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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1936

Page

6

Make This Model At Home

Anne Adams presents a dainty Summer frock pattern 4013.e in several sizes with raglan cape sleeves a U shaped neckline and sash waist. The notice advertises easy to follow instructions, 34 yards of 36 inch fabric for size 36, and offers the pattern and book for 15 cents or both for 25 cents from the Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York.

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

Stolen Poem Links Farm Life To Country Pride

Home Demonstration Club notes recount a stolen verse found in an antique pitcher, praising country living and hard work. The piece, attributed to Mrs Rodger Thompson’s club, underscores rural values and contrasts wealth with simple farming life. The column also covers 4-H contest wins, health and bread judging delegates, and local club events through May.

Rodger ‘Thompson Blackburn’ Club

Massey Home Demonstration Club Tea Attended

The Massey Home Demonstration Club held a tea at Mrs. C. E House with spring flowers pink and white decor and a lace tea table. Receptionists included Mrs. J. L. Rowe and club president Mrs. Herman Owen with guests Mrs. W. P. Patterson and Mrs. Wade West. Delmar Jones poured, assisted by Misses Jessie Mae Jones Hattie Mae Stoner Melba Owen and Laura Alice Adcock. Thirty guests attended.

Massey Home C. E- House J. L. Rowe House Herman Owen W. P. Patterson Wade West Delmar Jones Jessie Mae Jones Hattie Mae » Stoner Melba Owen Laura Alice Adcock

Local Man Named by Junior Order

W. M. Chenault, prominent Decatur resident, was chosen as inside sentinel by the Alabama lodge of Junior Order United American Mechanics at its state convention in Anniston. E. L. Crane of Mobile is councillor, C. O. Jacobs of Birmingham vice councillor, B. R. Calhoun of Birmingham secretary, Grigsby Griffith of Athens warden. Next meeting set for Mobile in May.

W. M. Chenault Decatur Alabama United American Mechanics Anniston E. L. Crane Mobile C. O. Jacobs Birmingham B.R. Calhoun Grigsby Griffith Athens

Fisherman offers furred trout tale from Wisconsin lake

Fred Kranhold presented a curious fish story in Appleton. He displayed pictures of a mounted specimen with a trout head and tail, a fur covered tee, claiming it was trapped in a northern lake. He did not reveal the trapping location.

Appleton Wis Fred Kranhold

Hats to Match Paris Blouses

Chanel's blouses with hats to match set a new tone in accessory fashion. A green tai lleur pairs with a sheer white cotton blouse and embroidered hat in red and green, creating a coordinated Paris style ensemble.

Paris Chanel

Shirley Temple Stars in Captain January at Princess Tonight

Shirley Temple makes a return as Captain January lights up the Princess in a Fox release. The dimpled star dances through the film as audiences enjoy her signature twinkle and musical numbers.

Shirley Temple Captain January Fox

What Congress Is Doing What Congress Is Doing

Senate in recess Finance committee frames tax bill Foreign relations committee meets on London naval treaty Appropriations sub on hears testimony on relief House Takes up conference report on office appropriation Considered minor legislation Finance committee studied treasury opinions on revenue bill Appropriations sub-committee heard Harry Hopkins explain WPA set up Defeated Frazier Lemke farm mortgage refinancing bill 235 to 142 Foreign affairs committee voted an adverse report on resolution requesting state department to advise congress what steps were taken to protect the American delegation at Addis Ababa

Senate Finance Foreign Relations Appropriations Treasury Harry Hopkins HOUSE Foreign Affairs Committee State Department Congress Addis Ababa

Gravel Ridge to Host All Day Singing Event

The Gravel Ridge community will hold an all day singing on the fourth Sunday in May. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend this event.

Gravel Ridge

Wives of Gimino brothers file divorce suits

In Chicago on May 11, 14 the wives of Ralph and Charles Gimino filed separate divorce actions. Each claimed her husband struck her twice, sought custody of a small son, and asked to resume her maiden name.

Chicago Ralph Charles Gimino

Former Morgan Resident A. J. McCutcheon Dies in Tulsa Hotel

A. J. McCutcheon, 5, formerly of Morgan County, died of a heart attack in a Tulsa hotel after a day of socializing. Born in Alabama and later living in Florida, he moved to Tulsa in 1926 and worked in insurance before politics. Survived by widow Mrs. A. J. McCutcheon, daughters Mrs. L. J. Montgomery and Mrs. Hal Prigmore, son H. B. McCutcheon, sister Mrs. Jonas Ford, all of 509 South Elwood Avenue. Funeral arrangements announced by Harold Bailey Funeral Home.

This Tulsa Okla McCutcheon Alabama Florida A. J. McCutcheon L. J. Montgomery Hal Prigmore H. B. McCutcheon Jonas Ford South Elwood Avenue Harold Bailey

Local Social Notes From Pines Community

Pine s news lists visits and gatherings among residents. Mr and Mrs Earl Tanner and family joined G C Vincent and others Sunday. Several girls and women visited friends at Peck and Southern homes. Mrs Patterson from Somerville stays with daughter Mrs John Russell. John Russell undergoes treatment at Baugh s Infirmary in Decatur. Etheridge Mason spent the weekend at Antioch with his mother.

Earl Tanner Wilma Jean Glenn Edmundson Cecil Jesse Miller G. C. Vincent Mary Hipps Eva Margaret Palmer Sallie Laura Hue St. John Catherine Peck Winifred Vincent Edith Peck Nan Southern Patterson Somerville John Russell G. C Vincent V. E

Deputy Fire Chief Smothers Car Fire With Blown Breath

In Mepperedin Connecticut on May 14 deputy fire Chief Arthur Harris and four fire companies responded to a car fire around the carburetor. Harris blew into the flames to extinguish the fire, ending the incident.

Meperiden Conn Arthur Harris Harris

Notice of Probate for Annie M. Davis Will

State of Alabama Morgan County Probate Court notices a will filed as Annie M. Davis deceased. Hearing set for May 21 1936 at 10:00 A M in Decatur Court House Alabama. Contest rights advised to interested parties including Edward Moseley of 1115 Kyle Street Memphis Tennessee. Judge B L Malone signs notice. April 28 1936.

State of Alabama Morgan County Annie M. Davis Deccas Edward Moseley Kyle Street Memphis Tennessee Ella Moseley Decatur B. L. Malone

Meat and Milk Face Mask Helps Sensitive Skin

Gladys Glad explains a gentle almond meal and milk facial for sensitive skin. A cheese cloth mask soaked in warm milk and almond meal paste is applied then dried, followed by warm milk rinse and astringent to tighten pores. Also notes leg care guidance.

Josephine Napoleon I

Miss Glad Beauty Q A Instructive Answers By Mail

Editor notes readers may mail questions on The New Figure and Beauty Culture to this paper care of Miss Glad. Include a self addressed stamped envelope and fees for each article and topic. Personal beauty questions answered in Miss Glad's daily column.

Glad Towet Glad

Local residents and officials visit Moulton and area

Decatur business caller J T Moulton. visits by J D L Byars from Montgomery. Town Creek residents Scott and Roy Jeffreys note recent appendectomy and recovery. County education board meets with members Sibley, Little, Yarbrough, Hampton, Tollison. Wrecking contract for Lawrence county courthouse awarded. widening work to start. Methodist revival praised. Reverend Gaines to Missouri for convention.

H. Belk Decatur J. D. L. Byars Montgomery Roy B. J. Jeffreys Town Creek J. I. Wiley Danville E. C. Bailey Moulton J. R. Agee Courtland Lawrence County Board of Education J. J. Sibley M. A. Little Thomas D. Yarbrough Bud Hampton Emmett Tollison E. L. Lowder R. L. Reeder C. E. Rittenberry Anthony Jannette Mr. Rittenberg Jefferson County Robert Tweedy, Jr Chas. A. Watkins Lawrence County Charles E. Bragg

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