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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1941

Page

5

Mission Study Class Reflects Women’s Society at First Methodist

Athens Alabama March meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist held a study period from the book Dangerous Opportunity by Earle H. Ballou led by Mrs. J S Ragdale of Athens College. Presiding officer Mrs. W S Garth led the business session before the devotional by Mrs. B T Waites. Next Monday features a second study session inviting the auxiliary and outsiders.

Christian Service Society Athens Ala Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church W. S. Garth Earle H. Ballou J. 8S. Ragedale Athens College B. T. Waites Central Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service J. W. Darrah W. H. Day R. L. Archibald Central Baptist W. M P. H. Sandlin

Pattern 4716 Frock with Detachable Peplum by Anne Adams

Advertisement for Anne Adams Pattern 4716 a detachable peplum frock design. Features soft bodice lines high neckline options lace-trimmed heart shaped yoke and optional contrast fabric. Sizes 14 to 42 with fabric yardage. price 15 cents for pattern book 25 cents for book and pattern. Order to The Dapor Tur Daily Pattern Department New York.

Anne Adams Anne Adama Darta Daportur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th St New York

Visitors plan Alabama garden and trail trips

A group of residents headed to Jackson Alabama for visits to Bellingrath Gardens and Azalea Trail after staying with relatives. Others report illness and travel updates including E N Wear’s serious illness at 1206 West Moulton Street and B C Sims moving to Jasper Alabama for a state job.

R. R. Rowe Jessie Boyles Hallie Hughes Roy Street Jackson Ala Bellingrath Gardens Azalea Trail E. N. Wear West Moulton Street

Home Demonstration Club Meetings Share Plans and Demonstrations

The Neel and Union Home Demonstration Clubs met in February with songs creeds and roll calls. Members discussed dress revues clothing for British children demonstrations on milk menus and home safety. Plans included fundraising tacky party and a March social at the school and a meeting at Mrs Odessa Pike on March 25.

CLUB Mesdames J. . Cunningham John W Jones Frank Emens Cornelian Court Progressive Culture Club A. BE. Jackson Hartselle E. J. Polhill R. E. Oliver West Palm Beach Flo Pearl Buchetl Trinity Ben Martin Rufus Adams Dtvas Sample Maggie Grubbs Miss Rowe Susie Johnston Neel Home Demonstration Club Dessie Glasgow Alabama Miss. Rowe Union Hill Kate. Slate The Union Home Demonstration Club Ruth Johnston Lola Mason

Fast Morgan County Singing Convention Invited Singers

The Fast Morgan County Singing Convention will meet on the second Sunday in March inviting all quartets singers and listeners. Dinner will be served. Local social notes include Rev. Dewey Crow’s appointment and various visits among residents including Miss Eva Weaver from Arp and Miss Lorene Lewis with family.

Morgan County Dewey Crow Mannie Livingston Arnice Oden Minnie McKee Martha Martin Zin Childers Decatur Eva Weaver Arp Elsie McKee Cottle Somerville W. B. Smith Jocie Hamilton Hilbert Weaver Berryhill Florence Tom McDonald West Virginia Mattie McKee Fay Woodall Piva Lee Woodall Ida Self McDonald Ragland Lorene Lewis Malinda Lewis Beckle McKee

Convicts to be Hanged for Gartman Killing at Cummins Farm

Four escaped inmates from Cummins Arkansas prison farm told readers their subscription would end March 8 and that their future addresses are unknown. The four convicts, including Heard, were sentenced to hang for the killing of posse member Frank Gartman near here, and are to be executed this Friday March 7.

Heard Cummins, Ark Prison Farm Labor Day Frank Gartman Posse

When a Child Needs a Laxative

SYRUP OF BLACK-DRAUGHT contains the same tonic laxative as BLACK-DRAUGHT and may tone a child’s lazy intestines. It often gives satisfying relief when symptoms indicate a laxative is needed. Children usually like the tasty syrup. Two sizes 25¢ and 50c.

William Heard Receives Mystery Letter From Arkansas Paper

In Columbia Louisiana on March 6 a letter arrived from the circulation department of a Little Rock Arkansas newspaper. The item hints at missing copies and distribution issues affecting the area.

Columbia, la William Heard Little Rock Ark

Club Adopts Church as Community Project Rally Plan

Better Homes project and the club chose the church as a community project. Members discussed rally attendance and agreed to make and sell a quit. Five new members joined and the club adjourned to meet in March at Mrs Myra West's home.

Better Homes Myra West

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Bridge Club W. R. Smith Sam Pruett O. P Stinson J. R. Doss A. E. Humphrey Smith Pruett H. R. Davis Cotillion Club Decatur Cotillion Club Carnegie Library Harry Carpenter T. H. Mattocks Stephens George Williamson Ferry Street Lydia E. Pinkham Goidel’s Ponsis- O'Keefe Claire Carleton Victer Jory Steffi Dun Capitol Davidson Coal & Feed CO Slim” Wilson MOVE Raymond Thornhill Warren & Ratliff Mrs. R. R. Rowe George Morris Esther Points South B. C. Sims Jasper State Estalre Sherrod University of Alabama H. F. Sherrod H. D. Greer John OC. Bragg Shirley Bragg Loyd Birmingham Ben Martin, Sr Comner Ezell Gladys Cominton West Point Home Demonstration Club Myrtle Goodson B. H. Flack Wildwood Jeanette Lawrence Bernice Thomas Murdock Walla Dinsmore Bros, Furn Decaturs Aar Dee Ee Cain and Wells Sta Poer’s Gift Shop Maulsby's Hat Shop Rome Ida Humphrey Ome Alan Curtis Arthur Kennedy Joan Leslie Henry Hall Henry Travers Raoul Walsh High Sierra Mark Bellinger America
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