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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1931

Page

5

Society Junior Bereans Begin Year's Meetings

Mrs. Pryor McRee hosts the Junior Berean Club on President's Day with a brief business session. Mrs. Irvin Mitchell to represent at the First District Convention of the AFWC in Athens on October 24. Treasurers report shows a strong balance. Miss Wanda Harris introduces the year’s study The Life of Christ. Social hour and refreshments follow. Ferry Street Book Club members will visit Mrs. George Williamson on Friday.

Pryor McRee Berean Ferry Street Book Club Ferry Street Bock Club George Williamson

Mello Glo Face Powder Ad Claims Velvety Skin

An advertisement touts MELLO GLO face powder promising velvety skin. It claims smooth spread, pore minimization, natural blend, long wear, and government approved coloring matter. Promotions list Thompson Drug Co Albany Drug Co Alabama Drug Co as distributors.

United States Thompson Drug Co Albany Drug Co Alabama Drug Co Adv

Laval Visit Compared To MacDonald Meeting And Hoover

French Premier Pierre Laval’s planned talks with President Hoover will differ in tone from the Rapidan conference with Prime Minister MacDonald. Laval is seen as formal and nationalistic, likely needing interpreters, in contrast to the harmony and international tone of the Hoover MacDonald discussions. The piece notes parallels and contrasts in leadership styles and hints at potential friction with Hoover’s international language. It also lists local social notices and a Friday Thirteen meeting in Huntsville.

London Rapidan Laval MacDonald Mr. Hoover Hoover Premier Laval M. Laval

Personal notices from Birmingham and local travels

Mrs. 8. W. Irwin and Mrs. W. E. Roper motored to Birmingham for a Wednesday visit. Mrs. T. W. Harrison and daughter Ethel return from an extensive western tour. Mrs. George Clem is ill at her Sheffield apartment home. Miss Mary Wallace Smiley has been ill at home for a week. Mrs. Charles Wiggins will travel Friday to Birmingham for the Poteet-Gammon wedding. Mrs. Charles Matthews and daughter Anne plan a weekend visit to Mrs. BE. W. Moncrief and Dr. Moncrief, while Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Johnson return from a Birmingham visit with friends. Mrs. E. T. Sheppard suffers appendicitis at Adams Cottage.

Mary Wallace Smiley Charles Wiggins Birmingham Charles Matthews Anne BE. W. Moncrief Dr. Moncrief E. T. Sheppard Adams Cottage

Mrs Nebrig Hostess of Wednesday Club in Easy Ace

Mrs Arthur Nebrig acted as hostess for the Wednesday Club with Mrs Earl Lee taking the club prize and a memento given to the lone guest Mrs Lester Corbett. Dainty refreshments were served in the afternoon. A business meeting of the Easy Ace Club is set for Saturday at 2 pm at president Mrs R R Banks home. The Tuesday Whist club held a postponed meeting on Wednesday afternoon to enjoy the session.

Arthur Nebrig Earl Lee Lester Corbett Easy Ace Club R. R. Banks

Wake Up Your Liver Bile Without Calomel

Portable old time drug ad touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a remedy to cleanse the liver bile and relieve constipation. It criticizes calomel and promises quick energy and better digestion. The copy urges readers to ask for Carter's Liver Pills on the red label and cites a 1931 copyright.

Nad UK Sean Carter Itesen C. M. Co

Community club hosts and musical event at Westminster

A postponed meeting at Miss Mary Jervis home on Sherman Street featured one guest Miss Lucille Patterson and Mrs. Stanley Wyatt received the club high score trophy. Next meet will be at Mrs. Robert Cain's home, mother Mrs. T. V. Harrison. A Westminster Vesper Service concert led by organist Mrs. George Jackson showcased local talent. The North Alabama Presbyterial Executive Committee held a full day session with Mrs. Jackson as hostess and luncheon guest list omitted here.

Mary Jervis Sherman Street Lucille Patterson Stanley Wyatt Robert Cain Madison T. V. Harrison George Jackson Westminster Presbyterian Church Presbyterial Executive Committee North Alabama

Prevention of Colds Life Advice From Dr Logan Clendening

Dr. Logan Clendening offers practical steps to cut cold risk. Avoid crowded indoor events during epidemics and ensure ample sleep. Eat greens fruits and milk. keep fresh air in living and work spaces. avoid close contact with those ill. Vaccines may reduce illness but no universal immunity exists.

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

The page lists a dense crossword puzzle with numerous across and down clues for common words, including entries like Above Vehicle on runners room in a prison and A book of account. It also contains numbers and currency hints such as 1 and 7 sides, plus references to beverages and stones.

Barbara Stanwyck Shines in Night Nurse at Princess Today

Barbara Stanwyck stars in Night Nurse at the Princess for today only, delivering a tender thrilling portrayal as Lora Hart a nurse in training. The film also features Ben Lyon Joan Blondell Clark Gable and a strong supporting cast in a heart warming modern life drama with realistic settings and clever photography.

Barbara Stanwyck Warner Bros Joan Blondell Lora Clark Gable Nick Charlotte Merriam Edward Nugent Allan Lane Blanche Priderici Vera Lewis Rolfe Harolde Walter McGrail Betty May Marcia Mae Jones Betty Jane Graham John Francis Dillon Princess Theatre

Infantile paralysis serum use from adults proposed

A doctor argues that during the present epidemic the serum of any adult can treat early infantile paralysis if the adult resides in the city. The piece discusses immunity, Schick test results for diphtheria, and the concept of contact immunity developing with school-age exposure. It notes dangers of contagion in schools and mentions the idea of isolating pupils who made contact to prevent measles spread.

Logan Clendening M. D Schick

Local social notes recount visits and travels

Mrs J Hamil and Mrs Harry Carpenter drove to Birmingham and spent Wednesday. H E Dryden Jr attends an Insurance convention in Biloxi and will join family here Thursday. Mrs Walter Hendrix and son and Mrs Charles Jones of Cynthiana Ky arrive Thursday to visit Mr and Mrs Hal Mullen. Gus Bassett visits Birmingham to see his sister Florence. Miss Traylor travels to Columbia Tenn for a business trip after a visit here. W E Crawford return from Huntsville with friends. Frank Skeggs returns home from the Veterans Hospital in Lake City Fla. Mrs F D Peebles and her son remain touring families.

H. E. Dryden, Jr Biloxi Miss Walter Hendrix Charles Jones Cynthiana, Ky Hal Mullen Birmingham

Health authorities estimate 60 million suffer colds yearly

United States health authorities estimate that about 60 million people endure colds and bronchitis in an average year. The figure reflects the widespread impact of common respiratory illnesses across the population.

United States

No Club Activity Planned This Fall By M C A Club

Members decided there will be no major activity this fall to raise funds for club events. In prior years the organization hosted minstrel shows country stores and trade days to support its programs.

Probable Starters For Friday Battle Reported

The probable Friday starters include RT Kendall RG Moye C Johnson LG Nabors LT Harvey LE Banks Q Smith RHB LHB Eubanks at FB. Officials listed are Thomas referee Cunningham umpire Hagerman head linesman, the same crew that worked last week’s Moulton game.

Kendall Moye Johnson Nabors Harvey Banks Smith Eubanks Thomas Cunningham Hagerman Moulton

Parole Applications Reach Alabama Pardons Board

Notices announce parole requests to the Alabama Governor Pardoning Board for Lindsey and Wett, both convicted in Morgan County circuit court. Lindsey faces 18 to 24 months in state prison for whiskey manufacture. Wett receives a sentence under two years. Mary Jett and Oct 8 12 appear as filing references.

Governor — Pardoning Board of Alabama Lindsey Morgan County Alabama Paul Lindsey Board of Pardons of Alabama Hewett Mary Jett

Finds a Way to Stop Attacks of Fits

Reports describe an amazing breakthrough by Egane Ira that stops seizures. The text notes a method or treatment reducing attack frequency and severity, with interest from medical researchers and patients seeking new options. Further details on efficacy and dates are limited.

Egane Ira

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Dora Macy Barbara Stanwyck Ben Lyon JOAN _BLONDELL Princess Rohmer FU Manchu Garamount Anna May ‘Wong Warner Oland Sessue Hayakawa Charles P. Stewart Central Press Washington, D. C Pierre Laval H D. Burnum 8. W. Irwin W. E. Roper T. W. Harrison Ethel Tensive George Clem Sheffield Apartments Church Street W. R. Johnson Mrs. Nebrig Entertains Easy Ace Club Business Meeting Rainey Rainey’s Westminster Vesper Service Mrs. Jackson Decatur Daily Dr._Clendening Lee iZi Lora Hart Miss Stanwyck Clendening Johnston Street J. ¥. Hamil Harry Carpenter Gus Basset Miss Florence Bassett Traylor Columbia Tenn Frank Skeggs Veterans Hospital Lake City Fila F. D. Peebles Srant’s Grant’s Second Ave Decatur
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