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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1939

Page

5

Engagement Announced For Marjorie Smith Farley Parley

Mr and Mrs Fred O Neal Smith announce the engagement of their daughter Marjorie to Mr John Edward Parley of Moulton with a wedding set for June 14 First Baptist A program meeting of the W M S at the church led by the Frances Jones Circle is planned on Monday A Euresian Class of Central Baptist met at Fourth Avenue West with Mrs M B Brown hosting new officers elected including Mrs Roger Hamilton Mrs W D Free and others Three Delta Kappa Gamma related events are noted with a Florence tea and Mu Chapter members attending Central Baptist W M S outlines three events for Monday at 3 pm including a Christian Stewardship program.

Fred O'Neal Marjorie John Edward Parley Moulton First Baptist First Baptist W. M. S Frances Jones Central Baptist Sunday School M. B. Brown Fourth Avenue T. A. Patterson Second Corinthians Charles Williams Delta Kappa Gamma Florence Decatur L. Peu Mu Chaptier Lillian Odom E. G. Hamilton J. J. Holladay Clio Lovin Central Baptist W. M

Cotillion Dance Planned for June at Valley Club

The Decatur Cotillion Club will host its annual Summer Dance on June 20 at the Valley Country Club with Frances Craig and his Nashville orchestra providing music. Also noted are social gatherings, meetings, and club events across Decatur including Circle meetings, WCTU session, Mizpah Chapter, and Coterie Club activities.

Cotillion Club Decatur Masonic Hall

Personal weekend visits and illness noted in area

Local social notes list weekend trips to Tus cumbia Carrollton Florence Ardmore and Dalton for Mother's Day visits. Several families from Birmingham Huntsville and Columbus visit relatives in the area while Mrs Dawson Lile and Helen Ann Winston are mentioned with health updates. A luncheon hosted by Mrs Tweedy honors Mrs Malone and local visitors join in at Cornelian Court Hotel.

Make This Model At Home Style With Feminine Allure

Pattern 4146 by Anne Adams offers a slim seam light frock with a ribbon trimmed bodice that flows into a flared skirt. Gathers create softness while ruffle finished sleeves and a V neck add charm. Sizes 12 to 40. fabric yardage listed. order via The Decatur Daily Pattern Department 243 W 17th St New York NY.

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

Civil Air Authority Asked to Permit Southern Air Lines

Atlanta May 13 The Civil Aeronautics Authority in Washington will be asked Monday by Southern Air Lines Inc to grant permission to operate air service from Atlanta to destinations yet unnamed.

Atlanta Civil Aeronautics Authority Washington Southern Air Lines, Inc

Death and church notes from Morgan County Austinvill

Obituary for Mrs. Lou Goldman of Tanner formerly of Austinville. Welcome to Rev and Mrs Bynum at the pastors home. Baptist church Mothers Day program A Tribute To Mother on May 14 directed by Mrs Bynum. Ga's and Sunbeams meet at Mrs J M Hendon home Saturday 2 PM. Reunion at Hendon home honored Mrs Dennis Hendon. List of Hendon family attendees. Mrs Foster’s connections to Atlanta Cincinnati Savannah Memphis Pensacola are mentioned.

Lou (Barnes) Goldman Tanner Austinville Bynum The Baptist Church Mother Ga's Sunbeams J. M. Hendon Dennis Hendon Carl Hendon Euthrea Hendon Euin Lott Ruby, Hollis Betty Hendon Foster

Local Social Roundup of Visits and Illnesses

Egret learns her sister Mrs Dutton remains unimproved. Mrs Foster was called to her bedside last week. Mrs Pearl Palmer and Mrs Linnie Hill visited their mother near Moulton last weekend and returned Monday. Mr and Mrs Alvin Brisco visited with her parents Tuesday night. Mr and Mrs P J Roper and Mr and Mrs Euthrea Hendon plan a Birmingham trip soon. Mr and Mrs Fury Lott visited Castor Lott on the Danville road. Mrs Henry Barron suffers a severe back strain. Mr and Mrs Johnnie Short expected home Sunday from a visit to her mother and father.

Egret Dutton Fury Lott Castor Lott Danville Road Henry Barron Johnnie Short

Canal urged for Tennessee Warrior canal project in Alabama

H A Berg chair of a citizens committee urged immediate action to obtain the Tennessee Warrior canal. He spoke before the Junior Chamber of Commerce officials from several Alabama cities in Birmingham.

Birmingham Ala H. A. Berg Citizens Committee Frank M. Dixon Chamber of Commerce Alabama

Beauty Tips On Jewelry And Color Pairings

The article discusses headpieces and accessories from basques to snoods and petticoats, advising on how to avoid looking junky by matching ornaments to gowns. It notes a current surge in jewelry and pearls, real or counterfeit, praising pearls for their versatility across complexions and fabrics while warning against clashing color combinations like amethyst with green or amber with dark red.

Helen Follett Darling Spain Argentine Brazil

Velvet hair trends draw praise for cream pearls

Velvet and raven tresses frame women who favor rose cream pearls as flattering adornments. In contrast, Scandinavian fake hair styles showcase a strong demand for pure white looks.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stig Roger Hamilton W. D. Free Gilbert Fowler Cecil Tuck Lawrence Pruitt Jamie Lowe Louie Ellison Williams Brown Wilbur Couch Westminster Circles of Westminster Presbyterian Auxiliary John Patterson, Jr George Harvey J.D. Jervis Eugene Collier King-Branum Bridal East Cain Street First Presbyterian Womans Auxiliary J. F. Graham J. A. McDonald Horatio Forbes Phil Pointer Central Methodist Missionary Circles O. L. Reed A. J. Taylor J. B. Schimmel Roland Langley P. H. Sandlin H. 8. Roberts A. Z. Bailey E. M. Lee C. E. Malorie Guy Jones H. W. Roberts Cray Mary Wallace Stewart Tom Stewart, Jr Hartselle Carmen Ben Martin, Jr Nell Beach Dix Harriett Irwin Mrs. Jackson A. P. Jackson Orr Jenkins Falkville John Peach J. B. Roberts F. 8. Hunt Charles Martin Tuscumbia Mr. Martin Nell Rowe Jim Hambric Baby Lucille Caudill Carrollton, Ga Kate Lile Sam Lile W. F. Rauschenberg Helen Rauschenberg Marion Boswell Frances Rauschenberg State Teachers College L. 8. Selmay L. 8. Jr James W. R. Dobbins Birmngham Virginia Ann Foster Huntsville E. L. Foster R. L. Hyde Signal Mountain, Tenn T. H. Mullen T. V. Hatchett Ardmore Tenn Alton Williams Knoxville, Tenn Emmett Williams M. E. Woodard S. 4 J. W. Clapton Fourth Avenue West S. E. Patterson City Patsy Ann Patterson Margaret Ann Poss Chattanooga J. P. Howell Jack Macon James Howell Columbus, Ga J. E. Howell Jennie Hill Harold W. W. Hicks John Ellis Neal, Ala Irving Mullican J. B. Wiley St. Louis, Mo Helen Ann Winston Mrs. C. N. Winston C. A. Moore Nell Frank Dalton Mr. Moore G. L. Moore A. J. Coleman East Walnut Street Mary. Vernon Dix Magnolia Beach Mrs. Dix Mobile James L. Reading and Son Brmngham Dent F. Green Mr. Reading Sourel Ane Iction Don Ameche Loretta Young Darryl F. Zanuck Alexander Graham Bell Henry Fonda Strand Theatre Gary Cooper Merle Oberon the Cowboy Walt Disney Cartoon Franciska Gaal Franchottone Walter Connolly Bette Davis George Brent Humphrey Bogart Big Features Charles Starrett Colorado Charles Ruggles and Mary Boland Mary Carlisle Ralph Dick Tracy) Byrd Capitol Morgan County Cincinnati Savannah Memphis Pensacola Queen of the Cowgirls Dorothy Page Edgar Kennedy Robtings Nashville Adelph Zuhor Reep Macmurray Ray Milland Louie Campbell Andy Devine Lynne Overman Porter Hall Walter Abel William A. Wellman Paramount Picture Helen Carroll Maye’s Beauty Shop Three Mesquiteers Might Riders John Wayne Willial Morg Mpe With Reginald Owen Phan Oe Loretta Henry Natt Young Fonda Manhattan Society Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Virginia Bruce Walter Pidgeon Leo Carrillo Walter Wanger Claire Trevor Geo. Bancroft John Carradine Thomas Mitchell Tim Holt Berton Churchill
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