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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1940

Page

7

Community notices from Decatur social events and visits

Decatur residents Gertrude Morris and Mrs. Erby Betterton spent midweek with family in Decatur and Poc Ford. Mrs. Limeman and Mrs. Bill Mullican’s family visits occurred over the weekend. Leeman and others visited Austinfville and Flint while Neel’s singing date moved to the first Sunday. P T A met Saturday night and local visits to Priceville and Hart County were noted.

Gertrude Morris Decatur Erby Betterton Limeman Benevolent Hospital Bill Mullican Rose Annie McDonald Willard McDonald Ralph Roan E . Betterton Pock Ford Levy Key Hartoo William Tterton Arthur Singleton Clara Looney Lorine Floyd*Key Hartselle Neel Buff. Ellis O.K. Holt Rob Sparkman D. G. Betterton Hubert Betterton, Jr John Huey Ellis Leeman McWhorter Dewey “Clark Austinfville Stone H. M. Betterton Flint Robert Clemons Priceville

Farm for Food aids Thomasville school meals program

WPA workers hoe tomatoes beans and other ingredients on a plot supplying meals for underprivileged Thomasville school children next year. School authorities say better meals should raise student performance and grades.

Farm For Thomasville Ala WPA

Miss Tanner to Be Married at Decatur This Summer

Miss Lois Tanner will marry Elzin Childers on Saturday June 1 and make their home in Decatur. Miss Martha Martin hosted a miscellaneous shower gifting many presents. Local residents attended the decoration and singing at Pleasant Grove in Cullman County.

Martha Martin Lois Tanner Lois Elzin Childers Decatur Billy Hugh Mckee Pleasant Grove Cullman County Gum Pond Sun Eo Tanner Odis Burgess Andrews Hilbert Junior Hilbert Weaver Beckie McKee Alan Holmes Eva Davis State Teachers College J. T. Tanner Grace Lee McKee Magnola McKee Betty Joé Lessie Lewis Carmen Cleo Tanner Florence Annie Bell Hamilton Malinda Lewis Lessie

Local Social News Highlights From Town Creek

A weekend of visits and gatherings across Town Creek feature Miss Lucy Byrd Hollenbeck staying with Miss Margaret Moore, and numerous guests including Miss Kathleen Black, Miss Sara Weems, and Miss Nina Lee Smith. Attendees at the bridge club and dinners include Mrs. J. H. Green, Mrs. Anne Lane Martin, and Mrs. Uhland Redd. Notables journey to Montgomery and Birmingham mark a busy social calendar with travel to New York and a university graduation observed nearby.

Lucy Byrd Hollenbeck Margaret Moore Towni. Creek Kathleen, Black Town Creek Thelma Steinberg Kathryn Terry Montévallo Lawrence County Epworth. E Union Kathleen. Black Sara Weems Andy Margaret ‘Moore Tawnreek Sand Nina Lee Smith Olifton Garet M Re Greek Lucy Es Hollenbe Ceuean Luther Morri Oscar Locke Martha “Ashford Columbus Pred. Ashford Taterence Mia Shackelford Birmingham Mia Garth ‘Shackelford Lester Ryan Harold Betty Jean Hillsboro Harriet Godfrey James Blythe A. F. Rebman, Jr Miss Redman Ione, McKnight McKnight Ella Mia Hazel Crowe State Teachers College Florence Curtis Red Nora Redding Lavinia Chardavoyne Birminham Harriet «Godfrey All Hotel Kappa Mu Spsilon Fraternity Florence Normal R. H. Tweedy, Jr H. B. Beard Decatur J. M. Houston Maude Craig Lila Houston Mary. Houston Tuscumbia C. Horton Glen Wells J. G. Sanderson Robert Tweedy III W.A. Toms The American Legion du Scottsboro

Daily Crossword Across

Crossword clues list includes across and down entries with definitions and wordplay. Entries cover letters and common crossword answers such as bird beak eye socket and river. The page credits King Features Syndicate and presents typical puzzle grid prompts and word lengths.

At Home Frock Pattern 4473 by Anne Adams

Anne Adams Pattern 4473 promises fool the eye slenderness with a center bodice panel and soft gathered sides. Long sleeves, or short puffed or flare styles, with optional pointed revers in white organdie or lace edging. Available sizes 34 to 48. size 36 uses 35 8 yards fabric plus 3 8 yard contrast. Send 15 cents. Pattern book and patterns offered by The Daily Pattern Department, 243 West 17th St New York.

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

Community Gears Up for Cotton Harvest Season

Lawrence County residents prepare for cotton chopping as families visit neighbors and share weekend gatherings. Local couples and kinfolk frequent Hartsville, Neel, and nearby towns visiting relatives including the McCaghren, Hensley, Myers, Reeves, and Kenum households.

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