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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1939

Page

3

Red Wing Girl Scout Troop 3 Awards Court Delights Helpers

Red Wing Girl Scout Troop 3 held a Court of Awards at Central Methodist Church. Miss Mary Louise Reed presided, with Second Class Badges awarded to Peggy Rainey Mary Hulme Jean Link Wanda Mitchell and Geraldine Masterson. Tenderfoot investure for Mary Ellen Smith and Betty Wyatt. Various badges earned and future awards planned.

Red Wing Girl Scout Central Methodist Church Mary Louise Reed Kathleen McGlathery Peggy Joyce Rainey Mary Magdelin Hulme Jean Link Wanda Dell Mitchell Geraldine Masterson Switzerland Wanda del Mitchell Anna Howard Shaw Mary Ellen Smith Betty Ware Wyatt

Household drama shifts toward a life beyond New York

Eleanor Parrish contemplates leaving the city with baby Jessica and Phil as their jobs falter at the Globe. Kit offers hospitality and caution while Phil confesses cuts and a demotion. Eleanor resolves to move and provide schooling and new opportunities for their child, even as the husband faces tighter wages and night shifts.

Eleanor Jessica Kit Joe Phil Eleanor Parrish New York Angel Mr. Parrish

Miss Bayliss Addressed Decatur Rotary Club

Miss Virginia Bayliss spoke Monday at the Decatur Rotary Club on work with underprivileged Morgan county children and the county’s role. Mrs Fritz Shubert performed a piano number and roses were awarded to Joean and Harry Malone. Visitors included John McMath Rev W E Waterhouse and J T Balew of Huntsville.

Virginia Bayliss Decatur

Summer pattern 4057 by Anne Adams

Pattern 4057 offers a cotton frock with a slenderizing hem and chic princess seams. Features include collar options sleeves banded or slashed belts pockets and choices in cottons or rayons for different wear. Available sizes 36 through 50 with fabric and pattern yardage and price details.

Anne Adams

GOP to Have New Deal Too

Middle western Republicans urge national acceptance of New Deal social legislation. Gov. Harold Stassen of Minnesota promotes the idea before Republican officials arguing for an audit of the New Deal results and a constructive Republican philosophy. Party leaders say the GOP must address the entire country, not single blocs, and avoid empty promises.

Ragsdale Washington Republican Committee Harold Stansen Minnesota Stassen Glenn Frank St. Louis Republican Program Committee Frank Midwest

Grace Buchannan Visits Grace McBride in Memphis

Grace Buchannan of Memphis visits Grace McBride. Mrs. Williamson returns from Paducah after time with her daughter. Ben Fennell of Leighton visits Lyle family. Mahlon Cantrell and family of Decatur visit Rev. and Mrs. Brooks. H. O. Troup from Decatur stops en route to Sheats Chapel. Wylodine and Idelle Brooks sing at Danville commencement. Jen and Ann Landers of Aviston visit grandparents Eli and wife. Irma Gay Turman has returned.

Grace Buchannan Memphis Grace McBride Williamson Paducah Kentucky Ben Fennell Leighton F. D. Lyle Mahlon Cantrell Decatur W. Brooks H. O. Troup Sheats’ Chapel Wylodine Idelle Brooks Danville Jen Ann Landers Austinville Eli Phillips Irma Gay Turman

Scout Troop 47 Plans Overnight Hike to Trinity Mountain

Boys Scout Troop 47 held a regular meeting at Westside Presbyterian Church on May 8. After opening with the Lord's Prayer and a Scout Law recitation, dues were collected, and officers asked for new and old business. The troop decided to undertake an overnight hike to Trinity Mountain, then played games before dismissal with the Scoutmasters Benediction led by F C Sheehan.

Westside Presbyterian Church Trinity Mountain F. C. Sheehan

Troop Eleven Meeting and Camp Prep Reports

Troop Eleven met Monday night at seven o clock. Gerald Fields blew taps as Assembly began. Ray Doss led in charge with Judson Hawthorne leading the Scout Oath and Teague in prayer.

Gerald Fields Ray Doss Judson Hawthorne Teague Jeff Hobbs

Amory Visit Includes Athens and Danville Residents

The text notes individuals visiting from nearby areas. Mrs. Briscoe and Mr. Briscoe are seen with two Athens residents, Robert Caine and Bud Miller, while Roman Higdon of Danville conducted business and returned to Amory.

Amory Mississippi W. F. Briscoe Robert Caine Bud Miller Athens Roman Higdon Danville

Most perfect boy in Providence baby show George Carr

A 14 month old named George Anthony Carr, blond and weighing about 27 pounds, is chosen as the most perfect boy. He eats stewed fruit, cereal, milk for breakfast then mashed potatoes and pork chops with vegetables for lunch. Supper may be steak or Italian spaghetti. His mother says he eats everything now.

Warwick R. L George Anthony Carr Providence George

Plymouth Prices Mean More Car For The Money

Plymouth stresses value with larger size and safety features. The ad highlights 6-cylinder L-head engine economy and hydraulic brakes, rust proofed Safety-Steel body, and a safety signal speedometer. Offered by Plymouth Division of Chrysler Corporation. York public viewing on Thursday 9 10 P.M. EDT.

Plymouth Plymouth Division Chrysler Corporation Detroit Michigan

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