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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1940

Page

6

Society Notes Announce Engagement and Local Club Events

Mrs J W Tillman of Athens announces the engagement of her daughter Sarah Hamblen to Wallace Garner Jeffery of Decatur Son of Mr and Mrs Henry Ewing Jeffery of Decatur The wedding will be June 8 at noon at the bride home with both families present Music by Evelyn Mayhall pianist and Mrs Frank Armstrong soloist The bride will be given in marriage by her uncle Dr Pryor Williams of Birmingham The couple plans indicate social and club activities in Athens Decatur and nearby communities including garden club events and bridge circles

Elliotransfer Company Decatur

Personal News From Local Area Seems Quiet This Week

Mr and Mrs C B Sanders and son returned to Birmingham after visiting relatives here. Miss Jane Davis transferred from Carrollton to Livinston Alabama for welfare work. B Markstein was a business visitor in Florence Tuesday. Mrs J T Jones left Tuesday.

Jane Davis Carrollton Livingston Ala B. Markstein Florence H. H. May Birmingham

Making Complexions Behave By Helen

Advice column on skin care and cosmetics. Discusses cleansing packs with kaolin Fuller's earth and olive oil, facial routines, and the use of hazel for oily skin. Covers puffiness from fatigue and alcohol, eye care, and how to contact the Beauty Box Editor with stamped replies.

Helen “Ollett Fuller Beauty Box

Anne Adams Pattern 4433 Frock for Summer Wardrobe

Pattern 4433 by Anne Adams offers a front buttoned frock with yokes optional pockets and a slenderizing front panel. Sizes 16 through 46 available, fabric amounts listed. price 15 cents for pattern, 25 cents for book plus pattern together. Order via The Decatur Daily Pattern Department, 243 West 17 St New York.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17 New York

Morgan County Social Notes at Johnson Chapel Scene

Mr. and Mrs. John Gangrich of Jacksonville Florida visited Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Belle Rogers and family. Mrs. Bell Rogers and her son J W were in Decatur on business Tuesday. Sunday visitors included Mrs. Mack King Ruby and Martha among others in the Rogers household.

John Gangrich Jacksonville Florida Ruth Templeton Decatur Belle Rogers Bell Rogers J. W Mack King Ruby Martha

Residents traverse Birmingham for medical and convention duties

Local residents traveled to Birmingham this week for medical reasons and attendance at the State U. D. C. Convention. Several family members remained to support relatives undergoing surgery at Jefferson County T. B. Sanatorium, Benevolent Society Hospital, and St. Joseph's Hospital in Memphis.

Community Notes From Neel Area Social Items

Deli and Billy King Lavern Maples Buddy and Mary Lois Maples and Clem Glasgow. Lavern Maples was the Wednesday night guest of Mrs J R Watkins of Neel. Rev R N Moore filled his regular appointment Sunday. Miss Lolett Roberts of Hartselle visited her parents Mr and Mrs C C Roberts. J M Glasgow Mr and Mrs V A White and Elmer White were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Calvin Long of Danville. Several from here attended the singing at Neel Sunday night. We had a very good attendance at Sunday school Sunday. Friends are sorry Mrs J M Glasgow is ill. Several in this and surrounding communities have been busy planting cotton last week.

Deli Billy King Lavern Maples Buddy Mary Lois Maples Clem Glasgow J. R Watkins Neel R. N. Moore Lolett Roberts Hartselle C. C. Roberts J. M. Glasgow V. A. White Elmer White Calvin Long Danville

Private payrolls show 18 percent March rise

Federal Security Administrator McNutt reported that private employers hired 18 percent more people in March than in the same month a year earlier. He cited authoritative reports indicating increasing demand for workers and a strengthening labor market.

Washington McNutt

Industry And Commerce In A Slow Recovery

A fragmentary report notes the country’s large pool of idle workers gradually shrinking as industry and commerce show slow signs of improvement, implying tentative economic progress amid widespread unemployment.

Want Ad Seeks Contact: Telephone 46 for Local Need

Small notice invites readers to call telephone 46 for a local want ad inquiry. Limited details suggest a personal or service need and a quick response expectation.

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