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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1939

Page

6

Missionary Society and P T A Sessions Detail Meeting

The Ide Missionary Presbyterian Woman's Society met in joint circles with officers installed by Reverend L J Kaylor. Mrs. Young received a gift for her two year presidency. At Mizpah Tuesday, Joe Wheeler P T A met at the school with Mrs. Kennon Stewart reporting a $31 balance. Officers for next year were named and plans discussed to raise funds.

IDE Missionary Presbyterian Woman's Society Garnett Young G. R. Guy Nashville Tern J. J W. A. Hoppers L. J. Kaylor W. J. Tarpley W. F. Bush M . Thornton L J. Kaylor Young Kovery Joe Wheeler P.T. A Elizabeth Jones Knox McRae Kennon Stewart Treasury T. S. Barnum Ernest Wilson C. B. Brothres H. Blackwell Paul Davis C. P. Brothers W. O. McMeans S. Barnum Ntl Miss Lee

Morgan County Notes from Cole Springs Community

Friends of the W B Hill family report improved health after illness. Local residents, including Mr and Mrs Erlie Green and Mr and Mrs Onias, hosted weekend visits. Rev Toone of Decatur spoke at Hill’s Chapel and Y P E services are held every Sunday night with all invited.

W. B. Hill Rencw Grove Erlie Green Onias Maude King Deller Woods G. T. Minor Ether Brown G. C. Brown Jenette Hubbard Ellen Baker

Inside Story at Capitol with Michael Whalen and Jean Rogers

New Yorks loneliest girl contrasts with Broadways dangerous woman in Inside Story at the Capitol today and Thursday. Local visitors include John Pope business guest in Birmingham and multiple families visiting Aldridge Grove and Hartselle, along with Decatur Princess Theatre attendees.

New York Broadway Michael Whalen Jean Rogers the Capitol

Athens Social Calendar Highlights Frances Powers Occasion

Athens society circles note Frances Powers and Le Grande Carney Wilson Jr of Birmingham will wed on March 9. Frances honored at a Friday luncheon with bridge prizes and gifts, followed by a Florence tea and Decatur luncheon hostesses. Subsequent church and missionary activities are announced along with regional visits and courthouse basement completion ahead of the March 27 circuit court session.

Gerald H. Teasley Frances Powers le Grande Carney Wilson, Jr Birmingham P. W. Hendricks, Jr Jack Helton Miss Powers Helton Hendricks A. D George H. Wood Athena Eugene Morrow Decatur Cornelian Court Hotel Mrs. Morrow A. D. Powers W. T. Clay, Jr Ella Steger Gray Joyce Lerman Gerald Teasley W. C. Wood Athens A. T. Willams Fayetteville D.C. Messall Woman's Missionary Society of First Jesus Wilson Carter W. W. Malone A. S. Pitts W.S. Garth India Basil Matthews Bruce Nelson Katherine Auburn Nick Nichols Fisher Witt Florence B. D. Peck Huntsville A. A. Griffith Cullman Circuit Court

Presiding Elder Lazenby Visits Cambridge Churches

Dr. M. E. Lazenby, presiding elder of the Decatur district, will visit the Cambridge church with Rev. H. G. Reese as pastor. He will preach at 11 o’clock, share dinner on the ground, and lead conference before the afternoon worship hour. Sunday evening he will speak again.

M. E. Lazenby Decatur Cambridge Church H. G. Reese Lazenby

Lawrence County News Briefs Ellisville Decatur and Danville

Mrs. Robert Reid visits Atlanta while Aaron Templeton and Clifford Aldridge attend court in Moulton. Lawrence Lowery was in Decatur Saturday and Mrs Willie McDaniel in Decatur Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Willie McWhorter of Moulton Route 2 stopped by Thursday. Carrie Lee Oliver stayed with Dorothy Aldridge Wednesday night. Community members attended the Danville stock sale Tuesday. H. M. Reid and son Tillman also mentioned.

John Pope Birmingham J. W. Looney Lee Nell Aldridge Grove Wesley West L. P. Hill Oakville Robert Reid Herman Columbus Alozo Rockmart Dorman Pope Lawrence Lowery Decatur Johnnie McDaniel Willie McDaniel Willie McWhorter Moulton Carrie Lee Oliver Dorothy Aldridge Danville H. M. Reid and Son Tillman

Pinkham's Compound Promises Lift From Despair

A vintage ad text urges readers feeling sunk to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It claims the tonic boosts vitality, physical resistance, and mood, with millions allegedly benefiting and endorsing the product for improved life enjoyment.

Lydia EB Pinkham

Bargain Sale of Ornamentals Spirea Van Houttei Weigela

Ornamental plant sale features Spirea Van Houttei in 2 to 3 foot and 3 to 4 foot sizes along with Weigela Rosen and Eva Rathke varieties. Includes multiple plants offered at a bargain price.

Athens Nursery Company Deutzia Anthony Waterer Spirea Ballardi Spirea van Houttei Weigela Rosen Eva Rathke Alabama

Make This Pattern 4070 At Home Slip Or Petticoat

Anne Adams Pattern 4070 offers a slip or taffeta petticoat with a flattering waistline and a flare hem. Choose sizes 14 to 42, list fabric needs for size 16 slip, and order by sending 15 cents for the pattern and book. include size name address and style number.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York N. Y

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