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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1931

Page

5

Social clubs host last meetings and honors

Mrs. Edgar Nichols welcomes Wed nesday Club guest Mrs. Arthur Nebrig as Mrs. Sam Rogers wins top score and refreshments are served. Rendezvous Club plans year end gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Retliffe on Johnston street. Berean Club closes with Mrs. T. G. Morrow hosting and roses decorating. President Mrs. D. D. McGehee presides.

Edgar Nichols Arthur Nebrig Sam Rogers Rendezvous Club James Retliffe Johnston Street Berean Club T. G. Morrow D. D. McGehee

Wonderful Face Powder MELLO-GLO Ad

Women praise its complexions and youthfulness with MELLO-GLO powder. The ad claims long wear helps hide large pores and provides a smooth finish without irritations. Distributed by Thompson Drug Co Albany Drug Co and Alabama Drug Co.

Thompson Drug Co Albany Drug Co Alabama Drug Co Advt

Constipation Remedy Cited by Austin Man in 1912 Ad

Mr. Dave Stewart of 1912 DE 2nd St Austin Texas reports long term use of Thedford a Black Draught as family medicine. He credits it with relieving dull sluggish feelings and bilious headaches while noting its gentle effect on digestion and overall health.

Thedford Dave Stewart St. Austin Texas

Ileana Finds Romance in Club Year End Meeting

The business session highlighted reports from committees and officers showing a year of active study and Bible work. New members Mrs. H L Spencer and Mrs. H B Roberts joined, and Miss Elizabeth Wallace spoke on The Geographical Survey of the Galilean Ministry.

H. L. Spencer H. 8. Roberts Elizabeth Wallace Galilean Ritter Perea Holy Land F. F. Tidwell

Fennel Declared A New Boon For Mankind In Diet Notes

Dr Logan Clendening extols fennel as a table edible first used in Italy under the names finocchi or finochio. He describes stalks like celery, a bulbous end, and an anise flavor, with cooking methods including braised stalks and au gratin. He notes fennel’s medicinal uses for flatulence and gas and adds local society items about Earl Bradley’s return from Ohio and Mary Julia Warrick’s appendix operation.

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Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Skin Relief

An advertising claim touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a powerful antiseptic for eczema and skin troubles. It says one application may stop itching and several applications can heal stubborn cases, with pharmacists selling the original bottle for 85 cents and Thompson Drug Co stocking it.

America Moone Thompson Drug Co

Personal notices from region reflect university ties and travel

Local society brief lists numerous residents and guests connected to the University of Alabama commencements and Centennial events. Attendees travel to Louisville and Nashville while others visit Shelbyville, West Palm Beach, and Miami. Family health, illnesses, and upcoming trips accompany the society moves.

Make This Model At Home Pattern 2152

Anne Adams offers pattern 2152 for a mid century slip with lace trim and optional hemstitching. Available in sizes 16 to 46 with yardage per size and complete instructions. Price fifteen cents for the pattern and catalog. twenty five cents for catalog with pattern. Send name address size and pattern number to Decatur Daily Pattern Dept New York City.

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

Heiress to Oil Millions Becomes Penniless Princess

The New York heiress to a vast oil fortune faces financial ruin as disputes over missing funds continue. Executor Nash Rockwood claims sums were paid, while the heiress insists they were not. Her only assets are two pawn tickets and a $300 monthly support from her niece Laura Murat.

Supreme Court Nash Rockwood New York Laura Murat

Hawaiian Nuptials Among Colleen Moore’s Ex and Washington Society

Colleen Moore’s former husband John McCormick and Mrs Janet Hamilton Gattis have chosen Hawaii for their wedding ceremony. Mrs Gattis, widow of a naval officer, is prominent in Washington society and will wed in Hawaii.

Colleen Moore John McCormick Janet Hamilton Gattis Hawaii

Princess Faces Hard Straits Over Inheritance

A quoted line describes the princess as “up against it” amid a dwindling and uncertain inheritance, signaling a troubling turn in her fortunes.

Purification Health Offer Promotes Calotabs Course

Physicians endorse purification as nature’s foundation for health. Cleanse the system with Calotabs once or twice weekly for weeks to purify blood and activate liver kidneys stomach and bowels. Available in 10 cents and 35 cent packages from all dealers.

Nature

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Mrs. Nichols Wwomen Thedford’s Prowly Druggists J. B. Schimmel Life and Accident Insurance Ileana B. F. Gill South Salem Ohio H. 8. Green Corinth Westess Owens Betty Owens C. H. Timberlake Barrett Shelton Tess Echols Shelton Miss Owens Timberlake Bluette Wallace Wellington Bosworth Miami Fla George Wallace Midland Texas Garner Pride Alan Wallace D. S. Echols Tommy Grubbs Lucille Giles B. M. Bloodworth Romania Anton Hapsburg-Toscana Logan Clendening M. D Earl Bradley Youngstown, Ohio Helen Newsom Mary Julia Warrick the Benevolent Hospital Clendening Service Albert E. Peirce & Co Alabama Utilities Service CO 8. A. Lynne and Sons Tuscaloosa University Julia Leigh Lynne Thelma Chenault Mary Leigh Chenault John Chenault University of Alabama Alice Chenault J.T. van Aredale Louisville Derby John Dinsmore Chattanooga, Tenn Mus D. Brock J. T. Jones West Palm Beach Lélia Hall Shelbyville, Tenn J. A. Cullom Katie McMilton T. B. Woodard McGehee Joe Tom Kennedy Marianne Pulaski, Tenn Kennedy R. L. Parsons Sarah Jeffries Canal Street Mrs. Oliver Wade Fred Robinson Howard Matheny Piorida Johnny Caddell T. A. Caddell Tommy Wilson Hilton, Tenn R. R. Rowe Are Mrs. McCulloch Nashville, Tenn T. C. Chandler James Ferrell Chicago Ill Stevenson W. J. Keith Birmingham Southern Baptist Convention Leslie Doss Leslie, Jr N. B. Greenleaf T. _W. Wert M. Ball Montgomery W. E. Todd J. R. Smiley Mary Wallace Smiley Mrs. C. R. Jacobs John Bacon Mrs W. J. Kopp Miami, Fla J. O. Colvard Alexander City Ala Duane Mills Carr Boston, Mass Louis A. Neill Rufus Peerson W. N. Cowden Horace Griffin Baby Bronson, Mich The Bradfield Co Atlanta, Ga Fred Ereet R. F. D Thomason Lumber Co John D. Wyker & Son Decatur, Ala Princess Stars OF
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