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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1939

Page

5

Society Philpot English Wedding in Austinville Alabama

The wedding of Miss Frances English and Mr. Frank Philpot took place Friday May 26 at the Methodist Church in Austinville. The ceremony featured nuptial music, a procession of attendants, and vows read by Rev. Charles F. Ferrell with Rev. Z R Carpenter assisting. The bride wore white satin with a train and veil, and carried white roses and orange blossoms. After a brief honeymoon they will reside in Auburn while the groom pursues graduate work at Auburn Polytechnic Institute.

Austinville Methodist Church William Scott Nashville Tennessee Hayden Hargett Russellville Ala Robert Taylor Eva Alabama Donald Buck Birmingham English Pauline English Deca Sarah Tomlison Falkville Susie Lee Ward Tuscaloosa Bobby Jane English Ensley Lovely Pred English Joe Philpot James F. English Athens College Lawrence Aquaty High School Union Grove High School Union Grove Philpot Auburn Alabama Polytechnic Institute

Revival brings sewing circle changes and class meetings

A long list of attendees from multiple towns is noted for a revival at Ninth Street Methodist Church as the Happy Band Sewing Circle misses two meetings and plans a gathering on the 15th hosted by Mrs. Alice Sanders. The Alathean class of Central Baptist will meet Tuesday night at Mrs. Homer Jones's home. Morgan County Baptists prepare for a Mission Study Institute at Central Baptist Church June 1 and 2 with teachers and books listed. Rev. Howard Bryant will speak at 11:45 each morning and 7:30 Thursday evening. visitors should bring a light lunch.

Ninth Street Methodist Church Happy Band Sewing Circle Alice Sanders Central Baptist Sunday School Homer Jones Eighth Avenue East Central Baptist Church Maddy Ida M. Stallworth Montgomery Thomas J. Titus Aldridge Hartselle Lane Sunbeams B. ST. Pearson Rem Jowe Howard Bryant

Local Society Notes Missing? Extensive Personal News

Mrs W B Edmundson travels to Birmingham for Federal Court T V A hearings. Families and guests from Birmingham visit Mooresville Scottsboro and Tuscaloosa. Students return home from Brenau College Gainesville Ga and Gradwohl’s Lab in St Louis for summer plans and internships.

W. B. Edmundson Birmingham Federal Court Estallee Sherrod Breneau College Gainesville, Ga W. R. Reilly Scottsboro Tuscaloosa Ala Carolyn Zeitler Gainesville Henry Zeitler Mooresville George McCrary Rockwood Tenn

Decatur Reflections on Character and Self Mastery

A Decatur column cites lessons from business and public figures about listening, interest in others, and self control. It shares anecdotes from John Wesley to Tennyson and quotes on fate, circumstance, and personal achievement to urge readers to master life’s obstacles and pursue success.

Sharpening Nails and Hairstyles in Daily Beauty Routines

Practical tips on nail care emphasize avoiding metal cleaners and using orange wood sticks, white nail pencils, and cuticle cream. Hair guidance notes evolving styles from pigtails to modern high hairstyles with soft, neat rolls and flat ringlets.

Peru Nall Mama

A Call to Life and Duty From The Beauty Box and Church

A mixed-page snippet links beauty tips with spiritual farewell addressed to graduates or young readers. It blends advice on personal care with reflections on life purpose, social progress, and national duties. It cites figures on liquor, wars costs, and debt, urging a hopeful future generation to shape a better world.

Ltve Seven Seas

Make This Model At Home New Silhouette Slip Pattern 4160

Anne Adams presents pattern 4160 a simple slip with princess lines and full skirt suited to 1939 silhouettes. Includes guidance from Sewing Instructor and options for two necklines plus lace trim. size 16 requires 3 1 4 yards of 39 inch fabric and 4 1 4 yards edging. Pattern 4169 offered in misses and women sizes. order by sending 15 cents plus name address and style number.

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

Rev Earl Barnes Speaks at Central Baptist Service

The Central Baptist church heard Rev Earl Barnes of Hereford Texas share the sermon "Full Assurance" on Abraham's faith. Major Harwell Davis, active in state government, spoke on youth Christian training and was elected president of Howard College. Music was provided by Mrs R M McGlathery with a solo "In the Glory of His Presence."

Harwell Davis Central Baptist Church Major Davis Howard Coltere Earl Barnes First Baptist Church Hereford Texas Barnes W. T. Barnes Abraham God R. M. McGlathery

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