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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1938

Page

5

Miss Hefner Wed Clifford A. Roberts In Beaufiful Home

Florence and Decatur society wedding at the Hefner home on West Mobile street. Miss Hefner and Mr. Clifford Augustus Roberts exchanged vows before an improvised altar with daisies and lilies. The bride wore white lace over satin with a lace train, a lilies of the valley cap, and a self shower bouquet. Attending, matron of honor Mrs. M. B. Edwards wore hyacinth blue lace over rose taffeta. Best man Ralph Roberts. Rev. Sam C. Reeves officiated. music included Liebestraum and To a Wild Rose. Afterward, the couple left for a wedding trip and will reside at 36 Lakeshore Drive, Packwick, Tenn.

Ner Florence Decatur Clifford Augustus Roberts Hefner West Mobile Street J. Frank Crow F. M. Cutts Nashville Tenn Carolyn Sharpley Harriet Irwin A. T. Hanson Roberts Athens College Athens Florence State Teachers College Quadrille Club Girls’ Cotillion Club Tri-Cities A. D. Roberts Georgia Tech Atlanta Kappa Pra Kappa Fraternity Briaereans Aome Hefner-Roberts Florentine Basil’s M. E. Edwards Neida Pratt Baull Mr. Fry Mrs. Pratt Elizabeth Withers Joel Cooper Leftwich Henry Chase Huntsville John Henry Peebles Mooresville Fielding Fry Greensboro N. C E. P. Garrett Henry Zeitler Chase Woman's College of the University of North Carolina Greensboro Junior League Bowdoin College Brunswick Maine Theta Delta Chi Charles Leftwich Nina Leftwich Vivian Leftwich Tuscumbia Annie Wheeler Wheeler Cecil Arledge Tracy Cunningham Ward Ferguson Grand Rapids Mich F. B. Clements Charles Brasfield, Jr Birmingham Huntsville Times

Hefner Roberts wedding party noted in Decatur

After rehearsal a party at the Hefner home honored the Hefner Roberts wedding party with larkspur roses and a tiered cake. Out-of-town guests from Decatur Jackson Belle Mina Birmingham Nashville and Huntsville attended the event and related celebrations in Decatur.

TVA Pickwick L. R. Nash Annie L. Morris J. T. Nelson M. 8. Bingham Mary Virginia Bingham Tom Hamilton Madge Alexander Margaret Alexander Mary Vernon Neil Dix Paul Dix A. M. Armor Sarah Bloodworth Jean Humphrey Mabel Anne Hanson Hanson Irwin Betty Sue Armor R. E. Whitaker Herman Free Eugene M. Morrow Jane Patterson Decatur Edward Hefner Jackson Tenn Robert Bibb Gussie Bibb Belle Mina F. R. Hodges Birmingham F. M. Cutts Nahsville Victor Hunt Tullahoma George H. Wood Athens Ruth Hefner-Roberts

Voice of the People letter on old age funding and taxation

Decatur Alabama May 23 1988 letter from Old Age Association Committee chair lauds selected directors and calls for public cooperation. accuses critics of seeking pensions schools and relief through politics and endorses earmarked sales tax funds to address obligations. asks counties to back a stable plan and let candidates run on merit.

Decatur Ala Fxictor Decatur Daily Alabama Voice of Old Age Association Organizaon

Engagements and Visits Highlight Local Social Notes

Engagement is announced and Mr. and Mrs. Coates travel to Morristown Tennessee to visit relatives. Numerous families from Birmingham Florence and Tuscumbia return home after weekends with kin while others plan visits to the University of Alabama Tuscaloosa and across North Carolina.

Addison Poole Clendora Maner Misa Olean Morris Jean Lima Points Tennessee North Carolina

Hale Family Travel for Tuscaloosa Graduation

Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Hale and their son Ted will leave Tuesday morning for Tuscaloosa to attend the graduation of a family member.

W. M. Chenault T. B. McGee Florence University of Alabama At Tuscaloosa John Chenault J. R. Hale Ted

Young mother urged to exercise to regain figure

A Central Press Beauty column advises new mothers to begin abdominal toning after childbirth. It outlines a four day progressing exercise routine including knee chest, breathing, hip lifts, and toe stretches to restore a youthful figure and confidence.

Legion post inspection planned for Hartselle

Butler P. A. Hine of Decatur has been named by Dr. B. F. Austin to inspect Post No. 52 in Hartselle during June. He will announce the exact date later and asks Morgan county Legion members to attend.

Butler P. A. Hine Decatur B. F. Austin American Legion Hartselle

Poppy Day Plans Advance For Auxiliary Sale

American Legion Auxiliary members near completion of plans for Saturday's Poppy Day sales. Poppy chairwoman Mrs. W. M. Rice expects many sellers on the streets. The group aims to dispose of 1,000 poppies crafted by disabled World War I veterans.

American Legion Auxiliary W. M. Rice

Make This Anne Adams Pattern 4817 For Spring

Easy to sew Anne Adams dress pattern 4817 with capelet and fluttering sleeves. Features long front slimming panel and action pleat skirt for ease. Available in sizes 34 to 48. requires 358 yards of fabric for size 96. illustrated instructions included. Send 15 cents for pattern. pattern book and bundles offered by The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.

Anne O Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department 17Th St New York N. Y

Paralyzing Th Lord sermon by Pastor J H Chitwood

Rev. J. H. Chitwood of Central Methodist preached on Paralyzing The Lord from Mark chapter six verse five. He urged that attitude matters more than actions and warned the world drifts from the church while stressing Jesus must be felt and needed to perform wonders in our lives.

Juliet Shelby Central Press Papa Mama J. H. Chitwood Central Methodist Church Mark Jesus

Former Local Girl Named Top Beauty at Alabama

Miss Frank Ragan King, formerly of Decatur now in Huntsville, chosen as one of seven prettiest among 1200 coeds at the University of Alabama. Freshman in art, born in Decatur, daughter of Mrs. Carlton King of New Orleans, living with grandmother Mrs. D. C. Adama in Huntsville.

Frank Ragan King Decatur Huntasville University of Alabama Mias King Miss King Mis. D. C. Adama Huntaville Carlton King New Orleans

Finis St. John Jr. to Represent Alabama Senate District

Finis St John Jr of Cullman will represent the third district in the next Alabama senate session. W E James, who finished second in the May 3 primary, has withdrawn from the race.

Finis St. John Jr Cullman Alabama Senate W. E. James

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