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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1940

Page

7

Fairview PTA Elects Officers for 1940 41

The Fairview Parent-Teacher Association held its final 1940 41 meeting of the year at the school on Tuesday with many patrons present. Mrs. T R Harrison presided as president and Mrs Terry chaired the program committee. The group discussed child guidance in religion and heard highlights from the Huntsville state convention. Dr L R Murphree spoke on preschool health checks and disease prevention.

Fairview Parent-Teacher Association T. R. Harrison Terry A. Kizziah Edith M Edith Murphree Charles Willams E. E Speer, Jr Horace Levin Paul Bryan Huntsville Bryant L. R. Murphree Murphree Ans

Button Up the Back Pattern 4463 by Anne Adams

Anne Adams offers pattern 4463 with a button up the back design and a sash that winds from the front. The sportster option omits sleeves, size 16 requires 378 yards of 36 inch fabric, available in misses and women sizes 12 through 40. Send 15 cents for pattern, 15 for book, or 25 for book and pattern to The Daily Pattern Department.

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

Community groups report on health drives and school activities

Health clinics for preschool pupils are announced as principal Speer thanks officers for yearlong cooperation. Baptist circles hold meetings with devotionals and programs. P T A closes year with officers installed, music numbers, a book fund gift, and notes on state convention. Several families plan visits and Strawberry Festival attendance.

Personal visits highlight Montgomery and Brooklyns visitors

Mrs. W H Richardson of Montgomery is spending a few days with friends. Mrs H J McDonald of Brooklyn arrived to visit Mrs J A McDonald and Mr and Mrs J F Graham. Curtis Almon of Macon was Mother's Day guest of his mother Mrs D C Almon. Mrs Pippen of Courtland visited Mrs W M Moseley Jr. Herbert Hauk and his wife will visit Cullman to see their son and daughter Mr and Mrs Al Gasser.

H. J. McDonald Brooklyn J. A. McDonald J. F. Graham Curtis Almon Macon, Ga D. C. Almon Herbert Hauk Cullman al Gasser

Toning Up The Scalp And Beauty Box Queries

Hair care advice on scalp toning with long process shampooing including 100 strokes, friction, vinegar rinse for gloss, and cold finish. Also outlines nose care benefits, home remedies for shine and freckles, plus inviting readers to submit beauty questions to the Beauty Box editor with stamped self addressed envelope.

Helen Follett Lems Beauty Box

Boy Scout Fund Nears Target in Tennessee Valley

The Tennessee Valley Council seeks 1500 for this year’s operating costs and has about 1400 raised in cash and pledges. Chairman Winston Alston notes the total so far is higher than in many years and some solicitor reports remain to be tallied.

Boy Scouts of the Tennessee Valley Council Winston Alston Boy Scout Movement

Former Decatur Resident David R. Bethard Dies at 84

Word of the death of David R. Bethard aged 84 has been received in Decatur. He lived in Decatur for years with his brother A G Bethard and niece Mamie J Bethrad. He worked at the L and N R R shops here before moving in 1926 to Springfield Ohio to live with his niece Mrs Alice Bethard Helms.

David R. Bethard Decatur Bethard A. G. Bethard Mamie J. Bethrad Springfield Alice Bethard Helms

Fifty Attend Leadership School At First Presbyterian

Fifty people attended the leadership training school at the First Presbyterian church on Tuesday night, a larger turn out than opening night. Three instructors teach, with classes starting at eight and ten o'clock each evening through the week except Saturday. attendance invited from all denominations.

Leadéranilp First Presbyterian Church Peop

Doctor Lazenby to Visit Oak Grove Church

District superintendent Dr M E Lazenby will visit Oak Grove church on the Salem Walnut Grove charge. He will preach Sunday at 11 o clock and conduct conference after dinner on the grounds. Rev Thelmer

M. E. Lazenby Oak Grove Church Salem-Walnut Grove Thelmer

Reverend Vaughn Preaches at First Methodist in Hartselle

Pastor Vaughn will deliver Sunday evening sermon at the First Methodist Church in Hartselle with Dr Lazenby officiating and Rev J F T Brown serving nearby as quarter conference follows later.

Vaughn Lazenby First Methodist Hartselle J. F. ‘T. Brown

Telephone total in Decatur reaches peak in history

Telephones in use in Decatur are higher than in 1929 with 2430 in service today versus 2152 in 1929, marking the highest total yet recorded for the city.

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