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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1941

Page

5

Engagement announced for Miss Isobel Carter and Mr John Wyker Jr

The engagement of Miss Isobel Carter to Mr John William Wyker Jr is announced by the Carters of Greeneville Tennessee. Wyker is the son of Mr and Mrs John Wyker of Decatur. The wedding is set for June twenty fourth in Greeneville. The notice lists several attendees and family connections.

Isobel Carter John William Wyker Walter G. Carter Greeneville Tennessee Mrr. Wyker Decatur Greeneville, Tenn John William Wyker, Jr Episcopal Church

Bridge Tea Honors Miss Har riet Irwin Bride Elect

Friday afternoon bridge party at Seton Hall in a flower filled dining court honored bride elect Miss Harriet Irwin. Mrs Barrett Shelton won top score with Mrs Julian Harris second. Irwin received silver. Guests included Miss Nell Beach Dix and many other local ladies as yellow and green decor brightened the event.

Miss Irwin Bridge Harriet Irwin Lelia Cantwell Seton Hall Barrett Shelton Julian Harris Shelton Harris Nell Beach Dix Winifred Tindal Miss Garrett Philip Pointer Jack Doss Hartselle Will Wyker M. E. Edwards W. M. Voorhiers H. H. May F. S. Hunt, Sr John Davis Tom “Guyton Elkins Himes Kitty Ivy Otis Jeffries A. A.jones Barrett Paul F. Dix W. P. ‘Reeves Sheffield Nel Beach Dix Louisa Barnett Christine Bagwell Raleigh N. C Thomas Eddins Huntsville J. H. Calvin C. B. Bartee Ernest Edgar, Jr Mobile

Personal notices of visiting friends and family reads aloud

Local column lists Mr. and Mrs. 8. E. Alverson visiting Georgia kin. Mrs. R. E. Rogers and others spent Friday in Birmingham. Bob Baligh returns from Duke University. AFMC board president Mrs. W. P. Baugh to Birmingham for meeting. Various relatives visit or travel to Birmingham Orlando Kosciusko Crestview and Montgomery. A hospital update notes Miss Janet Stipe recovering.

Points Georgia W.P. Baugh Birmingham AF. M. C J. B. Stipe Jane Stipe Mildred Mullins Crestview Tenn

Use of Mascara Demands Care

Women with light colored lashes risk mascara addiction and should be cautious with cosmetic use. The article notes mascara forms cake and liquid, advises proper brushing and avoiding skin contact, warns against dyeing eyebrows and lashes, and recommends professional application rather than home use.

Golfland Opens With Bright Start In Decatur

Golfland a new recreation spot in Decatur opened Friday night drawing 53 players to the nine hole course. A C Bailey scored a hole in one and the course features 26 floodlights with a 32 yard shortest hole and 65 yard long hole, located south of Alabama Hosiery Mills. Bill Curtis called Golfland the only such facility in the southeastern region.

Golfland Decatur Bill Curtis A. C. Bailey Alabama Hosiery Mills Curtis Denver

Athens pool closure extends into summer

Athens Alabama May date indicates municipal pool opening postponed indefinitely by the city council due to a severe dry spell. Water needs would strain two spring reservoirs already at their lowest May level. even heavy rains may not allow pool to open this summer as city urges lawn sprinkling conservation in August.

Athens Ala

Revival Plans Under Way at Ninth Street Methodist Church

Plans are completed for a revival at Ninth Street Methodist Church. The event starts June 8 and runs for eight days. Rev. W. H. Curl, the pastor, says further announcements will come in a few days.

Ninth Street Methodist Church W. H. Curl

Alabama reports record April whooping cough cases

Alabama's Health Department reports 252 whooping cough cases in April, the highest monthly total in nearly two years. The figure is well above April 1940's 94 cases and comparable to the June 1939 peak of 330.

Montgomery Ala Alabama State Health Department

Auxiliary unit hosts busy Morgan County gathering meeting

Morgan County Unit No. 15 of the American Legion Auxiliary and guests met at Ida Timberlake's home. Mrs Kermit Alaphugh chaired with Mrs Lou Allen Williams in chairing duties. reports included January and May activities, fundraising for hospital rooms, and membership updates. Delegates to Decatur were named plus officer elections planned for June 9.

Morgan County American Legion Auxiliary Mra Kermit Alaphugh Tayloreville N.C Ida Timberlake Lou Allen Williams Waa R J. Ward Shades Valley Unit No. 134 Homewood John T. Batten Alabama Department Huntaville A. H. Boyd Oneonta Decatur Mesdames Bertha Timberlake Butler Hine Jack Coolidge Eric Walker O. J. Shepard Tda Williams Ruby Jones Flint T. B. Hospital J. B. Whitmire Veterana Tuscaloosa Hospital Mra. L John Broadrick Harele United Furniture Co Bertha Mae Timberlake Margaret Whitmire Kermit Alapaugh Bertha Timberlake Beular Kilgore

Memorial Day Observance in Athens at Confederate Log Cabin

The U D C chapter and American Legion Auxiliary joined for a combined Memorial Day meeting and picnic at the Confederate Log Cabin in Athens. After brief talks and luncheon, attendees proceeded to Athena cemetery for services at the circle of Confederate graves with flowers placed on each grave.

Athens Ala American Legion Auxiliary Athena

Absence of Health Officer Leads to County Change

In Athene Alabama the regular health officer Dr F M Hall left Friday for Johnson City Tennessee after accepting a new post. Dr F M Hall had served as county Health director since last December.

Athene Ala Ingham Monastieteeon F. M. Hall Johnson City Tenn

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Carter-Wyker Cestralist Woman's Society of Christian Service Mary Louise Reed Frances Dews Barbara Ryan Mary Ellen Smith Mary Ann Blackwell America Joan Mims Frank Longino Knut Tying Harriet Lee Higdon Wanda Lawhorn Anette Scoggins Elizabeth Calvin Charlotte Orr Martha Jean Higdon Pleanor Hamlten Laudetta Lavelle Annette Coggins Beverly Joe Harvey First Methodist Society First Methodist Womans Society of Christian Service Westminster Presbyterian Womans Auxiliary First Presbyterian First Presbyterian Womans Auxiliary Ape m Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary St. John's Episcopal Church Rufus Warren Speake Warren and Ratliffe James Ratliff Priceville Pike H. B. Kirby F. H. Kirby Ruth Banks C. M. Davis Hill Thomas Stewart, Jr Henry Howle, Jr Tfartselle Eugene M. Morrow TG. Mor Pow Marcela Green Corinth Marjorie Irwin Cecil Timberlake T. C. Chandler Charlotte Broadus S. S. Broadus Ferdi Pointer Eva Lipscomb Mableann Hanson FE. R. Sumpter Greenville Miss Davis Mee Coun New York Polyclinic Medical School New York City Myrtle Martin Flora Boyd Miss Boyd Johnston Street Plowers Park Glench Mia Carl Jones Clarice Lee Irene Gray Wallace Meadows Evelyn Smviey Lorraine Worthington Hiram Roberts Wining Sentiff Mildred Kitchens Billy Collier Mahe] Davis Annam N’guyen Hua Hgo Hue Lyle McCutcheon Wallace Barber & Beauty Shop TRAND Hartselle, Ala James Cagney Olivia Dehavilland The Virginia Bruce John Barrymore John Howard Larry Clinton Alice Faye Jack Oakie Tim Holt FARGO Dr. Satan Capitol Theatre Eddie Albert Joan Leslie WM. Lundigan John “Litel Ginger ] Rogers Dennis Morgan James Craig Eduarde Ciannellis Ernest Cossart Gladys Cooper Waxo Radio Tim McCoy Errol Flynn R. E. Rogers John Wilkes Emmett McClary Bob Baligh Duke University Durham Ao Ae John Boggess la Grange, Ga Viola Boggess T. M. Guyton Elizabeth Guyton Pirie Koscuisko, Miss Mrs. Guyton R. T. Hagen Dickie and Shirley Mae Sims Orlando Fla Miss Sims Williams Sims Navy Air School Jacksonville Janet Stipe Benevolent Society Hospital Tom Hamilton E. G. Hamilton I. Hamilton Gorgas Hospital Margaret Belcher Beverly Hodges W. P. Russell Marion. Russell G. H. Nungester Robbie Sue Mrs. Judd Kendrick Baxley,va Mrs H. A. Nungester Frank Lide Joyce Wohl Vanderbilt University At Nashville Comer Frell Roger Grimm Columbus Ohio Camp Claiborne, la Mary Kathryn Nungester Montevallo Methodist Young People's Assembly K.S. Spoon Fred Robinson McNeil Apartments Martha Winston Livingston Cr. H. Winston Mrs. Winston Canal Street Helen Follett Claudette Colbert Bloise, Kelley Huntingdon College Danville Road Beauty Shop Goidel’s Drug Store Decatur's New Theatre Gene Autry Swiley Burnette King OF the Royal Mounted 8 Stooges MR. Champs Warner Pam Charles Benner William Heribut Michael Stanktert Robert Sherwood Gregory Ratopf Lumbia Pictur Bob Chester and Orchestra Atlantic Larrim Hopkins Lyn Meege Eae Linda Darnell Rita Hayworth Nazimova Anthony Quinn J. Carrol Naish John Carradine Lynn Bari Laird Cregar Vicente Gomez
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