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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1941

Page

5

Society Luncheon Fetes Miss Irwin in Cornelian Hotel

Harriet Irwin bride elect being feted at a Tuesday luncheon by Mrs. M. H. May and Mrs. Will Wyker at the Cornelian Hotel. Guests included many society figures and the four course meal featured an ornate centerpiece of pink roses and blue delphinium. Circles of First Methodist met in various homes the same day with prayers, Bible lessons, and business sessions. The Penguin Club announces a June 6 dance in Athens with invitations sent to members and friends.

Mias Harriet Irwin Cornelian Hotel Mra M. H. May Will Wyker Mias Irwin Winifred Tindall J. W. Clapton Mary Louise Garrett Barrett Shelton Julian Harris Charlotte Broadus S. 8. Broadus Kitty Ivy T. G. Morrow F. 8. Hunt, Sr Paul F. Dix Nell Beach Dix W. P. Reeves Sheffield Louisa Barnett Lahleen Kinney Methodist Circle F. H. Pointer Ferry Street G. R. Mason Hartwell Davis U. S. Pitts Mattie Jones L. J. Ramage C. KE. Timberlake East Church Street Circle Three Redding Emens D. D. McGehee Cox S. A. Lynne Timberlake Circle Four H. KK. Tankersley Robert R. Banks Ben Marfin, Jr W. R. Pirtle Athens

Personal notices of Crawford Reeves and friends in Alabama Florida

Mr and Mrs Crawford Reeves of Nashville Tennessee were weekend guests of her father W F Boswell Sr Miss Katherine Boswell a Huntingdon College student is home for summer vacation after college finals She traveled with her father for a few days at Pensacola and other Florida points Miss Vivian Ann Howell returns from Birmingham Southern College for a visit then leaves for Birmingham to resume studies Sunday Miss Martha Bivens a Birmingham Schools teacher visits her parents Rev and Mrs R M Howell for a short vacation She leaves June 10 to attend summer school at the University of Alabama Mrs Madgie Alexander guest of her daughter Mrs J P Simpson at Hartselle Miss Margaret Alexander spends this week with her sister Mrs J P Simpson at Hartselle

Crawford Reeves Nashville, Tenn W. F. Boswell, Sr Katherine Boswell Huntingdon College Montgomery Miss Boswell Pensacola Florida Vivian Ann Howell Birmingham Southern College Birmingham Martha Bivens R. M. Howell University of Alabama Margaret Alexander J. P. Simpson Hartselle Wilson Howell Rev Mrs Birmingham Southern Fr. Sherrod Floyd, Jr Tuscaloosa Estalle Sherrod Joe Burleson D. D. Burleson Druid City Hospital

Dionne Quintuplets Celebrate Seventh Birthday in Ontario

The Dionne quintuplets Yvonne Annette Cecile Emilie and Marie turned seven with a noon party at Calendar Ontario. A pontificial Mass by Bishop Leo Nelligan and a $17500 ambulance donation to the Ontario Red Cross were planned as part of the day while Dr Allan Roy Dafoe recuperated in Toronto. The sisters may speak French or English in a night broadcast with a prior English plan reportedly changed to French after parental intervention.

Callendar Ont Canada Dionne Yvonne Annette Cecile Emilie Marie Allan Roy Dafoe Ontario Toronto Leo Nelligan Pembroke Ontario Red Cross Society J. A. Valin Board of Guardians Oliva Dionne

Miss Teague to Speak at Central Methodist Church

Miss Carolyn Teague of Mart selie will speak Thursday and Sunday evenings at 7 30 in the absence of Rev R Lambuth Archibald. A former missionary to Japan she will share her experiences and display an exhibit Thursday evening with a collection of oi iroya and com munes. An American Legion Poppy Day appeal urges Morgan county citizens to wear memorial poppies Saturday with proceeds aiding Legion and Auxiliary welfare funds.

Carolyn Teague Martselie Central Methodist Church R. Lambuth Archibald Kentucky Virginia Teague Japan Snead College Cincinnati Missionary Training School Vanderbilt University Columbia University Biblical Seminary New York Misa Teague Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Methodist Church

Morgan County Sunday School selects Quinn officer

Prof. Irwiny J. Quinn Morgan County Baptist education leader has been notified by David Cooper Jr that he is chosen as an associational Sunday School officer for the Morgan County Sunday School Association.

Irwiny J. Quinn David Cooper, Jr State Sunday School Department Morgan County Sunday School Association Quinn Morgan County

Pastors and Sunday School Officers Meet at Austinville

The meeting of pastors and Sunday School officers will be held at Austinville Baptist church starting at 6 30 p m on Thursday. A state Sunday School worker will join the county group at the Austinville gathering and a full attendance of all county officers is requested.

wunLy-wade Austinville Baptist Church Austinville

Local Notices From Lawrence County Ellisville Area

Miss Frannie Aldridge, who attended college at Montevallo, is at home for the summer. Mrs. W. H. McDaniel visited in Decatur Saturday. Howard Sapp family of Oakville spent Sunday with Reverta Smith. Gaines Aldridge of Sulligent weekending with his parents. J W Looney and J Trolan hosted visitors from Prentiss. Aron Templeton family visited Bee Teague in Clifford. Aldridge spent Friday night in Sheffield for work. Mrs. Johnnie McDaniel and Joyce visited Birmingham with her husband. Elbert Blankenship family of near Moulton visited Jodie Blankenship Sunday.

Frannie Aldridge Montevallo W. H. McDaniel Decatur Howard Sapp Oakville Reverta Smith Gaines Aldridge Sulligent J. W. Looney J. Trolan Coy Crowe Prientship Aron Templeton Bee Teague Clifford Aldridge Sheffield Johnnie McDaniel Joycé Birmingham Elbert Blankenship Moulton Jodie Blankenship

Aluminum drive urged by Montgomery civic group

In Montgomery a local women's civic club led by Mrs. Jett Thomas Jr calls on housewives to collect unwanted aluminum ware at a city lot for conversion to national defense needs. The leader plans to attend Auburn summer school later. Various local residents are noted for graduations and visits from Birmingham to Tuscaloosa and Montevallo.

Montgomery Ala Woman's Civic Club Jett Thomas, Jr

At Home Pattern 4777 by Anne Adams

Anne Adams Pattern 4777 offers a button front cotton frock with side bodice curves and long back panel shaping. Features include full length front buttoning, double front skirt panels, and a notched collar option. Available in sizes 34 through 48. each pattern costs 15 cents, book and pattern together 25 cents. Order via The Decatur Daily Pattern Department, 243 West 17th St New York.

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

Orange Biscuits Bake For Lunches In Orange Syrup

A simple sweet biscuit dish uses baking powder dough and a citrus syrup that mimics icing. Rolls are baked in orange juice butter sugar and cinnamon until golden, served hot warm or cold as bread and dessert. makes 10 slices.

Legion Chief Appeals Poppy Day Wear May 21

Captain H. F. Sherrod of Morgan County Post No. 18 The American Legion urges every citizen to wear a poppy on Saturday May 21 for Poppy Day. The badge honors comrades who fell in France and supports disabled veterans families and survivors.

H. F. Sherrod Morgan County American Legion Sherrod America Legion France

Daily Meal Plan and Cost Summary

A textured menu outlines milk and luncheon options for children including spinach with bacon and cream sauce, orange biscuits, tea for adults, and a dinner featuring cheese souffle and escalloped tomatoes. It lists quantities for spinach, bacon, sauces, bread, salads, pears, and coffee with an estimated daily cost around $1.50.

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Miss Irwin Ferdi Pointer Jack Doss B.D. Barnum A. A. Jones Otia Jeffries Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Lyle McCutcheon Wallace Barber & Beauty Shop Second Ave Capitol Tro Anna Neagle Pitts Tamara Stuart Robertson Madgie Alexander Harteelle Quins Gy.v Larry Greene Vivienne Smith R. J. Smith Miss Teague American Legion Auxiliary U. S. Veterans Hospital The Legion and Auxiliary Welfare Funda Blalack Mi 88 Goidel Move Beauty Shop Lawrence County Ellisville Auburn B. W. McLeod Webster Mcleod, Jr Chattanooga Tenn McCallie Military Academy Margaret Ann Yarbrough Young Peoples’ Assembly G.H. Eyster Chares Eyster, Jr Charles Eyster, Jr Howard Johnson Yee City Park Greenh Danville Road Albert White Jessie Johnson Ord F. LG. Chenault Lee Lucille Tom Collins Mr. Burleson Floelle Spiegle Joppa, Ala Lincoln de Vaughan Billy Wyker Camp Blanding Fla Herrow Second Avenue Mouiton Street Ohl’s Department Store Legion Chief Decatur’s NEW Theatre ROXY Æves Nea Judy Garland Lana Turner Tony Martin Jackie Cooper Ian Hunter Charles Winninger ED W. Everett Horton Speake, Warren Ratliff
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