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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1948

Page

6

Local Social Notes Highlight Birthday and Club Gatherings

Mrs Billie Hughes hosts a May 1 bridal shower at her home with games and gifts for the honoree. Ruth Class of Central Baptist met May 4 at Mrs Roy Ridgeway’s home, electing officers and sharing refreshments. A.M. Stover celebrated his 91st birthday with family in Bald Knob. Progressive Culture Club met on Oak Street with a program on music appreciation and a light supper. Founders Day Banquet planned by Beta Sigma Phi for May 7 at Greystone Cafe. Tuesday Whist Club met at Lyons Hotel with a catered noon meal.

Lua Sarah Ferguson Louise Gray Mary Ella Singon Louise Rhodes Abrey Dumas Edna Taylor Furman Thompson Ruth Gentral Iptist Church Roy Ridgeway 3Rd Street Billy Riswick Ingo Charles Parker Go Price Annie Weaver A. M. Stover A. M Mack) Stover Bald Knob Lawrence Stevers Mr Stover Sam Brown 6Th Avenue West T. M. ‘Guyton Oak Street Progressive Culture Club Sohn Peach S.A. Lynne Navera Piente A. Lynne Trinity Mountain E M. Chapman Sigma Phi Sorority Greystone Cafe

Emancipation Changes View of Single Women in Society

Dorothy Dix argues that old notions of marriage as a woman's only path have faded. Single women, especially educated and independent ones, are now respected, self-sufficient, and valued as guests and advisors.

Wome Miss Sallys Miss Marys Dorothy Drs Nothering Sally Collge

Two-In-One Pattern for Girls and Women Gowns

Pattern 4588 offers matching nightgowns for a mother and daughter plus two dream gowns. The pattern fits Misses 14 to 18 and child 4 to 8 with sizes, yardage, and style numbers. Send twenty five cents to The Decatur Daily Eaters Dept for pattern 4588 with name address zone size and style number.

Decatur Daily Dept West 17Th St New York-11

Local Women Host Luncheon and Games at Mrs Brown’s Home

Henry Sigman and several ladies attended an afternoon of games at Mrs Brown’s home following a luncheon. Mrs A C Bailey is set to host the group next week at Decatur Country Club.

Henry Sigman Wiliam Hockensmith Joe Duncan Stanley Wyatt Elmer Loyd Brown A. C. Bailey Decatur Country Club

Cotillion Club To Meet Friday Night In Decatur

The Decatur Cotillion club will hold its regular May meeting Friday at 7 30 PM in the Lyons Hotel Annex. Members were urged to attend.

Cotillion Club Decatur Cotillion Club Lyons Hotel

Miss Martha Dinsmore Visits Beaufort and Faces Illness

Miss Martha Dinsmore returned from a visit with Mr and Mrs Robert Donnelly in Beaumont Texas and learned she is in serious condition in a Chicago hospital. Miss Annie Wheeler Mr and Mrs Atlee Hoff and Mrs J W Darrah visited in Corinth Mississippi Wednesday. Mr and Mrs J R Doss returned from a visit with their son Robert in Tuscaloosa and Robert is improving after a serious illness.

Martha Dinsmore Mrs Robert Donnelly Beaumont Texas Chicago Illinois Annie Wheeler Atlee Hoff J. W. Darrah Cornith Mississippi J. R. Doss Robert Tuscaloosa Robert Doss

Spring Pattern Book offers family fashions and hat bag set

Anne Adams promotes a new Spring Pattern Book offering easy styles for the whole family for fifteen cents more. The catalog includes a free hat and bag pattern. It suggests using a can of tomatoes as a substitute in split pea soup for variety.

Anne Adams

Old Maids Honored Even If Sidelined by Critics

A historical reflection notes that women caring for ill husbands or in single status face social derision yet wise people honor them. The piece contrasts harsh gossip with respect for enduring patience and family duty.

Nail Care Guide for Brittle Nails and Matching Polish

Brittle nails indicate dry surrounding skin and hangnails. Use cuticle cream or mineral oil, keep flesh back, and clean eaves with a nail white pencil. Maintain daily care, gentle filing, and avoid oil on polish. Polish should be renewed, oval nails with a half moon at base.

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Mrs. Ridgeway Mollie Matthews Ridgeway Marvin Jones J. G.prite Marvin Black Billy~ Elswick Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Lewis Brown Lyons Je Kn Bailey W. H. Bi Rex. Pou Fleischmann Fleischmanns Fast Rising Mom Alis Pastryc’ Shop Harry A. Leonard, Jr Bristol Harry Joe C. Underwood Dorothy DIX Sane Moulton Cos Oouly Eenhouse Holt’s Beauty Shop Warren Ratliff Goidel White Swan Diaper Service Decatur Athens Jackson Hway Sheffield Roden Moulton St Helen Follett AREX Silhousettes Textron Come Texton
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