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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1939

Page

5

Engagements and Weddings Highlight Decatur Social Notes

Miss Frances English announces engagement to Mr. Frank Philpot of Decatur at a party hosted by Jo Ann Neill Ruth Moss and Susie Ward. Also reported are Kitty Lee Lamars engagement to Charles Stephens Frazer of Montgomery and Anne Elizabeth Henrys June 17 Birmingham wedding to John Cowan Evins with familial ties across Alabama.

Jo Ann Neill Ruth Moss Susie Ward Frances English Frank Philpot Decatur Frank Howell Robert Almon Holt Hardin English Crystal Miss Lamar Law Lamar Kitty Lee Charles Stephens Frazer Montgomery University of Alabama C. H. Eyster Julian Bibb Georgie Miller

Ellen Rush Sturdivant Receives Alumnae Medal at Huntingdon

Mrs Ellen Rush Sturdivant is awarded the Alumnae Medal at Huntingdon College Montgomery for loyalty and service. She served as Dean of Women from 1915 through 1930, once resident of Decatur, now a frequent house guest of Mrs A B Lampkin since leaving.

Ellen Rush Sturdivant Huntingdon College Montgomery Sturdivant Womey Decatur A. B. Lampkin

Prizes Awarded at Decatur Garden Club Flower Show

At Leila Cantwell Seton Hall the Decatur Garden Club Flower Show awarded multiple first prizes. Winners include Mrs. Thomas A. Bowles for yellow Iris, Mrs. Atlee Hoff for collection of Iris varieties, and E. F. Rhinehart for Amaryllis prizes. Additional winners include Mrs. Louis A. Neill and John H. McMath for Lily and Pink Radiance Roses.

Decatur Garden Club Leila Cantwell Seton Hall Thomas A. Bowles Fred Tidwell A. F. Harris Thomas Bowles Atlee Hoff Aline West Allee Hoff W H. Hoff J. F. Smither Mrea Jack Stone Harteelle John Broadus Clarence Fly FE. J. Polhill W. F. Rauschenberg R. le Hundley FE. BE. Clem W.P. Rauschenberg Agnelegia Louis A. Neill Wanda Harris Diant W. C. Bailey Ernest Barnett W. E. Todd EF. E. Clem J. W. Darrah Redding Emens T. C. Almon C. B. Bartee Nancy Worth Jones George Williamson W. B. Markstein Ben Britnell E. J. Polhill Inez Thombs J. D. Bush

Flower Show Results Highlight Local Garden Club

The Decatur area showcases prizewinning blooms with dozens of garden entries. Prizes awarded range across Hybrid Tea Roses, Pansies, Snapdragons, and Geranium varieties, with many named exhibitors from Hartelle, Decatur, and nearby clubs. The event includes special displays and a May 12 blind-made goods sale supporting blind artisans.

Decatur Federation of Women's Clubs Decatur Second Avenue

Personal notices highlight local visits and community events

Mrs. A F Houston returns from Birmingham to visit her son and daughter in law. Mrs. B D Wright visits Toledo and Dearborn and reports two jail services in Morgan County with Rev Carter preaching. Elizabeth Ramage visits Montreal with her son the Rev B Ramage to return later this week. Marion Mowell returns to Florence state teachers college after weekend with her father W F Boswell Sr. Jesse Thombs ill. J T Jones attends State UDC convention in Jacksonville. Paul and Mrs Duvall of Birmingham visit friends here for singing at Mt Zion. Hubert Praytor and daughter Nadatto of Hartselle spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs FE Young. Travis Callahan from Monap spends weekend with Mack McCluskey in Montgomery. J W Clapton leaves home on Fourth Ave West. Caroline Barfield returns from Tuscaloosa weekend visit.

B. D. Wright Morgan County Carter Fairview Baptist Church Elizabeth Ramage Montreal N. C B. Ramage Marion Mowell State Teachers College Florence W. F. Boswell

Boy Killed by Ball in Leesville Area

In Leesville Louisiana a fatal accident occurred when a batted ball struck eight year old Frank Kenn Weeks near his farm home. He died Saturday and his burial followed yesterday.

Leesville Frank Kenn Weeks

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