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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1938

Page

7

Surprise Selma Nuptials for Miss Alice Neighbors and Mr Cowan

A quiet Sunday afternoon wedding united Miss Alice Neighbors of Selma and William Houston Cowan of Birmingham at Dr. John H. Buchannan’s home. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Neighbors. The bride wore navy blue chiffon and Briarcliffe roses and lilies of the valley. After a motor trip, the couple will live on Lauderdale street. The bride is a Selma High graduate. the groom, Auburn graduate, is an assistant farm agent for Dallas County.

Alice Neighbors William James Neighbors Selma William Houston Cowan John H. Buchanan Southside Baptist Church of Birmingham Hugh Neighbors

Chapter Picnic Planned at Miss Annie Wheeler Home

Readers will attend a picnic luncheon next Thursday at 11 o'clock hosted at the home of Miss Annie Wheeler after enjoying a serving of refreshments provided by her chapter. Local attendees, including chapter members, expected to participate.

Sara Jeffries R. B. Bagley Louis Henkel Episcopal Auxiliary E. 8. Morrow Bagley J. W. Cunningham Joe Wheeler Athens Kate Hine J. T. Jones Eugene R. Guy George Williamson F. R. Benson Brown Neeley T. W. Harrison Kitty Prewett Sarah Coleman J.D. Bush Augusta Evans Wilson Guy Annie Wheeler

Goodbye Broadway leads at Princess with Tom Brown Dorothea Kent

Tom Brown and Dorothea Kent headline the romance of Goodbye Broadway at the Princess with a hand-picked cast of film merrymakers. The program promises light entertainment for a daytime audience.

Tom Brown Dorothea Kent the Princess Today

Local notes on Gladys Oden and area families

Rock Creek community updates list hospital transfers and home visits. Mrs Gladys Oden moved from her home to Baughs Infirmary on Sunday while Mrs Ida Self visited her daughter in Eva and Mrs Mattie Oden spent time with Gladys Oden.

Ralph Cowart Tuscaloosa Ala EB. W. Godbey M. S Workman Montgomery Barry Phinizy Gladys Oden Baugh's Infirmary Malinda Lewis Icha Elf Nettle McKee Mary McKee Vista Self Cleo Tanner Aberty O. D. Griffin Blue Springs Mattie Oden Carmen Tanner J. D. Light Lawrence Cove Jack and Paul Oden Mary Sue Self Wanda Self Imogene Morgan Eva Frann Self Clara Cobb Gum Pond June Oden K. Matthews Decatur Bud Hamilton Bessie Hamilton Francia Rice Hulaco Ida Self Ferrell Woodard South Highland Infirmary Martha Oden Laura Horton Willard Oden Harvey Oden T. A. Horton Mra Jim Woodall Ruby Woodall Mamie Pulaski Tenn BE. L. Julian Huntaville Ruth Aaron Oden Union Hill B. P. Childs Helen M. G. Livingston Beckie McKee Harvey McKee Ard McKee William Martin

County PTA Groups Meet at Morgan County High School

Morgan county PTA units meet at Morgan County High School Hartselle Wednesday 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Brief reports on new plans and suggestions will be requested. Miss Clio Lovin PTA president sent notices to unit presidents and urged them to elect delegates for the June 13 17 Summer Institute at the University of Alabama.

Morgan County Morgan County High School Hartselle Clio Lovin County Council of PTA

Swimming for Beauty Promotes Symmetry and Health

A Central Press piece extols National Swim for Health week arguing swimming builds symmetry and beauty for all body types. It links exercise to muscle development better posture clearer complexion and improved digestion.

Juliet Shelby Central Press National Swim Health Week

Voters in Eighth District Addressed by Caddell Ad

Paid political advertisement authorized by John A. Caddell of Decatur Alabama targets the Eighth Congressional District voters urging support. The message emphasizes district concerns and calls for action in the upcoming election.

John A. Caddell Decatur Ala

Morgan High Commencement Includes Pageant and Play

Commencement events at Morgan County High begin Friday with the senior play Crashing Society at 8 pm in the auditorium. Mrs. G. P. Banniza of Decatur will present dance numbers between acts. Sunday services at First Methodist Church feature Rev. Rudolph R. Scott. May 20 at 8 pm marks the graduation exercises in the school auditorium with a pageant replacing the usual ceremony. 36 graduates receive diplomas from Principal W. P. Snuggs.

Morgan County High School G. P. Banniza Decatur First Methodist Church Rudolph R. Scott W. P. Snuggs

Pittsburgh judge fines wife for minor traffic violation

A Pittsburgh judge fined his wife 2 dollars for a minor traffic violation and then reached into his pocket to pay the amount himself.

Pittsburgh

Dedication Plans For Fort Named Port Stephen Decatur

Morgan County Post of the American Legion discussed July 1 dedication plans for the Port Stephen Decatur armory. Expected attendees include Gov Graves, Gov-designate Frank Dixon, Rep John Sparkman, Justice Hugo Black, Sen Lister Hill, state armory commission members, and top army and national guard officials. A governors hall will follow in the building’s auditorium.

Port Stephen Decatur Morgan County American Legion Gov. Graves Frank Dixon John Sparkman Hugo Black Lister Hill State Armory Commission Army National Guard

Two Men Killed In Dyer County Election Duel

Unofficial returns from Dyer County Tennessee Democratic primary show two men dead after a pistol duel. Sheriff Clarence Williamson leads with 3,000 votes, A. H. Newbill trails at 2,199 and Pierce White at 2,122. Williamson faces Newbill in a May 24 runoff.

Dyersburg Tenn Dyer County Clarence Williamson A. H. Newbill Pierce White Williamson Newbill

Corps Officers Banned From Military Training for Enrollees

U. S. civilian conservation corps officers must not impose military training on enrollees under strict order. The directive emphasizes separation of CCC activities from military instruction and aims to restrict any coercive practices.

U. S. Civilian Conservation Corps

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