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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1932

Page

5

Social Church and Civic Activities for Women

Moon Berry Mr Carl Moon formerly of Sydney Florida and Miss Nannie Beset wed at the Church of God with Rev W Moon officiating They plan to visit relatives before settling in Florida Mission study by West Decatur Methodist women led by Rev G W Blythe with an ice cream supper planned for May 22nd Junior senior class party at Central High School gym Friday night Whist club meets at Miss Lynnes and other club events plus PT A and community notices numerous social gatherings and a class banquet at Central High School with pink and white decorations and gifts to leaders.

Moon Berry Carl BR. Moon Sydney Florida Nannie Bes Eet Dink Te Church of God W. ©. Moon Piorida West Decatur G. W. Blythe

Personal visits and travels fill week across region

Evansville's Ben Dupont visits his mother. William Eaves of Memphis visits Mrs. Stief in town. Athens guest Mrs. Chandler calls on her father J. W. Gibson. Local families host relatives for Mother’s Day trips and outings to Shiloh Park, Birmingham and Athens while others plan returns home.

Ben Dupont Evansville, Ind V. Dupont W. P. Chandler, Jr Athens J. W. Gibson L. R. Nash Roland Gray Amos Morin Shiloh National Park Tennessee O. B. Cartwright Lamar. Cartwright Danville Alabama Decatur Lawrence County

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across clues list and puzzle grid

Across clues include 1 To oblige 6 Companions 11 Of the sea 12 Embellishes 14 Painful 15 A measure of type 16 In this manner 17 A fat 19 Feminine proper name 21 A woman's dowry 23 Measure of weight for gems 24 A Sale at second hand 26 Abandon 27 Exhausted of liquid contents 28 A coward Down clues include 2 More moist 42 The Christian era initials pee cla I Transportation charges 2 Place of contest 3 Six 8 Toward 9 Silkworms 10 Snort 11 Greater in quantity 13 Asterisk 14 A title of respect 18 A Siamese coin 20 A church official 22 A constellation 28 Yielded 25 A predatory bird 26 Moisture 28 Two hundred and one 29 Unusual 30 Repeat 31 338 A Tiger in England 34 A city in north Africa 85 Series of epochal events 36 The matter or thing

England North Africa

New Spring Fashion Patterns for Women and Girls

Annie Adams selects chic practical designs for dresses and lingerie in sizes 8 to 16. The Spring Fashion Book showcases 32 pages of patterns and outfits with patterns 2190 and 2199, flat crepe georgette lawn Swiss and more, price 25 cents for catalog and pattern. Catalog and pattern mailed from Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York City.

Annie Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Westminster Bible Study Opens Psalms Session Tonight

Westminster Presbyterian invites the public to a mid week Bible study at 7 30 this evening as the Psalms begin a new study cycle. The event is free and open to all interested attendees.

Westminster Presbyterian Church

Tarzan the Ape Man opens at Princess theatre today

Johnny Weissmuller the world champion swimmer stars in the title role in Tarzan the Ape Man at the Princess theatre. W S Van Dyke directs this M G M jungle adventure sequel to Trader Horn with authentic Burroughs background and the English girl kidnapped plot.

Tarzan the Ape Man Tarzan Princess Theatre W. S. van Dyke Johnny Weissouller M-G-M Edgar Rice Burroughs Lake Alberta Mountains The Moon

Banquet for Central High senior class

Central High School hosted its annual senior banquet in the school cafeteria Tuesday evening. Tennis Odom served as toastmaster while Neal Wells and the high school orchestra provided music. The room featured pink and white decorations with roses at each table. The event was organized by the Central Parent-Teachers Association with 113 guests in attendance.

Central High School Tennis Odom Carlton Kelley Board of Education W. J. Brown Atlee Hoff, Jr Central High Neal Wells High School Central

Seventeen Navy Recruits Sought From Decatur District

Navy recruiter James L. Brown reports a quota of seventeen first enlistments for early June in the Decatur district. Eligible youths or parents may visit the Huntsville Post Office building office or write for literature on Navy trade training.

Navy James L. Brown Decatur uDecatur Brown Huntsville

Local Chronicle Notices on Illness and Recovery

Mr and Mrs W E Hefner visit Mrs Hefners sister Mrs Golden who is ill at her city home. Mrs B Gary is very ill at her home. Mrs E T Rushing has returned from Birmingham after an operation and rests at Cornelian Court. J W Gibson improves from several weeks illness at home.

O. B. Johnson Louisville George Jackson E. T. Rushing Birmingham Cornelian Court Apartments J. W. Gibson

Tarzan Rescues Safari From Gorilla Pit

A member of an ivory hunting safari endures a string of perilous events leading to a thrilling climax where Tarzan saves the expedition from a deadly man eating gorilla pit.

Tarzan

Sally’s flying outfit and tan suede riding attire

A description of Sally’s fashion for flying and riding featuring a tan suede blouse and beret with brown leather trim, English whipcord trousers, tan leather boots, and a tan silk crepe shirtwaiste worn beneath the house.

Sally

Furniture and Nursery Design Influence Child Health

Dr. Logan Clendening cites Hygeia and Blakely on how nursery furniture affects posture and health. Use low beds with appropriate mattresses, avoid feather bedding, replace high chairs, and provide a stool to boost self reliance. Encourage safe walking aids and monitor weight changes as children grow.

Logan Clendening M. D Paca Katherine Blakely Richardson and Hearn

Health Department April Report Details Local Measures

The Morgan County Health Department released its April activities report led by Health Officer Dr H C McRee. It covers health education, school hygiene, communicable disease control, tuberculosis statistics, laboratory work, general disease control, milk supply supervision, and meat inspections with figures on visits, inspections, vaccinations, and outcomes.

Health Department McRee Morgan County Health Department H. C. McRee

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Gilbert Crane Teir Gil Crane, Jr Riverside High School Riverside Lynne Julia Leigh Lynne Mary Jervis H. L. ‘Pétersén PARTY Central Gym Central P.T. A Central PT. A Methodist Mission Society Ieeet Garrison John Wardlow Jesus Wardrow C. M. Tyndall Guy Jones J. B. Collum Jones Bridge Club Smith W. R. Smith Julia Lewis E. R. Wolfe H. T. Gill Tennis Tidwell Milton Harvey John Pointer Montgomery Zetomen Club Ellen Groenendyke Joel Ruby Carswell Bob Hale A. Z. Batley Jean Hale Rey Fart Roy Hendrix Zeno Bailey Winton William Eaves Memphis, Tenn B. F. Stief James A. Brittain Jasper Ala W. A. Brittain Mrs. W. J. Bronaugh Madison O. R. Johnsonville T. E. Jones Bridgeport J. W. Flowers Mrs. H. D. Barnum and Gorman Jones Sheffield Lem Jones Ruby Jones Sadie Smith Cullman Oscar Morrow Mrs. W. B. Morrow Albert Alexander J. N. Hodges T. C. Alexander Mary Turley Margaret Alexander Cecil Edwards John Halbrooms Wilbur Couch Little Wilbur Couch, Jr Beulah Martin Ford A. L. Moye Troy Eugene Moye’s Beauty Parlor Rem Opton Ohare Ctame TS Igfuiniey Gsi General Disease Control Free Clinic Law of the Jungle Johnny World Champ Weissmullerb Jon Swimmer New
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