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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1940

Page

6

Club Meeting Hosts and Local Notices Across Huntsville

Mrs A E Humphrey hosted the Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club at her Jackson street home with guests and awards for Mrs Ted Major Mrs George McLaughlin and Mrs B A Turner. The Euresian Class plans a Friday 730 pm supper meeting with Mrs F C Free at 607 Twelfth Avenue West. A Huntsville convocation of Episcopal Womans Auxiliaries met at Church of the Nativity with luncheon and election of Mrs Maynard Layman as three year chairman. The Mary Lou Picture of Peace event was postponed. attendees included local residents and university guest Talley. Other civic visits and travel plans for area residents are noted.

A. E. Humphrey Jackson Street Cubsters Ted Major George McLaughlin B. A. Turner Humphrey Major EF. N. Penick Central Baptist Sunday School F.C. Free Twelfth Avenue West Palean Sturgis Huntsville Episcopal Womans Auxiliaries Church of the Nativity Maynard Layman A. H. Hoff W. E. Todd John Peach A. F. Harris Rufus Adams Georgie Miller Tay Rockwell Irwin Mitchell Marie Mitchell F. F. Tidwell H. B. Beard Early Phinizy E. N. Penick

Dancy Chapter VU Postponed Until Later Date

Dancy Chapter VU in Washington DC was postponed tonight and will announce a new date. A speaker will recount original stories to invited children. The Saturday Culture Club hosts its open meeting May 11 at 2 30 p m at Central Methodist Church. Mrs Maude Lindsay of Tuscumbia will present expression pupils with performers including David Allen Gibson and Dorothy Fitzpatrick.

Dancy VU. D. C Central Methodist Church Maude Lindsey Tuscumbia Farle Calvin Sheffield David Allen Gibson Dorothy Fitzpatrick Dean Hargrove Edith Quinn Calvin J. G. Hamilton John Eyster Eleanor Hamilton Barrett Shelton Jr Elizabeth Calvin Tommy Fitzpatrick Frank Longino Jr Carl Mitwede Jimmy Forbes Leslie Doss Jr Fredna Stone Charles Murphy Alan Forbes

Personal notices of travel and visits across several states

Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Bagley and daughters Mary Anne and Martha visit Birmingham and expect to return Friday. Mrs. Lelia Grubbs Hall goes to Shelbyville Tennessee to visit her sister. Dr and Mrs Sam Pruett and son Sammy travel to Atlanta and Florida for vacation. Mrs. J B Wiley and two children visit. Mrs Cecil Tovabertst and son also guests. Estalre Sherrod leaves for Brenau College after finals for commencement. The Scales plan a Mobile convention trip. E E Hargrove spends day in Birmingham. W M Turner family from Selma visit sister Mrs Ben Madson before Jackson Tennessee for Mother's Day. Maynard Dunn and daughter Nancy join at Hotel Lyons in Gulfport for a few days. L S Stout returns from Auburn and Demopolis. J E Prichard and son from Vernon Texas visit Huntsville relatives and plan longer stay. J M Elam of Springfield Tennessee visits Mack and Roy Elam and will visit Montgomery next week. L R Nash and daughters Margaret Louise and Martha along with Gaines Stuart plan a Knoxville trip for Mother’s Day. H F Sherrod returns to Tuscaloosa for two days and the Amelia Gayle dedication at the University of Alabama.

J. E. Prichard and Son Vernon Texas W. J. Bronaugh Huntsville J.M. Elam Springfield Tenn Mack Elam Roy Billings Montgomery

Local Morgan County Social Notes Highlight Community Visits

Several from the area attended a decoration and singing at Friendship Sunday. Many 4-H Club ladies joined a meeting at Mrs Loona McClellans home last Thursday. Lou Rigby underwent eye surgery at Baugh's Infirmary Monday.

Friendship Loona Bertie Carter Cullman J. H. Rigby David Seagars O. W. Hogan Decatur Dock Hogan Della Braswell Falkville Dock Blair Mount Vernon Joseph Holland Birmingham Sardis Becka Laney

Morgan Girls Among Alabama College Graduates

Morgan county graduates listed include Barbara Lucille Peck of Hartselle Geraldine Camp Eva Love Wyatt of Decatur and Mattie Sue Oden of Hartselle. The May 27 commencement features Phi Beta Kappa president Dean Marjorie Hope Nicolson of Smith College as speaker. Dr Ewart H Wyle of First Christian Church Birmingham gives the baccalaureate sermon May 26.

Alabama College Morgan County Barbara Lucille Peck Hartselle Geraldine Camp Eva Love Wyatt Decatur Mattie Sue Oden Phi Beta Kappa Marjorie Hope Nicolson Smith College Ewart H. Wyle First Christian Church Birmingham

Details of Power Sale Finalized in Alabama

Final details of a contract for the sale of North Alabama properties of the Alabama Power Co to the Tennessee Valley Authority are announced from Birmingham on May 9. The agreement outlines transfer terms and expected effects on regional power distribution and public rates.

Birmingham Ala North Alabama Alabama Power Co Tennessee Valley Authority

Fashion Notes on a Singer’s Wardrobe and Posture

The piece advises a singer to assume custody of her figure with a two in one foundation garment that shapes the torso and breasts while allowing movement. It cautions against extreme binding and tiny shoes and favors a medium chapeau for a slimmer look and added height.

Dulling Nose Finish and Fashion Advice Explored

A humorous old column discusses skin care from a shiny nose issue to sebum and dieting tips. It also gives fashion pointers for women with fuller upper bodies, suggesting line and color tricks to disguise figure imbalances and avoid tight fits.

TVA to Buy Power Company in Tennessee Valley Deal

Tom Martin president of the utility indicated a contract would be signed this afternoon. Tennessee Valley Authority will pay about 4.5 million dollars to the power company, an operating subsidiary of Commonwealth and Southern, for properties in the Tennessee Valley area.

Tom Martin TVA the Power Co Commonwealth & Southern Tennessee Valley

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Mary Lou Dancy Mary Lou Gorgas Library Smith Hall Gardens Governors Estalre Sherrod University Wallace Jeffery D. L. Montgomery H. R. Davis Louisville Davis Joe Duncan Maryleen Auburn Billy Emily Ramage New York City Elizabeth Ramage Edward Ramage J. D. Buchanan Talley East Walnut Street W. O. Talley Ashville, N. C Mildred Nicholson Margaret Louise Nash Gaines Stuart White House America Allen’s Mrs. Calvin R. B. Bagley Mary Anne Martha Lelia Grubbs Hall Shelbyville, Tenn J. A. Cullom Sam Pruett Sammy Atlanta Points Florida J. B. Wiley Cchl Cecil Tovabertst and Son Bob Cain Madison University of Alabama Breneau College C.M. Scales Mobile E. E. Hargrove W. M. Turner Selma Ben Madson Jackson, Tenn Mrs. L. ©. Stout Demopolis L. R. Nash Margaret Louise Maptrtha Knoxville Tenn Stuart H. F. Sherrod Tuscaloosa Amelia Gayle Corinth Gac Nelly Don Joan Kenley Shalen Uncle Sam Memphis Lillie Mae Wilkinson Morgan Singer Marion Talley Metropolitan Opera Susan Miss Talley Adolph Eckstrom New York Filis Lucille Ball Helen Follett Mother’s Day City Park Danville Road Whitman ARKID American Institute of Laundering Evinrude Elto Loyd Ligon Voile Batiste Silk Voiles, Dimi Batistes Ligon’s Dept Mother Ecru BATES Jacquard
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