All Day Picnic Enjoyed by Society Frauents
Mrs J T Jones and others motor to Blue Thursday for an all day picnic. Fishing and a picnic lunch preceded rock and six hundred games and a treasure hunt ending at the country club. Miss Smiley found the treasure and refreshments followed at Miss Mytrie Graves home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Jones
W. M. Bailey
W. C. Bailey
Hi. Malone
Vera Austelle
J. Polhill
J. H. McMath
Previtt Cartwright
Foster H. Pointer
Blue
Mytrie Graves
Bluette Wallace
Anne Zéitler
Mooresville
Mary Wallace Smiley
Louise Bronaugh
Emmie Frances Polhill
Myrtle Graves
Helen Bosworth
Messrs
Asbury Malone
Grady Bruce
M. White
Jack Williamson
Clifton Ferrell
J. B. Bradford
Tom Hendrix
van Gilbert
Athens
Max Sabotka
Harold Doss
Hartselle
Miss Smiley
Personal notes reveal visits and travels across towns
Mrs. Clyde Parker of Jackson Mississippi visits her brother on Davis street. Mrs. B P Wallace and Mrs C B Elliott plan a Memphis trip. Mrs C A Moore and daughter Nelle Prank, from Chattanooga, will join Mr Moore and visit Dalton and parts of Georgia. Rev. Howard Matheny returns to Atlanta after a visit with his mother. Others travel to Shoals celebrations in the Tri Cities and to Montgomery for events, with several moving or hosting guests in Huntsville and nearby towns. Billie St John rests after surgery. Miss Florence Leachman arrives from Cincinnati for a visit with Mr and Mrs Markstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Parker
Jackson, Miss
Mr. St. John
Mrs. St. John
Davis Street
C. A. Moore
Nelle Prank
Chattanooga
Mr. Moore
Dalton
Georgia
Rev
Howard Matheny
Atlanta
C. W. Matheny
Florence Leachman
Cincinnati
W. B. Markstein
Mr. Markstein
Roosevelt says Geneva tone improves with peace message and Hitler speech
President Roosevelt notes better reception of both his peace message and Hitler's Geneva speech influencing an eased international climate. He hopes translated replies can lead to armament reductions at Geneva while considering domestic cuts in army and navy officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Hitler
Geneva
France Stands Firm on Army Strength Against Hitler
Paris report says Premier Deladier rejects further military cuts and vows a strong French army. The stance ends talk of a meeting with Hitler. In Geneva, Germany accepts Britain’s disarmament plan as a basis for World Disarmament Conference talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Hitler
Deladier
Geneva
Germany
White 15 Honored by Banking Group
John T. White vice-president of the Tennessee Valley Bank received the president's trophy for outstanding service from the Alabama Bankers Association in Montgomery. He is praised as a leading state financier who has contributed to civic betterment and Tennessee Valley interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. White
Tennessee Valley Bank
Alabama
Alabama Bankers’ Association
Montgomery
White
Bankers Group
Tennessee Valley
State of Alabama
Morgan County
Cleveland Garth
Morgan County National Bank
Decatur
B. L. Malone
Amy Garth
Holden
West Virginia
C-O
Dave Moore
Logan
Logan Ey
J. H. Burns
Wongen County National Bank of
Obama
Seacerne
Seana
All Aboard as Riders Pack Freight Train Carriage Line
A Daily staffer counted 41 riders aboard a freight train near Grant Street station this morning. They perched on box cars and gondolas, soaking up the May sun as the train moved northward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Street Station
Legion Post Meeting Draws Large Attendance
Good attendance marked the local American Legion post meeting last night. Vice Commander Joseph M. Pettey presided in the absence of Post Commander R. C. Billings as several matters of interest were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Joseph M. Pettey
R. C. Billings
Local social notes from Hillsboro and nearby towns
Hillsboro residents Mr. and Mrs. A R Dean Sr and Jr of Montgomery were visitors with Mr and Mrs Paul Horton. Miss Willie Wallace of Moulton visited Miss Kathleen Vandiver. Mamie Almon of Moulton stayed with her sister Mrs Paul Horton. Mrs J H Cross visited friends in Wheeler. Mrs L S Terry attended a Missionary Society meeting in Courtland. Mr and Mrs Lee Hardin attended the Lawrence County High senior play in Moulton. Mrs Lester Ryan and Miss Ruth Long visited Decatur. Juanita Scroggin of Decatur spent time with Mrs L A Ryan and Mr Ryan. Mr and Mrs A H Garnett and daughters of Decatur were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Edgar Landers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Dean
A. R. Dean, Jr
Montgomery
Paul Horton
Willie Wallace
Moulton
Kathleen Vandiver
Mamie Almon
J. H. Cross
Friends
Wheeler
L.S
Decatur
Edgar Landers
Perk Up Your Wardrobe with Anne Adams Pattern 2638
The ad promotes Pattern 2638 by Anne Adams a versatile party frock with a capelet neckband puff sleeves and belt options. Sizes 12 through 20 require specific yardage and the pattern includes illustrated step by step instructions. Order form asks for name address size and payment of 15 cents for pattern. Catalogs and pattern papers priced separately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Daily Pattern Department
West Seventeenth Street
New York City
Levee Breach Floods 25,000 Acres Near Newport
White River levee broke three miles south of Newport Arkansas after a 36 hour effort by 300 men to hold it. Water pours through a widening gap and threatens 25,000 acres of crops. Serious floods also loom along the Mississippi in five states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Ark
Here
Mississippi
Local Residents Attend Grave Decoration at Johnson Chapel
Oak Ridge residents join several visitors for a graveside decoration at Johnson Chapel on Sunday. Lula Stephenson and Clyde Vandiver's sister Mrs. Jim Vandiver spent Saturday with their sister. S. L. Jones and son Judge visited the area over the weekend. References to multiple local households and visits appear in this community roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Chapel
Lula Stephenson
Clyde Vandiver
Jim Vandiver
S. L. Jones
Judge
Dock’ Jones
J.M. West
Grady Chasteen
Chasteen
Leon Smith
Decatur
Ester Smith
James Howard
Lola Mae Sparkman
Laverne Sandlin
P. L. Sparkman
J. M. West
Riverside Junior and Rinkydinks Clash Saturday Morning
The Rinkydinks face Riverside Junior at 9 30 Saturday morning. Probable batteries include Riverside King and Tyler, Rinkydinks Johnston and Caudill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinkydinks
Riverside
King and Tyler
Johnston and
Caudill
Huntsville Woman's Auxiliary Holds Annual Convocation
The Huntsville convocation of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church of Alabama met at the Church of the Nativity. Mrs. W. B. Edmundson presided and was honored for her service as retiring chairman. Mrs. John Curry was elected new chairman for three years. Mrs. L D Patterson gave an address on Missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church of Alabama
Church of the Nativity
W. B. Edmundson
Decatur
Tennessee Valley
Alabama
Cary Gamble
Raymond Hodges
St. John’s
St. John's
John Curry
Sheffield
Edmundson
Labor backs public works plan with sales tax funding
William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, testified before the House Ways and Means Committee and endorsed the public works financing plan with a sales tax method. He stated labor opposes income taxes but could support the measure if revenue funds public works during the emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
House
Ways and Means Committee
Green
Huntsville Clergy Convocation Hosted by St John’s Church
Atlee H. Hoff treasurer of St John’s church Decatur attended the convocation during lunch hour. Huntsville men were guests. The meeting closed with a blessing by Rev Gamble at 4 p m. Attendees thanked the Huntsville Woman’s Auxiliary for hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlee H. Hoff
St. John’s Church
Decatur
Huntsville
Mr. Gamble
Hunteville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Ussery
U. S
Louise Ussery
Trinity Mountain
Peggy Brown
Cynthia Glenn
Ira Ruth Markham
Virginia Gilbert
Marguerite Jacks
Mary Fischer
Marjorie Gunn
Betsy Townsend
Mrs Wolfe
E. R. Wolfe
Johnston Street
Community Myatare Board
A. Z. Baley
B.P. Wallace
C. B. Elliott
Memphis
Tenn
Thornton Newsum
Ben Ray
Birmingham
Ww. T. Ray
W. J. Bronaugh
Madison
Sam Thompson
Shoals
Tri-Cities
J. W. Shealey
Marvin Rankin
Gordon Drive
East
A.M. Roan
E. T. Rushing
Irving Mitchell
Stanley Wyatt
Sherman Street
Luke P. Durham
Jimmie Jackoway
Ft. Payne
J. B. Boggs
Mr. Boggs
W. P. Baugh
C. O. Bull
Elkton
Werner Beaty
Horace Dryden
Horace
J. R. Daniels
Jesse Hall
R. Taylor Rives
Elizabeth Webb
Jackson Street
Louise Simmons
Scottsboro
Simmons
Fannie C. Simmons
B. B. Morris
City
Will Emens
Martha Grayson
Tuscaloosa
Grayson
University of Alabama
8. G. Peter
Anne Hunter
Boothton
J. R. Hunter
Mr. Hunter
A. &. Brazelton
Wilson
R. H. Wolcott
Georgia Miller
A. Z. Bailey
Miss McLester
T. Z. Bailey and
A. C. Bailey
E. W. Kennedy
Frances McLester
Mission Board
Nashville
First Methodist Church
Eoline Moore
Birmingham Southern College
Billie St. John
Princess
Gorilla Hunt
Hollywood
Tim McCoy
Stave
Holland-Blow Stave CO
Tennessee Valley Development
ANGEL
Trenton
Bruton
JUST
Happy Feed Store
Benson Bryant
Uth Bryan Owen
Wm. J. Bryan
Denmark
Hudson River
Haverstraw
N. Yu
Weehawken
Prom Saks
Banking Group
Legion Meet
Hillsboro
Decatur Daily
Egal
Oak Ridge
City of
C. M. Riggsbee
Police
John C. Curry
Muscle Shoals
White House
Mr. Roosevelt
Carton
Kellogg’s
Goidel
Wohl’s
SILK
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