Coleman Poff wedding ties Miss Marie Poff to Thomas Coleman
Miss Marie Poff niece of Mr and Mrs Roy Poff wed Pfe Thomas H Coleman of Murfreesboro Tennessee and Courtland Alabama in a March 18 double ring ceremony at Dr John C Cowell Jr home The bride wore blue with black accessories corsage gardenias Attendants were Mr and Mrs Milford Walker They reside at 713 4th Ave West while the groom serves at Courtland air base Officer attendees and society notes follow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Poff
Roy Poff
Pfe
Thomas H. Coleman
Murfreesboro
Tennessee
Courtland
Ala
John C. Cowell Jr
Milford Walker
4Th Ave. West
Courtland Air Base
Embroidery Frock Pattern Sold By The Decatur Daily
Embroidered frock with rosebuds and daisies on front and collar. pattern 800 includes panel and collar embroidery transfer and dress pattern in sizes 2, 4, or 6. Send fifteen cents to The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept New York for pattern number and your name and address. Additional catalog offers 32 pages of embroidery knitting crochet quilts and home decor designs with 133 illustrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Daily
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Avenue
New York
N. Y
Auxiliary officers listed for meeting and next session
Mrs. Tom Walton is first vice president and several officers are named as secretaries treasurer and chairmen across literature missionary education membership and programs. The meeting closed with prayer and the Auxiliary will hold a monthly business meeting next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Walton
Henry Hartung
E. S. Loyd
W. C. McClung
John Patterson Jr
Mary Keenan
T. B. Rogers
A. M. Roan
Jack Draper
National Missions Sewing
James Rankin
T. G. Henry
Tennis Tidwell
Circle One
W. S. Hunter
J. B. Wiley
Circle Two
W. R. Sartor
Harry Wyatt
Westminster Guild
Auxiliary
Mizpah Chapter Postpones Gumbo Supper
Mizpah Chapter No 19 O E S postpones a gumbo supper planned for Friday night. First Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary closes a Book of Acts study led by Mrs W H Long. Ninth Street Methodist W S C S meets at the church with Rev Nolen leading a Bible study on God and The Problem of Suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary
W. H. Long
Ninth Street Methodist
Nolen
R. D. Compton
Bob Johnson
Memorial Drive Circle Two Meeting at Mrs Thompson Home
Memorial Drive Circle Two of Memorial Drive Methodist church met at Mrs B M Thompson home Monday evening with twelve members one visitor and one new member present The meeting opened with a devotional by Mrs J M Philpot and included talks on Friendship and Christians Retaining the Wall A short business period preceded adjournment followed by refreshments during a social hour
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Hunter
Westminster Presbyterian Church
T. G. Henry
E. M. Chenault
Dolores Hardage
Memorial Drive
Memorial Drive Methodist Church
B. M. Thompson
J. M. Philpot
Johnny Bolte
R. P. Thompson
Central Methodist W S C Circles Meet For Monday Sessions
Central Methodist W S C and Circles held a joint Monday afternoon meeting with Circles One Four and Three attending. Circle One hosted at Mrs Ben Hills with devotion by Mrs J H Branum and mission study led by Mrs Raymond Brittain. Circle Two met at Mrs H L Davidson home with fifteen members and three visitors and a love offering for Conference. Circle Three met at the church then joined Circle One for mission study with Circle Four. Chinese Relief and Ensley Community House were funded. Treasurer Mrs John D Stewart reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Circles
Central Methodist W. S. C
Ben Hill
J. H. Branum
Raymond Brittain
A. Z. Bailey
H. L. Davidson
T. J. Cottingham
Hickerson
Duncan
J. M. Brooks
Circle Three
A. M. Richards
H. R. Ross
Virginia Graham
Circle One
Circle Four
John McBride
Winston Powell
Mack Livingston
Ensley
John D. Stewart
Personal notices of military and local visits in Decatur
LOCAL PERSONAL items note J F Sims of the VA Navy and Mrs Sims visiting relatives in Decatur before traveling to Jacksonville Fla and Lakeland Fla Chief W C Sims will ship out to Cuba Ensign Harold Smith promoted to lieutenant j g serving in the Mediterranean area and Harold Dixon recovering from foot surgery at Wilmington NC Miss Jean Tyler Coleman and Leo Wright ill with mumps Miss Marjorie Russell to attend the AEA Convention in Birmingham visiting Miss Margaret Lyles Miss Lyles a Birmingham teacher Hollis C Sharpe transferred from Atlantic to Pacific theaters Elizabeth Ann Black improving Mrs W F Whatley of McRae Ga visiting and plans for her return Rex Finley improving at Baughs infirmary Dorothy Grace Finley to arrive from Duke University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Sims
VA. G. Navy
Harold Smith
F. O. Smith
J. G. Lt. Smith
Mediterrean
Marjorie Russell
Birmingham
Margaret Lyles
Falkville
Miss Lyles
Decatur
Dorothey Dix: Men Prefer Fluffy Ruffles
Dorothy Dix notes a debate on why women dress and argues the war changed motives. She says men now demand fluffy ruffles in women’s clothes and laments sloppy styles like dirty slacks and saddle-back shoes among mothers' daughters.
Soldiers Want Fluffy Women for Army Parties
From coast to coast soldiers request glamorous, bright-colored outfits for the girls at their gatherings. They seek long swishy skirts, lace, furbelows, perfume behind the ears, and a poised appearance rather than uniformed sameness. The piece argues women’s dress signals character, contrasting neat, suitable attire with misfit, attention-getting outfits and gender role expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Brother
Beauty Rules for a Stronger Woman and Earnest Homemaker
A guide to mental hygiene and disciplined living for women urging strict health routines. It promotes emotional control, balanced meals, daily baths, good posture, and disciplined domestic duties to maintain vitality and desirability. It warns that neglect leads to decline and social judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Duke Medical Student Plans Spring Vacation With Parents
Miss Finley, a senior in the Medical School at Duke University, will spend spring vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Finley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Finley
Miss Finley
Duke University
Shady Grove Social Roundup at Pleasant Hill and Nearby
Mrs. Harvey Cottingham and daughter visited Mrs. Floyd Sapp at Pleasant Hill last week. Various local residents hosted and visited across Decatur Huntsville and nearby towns, including Macedonia, Camp Gordon, and Valdosta. several weekend visits noted. J A Black is reported much worse. Nina Brady hosted Friday night party in honor of Bill who left for the Army. large crowd attended and everyone reported a nice time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Cottingham
Floyd Sapp
Pleasant Hill
Maggie Benham
Hartselle
G. S. McDougie
Macedonia
Tommie
Mildred Cottingham
Cora Phillips
John Sacks
Cullman
D. T. Long
Wedneylias Pvt
Hoyt Singleton
Camp Gordon
Georgia
Lindsay Bolton
Mildred Jett
Peggy Gingrich
Helen McDougley
Hazel Abbott
Decatur
C. E. Singleton
Huntsville
J. P. Perkins
Guntersville
L. T. Singleton
Valdermosa
L. E. Bolton
Roy Mooney
West Town
J. A. Black
Nina Brady
Bill Oh
Army
Morgan County Rock Creek by J F Tanner
Frances Taylor left Saturday to spend a few days with her father Mr and Mrs Lester Taylor of Birmingham. Janie Oden spent Friday night with Cleo Holmes near Union Hill. Mrs Ida Oden is visiting Mrs Gay Crawford near Center Grove. Mrs Floyd Woodall from Oden Ridge spent a few days last week with Mr and Mrs Homer Woodall. S D Childers from Oden Ridge was the Thursday night guest of Eston Lewis. Mr and Mrs Cecil Tanner visited Mr and Mrs Eather Tanner and son Donald at Holly Pond during the weekend. Mrs Harvey Hamilton was very ill last week. Mr and Mrs Lanier and family from Tennessee visited relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Taylor
Lester Taylor
Birmingham
Janie Oden
Cleo Holmes
Union Hill
Ida Oden
Gay Crawford
Center Grove
Floyd Woodall
Oden Ridge
Homer Woodall
S. D. Childers
Eston Lewis
Cecil Tanner
Cecil Tanner Visited Mr. and Mrs. Eather Tanner
Donald
Holly Pond
Harvey Hamilton
Mrs. Lanier
Tennessee
Life Insurance Assets Invested Heavily in U S Government Securities
One third of life insurance assets are placed in United States government securities, reflecting a strong preference for government instruments among life insurers. This allocation underscores reliance on stable, government-backed debt within insurer portfolios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Men Prefer Women Dress To Gauge Disposition
A fragment from a Bell Syndicate piece discusses the idea that men want women to dress femininely not only for aesthetics but also as a yardstick to measure a woman’s dispositions and character. The quotation reflects social norms of gender presentation and behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Pattern 4748 for girls frock by Anne Adams
Sugar and spice themed pattern 4748 offers a party frock in gingham or chambray with lace details and contrasting yoke. Sizes 6 through 14, fabric needs vary, pattern price 20 cents, order from Decatur Daily Pattern Dept New York. Free 1944 Anne Adams Spring Pattern Book available for ten cents more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Daily
Pattern Dept
West Lith St
New York
Anne Adams
Limestone County Capshaw by Miss Balch
Limestone County Capshaw notes a long list of local visitors and family gatherings. Names include Miss Catherine Brown Mrs S L Sanderson Mr and Mrs Joe Collier and families, and Mrs Josh Jones with continuing community events around Huntsville and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limestone County Capshaw
Miss Balch
Asses Marvelene
Lila MerleyWcott
Catherine Brown
Milliard Sanderson
Statesboro
Joseph Balch
Camp Stewart
Hagan
Florida
Irs
S. L. Sanderson
Joe Collier
Famil
Ralph
Bruce
Helen
Floseo
James Balch
Stanley
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Coleman—Poff
Ingall’s Shipbuilding
Holden B. Norwood
Cornelian Hotel
Burke
Norwood
John Short
J. R. Dasher
H. Reid Sherard Jr
Ralph Gambis
J. Y. Hamil
FR. KR. Banks
Robert A. McMasters
Harry Carpenter
By Laura Wheeler
Dr. Caldwell
WELLS
Moye’s
Goidel’s Drug Store
First Presbyterian Auxiliary
Upstate Chevrolet Co
A. Kizziah
D. P. Humphrey
Jackson, Tenn
Lutie Bloodworth
Harold Dixon
Army Air Base Hospital
Wilmington
N. C
J. F. Templeton
Fayetteville, Tenn
Jean Tyler Coleman
East Walnut Street
Leo Wright
East Vine Street
Hollis C. Sharpe
E. M
U. S. Navy
Atlantic
Pacific
Elizabeth Ann Black
W. F. Whatley
McRae
Dan Ewing
Baugh
J. G. Finley
Dorothy Grace Finley
Duke Uni
Dorothy Dix
War
Evelyn’s Beauty Shop
Epeake
Helen Follett
Laraine Day Advocates
Sally
Mr. Klotz
Shady Grove
Hflen McCdougle
Morgan County
Rock Creek
J. F. Tanner
Sarah Elizabeth Cole
Josh Lo
Afer
Neely Throneberry
Davis Pike
Homer Pike
Telephone Company
Southern Bell
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
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