Service Class Meeting and Social Events Highlight Local Society
Ninth Street Methodist Sunday School’s Service Class met at Mrs. Otto Biles’s home on Eighth Avenue South with twelve members and two guests. Mrs. Griffin led as vice president, devotions by Mrs. Wardlow cited John 10, and prayer by Mrs. Julian. After business, games and refreshments followed hosted by Mrs. Biles, closing with prayer by Mrs. Teague. Mrs. F. D. Peebles hosted a two table bridge party for Mrs. J. W. Darrah Jr. of Fort Knox. High score honors went to Mrs. Cottingham. Flower Show planning progresses for the Decatur Garden Club event on May 21 at Seton Hall with public viewing times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Street
Methodist
Chool
Otto Biles
Eighth Avenue South
W. M. Griffin
Dick Wardlow
John
Cecil Julian
Mrs. Ransome
Grandmother Biles
Noel Teague
Darrah
F. D. Peebles
J. W. Darrah, Jr
Fort Knox
Louisville
Mel
J. W. Darrah
C. D. Cottingham
Peebles
Decatur Garden Club
Lelia Cantwell Seton Hall
J. Foster Barnwell, Jr
Julian Schwarz
R. W. Terry
B. L. Haley
M. D. Link
Leo Wright
Schwarz
Battleship exhibition sparks local interest and security
A limited entry display of antique glass and silver ships will open with guarded items and insurance coverage. A local police presence will ensure safety during hours of the show, drawing crowds from Decatur and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Local notes on social visits and family announcements
Personal notices show Miss Esther Morris invited to Sub Deb Club, Ted Huie returning from University of Alabama, Billy Wyker to Newman Georgia for a Leesdale Florida fishing trip, and multiple house guests and visits among Decatur area families. A birth announced for Dale on May 16 in Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Morris
George Morris
Billy Wyker
Newman, Ga
Leesdale
Florida
Anne Adams Pattern 4397 Slimming Dress Pattern
Sewing notice previews Pattern 4397 by Anne Adams for misses and women's sizes 16 through 46. Describes a shirtwaister with waist opening, double panels, gathered bodice, varied sleeve options, scalloped collar and opening edges, and contrasting cuffs. Pricing 15 cents per pattern, 25 cents for book and pattern, order by mail from The Daily Pattern Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
The
Daily, Pattern Department
West 17Th Gt
New York
N. Y
Parity Goal for Schools Across Alabama Debate
Montgomery May 18 AEA officials consider making education an essential government function amid debate over a proposed constitutional amendment by Senator Henderson to guarantee 3.12 dollars monthly per child and an eight month term. Several advisory council members including college presidents oppose the measure while others back broader parity with other state duties. A committee will turn recommendations into concrete policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Education Association
A. B. A. Advisory Council
J. Bruce Henderson
Millers Ferry
Senate
High Association of Association
George W. Hulme
Ft. Payne
Association
Rotary Club Fishing Rodeo To Become Annual Event
About $160 was raised at the Rotary Club fishing rodeo held last week in Athens Alabama. At the Friday luncheon the event was approved as an annual affair with more than fifty prizes in various classes. Proceeds go to aid crippled children of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
Rotary Club
Capital Census Expected Population For Montgomery 1940
The Montgomery Advertiser reports the city’s 1940 census is anticipated to show about 78 000 residents. Census supervisor J Lamar Kelly declined further comment beyond confirming the release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
J. Lamar Kelly
Athens Limestone County War Relief Quota Set at 800
The Limestone County quota for war relief victims is 800 dollars. Local banks are collecting donations and every church in Athens will hold special offerings Sunday for the victims. Emory R. Shelton chairs the Limestone Red Cross chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
Limestone County
Emory R. Shelton
Red Cross
Bankers banquet highlights and Herring health update
The crowd in Birmingham gathered Friday night for the Bankers banquet at the Birmingham Country Club. Mrs. Lelia Grubbs Hall has returned home after visiting her sister Mrs. J A Cullom in Shelbyville Tennessee. Mrs. Luther Hogan and her son Billy visited friends on Eleventh Avenue West. James Walter Herring, long an invalid, is reported improving in health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Lelia Grubbs Hall
J. A. Cullom
Shelbyville, Tefin
Luther Hogan
Billy
Massey
Eleventh Avenue
James Walter Herring
Rule of three blush technique features triangular cheek glow
The article advises a triangular blush pattern starting under the eye toward the temple to avoid a round look. It suggests blending, powdering dry products first, and adding a touch of color to the eyelid, with light ear and chin tilting and frugality in rouge use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Follett
Mama Nature
Census Taker Says Bridge Players Slow Omaha Count
In West Omaha census takers face delays as women frequently out, while South Omaha shows full counts. Supervisor W. B. Stryker notes women rarely stay home to answer, citing bridge games as the cause of slower tallies in the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
West
W. 8. Stryker
South
No figures and those carried were not official
A brief note states that no figures were issued and the items claimed as carried were not official.
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Berean Club
Jessie Thombson
Somerville Road
Eugene R. Guy
First Presbyterian Circles
First Presbyterian Womans Auxiliary
Ircle
J. H. Calvin
S. H. Wilds
Will Wyker
E. W. McLeod
W. M
John Green
Women’s Chamber OF Commerce Meeting
Women's Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Episcopal Auxiliary
Womans Auxiliary
St. John’s Episcopal Church
John Peach
Hartselle
A. E. Jacksonry
Bridge
F. 8. Hunt Sr
Jackson
Calvin
Ferry Street
Westminster
Westminster Presbyterian Womans Auxiliary
Northey Cox
Dolores Hardage
Allie Gandlin
Central Methodist Circles
Central Methodist
Jessie Thombs
Circle
T.M. Faust
Leonard Moody
Huntsville
Andrew Pitts
Pittsview
Russell Erskine
T. C. Almon
Leroy McEntire
Brents Preuit
U. S. Washington
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Virginia Marshall
Spokane, Wash
Marshall
Allen’s
Beauty Shoppe
Grant Bt
Ralph’s
Strand Theatre
John Steinbeck
Henry Fonda
Jane Darwell
John Carradine
Charley Grapewin
Jackie Cooper
Betty Field
America
Singapore
Bing Crosby
Dorothy Lamour
Bob Hope
Tex Ritter
Texas
Joel McCrea
Trufin
Decatur Ice Cream & Creamery Co
Ted Huie
University of Alabama
Dave G. Reynolds
Kathleen
Barbara
Frances Bateman
Ethelene Franklin
Toney
Ernie Blackwell
N. B. Buford
Elizabeth
R. Eugene Orr
Jacksonville
Fla
Dale
Decatur
A. J. Stroup
Austinville
Lavada Miller
Gadsden
Eratan
James Eulis Walker
Honolulu
J. F. Herring
Edward Townsend
Leendale
Mrs
J. F Herring
E- W. McLeod
Sam Malone, Jr
Cread Pettey
Thomas Adams, Jr
Stanley Wyatt
Donald Murry Newlin
Katherine Hardiman
R. C. Hardiman
Tanner, Route 1
Mr. Newlin
Frances Newlin
Gia ReoLe
Bonita Granville
Beauty Box
Alabama Business Institute
Ray
Bob
Capitol
Rlika
Johnny Mack Brown
Chip of the
Flying U
EL Rancho Grande
Rizo A
John King Farrell M. Donald
Joan Barclay Craig Reynolds
Ruth Reece
Monogram Picture
Kay Kyser
Adolph Menjou
Goidel’s Drug Store
Old Montana
Fred Scott
Kit Carson
Deanna
Hawaii
Ar Iained DI Ati Lewis Howard Fugene Pallette
Donald Duck
Dietrich
Jimmy Stewart
LEAD
Sin City
Universal Picture
Paramount Picture
Dorothy Robe Lyane Lamour- Preston
U. S. Army
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