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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1930
Page
5
A sharp portrait of Mack the office politician who eavesdrops on editors and reporters. The piece shows how his whisper campaigns, mispredictions, and sly jests amuse colleagues yet reveal him as a hollow, gliding figure who never advances in his trade.
Zetomen club members celebrate Presidents Day at Mrs. Hodson’s Johnston Street home with a Mother's Day themed program. Other society items include the Woman's Auxiliary at Central Methodist, Progressive Culture Club luncheon at Woodbine Inn, bridge luncheon for Mrs. Harris’s guests, missionary meeting at West Decatur Methodist, National Music Week events, and various church and women’s group activities with reports on programs and leadership teams.
A light social column opens with a syndicated reflection on marriage and modern romance from 1930, followed by social announcements. Turner and Miss Louise Nelson are noted as hosts and reporters. Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club meets at Mrs Barry Phinizys East Gordon Drive home with prizes won by Mrs R T Sheppard and Mrs N B.
Mr and Mrs J G Scruggs and Mrs Douglas Scruggs arrived today to visit Mrs George D Williamson. On Thursday they will motor to Columbia with Mrs Williamson’s sister Mrs W J Moore. Neal McCullouch is confined at home with a severe sore throat. Master Bill Nelson is ill with tonsillitis at his parents home. Mr and Mrs R C Gardner motored to Tennessee for a short business visit. Miss Bee Dickerson returned to Greenville Ala after a visit to Miss Myrtle Graves.
Anne Adams advertises Pattern 1915 a everyday frock ideal for morning chores. Features a long narrow front panel for slender effect and two roomy pockets, square neckline and fabric mix options. Available in sizes 16 to 44 with yardage and full instructions. pattern costs 15 cents plus write name address style number and size.
The text provides ordering details for Our Pattern Book of New Styles and gives the mailing address for The Decatur Daily Pattern Department at 243 West 17th St New York City. It instructs sending orders and mail to that department.
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