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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1937

Page

5

Sowned for Her Coronation Bow

Local Methodist and Episcopal circles in Decatur report meetings and plans. The Young Matron's Circle met at Mrs. Lamar Maxwell's home with 17 members and a guest from Anniston. St John's Guild discussed corporate communion and church service outreach across parishes and diocese. Rhoda Dempte Kindergarten announced closing exercises with eight diplomas. Apes Club to meet in Huntsville at the Masonic Temple Thursday night.

Central Methodist Church Chas. H. Eyster John’s Rey. Oliver C. Cox Woman’s Auxiliary Young People's League Decatur Georgie Miller F. F. Tidwell Rhoda Demptie Rhoda Dempte Mabel Ann Hanson Huntsville Masonic Temple

Personal Notices Portrait a Busy Social Week

Miss Mabel Ann Hanson departs Friday to visit cousin Miss Gladys Garnett. Mr and Mrs Frederick S Hunt Jr return from El Dorado Arkansas with relatives. Mrs O Kyle of New Orleans and Miss Mary Heard of Clanton visit relatives here. Mrs R Wolcott report improved after illness. Mrs Bill McLaughlin of Birmingham visits her mother Mrs W M Dinsmore. Audrey Dodd returns from Cullman visit to aunt Mrs Frank Morgan. Mrs G A Roop leaves for Evansville to visit daughter Mrs Ben Dupont. Mr and Mrs Jim Fennell of Leighton were over for funeral in Trinity. Mrs R A Frazier returns to Fayetteville, Tenn after a week with mother Mrs Charles Emens.

G. P. Sivley Woman's Missionary Society The Trinity Methodist Church Dorothy Landers King Charles Emmens Japan Mabel Ann Hanson Gladys Garnett O. Kyle New Orleans Mary Heard Clanton, Ala Audrey Dodd Frank Morgan Cullman R. A. Frazier Fayetteville, Tenn Charles Emens

Dentists urged to make offices pleasant by Chicago speaker

May 18 report from Kansas City notes James Robinson of Chicago advised dentists in Kansas and Missouri on improving office appeal. He warned reception rooms with hunting trophies feel cruel and should avoid stuffed animals or fish to create a welcoming atmosphere.

Kansas City Kansas Missouri James Robinson Chicago Robinson

Killer on the Run Heads for Swift Arkansas Trial

Lester Brockelhurst, 23, wanted on murder charges in three states, boarded a train with 18 year old Bernice Felton in Poughkeepsie as they headed toward a swift Arkansas trial. Authorities pursued across states and planned to halt their journey.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Lester Brockelhurst Bernice Felton Arkansas

Local Notes from Moulton and Lawrence County

Dr. J Hayes Williams of Birmingham made a hurried weekend trip to Moulton and Mt Hope. Lawrence County Board of Education met at the superintendent’s office with J J Sibley Thos D Yarbrough S L Hampton Emmett Tollison and M A Little present. County Commissioners met at the probate judge’s office with Willsie Sheltons Fred Brackin B B Montgomery Charles B Bragg and P A McCulloch. State Health Department official Dr Keeper visited Moulton Friday for a county medical meeting including Drs W J Taylor H C McCulloch J F Huey Irwin Dyar R Sanders. Local residents and visitors include Mr and Mrs Bernard Wade Mrs A J Trinter of Vermilion Ohio Mr and Mrs James F E Stewart. Mid Week Bridge Club hosted by Mrs B B L Loweer. Mt Hope C C Whitman visited. H H Smith of Hillsboro and H C Long visited Ath ens. Geo D Sanders of Birmingham spent the weekend with his parents S R Sanders. Completion of the new modern home of Dr and Mrs S R Sanders noted as a highlight along with new residence of Mr and Mrs Lowe Harris on the Moulton Decatur highway. Dr H C McCulloch and Dr J F Huey of Town Creek were in.

J. Hayes Williams T. C. I. Hospital Birmingham Moulton Mt. Hope Lawrence County Board of Education Nathaniel Almon J. J. Sibley Thos D. Yarbrough Town Creek J. F. Huey James FE. Stewart B.B. L. Loweer Cc. C. Whitman Mt. “Hope H. EB. Smith Hillsboro H. C. Long Athens Oo. L. Pitt Trinity Geo. D. Sanders 8. R. Sanders R. Sanders Lowe Harris Moulton-Decatur H. C. McCulloch T. S .Burnum State Highway Department Wheele Dam Nathaniel Almon J. W. Waller Goodyear Decatur O O. L. Judy Florida Clark Hodgins Albertville R. C. Jackson Mt. Hope High School N. D. Crawford Presbyterian Church Mt. Sore Ottis Kirby Methodist Church Kirby KE. L. Loweder Lowder W. R. Johnson Irwin-Dyar Infirmary J. R. Lindsey Courtland M. H. Jackson Charles EB. Bragg Memphis Louisville M. H. Sandlin New Orleans Sandilin Ester Jackson Jacksonsville HW. OH Hambfiek Misa Lota Montgomery Neal Montgomery R. C. Clarke WPA Florence

Perfumed Bath Helps Keep Women Lovely

Gladys argues for pine needle baths and balsamic scents to relax nerves and soften skin. She notes pine bath oil and eau de cologne as pleasing, antiseptic options, with bath salts for fragrance and skin protection.

Gladys Glad America Eau-de-cologne

Moulton News Roundup Highlights Local Visits

T Burnum of the State Highway Department visited Moulton on business. County teachers traveled to Wheeler Dam for a Keherd picnic and fish fry. Education leaders Supt Nathaniel Almon and J W Waller attended. Various residents, church events, 4H meetings, and travel notes fill a busy week in Mt Hope and surrounding areas.

Alabama court dismisses Marengo County beer license case

In Montgomery on May 18 a Montogomery circuit court dismissed a mandamus action by B Ortmann, Demopolis hotel operator, to compel the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to issue a beer license after a March 10 prohibition repeal vote in Marengo County yielded a 13 vote dry majority.

Montgomery Ala Marengo County Walter B. Jones B. Ortmann Demopolis State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board

Girl Scouts Meet Troop No 2 in Lone Pine

Lone Pine Troop No 2 of Girl Scouts will meet Wednesday afternoon at 3 30 at the home of Mrs Clyde Kimberlin 228 Jackson Street.

Lone Pine Troop No Girl Scouts Clyde Kimberlin Jackson Street

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John Arthur Prescott, Jr First Methodist Gadsden Alabama Miss Hunter James D. Hunter Mrs. Sivley John Wilkes Charles Norton Wilkes Peebles PHI Kappa Delta Phi Kappa Delta Sorority Nellie Clarke Roan Dancing Terry Anniston Pry Snr Ninth Street Methodist Society Ninth Street Methodist Woman’s Missionary Society B. R.~oe Out of Africa M. R. Boucher G. W. Puckett W. L. Spearman Episcopal Women Lydia Fuller Alvin T. Fuller Massachusetts Fuller Mrs. Fredericks. Hunt, Jr el Dorado Ark Mr. Hunt R. Wolcott East Gordon Drive Bill McLaughlin W. M. Dinsmore G. A. Roop Ben Dupont Evansville Jim. Fennell Leighton Mark Twain Adee Prince Pauper Errol Flynn Claude Rains Henry Stephenson Barton Maclane Billy Bobby Capitol Ritin Romanc Mel Alison Polly Moran Donald Coo Hope Manning Jack Mulhall WM. Farnum Ruth MIX Snub” Pollard Captain Blood Atta TT Paul Termysor Patric Knowles Henry Pudi Prince and Mis Hendon Phyllis Barry Princess Theatre Kitty Carlisle New York Belmont Park L. I Killer Moulton Rayburn Jackson Donna King Beauty P. Stinson Atinson. Bros Goidel Solon Robertson Second Ave Ee Pane American Cleaners Anne Adams Anne Adam Decatur Daily Pattern Department 17Th St N, Y Penney’s New House. Coats Cretonne Penney Penney’s Penney Company, Incorpor
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