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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1939

Page

5

Society Notes Celebrate Multiple Local Weddings and Events

A sequence of society items reports Mary Alice Little and Carl Hedberg wedding in New York with Kay Kyser’s orchestra at Hotel Pennsylvania, Bettie Lee Bennett and Allstarr W. Hargrove wedding at the groom’s home, Evelyn Lucille Sneed and William F. Elkins marriage in Tennessee, plus Miss Mildred Liles’ wedding plans with Oakwood teachers hosting a luncheon. Also covered are Elizabeth Pirie sixth birthday party, Phi Kappa Delta sorority meeting and planned summer camp, Allen Forbes’ birthday event, and Mizpah Sewing Circle all day gathering with a covered dish luncheon.

Hargrove-Bennett Bettie Lee Bennett Allstarr W. Hargrove H. H. Hargrove Fourth Avenue South Homer Britton Hargrove Decatur Iron Andteel Company Sheffield Mildred Liles Electof Harold Jay Corwin Terrace Tea Room Oakwood School Miss Liles Thelma Davis Lelia Geary May Rogers Nelle Ely Lavenia Metcalf Mary Rogers Stella Miller Elma Bishop Mary Emmily Franklin Eva Weynar Virgie Lane Caroline Lightenwanger Mesdames R. F. Stanfill St. James James G. Liles Falkville Ala Rosane] Owens Birmingham Grid Roswell Corwin Brooklyn Knoxville Journal Phi Kappa Delta Sorority Carolyn Joiner Gloria Carlisle Frances Hodges Mizpah Arthur Nunn

Personal notices span visits and farewells in Tuscaloosa

Phillip Kyle recovers after tonsil removal. Rev R A Haddon dies in South Pasadena. Mrs J D Jervis learns of the loss. Mrs J H Calvin to attend Davidson College graduation. Mr and Mrs F D Peebles to visit Mobile. Jimmy Harrison moves to Gadsden. Dr and Mrs Frank Chenault attend UA commencement for Lucille Chenault. Mrs E S Harris visits daughter Mrs John A Caddell. Earle Peden returns from Huntsville recital. Judge and Mrs W W Callahan attend UA commencement. granddaughter Elnor graduates.

J. H. Calvin Davidson College North Carolina Joe Calvin Frank Chenault Margaret Chenault Tuscaloosa University of Alabama Lucille W. W. Callahan Elinor Graduat

Make This Model At Home A Soft Dressy Shirtwaister

Anne Adams Pattern 4163 offers a soft flowing shirtwaister with a four-piece skirt and a front button line that can be squared or left straight. One version features lace edging for a dressier look while another is untrimmed for active wear. Sizes 14 through 42, price 15 cents for the pattern, book 15 cents, pattern plus book 25 cents. Send orders to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.

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

Attractive Bride Weds Mr. Kimbrough in Decatur Ceremony

Miss Virginia Frances La Boon married Thomas Brothers Kimbrough of Oxford Mississippi in a Central Methodist church ceremony. The bride, a Decatur school faculty member for two years, and her husband left for a Florida nuptial trip and will reside in Oxford for the summer.

Virginia Frances la Boon Thomas Brothers Kimbrough Oxford Central Methodist Church

Local Travel Plans and College Honors Highlight Area Residents

The piece notes returning residents for the summer with families including Mrs. C. R. Green and Miss Eli nor Green. Birmingham visits by Mrs. Z K. Goode and Addie, and Mrs. Van McCrackin’s return from Birmingham. Jean Gray, a Stephens College graduate, is expected home from Columbia Missouri and will attend the Mary K. Brown Camp on Lake Erie. Brown is cited as a five time national tennis champion and Gray won the Stephens Tennis Championship.

Ing C. R. Green Elinor Green Charles Green Jean Gray Columbia Stephens College Miss Gray Mary K. Brown Lake Erie Miss Brown

Ten Choirs to Perform at Jones Chapel M E Church

Ten choirs from Jefferson Blount and Cullman counties perform a Sunday funday program at Jones Chapel M E Church East Decatur starting 9 00 am with public invited Also Lee Tracy stars in Fixer Dugan at the Capitol showing today and Thursday

Jefferson, Blount Cullman Counties Jones Chapel M. E. Church East Decatur Lee Tracy Fixer Dugan Capitol

Lost Opportunities in the Daily Sermonette

The sermon warns that opportunities to grow intellectually and spiritually, to lead others, and to maintain faith can be irretrievably lost. It urges heed to keep the vision of Christ, develop culture, and pursue leadership before the soul is lost with no chance for repentance.

God Christ Corinthians Egypt

Cooperation Sought From Citizens in Tennessee Valley

The article quotes Rev. J. H. Carter urging all citizens in the Tennessee Valley counties to cooperate. He stresses unity and community effort in addressing local concerns and improving prospects for the region.

Tennessee Valley J. 8. Carter

Miss Doris Ingram Honored At Birthday Party

Miss Doris Ingram was the honoree at a birthday party held at her home Friday evening. Games preceded the gift giving and refreshments. Attendees included Doris Ingram and a long list of friends and neighbors such as Martha Holland Charles Murphy Helen Kitchens Brith Oscar Newell Mary Holland Bill Houser Betty Holesapple Lonnie Weaver Clifford Holesapple and several others.

Elizabeth Pirie Elizabeth Guyton Pirie Grant Street Battle King James Glenn Pirie Betty Hunter Jean Russell H. Floyd Sherrod, Jr Gene Brown Maryleen Duncan Kathryn Sewell Margaret Ann Emens Mary Kathryn Strother Linda Smith Oakley Rogers Linda Breeding Marjorie Caine John McGee Florence Bill Alexander Jr Eleanor Chenault Fulmore Harwell Jan Poteet Sydney Finnell Sandra Ella Darwin Jackie Davis Mary Ann Catlett Charles Ogle Jr Sammy Doris Ingram Miss Ingram Smoocher Dyer Martha Holland Charles Murphy Helen Kitchens Brith Nohnne Weevis Moore, Jr Marie Poff Bernard Rideman Geraldine Masterson Robert Fricks Mary Kate Gillespie Bill Curlee Peggy Dowdy F C. Sheehan Betty Simmons Joe Bideman Martha Evelyn Callahan Pam Kyle Peggy Ann Crutcher Dan Speake Nell Laubenthal Oscar Newell Mary Holland Paul Lewis Nancy Edwards Charles Lindsay Juanita Nunn Bill Houser Betty Holesapple Lonnie Weaver Clifford Holesapple Tony Campbell John Howland B. O. Sims Marian Brown Jane Bethany B. F. Wear, Jr

Salvation Army organizes battalions of mercy for possible war

General Frangeline Booth says the Salvation Army has organized its battalions of mercy in readiness for possible war though she believes the danger of conflict is decreasing. The 73 year old commander arrived on the Aquitania for a business trip to New York and Toronto.

New York Frangeline Booth Salvation Army Mercy Aquiltania Toronto

Miner killed in Docena coal mine rock fall

A section foreman was killed last night in a rock fall at the Docena coal mine of the Tennessee Coal, Tron and Railroad Company. He is survived by his wife and one child.

Birmingham Ala Docena Coal Ming Tennessee Coal, Tron and Railroad Company

Health officer confounds smallpox outbreak tracing

In White County four days of vaccination are underway to curb the outbreak. County health officer Dr. FE B. Clark said initial cases were misdiagnosed as chicken pox, hampering control efforts.

White County FE. B. Clark

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J. H. Sneed Evelyn Lucille William F. Elkins Moulton Alabama Lawrenceburg Tennessee W. H Brown Betty Carol Mitchell Dan Nebrig Jr Charlotte Orr Wilson Orr Jimy Wiley Peggy Elliott Jackie Williamson Elizabeth Arantz PH Kappa Delta Allen Forbes Horatio Forbes Johnston Street Allen Moye Moye’s Beauty Shop Peggy Shannon Virginia Wendler Warner Bros Kay Francis William Gargan Victor Jory Maxie Rosenbloom Eddie Foy, Jr Sheila Bromley Mexico F . Wit Donald Duck Donald Hal Kemp Phillip Kyle J. D. Jervis R. A. Haddon South Pasadena California F. D. Peebles Mobile Jimmy Harrison Gadsden E. S. Harris Tuscaloosa, Ala John A. Caddell Earle Peden Huntsville Peggy Adams Minor’s MRS. Thomas Brothers Kimbrough Jack Pirie Mar Ae Garel Pirie Z K. Goode Addie van McCrackin Gherrow Second Ave Moulton Street Horace E. Hicks, Jr Institute Hollywood W. T. Grant Co Decatur Retail The National Retail Credit Association
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