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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1939

Page

6

Athens Alumni Luncheon Planned by Association

The Athens Alumni Association will hold a luncheon in Pounders Hall. Former students and graduates are invited with reservations due by May 18. Notables include Dr R Naylor president and three former presidents BE Glenn Dr Mary Moore and Dr B B Glasgow.

Athens Columni Association Pounders Hall Stu Mary Emma Pack R. Naylor BE. M. Glenn Mary Moore B. B. Glasgow Bier

Mothers Guests of Honor at Affair

The Y W A of First Baptist Church hosted mothers with a Mo s Day buffet in the annex Tuesday night. A program followed by supper included attendees Mrs. B. E. Isbell Mrs. Ann Roberson Virginia Roberson Mrs Rims Mae Sims Mrs Floyd Bar Thelma Barnes Mrs L P Jane Royer Mrs A M Ar Mrs Ralph Whittaker Mrs Free Mrs Lillie Kates H Abshire Helen Sher Adel Sherman Bessie Mize Marion Armenta Wise Charles Martin and W E Waterhouse with Martha Louise and Billy.

First Baptist Church Annex B. E. Isbell Isbell Ann Roberson Virginia Roberson R. Cims Mae Sims Floyd Bar- Thelma Barnes L. P Jane Royer

Kiwanis To Have Key Club Present

The Decatur Kiwanis club hosts thirty Key Club members Thursday at 6 45 PM at the Tennessee Valley hotel. Dr Frank ult directs the program as Vocational Committee chair. On Tuesday May 16 Kiwanis members plan a meeting with the Ville Club in an all club affair.

Decatur Kiwanis Club Key Club Tennessee Valley Hotel Frankult KiiWanis Oull

Attorney Plans Continued Fight for Birmingham Tax Referendum

Tom Skinner, attorney for a justice of the peace seeking repeal of Birmingham's tax ordinance, said he would continue the effort for a referendum on the revenue measure and promised a statement within 24 hours.

Birmingham Ala Tom Skinner Skinner

War on Time Through a Woman’s Beauty Kit

A playful guide lists beauty tools as weapons in a timeless battle against aging. It catalogs items from brushes and powders to creams, eye shadows, and shampoos while offering practical foot care advice for ingrown toenails and shoe fit.

Anne Adams Bolero Frock Pattern 4143 Promises Two Styles

Pattern 4143 by Anne Adams offers two ways to wear a bolero frock with a flattery cut and scalloped bolero. Includes misses sizes 12 to 20 and fabric yardage for size 16. Also promotes the Anne Adams Pattern Book of Summer Styles available for 15 cents with combined pattern price.

Anne Adams Anne. Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department W. 17Th New York N. Y

Hartselle Hostesses Honor Mary Esther Brooks At Luncheon

Mrs C I Lee welcomed Miss Mary Esther Brooks of Birmingham a National Girl Scout staff member guest of the Hartselle Troop with a luncheon. The table featured mixed flowers and guests included Miss Novel Miller and Mrs Modie McCutcheon among others.

Burleson Royal Court Mary Esther Brooks Birmingham Girl Scout Hartselle Ees C. I. Lee National Miss Brooks Novel Miller Modie Mc“utcheon Frances Lee Lee

Hair Beautifying Techniques and Growth Facts

The text notes that expert use of chemicals can preserve natural tones in hair. It mentions bleaching may be required before dyeing and reminds that new hair grows about five to six inches annually, necessitating regular touch ups.

Beauty Box Editor Seeks Reader Beauty Questions

Inquiries about beauty are directed to the Beauty Box Editor at the newspaper. Include a stamped addressed envelope for reply.

Beauty Box

HARTSELLE STUDENT GIVEN HIGH HONORS

Twenty freshmen outstanding in scholarship and activities are elected into a service organization. The new members include Wales Wallace Columbiana Toxey Sewell Tar rant Houstis Whiteside Birmingham Sam Darden Tuscaloosa Tom McEniry Bessemer Hamilton Hutchinson University Bill Long Bessemer James Brice Union City Tenn Jack Sharman Tuscaloosa Jack Bingham Birmingham Charlies Webb Uniontown John

Local Names Listed in Northern Alabama Regions

A list of individuals including Murray Mobile Billy Angel from Birmingham Lemuel Coley Alexander City Oscar Cohen Jr from Alexander City Ben Bloom Huntsville Tommy Parker Bessemer John Puryear Hartselle Hunter Montgomery Fairfield and Edward Houghton Highland Park NJ appears in a regional notice.

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Kiwanis Willard Caddell Drug Minor’s Sandwich Shop St. W Helen Follett W. H. Block Black Roy Newman Howard Evans Harold Parker Phil Orr Mesdames Charlie Quinn J. R. Stone J. B. Stone J. W. Henderson Arthur Howell George Stephenson Coy Summerford J. F. Stewart, Jr Phil Orr and E. R. Currier Board of Stewards J. E. Stone R. Tett J. E Peck F. A. Bennett B. Lackey M. Nelson Dr. A M. White H. BE. Orr Luther Roberts John F.“T. Brown Sedau R. A. Payne Board of Deacons R. L. Sherill L. Sherrill Fred Speake B. L. Stover B. G. Hall E. Gibson J. A. Howle J. P. Simpson C. Y. Quinn A. Payne Frank T. Smith B. J. Willis L. N. Whitman Clyne Terry Stalyne Hardwick Martha Lillian Whitman Nelle Payne Martha Witt Burleson S&s American Institute of Laundering Goidel’s Speake, Warren Speake Warren Mojud Patufe and Kayser Moye Moye’s Beauty Shop The American Institute of Refrigeration American Cleaners Barbizon and Kayser Batiste Georgianas and Donna Gordons
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