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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1937

Page

5

Queen Of May At College Selections Stir Audiences

An accompanist and baritone Paul Crouch presented Queen Of May At College, drawing praise from audiences across the United States. After the program, Kathleen Mac Glathery and others served punch and wafers. decoration featured Jackson vines and ivory tapers.

Paul Crouch Byron United States Kathleen MacGlathery Marion Boswell Marion Schimmel Frances Sivley Jackson

Personal News From Boothton Area Families

Mre 8 G Peter returns to Boothton Alabama after a week with her daughter Mrs J R Hunter and with daughter Mrs N L Kelley after wintering in Knoxville Tennessee with her son Jack Kelley a University of Tennessee student at home. Mrs W B Robertson of Birmingham visits her son and daughter Mr and Mrs L N Robertson. Mrs Loyd Lively and children plan a June departure for relatives in Pennsylvania. Mr and Mrs Alfred Clements and their children of Birmingham were guests of grandparents Mr and Mrs George Williamson. Mrs W C Bailey Mrs J H McMath Mrs B J Polhill and Mrs Clyde Hendrix went to Wheeler Dam for the day. Mrs R M Buchanan and Mrs George Clem and son will visit relatives in Birmingham this week.

Third Ward School Irene Clem Margaret Alexander Ann-Clare Carlisle Jas, Garnett Johnny Hodges Johnnie French Juanita Simmons Katie Sue Emens Dorothy Jo Smith Annie Lee Smith Clara South Jacquelyn Hawkins Wilma Broswell Laverne Pridmore Lillie Ruth Payne Helen Powers Wild Central Methodist Central Methodist Circles A. M. Richards L. R. Nash W. A. Brittain J.W. Darrah Corinne Spencer Hartselle W. H. Day J. J. Rose Elbert Patterson Wesley Cook Bige Roggess North South Lamar Maxwell Marion Vickrey Rutledge Thomas Melinda Lou Vernon Jessup Thomas Jean Stone James Cade Blytheville, Ark William Chenault Russellville Martha Chenault Einar Nilsson Belfont Norway R. M. McGlathery Byron Riggan Birmingham Munsey McGlathery W. E. Cur Mre G. Peter Boothton Ala J. R. Hunter N. L. Kelley Knoxville, Tenn Jack Kelley University of Tennessee Alfred Clements George Williamson W.C. Bailey J. H. McMath B. J. Polhill Clyde Hendrix Wheeler Dam R. M. Buchanan George Clem and Son

The Wedding of the Flowers Operetta Opens at Joe Wheeler

The operetta The Wedding of the Flowers at Joe Wheeler school starts at eight tonight and draws high interest. The program lists scenes and songs with performances by Mrs. Oscar Napps and many listed chorus members including Gloria Weatherby Nell Wallace Faye Hamner Kathleen Russel Myrtle Holland Lavanda Miller Imogene Mooney Ora Porter and others.

Joe Wheeler School Woodland Oscar Napps Jonquils Heralds Gloria Weatherby Faye Blackwell Nell Wallace Mary John Scott Faye Hamner Kathleen Russel Myrtle Holland Lavanda Miller Margaret Britnell Imogene Mooney Ora Porter Devenard Russell Margaret Ann Norwood Sarah Stockton Mary Prelyn -Yarbrough Nolene Brown Betty Ross Roberts Susie Johnson Gun"telen Smith Ae ‘Hamilton Ricard Roberts Junior Yates Lous Bullington Charles Garrett James Hartsock David Byars David Chandler Sonny Benson Leon Fikins Jimmie McFerrin Reuben Sherman Dasies Annette Blackwell Betty Jean Wallace Wanda Craig Wynell Miller Mary Elizabeth Munter Betty Weatherly Betty Yates Geraldine Craig Gay Penn Anita Ferguson Fay Brown Anna Rhea Short Alma Lee Sherman Farline Guthrie Wilma Jean Hallmark Martha Jean Holloman Betty Jean Brown Wilma Blevins Birdies Clyde Scott Junior Gaines Roy Tucker Ray Wear Morris King Marvin Rivers

Sun Baths Benefit Health and Beauty, Says Experts

Gladys Glad reports historians praise Aztec sun worship for health benefits. Maxine Marlowe and other radio girls sunbath daily, promoting sun exposure to kill germs, build resistance, and revitalize tissues. Advice covers gradual exposure, minimal clothing, and cautions against overexposure. Readers may request Miss Glad’s beauty pamphlets via mail.

Gladys Glad America Montezuma 4L!girl Radio Orchestra Maxine

New Frock Pattern 4413 by Anne Adams

Pattern 4413 offers a shirtfrock with notched collar and button front in sizes 14 to 42. Easy to cut and stitch for beginners with step by step instructions. fabric options include percales and seersucker. Send 15 cents to Daily Pattern Dept for pattern details.

Anne Adams Anne Adam Daily Pattern Department New Yo . N

Rainbow Fairy Bride and Groom Party Roster Listed

The text lists wedding party members including Bridesmaids Tulips and Dandelions groups, the minister James Lavon Davis, Maid of Honor Marjorie Johnson, Ring Bearer Kennon Stewart, Flower Girl Mary Lou Bell, and the Bride Joan Byars with the Bridegroom Jimmy Carl. Names span multiple families with many surnames and roles noted.

Sarah Humphrey Dorothy Jean McRae Win Barnum Dan Weatherly Thomas ExXiward- Hurst Bobby Humphrey Tom Stewart John Swatzell Albert Kizziah James Garnett Maxine Best Sarah Best Mary Ann Brown Maurine Brown Sarah Fly Martha Jean Blizzard Betty Johenson Betty Jean McRae Jack-in

Mortgagee sale of Decatur property in Morgan County

State of Alabama Morgan County legal notice announces the Home Owners' Loan Corporation mortgage default on Esther Fitzgerald and J T Fitzgerald. The property in Decatur is Lot 1 and north 20 feet of Lot 2, Block 3 Lampkin Thomason Addition No 2. Sale set for May 31, 1937 to satisfy debt, costs, and attorney fees. Attys: Prach & Caddell.

State of Alabama Morgan County Esther Fitzgerald J. T. Pitegerald Home Owners’ Loan Corporation Albane Court House Decatur Alabama Lampkin & Thomason

Congress actions todays sessions and committees

Senate considers a second deficiency appropriation bill. Labor committee reviews permanent housing bill and Wagner housing. Court bill remains under study as Interstate Commerce probes rail financing. House contemplates establishing COC as a permanent agency and Labor subcommittee weighs Ellenbogen textile bill. Transit committee votes on interior department supply bill. Agriculture panel resumes sugar quota debate. Both chambers passed minor measures yesterday.

Associated Press Senate Labor Committee Permenon Ooo Wagner Housing Interstate Commerce Committee House COC Labor Subcommittee Ellenbogen Trans Committee Interior Department Agriculture Committee

Rev Wayland McGlathery to Fill Pulpit at First Baptist

Rev Wayland McGlathery will fill the pulpit at First Baptist Church for both morning and evening services in Pastor Rev Jesse F. Ray's absence.

Wayland McGlathery First Baptist Church Jesse F. Ray

Also Mentioned on This Page

Farmer the Dell James Allen Lanier Roy Dumas Harold Puckett Edith Mae Thomas Hazel Miller Myrtle Winters Cora Lou Charles Georgia Portwood Marie Britton Wanda Doyle Ruby Jackson Mildred Suit Condelia Eddy Esther Adams Eva Bell Holtzclaw Margaret Skipworth Verdie Mae Eddy Lillian Brittian Frances Portwood Mary E. Bradford Mildred Whaley Lewis Safley Herald Oliver Woodard Toliver Woodard Sir Helen Huckaba W. J. Charles Reba Hill Lord Sun Bobby Fuller Moulton Heights Baptist Church Marjorie Y.W. A Walter Sapp Beatrice Ledbetter J. L. Lamon WM. A Miss Davis W. W. Coffee Miss Frances Hallmark W. L. Lee Ira Myers and Sons Ira Lee and Billy Ava Myers Joe Freeman Doris Lee Will Cramer Wilbur. Goslin H. T. Ward Noah Price Mae Masterson Will Call Melba Call Ina Call Av. G. Safley Nell Safley Sara Jeffries Chenault MR. Nilsson Finer Nilsson EB. M. Chenault Sherman Street Frank Chenault Margaret Chenault W. J. Brown E. M. Chenault Miss Chenault Loyd Lively Line Street Pioneers of First Presbyterian Church Woodall’s Cotaco Literary Club Rufus Warren Mesdames D. W. Speake E. E. Hargrove Board OF Governors Letla Cantwell Seton Hall First Methodist Missionary Society Circle W. W. Callahan W. H. Ritter M. E. Lazenby J. T. Jones J. G. McGehee McGehee Eugene R. Giry R. L. Stephenson L. D. Patterson Henry Sigman L. J. Ramage Wesleyan Christian Advocate Betty McGehee D. D. McGehee James Duncan M. D. Rhodes Julian Harris Rhodes Norman Harris H. Reid Sherard, Jr Oak Street Decatur Garden Decatur Gareer-Gaonthly Preutt Simms H. H. May Murdock Apartments GUILD Arthur Nutall St. John’s Episcopal Church I. Ts John Sandlin W. B. Todd Helen Wood Athény College Don Ameche Ann Sothern Ries Rise Lilie Ot Vary Slim Summerville Jane Darwell John Qyn Douglas Fowley Alan Dinehart Stepin Fetchit Norman Teurog Beved Levi Frederick Nebe Derryi Zenucki Sheree March OF Fernand Gravet King Giry Dave Me Orn Alondel Pel Horto Alan Mowbray Mary Nash Jan Wyman Kenny Baker Luis Albert Mervyn Leroy Productio Warner Tae & Hoymann Solon Robertson Second Ave Goidel NTAIN Als Tv Maxine Marlowe Reni Miss Glad P. Stinson Stinson Bros City Park Danville Road Ner Charles Holesapple Lee Stockton Edward White Billy Garrett Rainbow Fairy Babye Ruth Ratliff Prach & Caddell Congress M’glathery Capitol Moore IESE Lowell Thomas North Alabama The Ameri Tennessee Valley Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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