelle Stewart TVA Clara Nale H. F. Clark Daytona Beach Florida Eastern Star Rose Carney George M. Rogers L. C. Bates Higgins H. F. Bullington Edwaggs Virginia Goodrich Walter 3. Harman Ritz Theatre D. L. Rosenau, Jr Tony Sudekum Hermitage Hotel Princess Theatre Christine Gray Frances Laubenthal Harry Moser Johnson NRA Hugh 8. Johnson Sainte and Binners Federal Works Progress Administrator New York City Athen’s Churches Curl Hom Anne Adams Pa’ Street Angelina Mangrate D’augustino Pesalaphia Cleve Grant Street Decatur
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