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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1937

Page

5

Society Auxiliary Elects Officers in Legionine Year

The American Legion Auxiliary unit elected officers for 1937 38 after a Monday meeting led by Mrs. Earl Williams. Four delegates were chosen to attend the state convention in Gadsden July 18 19 and 20. The new officers assume duties after the July convention and a social hour followed adjournment.

American Legion Auxiliary Earl Williams Rebecca Pettey Gadsden Williams J. O. Colvard Ruby S. Jones A. A. Parker Butler P. A. Hine W. M. Rice Ruby

Attractive Luncheon for Mrs Woods Dazzles Guests

A Saturday luncheon at the Cornelian Court Hotel honored Mrs. Joseph Woods who will move to California this week. Hostesses Mes Morrow entertained about forty five guests with summer floral centerpieces and travel themed decor. Mrs. W. H. Long offered a farewell toast and Mrs. F. S. Hunt Sr. contributed verses.

Woods Joseph Woods California Cornelian Court Hotel Mes Morrow W. H Long

Personal notices of local residents and visitors

Mrs B F Wear rests comfortably after surgery at Benevolent Society Hospital. Several couples plan trips to Miami West Palm Beach and Dallas. Local residents visit Birmingham Montgomery Florence Huntsville and Athens with friends and relatives. Travelers include Cottrell Goode Allen Edwards Robertson Roan Love Hale Lilly Bynum.

B. F. Wear Benevolent Society Hospital Joe Cottrell Miami West Palm Beach Fla West Coast Dick Goode George Allen Athens Dallas

House guests named for Miss Mabel Ann Hanson

Miss Mabel Ann Hanson had visitors Miss Virginia Simpon of Miami Florida and Miss Gladys Garnett of Orlando Florida during the social season at her home.

Gladys Garnett Orlando Fila Virginia Simpson Miami Mabel Ann Hanson Virginia Simpon Miami, Fla Fla

Wanted to Buy Gasoline Drums for Propst Tanker Station

Buyer seeks 100 good condition gasoline drums with bungs. Wants 55 gallon drums at $1.50 each or 30 gallon drums at $1.00 each. Delivery required to Propst Tanker Station 120 Moulton St Decatur.

Propst Moulton St Decatur

Local Riders Win Ribbons at Call-May Norse Show

Local horsemen collected ribbons at the Call-May Norse show last night. Ed Hathecoat rode Rose Bud to first in the farm class for Birmingham owner C. W. Wilkinson. O. H. Hathcoat earned third in the model class on Miss Kelly Bourbon, owned by Dr. W. R. Trapp of Tuscumbia. Miss Kelly Bourbon also placed second in the three galley junior class with Hathcoat, Attractive Lady ridden by Hathcoat took third in open walking and second in Junior walking. Open three gaited saw Miss Kelly Bourbon finish third with Hathcoat, Betty Black owned by George Lawrence formerly of the area won first in the child and pony class ridden by Buddy Haynes of Shelbyville Tennessee.

Ed Hathecoat C. W. Wilkinson Birmingham O. H. Hathcoat Marian Boswell Kelly Bourbon Betty Black George Lawrence Buddy Haynes Shelbyville, Tenn

Wyoming man buys 30 acre tract near Morgan

W C McClung of Midwest Wyoming purchased a 30 acre tract on Joe Wheeler highway three miles west of Morgan from S R Garrison farm. The sale by W M Chenault Real Estate Agency totaled 4500 dollars. McClung, a supervising machinist for a Wyoming oil firm, plans to reside on the property after 1938 retirement. He was born in Mt Hope, Kansas, and has lived in Wyoming 30 years. His wife is Janie Elkins, former local school faculty member.

W. C. McClung Midwest Wyo S. R. Garrison Joe Wheeler W. M. Chenault McClung Wyoming Mt. Hope Lawrence County Janie Elkins

Tear-Producing Power of Onions Declines by Season

A study notes onions emit more tear-inducing compounds toward the onion season’s end and less in spring. Researchers compare volatiles in fresh onions, finding heightened lachrymatory factors in late-season samples, suggesting seasonal chemistry affects household chopping irritation.

Expection Guests at Sister Mrs J Daniell’s Event

Montgomery hosts expected guests of their sister Mrs J Daniell with BR Daniell and Mr Daniell noted among attendees for a family gathering.

Creamed rubbing alcohol for quick pick up beauty treatment

Gladys Glad recommends creamed rubbing alcohol as a quick self care method for tired women. Rub a small amount at the base of the neck to relax shoulder tension, then, if time permits, a hot bath followed by the cream to seal in moisture.

Gladys Glad America Mary Scotland

Athens News Briefs Highlight Local Obituaries and Visitors

Miss Helen Craft of Lima visits Mrs Mary Loom and Mr and Mrs Donald Isom. The six month old son of Redus Barker died of pneumonia. Baylia Hightower to tour Florida. Dr John Crutcher Jr moved from Powers Hospital to home. Miles Frances Hightower recovered after appendectomy. W W Malone Jr and R H Walker Jr visited Owensboro. Miss Louella Chambers of Starkville visits parents. Dr D J Wilson recovering at home. Miss Etta Hine sprained back. Billy Martin to St Louis for job after Vanderbilt. H G Davis and Martha Frances Davia return from Jackson. R H McConnell family visits. Hassie Williams welcome newborn son at Powers Hospital. Richard Tyler Wood of Greenville visits. Rebecca Malone Harsh and kids visit Memphis.

Helen Craft Lima Ohio Mary A.loom Donald B. Isom L. B. Howard Cleveland Ohiio Charlies O. Barker Redus Barker Barker Baylia Hightower Florida John 8. Crutcher, Jr Powers Powers Hospital W.W. W. Malone, Jr R. H. Walker, Jr Owensboro Louella Chambers Starkville Miss R. A. Chambers D. J. Wilson John W. Wilson Tuscaloosa University of Alabama Etta Hine Billy Martin W. G. Martin St. Louis Hassie Williams Richard Tyler Wood Greenville George H. Wood George Harsh Rebecca Malone Memphis

Somerville Local News Notes Welcomes Visitors and Visits

Mrs Sardia Winton Somerville along with Mr and Mrs Willis Watkins of Florence visited relatives in Somerville and nearby areas. The column lists numerous local names, Sunday calls, and trips to Decatur, Hartselle, Nashville, Winston-Salem, and Akron with family and friends, plus jury duty and CCC camp travel.

Willis Watkins Flovence Watkins Ite P. Johnston Hartselle Decatur Royal Henderson Watking G. D. Mikellved Wigan Glenn Weekins Gilbert Allen Edgar McClure Nashville White Hoyt Groover Mary Nell Groover Hartgelle J. A. Garrison

Summer Frock Pattern 4446 by Anne Adams

Anne Adams Pattern 4446 offers a light summer dress with full sleeves and a pointed waist yoke in synthetic print or eyelet batiste. Features include bow ends or flower accents, easy cutting for amateur sewers, sizes 12 through 40, with 30 inch fabric for size 16 and illustrated step by step instructions. Send 15 cents for pattern and a 15 cent book, to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department, New York.

Anne Pashion Adams Anne Adam Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department W. 17Th St New York

Local visitors and callers travel through Harteelie

Vinemont residents Mrs. W. 8 Watkins and Mr. and Mrs. Oale Waugh of Route 1 visited Harteelie Saturday. Mrs. P Johnston called in Harteelie Saturday afternoon. Miss Velma and Vera Murphy of Woodland Mills were guests of Mrs. Markie McAn.

Death toll from colitis rises in Morgan county child

Dorothy Ann Haynes seven months old dies at 3 25 p m Monday as colitis claims another Morgan county child. Funeral set for 10 o clock Wednesday at Moss Chapel with Rev R B Conner officiating and burial at Moss Chapel. Parents two brothers and F C Haynes and sister Miss unnamed listed as survivors.

Morgan County Dorothy Ann Haynes A. Haynes Decatur R. B Conner Moss Chapel Brown Dee F. C. Haynes

Frances Hayne and Grandparent R Haynes Survive

Frances Hayne and the grandparents Mr and Mrs R Haynes survive in a brief obituary note detailing their relation to the deceased and acknowledging their presence among mourners.

Frances Hayne Mrs. R. ©. Haynes

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