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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1920

Page

3

Club and society notes highlight local gatherings and visits

The society page details Friday and Saturday club meetings led by Mrs. Wolcott and Mrs. Lide, card and auction bridge events, prize wins for Mrs. Happer and Mrs. Earley Phirlizy, and several social visits. It also notes recent travel, illnesses, and upcoming arrivals including Mrs. Clements, Mrs. Hopper, and Miss Ruth Gray, with residents from Birmingham, Decatur, and Gadsden visiting Florence, Nashville, and Birmingham.

Carl Happer Ruth Gray Birmingham Lillian Horton Gadsden Decatur Nashville Tenn

Daughter Marjorie Jean Born to Mr and Mrs F W Davi

A daughter named Marjorie Jean was born to Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Davi. The brief birth notice confirms the new arrival and parental names.

F. W. Davison Marjorie Jean

Wilson nominees sent to Senate for assistant surgeon general

The President sent nominations to the Senate including Ed B. Wilson of Palatka Florida for assistant surgeon general at large Public Health Service and Dr Leslie L Williams.

Senate Wilson

Millinery School To Open Here April 15

Mrs. J. D. Jessee known as Madame Finnie will start a millinery school in town on April 15 to instruct pupils. She has prior millinery experience and earned a reputation for excellence in the craft.

A. B. Codrington Florida Gedrington City of Albany J. D. Jessee Madame Finnie

Gravel in concrete risks bursting in extreme heat

The Bureau of Standards warns siliceous gravel in concrete can burst stones when exposed to extreme heat, risking disintegration. It recommends avoiding gravel where possible, or protecting gravel concrete with a cement coat and wire mesh, or using plasters with asbestos as the main constituent.

Bureau of Standards

Foundation of True Beauty

A short reflective piece proclaims true beauty comes from noble character and a radiant soul. It asserts love and truth deepen beauty beyond outward appearance as time passes and life endures.

Death of Dr. Thomas M. Owen Archivist Leader

Dr. Thomas M. Owen, director of the state department of archives and history for twenty years, died suddenly from heart failure late last night. His long tenure shaped preservation and research efforts statewide.

International News. Service Onrcowane. Iy Thomas M. Owen State Department of Archives and History

Major Bassett Reaches 87th Birthday in Birmingham

Major Charles Bassett a longtime Albany figure marks his 87th year today at his Birmingham home. Congratulations pour in from friends across the Twin Cities and local communities.

Maj. Bassett Charles Bassett Albany Major Bassett Birmingham Twin Cities

Sandlin Hurt at Louisville Shops Steam Hammer Blow

C. E. Sandlin, a popular employee of the Louisville and Nashville shops, was slightly hurt this morning at work. He was struck by a glancing blow from a steam hammer and received medical treatment at Dr. F. P. Pettey’s office.

C. E. Sandlin Louisville Nashville F. P. Pettey

Frisco Woman Appointed Director of Woman's Relations

Washington March 26 The War Department named Mrs John B Cassery of San Francisco as director of womans relations in the War Department She will oversee employment of women in the army in welfare work and women employed in army establishments

International News Service Washington War Department Today John B. Cassery San Francisco War Department Army

Plies Cured in 6 to 14 Days Druggists Refund Offer

Advertises PAZO ointment for piles. Claims 6 to 14 days cure with money back if it fails to cure itching bleeding protruding piles. Promises irritation relief sleep after first application and a 60 cent price.

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Delite Theatre Dorothy Dalton Fox Sunshine the Lion Man Honey Mooners Star Theatre Gladys Brockwell Masonic Theatre ED Baxter Sea-Beach John Cumberland Elaine Hammerstine RTE Uta H R. H. Wolcott Frank Lide Canal Street Rock Club Pete Ballas F. H. Pointer Auction Bridge Club H.T. Gill Fauction Bridge Club Julia Lewis Martin Phidlan Tre George Williamson Albert Clements M. S The Young Peoples’ Missionary Society of the Central M. EB Virginia Carswell Katheryn Chunn W. C. Black Maxie Speake Willie First Price Susie Mainard T. M. Jones, Jr Harris Party Detroit E. N. Penick Evin Pointer Carl Hopper Montgomery Florence William Myer Fins Dorothy R. Maccoy Clarksville W. F. Boswell AL R. Ford E. A. Pillary H. B. ‘Cagle FL. Tapscott St. Vincent Hospitale J. D. Gray Polytinski Adele of Hartselle Mrs. Kabrich A. C. Dillehay Henry Hartung Cash Department Store Sandlin Hunt Albany Drug CO ODEN Newbro Mig. Co Atlanta Miller Benson-Cobb Drug Co Clopton Frank P, Side Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company Newark New Jersey J. L. Bibb Ada America Speake Echols & Speake Second Avenue
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