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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1940
Page
6
Mr and Mrs W H Simpson of Pulaski announce the marriage of their daughter Auleene to Mr Oliver Mooney of Leoma Tennessee on May 23 at the Pulaski First Baptist Church. The couple honeymooned in the south and reside in Leoma.
Mrs W 8 Dickinson and Mrs C McClung spent Monday in Hackerburg and were joined home by Mrs McClung's brother Casey Fleming. Ethel James returned home from a visit to her daughter in Elkmont and New Zion homecoming. Grady Young improves at Benevolent Society Hospital after surgery. Mr and Mrs William James Frost of Chicago visit Mr and Mrs James Wilson on Ferry street. Aileen Jones of Montgomery and Gorman Jones Jr a UA student and Miss Aileen Jones studied the
A column extols daily stretching after waking to boost circulation and flexibility. It warns against laziness and notes that cosmetic myths about moustaches persist, while describing local visits and people from Montevallo, Huntsville, Birmingham, and nearby towns, with brief notes on travel and family.
In Somerville Alabama the WPA revived a derelict two story red brick court building into a rural community recreation center under Mrs Damon Blackwell assisted by Clyde Wallace, Mrs Aileen Kay and Hollis Maples. Visitors saw laughter amid croquet paddle tennis and table games, sewing and crafts, with daffodils and clean wholesome fun. The center aims to serve Morgan County residents at very low cost and has drawn state WPA visits for study.
Anne Adams Pattern 4406 offers a day wear frock in linen cotton or rayon with two front panels and optional pocket trim. Features notch collar, gathers at waist, short sleeves, and multiple size options from 12 to 42. Price 15 cents each. book and combo available 25 cents.
New York candidate Thomas E. Dewey for the Republican presidential nomination was due in Birmingham Alabama for a flying campaign visit starting today May 29. He planned a quick itinerary and brief remarks at local events.
Air minded Birmingham prepares for a two day event featuring aerial thrills, aviation displays, and beauty pages. Organizers say wartime aircraft and equipment will expand the exhibit with demonstrations by U S army navy and National Guard squadrons. Captain Alex Papana of the Romanian air force is noted among participants.
A brief note indicates Senator A Taft Ohio, the unnamed candidate, would visit Alabama a few hours after local Republicans announced his forthcoming stop in June.
Force arrived last night for the event with representatives from Italy Great Britain Cuba and Canada joining United States military observers who accepted invitations to attend the carnival.
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