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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1930
Page
7
A home scene contrasts two girls, Little Mary and Julia, with Mary adoring her polished rival while Julia's untidy charm hints at a future of independence. The piece shifts to Washington fashion, noting bobbed hair and style varied by region including a Buenos Aires observer with emerald combs.
Decatur Kiwanis members depart for Tanner Limestone county farm community for the first in a series of annual farm trips. They assemble at the Y M C A at 6 30 p m eat supper at home then proceed to Tanner for a 7 o clock program planned by Kiwanians and Tanner residents with aim of near full attendance.
In Washington Secretary of Agriculture and Mrs. Arthur M Hyde host a dinner for Vice President Curtis with a long table decorated by yellow and blue Dutch iris maidenshair ferns and pansies creating a flower garden effect. A Beatrice salad of canned pear avocado pear white cheese and currant jam is featured at the National Woman's Press Club dinner. Paris fashion notes describe simple lines in 1930 shoes and costume jewelry color coordination for evening wear and new cellulose hats in black artificial straw gaining popularity.
In Paris fashion shifts to monochrome beachwear with black shorts piped in white and a white embroidered pullover. A satin white gown and black straw hat complete the ensemble as U S hosiery gains attention in Paris for dot mesh suntan stockings from American makers.
Decatur's industrial payroll approaches 5 million dollars each year, reflecting broad payroll coverage across local factories and plants. The figure signals strong employment and wage activity within the city’s manufacturing sector.
Athens society notes highlight multiple bridge club gatherings led by Miss Gladys Thomas and Miss Bebe Sanders with guests from Chicago Gurley Ala and Lubbock Texas. Winners include Mrs Owen Nelson Mrs Fred Martin and Miss Alma Crowson with prizes and salads served. Other items report visits, illnesses operations and family events in the Athens area.
A. C. Breast of Nashville and a string of locals visited in the Hillsboro area. Families from Decatur Moulton Courtland and Fayetteville joined in gatherings and a Byrd Springs reunion near Decatur highlighted a lively Sunday.
Moulton Ala May 16 During a special meeting of the Lawrence County Board of Education trustees and patrons from twenty districts discussed consolidation transportation and teacher retention. The group weighed summer term options while Miss Mary B Pickrel and Miss Mary Clyde Garner urged support for attendance laws and welfare programs. Mr C G Horton presented a detailed report on county finances.
E D Odom and family visit. Cross and Darnell families gather. Courtland Masonic lodge attendees include Leonard Terry and others. Jones hosts pupils at Porter Hotel with croquet and volleyball. Hostesses serve cream to about thirty children. Church notices for Methodist and Baptist services invite all.
A sewing pattern description for a sleeveless bodice with pleated skirt and jacket with short kimono sleeves. Describes fabric options pique shantung gingham jersey or linen with red or brown braid trim. Size 4 needs 2 1/2 yards of 36 inch material and 5 1/2 yards braid. Pattern price 15 cents, pattern book 15 cents or 10 cents with pattern. Mail to Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York City.
Thomas Abstract of Rutledge Thomas visits Moulton on Thursday for business. The University of Kentucky will erect two additional buildings this summer at a cost of 30000 dollars.
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