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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1941

Page

7

Social and club notices fill Decatur society page

Mrs. Frank Verner hosts a fourth birthday for niece Misa Geraldine English of Chattanooga with games, gifts, and a patriotic DAR meeting at Cornelian Hotel. Miss Annie Wheeler reads her winning essay on heritage. Various contracted club gatherings and visits are noted, including Huntsville Grace Club luncheon and plans for Kate Duncan Smith School pilgrimage.

Mra Frank Verner Misa Geraldine English Chattanooga Tenn Content Geraldine Marlene Simpson Frances Wunder Opa Faye Brown Sylvia Brown Betty Joyce Brown Lloyd Simpson Allen Gray Inez Gray Sarah Louise Gray Louise Brinkly Charles Brinkly Pauline Brinkly Billy Raye Brinkly Verner Howard Verner Stephens Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Cornelian Hotel Evers Nashville, Tenn J. Y. Robb Mary Ford Tillery Annie Wheeler D. A Kate Duncan Smith School Gunter Mountain Nelson Huntsville John M. Nelson Grace Club Jackson Street EB. Y. Caldwell

Mrs Hough Curry Plans Visit and Golden Anniversary

Mrs. Hough Curry will travel Saturday to Louisville for a relatives visit and will attend the golden wedding anniversary of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell. Others were in Birmingham Thursday, including Mr. and Mrs. 8S. A. Lynne and Mrs. Skeggs Crawford with Mrs. John Bragg.

M. E. Edwards and Son Birmingham A. Lynne Skeggs Crawford John Bragg Wilbur Bailey, Jr Camp Blanding, Fla Wilbur Bailey, Sr

City imposes license tax on Decatur amusement houses

Ordinance 351 sets a city tax on admission charges for places of amusement within Decatur Alabama and in its police jurisdiction. It defines taxable entities, rates, filing dates, records, penalties, and enforcement provisions.

Decatur

Plumpen the Face and Cheek Exercises for a Hungry Look

A column on quick facial shaping routines to fill hollow cheeks and create a fuller appearance. It suggests chewing actions like mail coin, lip puckers, and mouth circles, plus facial massage with cream, ice rub, and light outdoor activity for a plumper, healthier look.

Make This Model At Home Embroidery Trims Soft Dress Pattern 4707

Anne Adams Pattern 4707 offers a dress with rich optional embroidery trims and novel yoke motifs. The pattern includes a transfer design, full Sewing Instructor directions, and versions with short and three-quarter sleeves. Available in women’s sizes 34 through 48. size 36 requires 3 1/4 yards of 39 inch fabric. Send 15 cents. book and pattern together 25 cents. address to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department in New York.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th New York N. Y

Menzies urges U S aid on a great scale

Australian Prime Minister Robert Menzies urged the United States to provide war aid on a great scale. He said the conflict must be treated as a full-time effort and that the Allies must equip those who fight for them, predicting a series of victories leading to final triumph.

London Robert G. Menzies Australia United States Menzies

Hitler's shadow haunts Europe as successor rumors stir

An article examines the question of who could lead Germany after Hitler, noting Hermann Goering's strong drive and popularity but arguing he lacks the unifying authority of the Nazi leader. It discusses the potential impact on war policy and regime stability if Hitler were removed.

Hitler Marshal Goering Goering Tiassos Germany Puehrer

City Tax Ordinance Funds For Public Schools

Proceeds from taxes levied by the city treasurer go to the custodian of public school funds and are to be used solely for operation and maintenance of city public schools. The ordinance becomes effective at midnight June 90, 1941, approved May 1941 by Mayor T. R. Harrison. A true copy signed by City Clerk H. O. Troup.

T. R. Harrison

Crochet Medallion Pattern 2822 for Heirloom Spread

Realize your dream of possessing a lovely heirloom with crochet medallions. The Easy Way pattern 2822 provides directions for a medallion with illustrations and guidance for making a spread cloth or scarf.

Pattern 2822 Needlecraft Request Blank

Pattern 2822 shows a photograph of a medal lion and lists materials required. Send ten cents for this pattern to The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept at 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY. Include pattern number your name and address.

Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York N. Y

Hitler Adored as Spiritual Leader by Many Germans

The passage notes large numbers of Germans view Hitler as both spiritual and political, with some seeing him as a Messiah. It cites Mein Kampf read from pulpits as a substitute for the Bible, and highlights Hitler’s strong hold on youth, whose Nazification appears nearly hypnotic.

Hitler Germany

Decoration Sunday at Mt Zion Near Hartselle

The annual Decoration Sunday service will be held at Mt Zion five miles east of Hartselle starting at ten in the morning. Rev Charles Landers of Decatur will preach and a cordial invitation to the public to attend was extended.

Mt. Zion Hartselle Charles Landers Decatur

Want Ads Spotlight on Farma Land and City Property

Brief note hints at regular hate toward farm land and city property in want ads. Presents the idea as a recurring theme and suggests readers seek the exact listings that match their interests.

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