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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1938

Page

6

Samar Club Picnic Sets Pleasant Evening at Flow Farm

Bereans gathered at Flow Farm the home of Mrs. G Shaw for the annual picnic with a delightful south lawn setting and a bountiful barbeque. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Darrah Mrs. Fennell Mrs. Guy Mrs. Hewlett and many others.

Samar Club Bereans Flow Farm G. Shaw J. W. Darrah Edgar Fennell Eugene R. Guy R. E. Hewlett L. C. Howell John W. Jones

Anne Adams Aprons Patterns and New Spring Book

Pattern 4591 offers shoulder slip prevention aprons with built in backs and pockets in sizes small to large. The ad promotes pattern 4601 and a new Anne Adams book of spring patterns, with prices and ordering details from The Decatur Daily pattern department. Alabama announces the marriage of Dorothy Amelia to Mr. Joe C Clark of Falkville.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department 17Th St New York Alabama Dorothy Amelia Joe C. Clark Falkville

Local residents plan summer visits and travels

Mrs M and Workman left for Danbury Conn to be with daughter Miss Marjorie Workman after visits with Mrs Early Phinizy and friends in Montgomery. Several readers announce returns and visits including Miss Bessie Peach from Randolph Macon College and Miss Carolyn Zeitler from Brenau College.

Bessie Peach Randolph Macon College John. H. Peach Carolyn Zeitler Breneau College Georgia Henry Zeitler Henry Wade Louisa Ann Louise Turner Calvin Woodall Mary Kathryn Lois Hop Tennessee North Carolina South Carolina

Marmola Fat Reduction Ad Claims Easy Slimming

An old advertisement promotes Marmola Prescription Tablets as an easy way to reduce fat caused by hypothyroidism. It touts long sales history and widespread distribution, but notes it is not a cure-all and urges consulting a physician. The copy emphasizes a safe dosage and that the complete formula is included in the package.

Srety Pasha

Danville Senior Class Names Who's Who Selections

In a recent Danville senior class election the school chose Most popular girl Sara Osborne and Most popular boy R B Johnson. Other awards include prettiest girl Imogene Maddox, laziest boy Charles Mattox, laziest girl Ava Stephenson, biggest pest Alfred Sims, pet R B Johnson, round boy James Tomlinson, and most studious seniors Easie Vaughn and Ethel Singleton.

Danville Sara Osborne R. B. Johnson Howell Mor Imogene Maddox

Rally Planned in Jersey City Against Hague

A committee pressed ahead with plans for an anti Hague rally in Jersey City on May 26 despite opposition from Daniel Casey the director of public safety who warned that meeting without a permit would bring consequences.

Jersey City N. J

Barney Oldfield Sets First Mile a Minute Auto Record

Barney Oldfield becomes the first American to travel one mile per minute in an automobile achieved in 1903 at Grosse Pointe Michigan.

Barney Oldfield Grosse Point Mich

New Comfort for Those Who Wear False Teeth Ad

An advertisement touts a new denture product named New Comfort that claims to ease discomfort for wearers. It promises improved powder that secures dentures firmly and comfortably and directs readers to ask their druggist for three sizes.

Advt

Try One of Our Delicious Ice Cream Sodas

A menu note promotes ice cream sodas made with premium syrup. It advertises a rich flavor choice and invites customers to enjoy a classic cold treat.

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