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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1936

Page

5

Senior class book drive ends with two house party groups

Editor Francis Lanier notes Huntindon college paper details a week long senior class book drive by two groups Reds and Blues. Blues collected 332 books and Reds raised $28 as both groups celebrated with a lawn party at Miss Margaret Dodd’s home and rose tokens for hosts.

Margaret Dodd Doris Ash Luke Pryor Betty Eatman Frank W. Brown W. T. Jordan Frank Dodd Batman Florence Smith George Bloodworth Dorothy Grace Finley Henry Day Sarah Peck Weaver Charles Green Donald Nelson Raymond Parks Marvaline Griffin Fred Scarborough

Local students plan summer homecomings and visits

Miss Marjorie Phinizy returns from Arlington Hall Washington to spend summer holidays. Miss Elinor Green comes home with her college ties at Alabama University. Mrs. Fanny Wallace visits Florence daughter Mrs William Connor. Families from Alabama and Georgia travel for commencements and gatherings near Athens and Decatur.

Marjorie Phinizy Arlington Hall Washington, D. C Elinor Green C. R. Green University of Alabama Fanny Wallace William Connor Florence Carolyn Zeitley Intermont Bristol Henry Seitler Lucille Chenault Frank Chenault Mary Vaughann Tingdon College Montgomery JL. D. Patterson

Montevallo Students Arrive For Summer Vacation

Miss Christine Simms Miss Eva Love Wyatt and Miss Frances Anne Green will arrive this week for Montevallo summer vacation plans.

Christine Simms Eva Love Wyatt Frances Anne Green

Beauty Kit Advice Promotes Ready Look for Women

A Gladys Glad column urges women to keep a compact beauty kit at hand for any event. It cites a Columbia professor’s estimate that cosmetics cost 700 million yearly, with motives ranging from approval to self and social standing.

Niela Goodelle Gladys Glad America Columbia University Glad Mai Bach

Local families plan summer visits and travel

The article lists area residents and relatives heading to summer destinations or visiting relatives. Names include Mrs D P Humphrey and daughters Joan Margaret Elizabeth Ann, Sam Frank at Market street, and families of Tinker Stoltz Patterson Patterson Hornsby visiting or staying with relatives in Alabama, Tuscaloosa and Birmingham.

D. P. Humphrey Joan Margaret Elizabeth Ann Tuscaloosa

Auburn seniors wear cap and gown at 64 year break

In Auburn Alabama May 25 235 Alabama Polytechnic Institute seniors received degrees in caps and gowns for the first time in 64 years. Dr Guy F E Snavely of Birmingham Southern College gave the commencement address and degrees were conferred by Dr L N Duncan institute president. The baccalaureate sermon was delivered by Dr James Dillard a Birmingham pastor and former president of the Alabama State Baptist convention.

Auburn Ala Alabama Polytechnic Institute Guy FE. Snavely Birmingham Southern College L. N. Duncan Institute James Dillard Birmingham Alabama State Baptist Convention

Local Boy Heads Honorary Frat

Howard Weaver of Decatur has been elected president of Chi Alpha Sigma the honorary chemical fraternity at Howard College He is noted for a strong scholastic record and serves as treasurer of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity

Howard Weaver Elbert Weaver Decatur Chi Alpha Sigma Howard College Young Weaver Howard Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity

Ford Reports Profit Based on 1935 Balance Sheet

Ford Motor Co reports a balance sheet figure of 3,565,617 dollars for the year ending December 31, 1935, indicating a positive earnings position. The release outlines an attributable gain and references the company’s financial statement details as of year end.

Boston Ford Motor Co

Cardus advertised as relief and tonic for women

A historic testimonial claims Cardus helps with functional pains in young women and nervousness. Mrs J H Neil of Biloxi recalls relief after six bottles, gaining health and regularity. Thousands of women testify Cardul benefits. If it does not help you, consult a physician.

Cardus J. H.niel Biloxi

Make This Pattern At Home Dainty Surplice Style

Anne Adams presents pattern 4019 for a flattering surplice style dress suited to heavier figures and slim silhouettes. Sizes 16 to 46 with yardage for size 36, plus step by step instructions. Send 15c and orders to Decatur Pattern Dept New York.

Anne Adams Decatur da West 1 New York N. Y

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Adams Bowling Green Francis Lanier Talladega Huntingdon College Joe Weatherly, Jr Robert Wilds Mahlon Ctteeen Edith Beard Frank ‘ Wn Jimmy Bloodworth Mary Elizabeth Grubbs C. W. Bethany Thelma Barnes Byron Carrell Shelby Cole Johnny B. England Sam Camp Marjorie Russell Harold Micheson Hattie Lois Speer Bruce Pettey Ley Scarberous Charles Murphy Noes Vivian Berry Pat Brock Pauline Blankenship Cotaco Literary Club Cotaco Annie Wheeler Wheeler J. N. Laubenthal Canal Street Laubenthal J. Hughes Anne's Catholic Church Mary Lou Dancy Missa Flora Mainard Board OF Stewards First Methodist Church GIRLS Jean Humphrey Girls Card Club Johnston Street Rauschenberg Neville Jane Neville Helen Rauschenberg Martha Grayson Emens Robert Coker Rayburn Neville Trinity Emens Frances Lanier A. G. Danforth Lafayette Susan Bibb Alabama College At Montevallo L.D. Patterson Don Mary Vaughan McCoy Patterson McCoy Annie E. McCoy L. D. Patterson Pete Estes Athens A. E. McGehee and Son R. T. Orewa Alice Chenault John Chenault University Willie Mae Surrett Vera Mae Kimbrough Preston, Ind Annie Shumake Mauree G. 8. Hicks Chattanooga, Tenn Mattie Leipert Mary Louise Garrett Nell Beach Dix Alabama College City Park Danville Road Goidel Wasi Strand Theatre Hartselle Claudette Colbert Fred Macmurray Bride Picture Robert Young William Collier, Sr Donald Meek Neal’s Auto Parts Co Princess Today Eddie Cantor Sally Bilers Parkyakarkus Cantor Princess Theatre Turner Coal & Grain Co West Moulton St Beauty Sam Frank Market Street Don Patterson L. D. Pattson Patterson McKesson. Doster,Northington Co J. Will Poster R. C. Hornsby, Sr Athens, Tenn R. C. Hornsby, Jr FORD Young Lady’s Elks Meet Mobile The Alabama Elks' Association M. Tardy Association Carrene Grunow E. E. Forbes & Sons eHone Samuel Goldwyn Sally Eilersyn Ted Oa William Frawley Goldwyn Clarence Budington Kelland Saturday Evening Post Dreamland Walt Disney’s’ New All-Color Symphony Elmer Elephant Paramount News
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