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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1934

Page

4

Society Ternit y House Party and Club Meetings

A social section reports a tea house party hosted by Miss D. C. Shaw for Sunday school members and friends at her Bee highway home, plus Canal Street Book Club and Wight Club activities. Guests include Mrs. T. M. Jones Jr and Mrs. Kennedy. Bridges, refreshments, and hostess duties noted. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Curry visit Gadsden, and the Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club schedules a meeting hosted by Mrs. E. N. Penick at her daughter’s home on East Walnut Street.

D. C. Shaw Bee Highway Canal Street Book Club Canal Street P Brock Perily Club Hugh Ogles Grant Street L. M. Huff Roy South Hugh Curry Gadsden Bridge Club E. N. Penick T.M. Jones, Jr East Walnut Street

Personal notices reveal visits and travel across states

Miss Helen Alexander of Franklin Tennessee visits her grandmother Mrs. D. C. Almon. Mrs. Liga Gray of St. Petersburg arrives en route to Nashville to stay with brother H. R. Davis. Updates on Billy Ward Jr. convalescing in Birmingham. Joseph A. Woods to visit Baltimore and Chevy Chase. Captain Virgil Bell moves to North Dakota with June 6 visit window. Several families plan summer visits in Mobile Chattanooga Fort Sill and Booth Carolina area.

Helen Alexander Franklin, Tenn D. C. Almon Liga Gray St. Petersburg Fla H. R. Davis Nashville Little Billy Ward, Jr Birmingham Joseph A. Woods Baltimore Chevy Chase Washington, D. C Goucher College Virgil Bell Fort Benning Columbus North Dakota Ww. J. Duncan Billy Maryleen Pointa Booth Carolina

Live for something in Home Demonstration Club notes

Home Demonstration Club notes emphasize living for a purpose and earnest work. The 1934 Farm Home Living project includes a demonstration on household purchasing and budgeting, with quotes from an Illinois club member and a Piney Chapel group celebration.

Illinois Farmer's Wife Ilinois

Priceville School Closes For Year With Graduations

Priceville will end the school year on June 6 as faculty announce. Eight graduates receive diplomas at exercises. Friday night features Elementary Night with skits The Circus and The Pied Piper. Diploma awards for sixth grade follow. Saturday night presents Safety First by the faculty and high school.

Priceville Hamlin Jack Montgomery Tom Wade

Hobby Fair Deficit Covered by Decatur Rotary Club

The Hobby Pair committee of the Decatur Rotary club reported the usual deficit from the exhibition. the club covered the shortfall as part of its educational program. Harry Higdon served as fair chairman and W. J. Duncan chaired the youth committee.

Decatur Rotary Club Harry Higdon W. J. Duncan

Ill of Measles Hits Bettye Pay Julian

Little Bettye Pay Julian suffers a German measles attack at her parental home with Cecil and Mrs Julian. The illness is reported from their residence, noting the family context and condition.

T. C. Chandler McNeill Apartmenus Bettye Pay Julian Mrs Cecil Julian

Make This Model At Home Wear This Frock And Forget Your Weight

Anne Adams pattern 1080 features a chiffon yoke cape frock with pleated skirt fullness. Available in sizes 36 to 46, fabric requirements 4½ yards 30 inch fabric for size 36. Includes step by step instructions and ordering details from The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.

Anne Adams

Formula 11 Boiling Process for Virginia Rancid Greases

Procedures for rendering and converting used fats into soap. Instructions include dissolving lye in water, heating clarified fat, boiling steps, gradual thickening to honey-like consistency, adding ammonia, pouring into molds, and aging in dry, draft-free rooms to form soap cakes.

Quilting Day Hosted by Mrs. Frank Dougherty for County Council

Mrs. Frank Dougherty entertained the county council executive board and officers with a spend the day quilting event at her home last Friday. The noon dining room featured a flowery display and each guest received a lantern bearing their name. attendees included Mrs. M. A. Phillips and several other council members and spouses. The following Friday it was necessary for the council members.

Frank Dougherty County Council Arge M. A. Phillips Wihbur Hull Dewey Vincon Tiinabeth Bell James Mine Vans Crutcher Grace A. @. Blair William Dougherty Wil Magen Florence Dougherty Marion Spidie

Mickey Mouse in Person Comes to Princess Theatre Today

Mickey Mouse in Person arrives at the Princess theatre for today and Saturday performances. Mr D Reye can imitate many stars in rapid shifts, including Groucho Marx Greta Garbo May West Jimmy Durante Eddie Cantor Ed Wynn and George Arliss. The act features a small wardrobe and a lively mouse persona entertaining audiences.

Mickey Mouse Princess Theatre Mr. D’reye Groucho Marx Chico Marx Greta Garbo May West Jimmy Durante Eddie Cantor Ed Wynn Ben Blue Ned Sparks George Arliss Phil R’reye

Limestone Citizen Is Laid To Rest

John A. Chandler 86 a Harris Station resident was laid to rest at Wallace cemetery Rogersville after dying at his son Solon Chandler’s home Funeral services were led by Rev M A Creel Athens with interment directed by G L Spry Rogersville Survived by widow a son Solon two daughters 23 grandchildren 57 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild He was a faithful church worker and active in business until ill health ended work.

John A. Chandler Harris Station Wallace Rogersville Chandler Solon Chandler Puneral Ntes M. A. Creel Athens G. L. Spry Mr. Chandler L. H. Wallace Lola Ala Vernon McCarley Whitehead

Scholarship For Nurses Available At University Summer Session

Dr John McClure of the University of Alabama announces a limited number of scholarships for registered nurses. The six week nursing course opens June 4 as part of the university summer school. Miss Katherine Dick will teach the course. she is a UT graduate and a graduate of the S J Joseph Hospital school of nursing in Chicago.

Als John McClure University of Alabama Katherine Dick Alabama Board of Nurse Examiners Miss Dick University of Texas S J. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing Chicago

Trinity Sunday Sermon At St John’s Episcopal Church

The rector of St John’s Episcopal Church will deliver a special sermon on Trinity Sunday marking the occasion with a religious service at the church.

St. John’s Episcopal Church

HARTSELLE Visitor Roberts Makes Brief Decatur Stop

Roberts of Hartselle arrived in Decatur on a short business trip Thursday reporting a routine visit and travel through the city.

M. South Huntsville City Hartselle Roberts Decatur

Quilt Returns and Lunch Benefit for County Counsel

A community group plans a large quilt completion and a covered dish luncheon. Attendees Friday include Mrs. W B Strong Mrs Andrew Biles Mrs Geo Peck Mrs Wilbur Hull Mrs James Hines Mrs Will Beasley Mrs Elizabeth Bell Mrs Plorence Dougherty, Mr Frank Dougherty and Mrs Marion. The guilt will be disposed of for the county’s counsel.

W. B. Strong Andrew Biles Geo. Peck Wilbur Hull James Hines Will Beasley Eizabeth Bell Plorence Dougherty Frank Dougherty Marion

Health contest wraps with final exam June 16 at Decatur

Morgan County 4 H Club health contest closes with final exam set for June 16 at 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the health office in Decatur. Dr. Ky selects top improvers and healthiest girls for a free Auburn short course trip, with a Washington visit if they win statewide. Names listed represent clubs in the county.

Erien Rowe Decatur Dr. Ky Auburn Alabama Washington, D. C Health Department Kenship Mary G. Peck Eugenia Price Claudie Weinman Vivien Cook Austinville Sarah Walden Annie Lorine Mckight Frances Justice Doris Franklin Wilma Braswell Bernie Westmoreland Francis Rice Kathleen Riddle Ruby Looney Vinie Olinger Alice Pepper Doris Bell Wiggins Kathryn Teague Aline Long Nancy Elizabeth Griffin

Red Cross to Open Two First Aid Stations Near Decatur

The Morgan County chapter of the Red Cross plans two first aid stations along the Bee Line highway near Decatur Alabama. This begins a new Red Cross effort to establish a dozen stations on the Bee Line in Alabama. Filling stations will house the first aid units and provide complete courses in treatment of injured persons. The stations will be opened in the very near future.

Morgan County The Red Crees Decatur Bee Line Red Cross Alabama

Scouts Meet Troop Four at St John’s Parish House

Boy Scouts Troop Four meets at St John’s parish house at 7 30 this evening. A special program will be rendered and all Scouts are urged to be present.

St. John’s Parish House O'Cllock

New French Process Keeps Makeup Fresh and Pore Free

An advertisement touts a new French cosmetic process that preserves youth appearance. It promises longer wear smoother spread and non clogging pores with a special tint labeled MELLO-OLO.

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