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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1927
Page
5
Eleanor and Mary Bess of Columbia Tennessee and senators Harriett and Jane Irwin were praised for hosting a gathering. Mary served as hostess at Lafayette Boulevard home where daisies and garden flowers brightened the scene. Marie Ballas won high score. several guests received attractive souvenirs.
Miss Brock entertained Wednesday afternoon in compliment to Miss Ida Belle Timberlake and Miss Sarah Mann of Stevenson Alabama. Guests included I V Timberlake Mrs Timberlake and Misses Nettles of Peterman plus many local friends. Harriett Irwin Eloise Humphrey and others attended. Bridge provided entertainment with Eloise Humphrey winning top score. Mementoes and a salad course concluded the pleasant gathering.
Miss Orewe Woodruff married Mr. Felton Y Dunnervant on Thursday June 28 at 10 30 am in the Woodruff home on Eighth Avenue West. The bride wore white flat crepe with satin trimming and carried roses and lillies of the valley. Beatrice Woodruff was her attendant in pink georgette with white sweet peas. Edgar Blalock served as best man in a simple family setting.
An old advertisement touts S S S as a remedy for blemished skin and general vitality. It cites personal testimonials about relief from itching boils and impure blood, promoting the product as natural and laboratory prepared and available in two sizes.
International Illustrated News advises that nine in ten women traveling overseas should plan outfits as carefully as destinations. A well chosen suit, like Mrs Thomas D Green’s, is ideal for boats trains and buses and keeps luggage manageable.
The younger set enjoyed a string of parties but Wednesday morning's gathering at Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Pointer's Ferry Street home in Garden stood out as especially charming.
Blossoms decorated the affair honoring Miss Elizabeth Chandier of Florence as guests enjoyed nine tables of rock games. High score went to Miss Ann Tillery, and guests received georgette handkerchiefs. A luncheon followed with many local youths and visitors from Alabama and Tennessee.
Mrs A E Humphrey hosts a Thursday night dance at her Jackson street residence to honor Mrs Victor Heard of Clanton, inviting friends and neighbors to attend.
Members of the Senior B Y P A at Decatur Baptist church will attend a swimming party at Malone Park on Thursday evening.
James A Nelson and W B Markstein are in Montgomery on business. Miss Ida Belle Timberlake and Miss Sarah Mann of Stevenson Ala will return home Friday after visiting Mr and Mrs I V Timberlake. Mr and Mrs Eldon Jones expect to leave soon for Birmingham to settle there. Mrs W L Fields and three children of Birmingham are visitors here. Issje Bee Dickerson of Greenville Ala is the guest of Miss Myrtle Graves and will spend the weekend with Miss Evelyn Coker at her aunt Mrs W.
Mrs W N Cowden and Mrs Fanny Godfrey left Wednesday to spend a month with Mrs Breuner Smith in Florence and visit other relatives.
Markstein reports Miss Myrtle Graves has returned home after several weeks touring points of interest in the North.
Seven members of Albany troop one, Girl Scouts of America, enjoyed a hike Wednesday afternoon under Miss Eva Gargus. The troop, camping in Birmingham, earned the letter C for display of good Scout spirit. The group was led by Miss Gargus and Miss Wanda Harris.
Dixie Wilson story follows four young lives in a short drama about a newlywed wife learning her husband has another woman. A poignant voyage to the dock reveals a dramatic, faith driven turn that tests hope and trust. The tale unfolds across a brief, tense span.
The notice urges eligible voters to register in advance and arrive on the first day to qualify. It emphasizes the July 4 date and the need to complete registration steps before voting.
A Wiggins resident, A. L. Cone, reports using Thedford Black Draught for constipation and says it never failed to help. He notes its cleansing action and urges prompt use to avoid dangers, stating his wife also prefers it. Sold everywhere, 25c. NC-179
Mrs. W. T. Ray of Wilsonville Alabama suffers years of nervous indigestion with a lump in the stomach gas sourness and irregular bowel movements. Vega touted as best for constipation digestion gas and related disorders has rejuvenated her energy and rest. Vega rep at Thompson's Drug Store and Albany Drug Co. daily with money back guarantee.
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