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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1931

Page

5

Secret Wedding in Pulaski Joins Frost and Duncan

Athens attorney J W Frost and Miss Juliet Duncan quietly wed in Pulaski Tennessee on Wednesday. The couple left for a brief bridal trip after the ceremony. Frost is son of Mrs J W Frost of Athens and nephew of Judge James E Horton. Duncan is daughter of Senator Geo Duncan and a noted North Alabama beauty.

St-Duncan Athens J. W. Frost Circuit Court Juliet Duncan Pulaski Tenn Mr. Frost 3. W. Frost James E. Horton Miss Duncan Geo. Duncan North Alabama

Personal notices of local residents and travels

Mrs. Georgia Miller and sister Mrs. Law Lamar of Selma plan to attend Randolph Macon College commencement for daughter Liza Lee Miller. Madeline Lile returns from Florida and stays in Trinity. Julia Bingham from Montgomery to spend summer with her parents. The Baileys visit Belle Mina. Bloodworths in Birmingham. Boswell daughters Marion and Katherine, along with Kate Lile and Marcella Collier, go to Nashville. Mrs. Almon visits Nashville. Dr Yates of Tyler Texas preached at Central Baptist after attending the Southern Baptist convention in Birmingham. Tennis Tidwell to Montgomery for a few days. Helen Rauschenberg returns from Tuscaloosa for summer. Mrs Green leaves for Corinth Mississippi after visiting daughter. Mrs Gill returns from Ohio last week.

Georgia Miller Law Lamar Selma Randolph Macon College Liza Lee Miller Julia Bingham Woman's College At Montgomery M. 8. Bingham Yates Tyler Texas Southern Baptist Convention Birmingham Central Baptist Church

The Sky's the Limit on Chic Hats This Season

Hollywood fashion writer Alice Alden notes 1931 millinery trends with wide droopy brims bold colors inspired by Paris Exposition and Oriental motifs. Big hats and sailor styles rise as trims stay simple with ribbons bows and discreet feathers.

the Sky The Limit Alice Alden Hollywood Paris Algiers Morocco

Rock gardens solve slopes with natural landscaping

A Central Press article by Dr Karl F Kellerman advises that rock gardens can stabilize slopes difficult to grass. Native stones suit landscaping, water should drain toward the bank, and pockets formed by rocks hold soil. Midsummer is ideal to construct the garden for fall planting.

Central Press Karl F. Kellerman Bureau of Plant Industry U. S. Department of Agriculture

Paris modistes draw 1860 fashion inspirations for veils

Several leading Paris modistes trade in 1860s inspiration noting the shift from small nose veils to long flowing designs. The wide capelines seen in summer recalls Empress Eugenie era styles influencing millinery.

Paris Eugenie

Wisconsin's progressive legacy in state leadership

The young governor reflects on Wisconsin’s trailblazing progressivism driven by capable reformers like John Bascom and Robert M. La Follette. He notes the Australian ballot and direct primary originated in Wisconsin, credits enduring laws to careful planning, and counters claims of radicalism with measured, well-thought policies.

Pail Wisconsin John Bascom State University Robert M. la Follette John Basom

Local Social Notes Highlight Mrs Baker and Visitors

Mrs Estelle Baker hosts a list of visitors including Miss Christine Wilson from Athens and Misses Clarice Evelyn and Betty Owens. Betty Owens travels to Nashville then Chicago with companions, while Miss Caroline Fussell prepares to graduate and return to Montevallo for her diploma. Mr and Mrs Cecil Timberlake and others visited east Vine street and joined trips to Birmingham and Nashville.

Christine Wilson Athens Clarice Evelyn Lee Betty Owens Chicago Cecil Timberlake East Vine Street Illinois City George Clem Jake Oswald Nashville Tenn Miss Owens

Autos for Sale column guides readers to real car values

A daily autos for sale column serves as a practical guide to used car values, helping buyers gauge prices and compare models. The feature aggregates listings and expert notes to aid shoppers in a competitive market.

Classified Ads Help Save Money Quickly

Readers discover quick ways to trim spending by scanning local classified ads. The note encourages using ads to compare prices, find deals, and maximize value in daily purchases.

Classified Act A Day Brings Business Your Way

An advertising note urges daily classified acts to boost business. It promotes steady updates and ongoing engagement to attract customers.

Make This Model At Home

Anne Adams presents a flare jabot capelet dress pattern 2146 for sizes 16 to 44. Emphasizes contrasting fabrics with slim panels and front fullness, suggests color schemes, and notes simple instructions with no dressmaking experience needed. Send 15 cents per pattern or 25 cents for catalog with pattern to Decatur Daily Pattern Dept New York City.

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

Wilmer E Hall Named Among 672 Pilots in Maneuvers

Former Decatur resident Wilmer E Hall was one of 672 pilots selected to join national air maneuvers by the army. The exercises run nationwide and conclude in New York on May 23 at Maxwell Field in Montgomery.

Wilmer E. Hall Decatur Maxwell Field Montgomery United States Army New York

Pythians Meet In Capital Tuesday

Several members of the local Pythian lodge plan to be in Montgomery Tuesday for the opening of the event in the capital city I about to be held there.

Pythian Lodge Montgomery

LODGE 58th ANNUAL SESSION TO OPEN WITH DAVIS PRESIDING

Grand Chancellor David J. Davis of Birmingham will preside at the 58th annual session of the lodge as proceedings begin.

David J. Davis Birmingham

New MELLO-GLO Face Powder Launch Ad

Beautiful women favor this exclusive powder that lasts longer, hides large pores, blends with any complexion, and gives a fresh youthful bloom. It prevents irritation and dryness, with a smooth, natural finish. Thompson Drug Co. Albany Drug Co. Alabama Drug Co. advertise.

Thompson Drug Co Albany Drug Co Alabamra Drug Co Advt

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Himes-Davis Bernice Himes Daggher E. W. F. Himes John Davis First Presbyterian Church Elizabeth Malone Jyn Irwin Lahleen Mr. Davis Orrick Davis Miss Himes Francis Himes Elkins Himes Ferrow Himes Ann Cooper Gill Emmett William Francis Himes Oak Street Decatur Garden Club Malone Endlam Oaks Harry Wyatt Kate Lile Mothers’ Club Mrs. Athey H. C. Athey Hotel Lyons E. M. Chenault Mack Elam Chenault P.T. A Riverside-Lafayette Riverside Riverside High School Clarice Lee E. M. Lee Grant Street C. A. Wilmore W. J. Duncan Ida Emens Trinity Will Emens Frank Emens Marthe Grayson Emens Sullins College Bristol Florence Madeline Lile Florida T. Z. Bailey Brad Bibb Belle Mina Mrs. B. M. Bloodworth W. F. Boswell Marion Katherine Marcella Collier D. C. Almon Jimmy Stewart T. H. Alexander Mrs.Tennis Tidwell Helen Rauschenberg Tuscaloosa University W. F. Rauschenberg Baku Milan Panamalac Agnes Lillian Bond Anita Page Joan Marsh Ligon Bray Ginghams Ligon’s Rock Gardens Dr. Marl F. Kellerman Estelle Baker Caroline Fussell Alabama College Montevallo W. W. Pussell Miss Fussell J. H. Calvin Albany Grain & Coal Co Princess Joan Newt Wonder Entertainment Cliff Ukulele Ike Edwards Pathe News
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