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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1927

Page

5

East Texas Social Notes From Decatur and El Dorado

Miss Katherine West of El Dorado Arkansas visits Miss Loudie Pointer at Judson College for a charming Saturday night gathering hosted by Mrs H R Summer on Grant street decorations featured nasturtiums and sweet peas with corsages for guests. A dozen couples enjoyed dancing and a late card and dessert program.

West Katherine West el Dorado, Ark Mise Loudie Thamanen Swidsowe Ae Judson Cellage Caae H. R. Summer Grant Street Wheatedes Ae West Loudie Ae Pointer Emmie Pithill Carolyn Fussail Elizabeth Malone Frances Mason Mary Wallace Similey Mary Battle Hendrix

Parties for Miss Talley and Miss Brooks

Social events honor Miss Marie Talley with a Japanese tea and miscellaneous shower hosted by the Woman's Missionary Society of the First Christian church. Inez Thombs to host a bridge party, Ruth Banks to host an evening dinner at the Hotel Lyons, and the Talley family to entertain after rehearsal at their East Walnut street home. Mrs. Joels hosts a bridge for Miss Elizabeth Brooks of Huntsville, guest of Mrs. W. E. Crawford, with Crawford winning high score and Brooks receiving a georgette handkerchief. strawberry shortcake and coffee served.

Miss Talley Marie Talley Noble R. Edwards Mack Brown Woman's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church Inez Thombs Thombs Ruth Banks Lyons W. O.talley Will East Walnut Street

Personalities Gather In City Visit From Tuscumbia

Mr and Mrs Walter Miller and several relatives from Tuscumbia spent Monday in the city visiting friends. Miss Susie Thomason has returned from Birmingham where she studied at Howard College this year. Miss Frances Lile has been ill but expected to recover and travel to Chicago Tuesday for Y M C A duties. Mrs Cleo Dahlgren of Memphis Tennessee is due to arrive Wednesday.

Walter Miller N. P. Tompkins George Jenkins Ruth, Hamilton Rebecca Hamilton Mary B. Tompkins Tuscumbia Susie Thomason Birmingham Howard College Miss Frances Lile Cleo Dahlgren Memphis, Tenn W. R. Synth Tuscaloosa Tuskaloosa Bryan McAfee de Alva Alexander Lebanon Tenn Cumberland University J. H. Alexander

Spring Fever Remedy Promises Vitality From S S S

A vintage advertisement urges readers to combat spring fatigue with S S S tonic. It claims the formula boosts red blood cells, restores appetite, and increases energy, advertising two bottle sizes and urging purchase at drug stores.

S.S.S S.S

Local Social News Update from Montgomery Area

Local society items list visitors and residents across the area. Names include Miss Louise Anderson and Miss Mary Wallace Smiley in Selma, Mrs. T. C. Harvey in grave condition, and guests from Columbus Georgia to Florence Alabama. Various movements, visits, and illness notes fill a wide array of households.

Louise, Anderson Athens College Mary Wallace Smiley Selma

Paris Style Hints From Evelyn McDonald Tailleur Trends

Paris fashion notes describe the 1927 tailleur as younger more colorful and less fussy with wider revers bold pockets and decorative button details. The styles feature light Heather color blends velours de laine grey blue combinations and a reformed reefer jacket silhouette with pearl buttons and belt accents.

Evelyn McDonald Paris

Mrs Pender Family Expected Home From Nashville Visit

Mrs. John Pender and her baby Mary Louise are due home Tuesday after a Nashville visit with Mrs. Pender’s aunt. Joe Russell is in Sheffield today on business.

W. R. Nelson Nashville Tenn John Pender Mary Louise Joe Russell Sheffield

Tuberculin Tests To Be Given In County This Week

A series of tuberculin tests for cows will be conducted Tuesday and Wednesday by Dr. R. H. Hennar state veterinarian. Tests will be at Hart selle Tuesday morning from eight to nine at the Jim Ashworth barn and at the Poole barn Wednesday from two to three o'clock.

R. H. Hennar Hartselle Jim Ashworth Poole

Decatur Welcomes Farmers, Offers Help From Local Businesses

Mr. Farmer receives open invitation in Decatur to seek assistance from area businesspeople. Community leaders pledge to respond to needs promptly and support agricultural visitors.

Mr. Farmer Decatur

Famous French Recipes from Paris Cooks

A Paris dispatch outlines a carrot based dish with steps to wash scrape and cook carrots in butter and egg sauce. It describes adding onions water flour and pepper then finishing by beating eggs with milk and folding into the hot carrot mixture.

Evelyn McDonald

Births notice for three new arrivals

Born to Mr and Mrs Jones on May 22 a son and to Mr and Mrs J T ry on May 26 a daughter named Martha.

Mra. We Jones J. T. Ry Martha

YUM EXPERIENCE BE YOUR SAFEGY IN DECATUR

In Decatur a promotional effort named YUM EXPERIENCE BE YOUR SAFEGY targets local consumers with a regional rollout. The notice mentions Eugene and Albany as related names in the marketing material and a phone contact ending in 782.

Eugene Bes Decatur MOVE Albany

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