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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1938

Page

5

Saturday Culture Club Observes National Music Week At Home

The Saturday Culture Club met Saturday afternoon at Mrs. Chenault's Sherman Street home, combining its open meeting with National Music Week observances. Members approved two constitutional by law changes and heard a program on Stephen Foster and related songs performed by members, followed by refreshments served by the hostesses.

EB. M. Chenault Mary Robertson Charlotte Broadus Sherman Street Elizabeth Houston Stephen Foster America W. P. Baugh Ben Britnell Old Kentucky Ben Bloodworth Ann McEntire Betsy Jane Elam Nell Frank Moore Leroy McEntire MacDowell Fund MacDowell and Petersburg Alascienne Frances Tom Martha Frances Crow Leo Delibes Cherie Chandler Clara Cortner Westminster Presbyterian Sunday School Porter Vaughn Fifth Avenue West Charles H. Johnson L. H Ann- Clare Carlisle Gloria Carlisle Billie McFerrin Canal Street Alabama

Make This Model At Home Tailoring for Larger Women Pattern 4810

Pattern 4810 by Anne Adams offers a summer shirtwaist style with slimming seams a curved yoke jaunty pockets and loose sleeves. It fits sizes 24 to 48 with yardage noted and instructions for easy sewing plus a kick pleat and optional collar. Also promotes The New Anne Adams Book of Spring Fashions and includes ordering details and prices. Wilson Orr to Florida trip and relatives visit mention in brief local notices.

Anne Adams Anne Ada Decatl Pattern Department 17Th St New York N. Y

Huntsville hosts Alabama Prisoners Officers Association convention

In Huntsville Alabama on May 16 officers of the Alabama Reprieve Officers Association elected Capt J K Kirk of Birmingham as president. The convention included a program with Miss Marion Schimmel selecting the next year’s committee and social hour after the meeting.

First Methodist Church Edith Mae Schimmel Clio Lovin Mary Kate Nungester Betty McGehee A. Z. Bailey James Alvin Weatherford Ellen Groenendyke Matt Groenendyke Alabama W. Co. T. U Patterson Mobile Als Alabama Reprve Officers Association Huntsville Capt. J. Kirk Birmingham Marion Schimmel Sarah Coleman Mary Virginia Bingham Nellia Clarke- Roan Julia Weaver Margaret Norwood Rudulph Fremil Dorothy Grace Finley Schubert

Miss Alabama Mary Read Harris Named Sponsor

Miss Alabama Mary Read Harris of Wilmington North Carolina was chosen as sponsor for the University of Alabama band for the 1938 39 term.

Mary Read Harris Wilmington N. C University of Alabama

Chin strap warnings and exercises to sculpt a youthful chin

A beauty column urges women to avoid chin strap mishaps and double chins. It prescribes head posture, daily jaw exercises with a book, and chin strap routines using cream to streamline the chin for this year’s fashions.

Juliet Shelby Central Press

Judson College Names May Queen Shirley Cleverdon

Shirley Cleverdon daughter of Dr. Leroy G Cleverdon president of Judson College chosen as the school's May queen for the celebration.

Shirley Cleverdon Leroy G. Cleverdon Judson College

Local pastor to visit in Europe on July voyage

Rev. Edward V. Ramage of the First Presbyterian Church sails July 2 from New York for Glasgow Scotland on a European tour. He will supply a pulpit in Scotland for a month and then proceed to the continent, with the trip ending in September.

Edward V. Ramage First Presbyterian Church New York Glascow Scotland Rev. Ramage

Optometrists to Convene in Alabama Tuesday Evening

The northern group of the Alabama Optometric Extension Program will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday night May 17 at 8:30 at Dr. M. E. Edwards offices 718 Second Avenue. Dr. Edwards, chair, will preside.

Etrista Alabama Optometric Extension Program M. E. Edwards Second Avenue Edwards

Style Play Showcases Riverside 4-H Fashion

Riverside high school Saturday hosted a style play by the 4-H club with costumes mostly from personal wardrobes. Best Dressed Girl went to Marjorie Russell and Best Dressed Boy to Billy Duncan with roles including Mother Frances Siey and Salesgirl Sara Peck Weaver.

Riverside High School Chamber of Commerce Marjorie Russell Billy Duncan Frances Siey Sara Peck Weaver Henry Day Tdes Kathleen Brazelton Freddie Smith Thelma Barnes Billy Roberts Rebecca Pettey Charles Darrah Constance Pearson Ruth Nelson Luke Pryor Mildred Chitwood Byron Carrell Margaret Anne Rogers Betty Foster Pointer Dorothy Grace Finley Prank Troupe

Crescent Amusement Officials Inspect Decatur Theatres

Three Crescent Amusement Company officers from Nashville visited Decatur theatres on Saturday to inspect local play houses. The party included secretary-treasurer R. E B. Bauleh general manager C. R. McCown and auditor Webb Hays.

Crescent Amusement Company Nashville Princess and Capitol Theatres Decatur R. E B. Bauleh C. R. McCown Webb Hays

Alabama Ginners to Meet in Birmingham Convention

The 14th annual Alabama Ginners Association convention will be held in Birmingham May 26. About 600 delegates are expected, announced secretary A. Burkart.

Hanceville Ala Alabama Ginners Association Birmingham A. Burkart

Attendees at Alabama Mills Gadsdens Goodyear game

Among those attending the Alabama Mills and Gadsdens Goodyear baseball game in Gadsden on Sunday were Miss Christine Poff, Mabel Ferguson, and Louisa Ann Wade, with Messrs. Charles Wade, Faye Wallace, Jerome Ferguson, and Claude McMertry, plus Mr. and Mrs. Jack Adams of Central America, guesting two months in the States.

Bob Wells Beulah Cooper Trinity Mountain Hatfield's Miss Cooper Tut Thompson Willie McKay Jack Ross Roy Goslin Wallace Blizzard Buck Gibson Edna Minor Paul Buchanan Edng Elizabeth Adcock William Simmons Wessie Pilcher Glenn Turney Christine Poff Thurman Ashford Opal Holland Charles Sittason Arthur Moye Tim Lyons Gadsden Mabel Ferguson Louisa Ann Wade Messrs Charles Wade Faye Wallace Jerome Ferguson Claude McMertry Jack Adams Central America

Northport junior Harriet Hassell publishes debut novel

Harriet Hassell of Northport a University of Alabama junior re enters with her first novel Rachel's Children published in the United States and England marking a notable literary debut for the writer.

Harriet Hassell Northport University of Alabama United States England Rachel

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