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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1929
Page
5
A detailed social page describes a formal luncheon table centerpiece with pink snapdragons and flowers, followed by multiple club gatherings. It lists numerous ladies by name, notes roles, readings, bridge prizes, and hostess duties across events in Altoona and Athens, including the Junior Berean club reunion and various tea and bridge afternoons.
Bushnell remarks on a soldier’s death as a regal moment, calling Him the Son of God. The excerpt frames suffering as stepping stones toward sublime triumph, with the speaker questioning humanity and divinity in the face of death.
Mrs. F. F. Tidwell hosted the Progressive Culture club this week. She transformed her porch into a sun parlor that opens from the living and dining rooms, showcasing mirrored walls that brighten the interior. Large bowls of roses and spring blossoms created a Florida season mood in the entertainments suite. The hostess appeared in a Rose beige satin faced crepe one piece dress with coordinating accessories as the dining room opened at one o'clock, featuring a Filet lace cover.
Seven year old boy who would not eat gains 15 pounds after Vinol use, per father J F Andres. Ad touts Vinol as cod liver peptone with iron, claims first bottle adds pounds to thin children or adults, improves energy, sleep, and appetite. Thompson Drug Co and Albany Drug Co promote.
In Denison Texas Mas Emma Greco reports relief from nervousness after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Sonative Wash and Pills for Constipation. She says she can do any kind of work now and recommends the medicines to others and will answer letters seeking information.
Mrs Louis Henkel of Birmingham motored here with her husband who just returned from Chicago. Jimmy Kendall returned to Town Creek after a weekend with his parents. Mr and Mrs Seymour of Huntsville were guests of Mr and Mrs James Kendall. Mrs Edgar Burnett of Ada Ohio visits her daughter Mrs C J O’Bryant Jr and plans to return home with extended visit. Mrs O’Bryant recuperating from surgery. Mrs Vera Austelle returns from Bowling Green and Henderson. aunt Mrs Hallie Neeley accompanies her home. Elwood Tarpley ill with chills and fever. Preston Sherrill suffers mumps. Master Richard Coffee Jr has scarlet fever at home. Various locals plan Birmingham trips and other weekend activities.
The ninety eighth annual commencement at the University of Alabama runs May 26 to 28. Rev. Arthur J. Moore will give the baccalaureate sermon May 26 at 11 a.m. Alumni Day includes trustee meeting, Alumni Council, Denny chimes dedication, and a banquet. Governor Bibb Graves will address graduates May 28 at Morgan Hall.
A Massachusetts woman placed a husband advertisement that drew 19 responses. She remains unmarried, with no match reported as of the brief notice.
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