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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1944

Page

5

Birth anniversary party for Marlene McBride

Mrs. Claude McBride hosted an alfresco 12th birthday event for daughter Marlene at Sixth Avenue North last Saturday. Guests included Eleanor Gregg Peggy Wilson Mary Caudill Kathleen Lively and many others while Claude McBride Jr. assisted in serving. Circle meetings followed at First Presbyterian with devotional talks survey articles and stamps for the Southwestern College bond.

Claude McBride Marlene McBride Sixth Avenue North Alfresco Weiners Eleanor Gregg Peggy Wilson Mary Caudill Kathleen Lively Mary Ann Catlett Mary Elizabeth Rice Elizabeth Arantz Eleanor Hamilton Taylor Norton Diane Spurlock Ruth Ann Town Myra McBride Jack and Joe Teague Ben and George Journey Hugh Wise Allan Hamilton Carol Rozier Billy Cothren Billy Wood Ben Shoe Gene Town First Presbyterian Circles Circle One T. M. Guyton C. B. Bartee Wilson Orr J. W. Clapton W. P. Russell J. F. Graham Julian Hardy A. Johnson

Pineapple Doilies and Pattern 883 For Needlecraft

Pineapple pick up patterns offered at 15 cents each by The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept. Includes doilies for dresser or buffet sets and a new 32 page catalog with 133 illustrations. Also reports club meetings, weddings, and society notes from Decatur and local areas.

Peto Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York N. Y

Personal notices highlight military furloughs and family events

Carl Arantz Jr of the U S Army spends his furlough with homefolks. L W Johnson of the U S N R, Purdue student, arrives for furlough with his mother. Mrs J E Blair sustains two fractures after a fall. Cowie of El Paso visits her parents in town. Mr and Mrs David Kramer welcome daughter Eris Katherine. Mrs Seybourn Lynne of Atlanta mentioned.

Mrs. Slayton Johnston Street Carl Arantz, Jr U. S. Army L. W. Johnson Purdue University At Lafayette Ind One. W. R. Johnson Johnstontreet J. E. Blair First Ward Princi Mrs David Kramer Eris Katherine

Good Taste Beauty Asset Emphasizes Dress for Women

A feature on how women dramatize appearance through color, perfume, and distinctive accessories. It notes red hats for white-haired ladies, jade green dresses, and the impact of fit and fashion limits. Pastel shades suit the fair Dresden shepherdess type, with autumn outfits offering flattering silhouettes.

Morgan Lounty Cedar Creek Service Recap

Rev. Ocie Morgan delivered an inspiring message at the Cedar Creek appointment. Pvt. Paul Henson on furlough from overseas visits with his parents. Foote family called to Nashville for Hassie Mae Clark’s illness. Mozell Rodgers and Homer Foote visit from Vinemont. Sunday school at ten, prayer meeting Sunday night.

Ocie Morgan Paul Henson J. H. Henson S. S. Foote Nashville Hassie Mae Clark Mozell Rodgers Homer Vinemont Homer Foote

Wounded Service Men Returned by Air Across Atlantic

Col Gordon G. Bull a senior flight surgeon with the North Atlantic division of the Air Transport Command announced that 12,000 wounded service men have been brought home by air across the North Atlantic since June 6. The total includes litter and ambulatory cases.

New York North Atlantic Gordon G. Bulla Air Transport Command

Visiters from Georgia and Mississippi

Mrs. S. A. Lynne arrived Friday to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Lynne. Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Joiner left today for Gulfport Mississippi to visit their son and daughter Mrs. Elbert Lee Jol y Jr.

J. V. Joiner Gulfport, Miss Daughvege A Elbert Lee Joly Jr

One Yard Pattern by Anne Adams for Apron

A pattern advertisement announces Pattern 4780 by Anne Adams for an apron with flower pot pockets and ric rac. It lists sizes small medium and large, fabric needs for small size, and offers a Fall and Winter Pattern Book for fifteen cents more plus a free hat and mull bag pattern in the book.

Anne Adams Decatur West 17Th St New York AppaLas

Local Notes From Courtland and Nearby

Lawrence County news reports residents attending the Courtland fair and visiting relatives in Knoxville and Moulton. Families visiting include Hill Carpenter with children Mary Frances and Clayton, Woodie Reed and Lassie Reed, Dean Smith, Lyndon Beck, and Jim Parker relatives in Mt Hope. A baby girl was born to Will Hagood, and Enoch Butler and Roy Jeffreys are improving after hospital stays.

Courtland Hill Carpenter Mary Frances Clayton Knoxville Tenn Woodie Reed Lassie Reed Dean Smith Lyndon Beck Moulton William Pace Mt. Hope Jim C. Parker Robert Flanigin Effie Kirby Travis Jeffreys Black Ground Woodie Will’ Hagood Enoch Butler Moulton Hospital Roy Jeffreys Irwin and Dyer Infirmary

Morgan County Corinth Community Notes Summary

Large Sunday school crowd. seventy five members on roll. Howard Evans admitted to St. Vincent's hospital Sunday for treatment. J. E. Partain of the U S Navy and family visited with his brother and relatives. Mrs. Louie Partain and Mrs. John Lacy spent the weekend in Addison. Mrs. Berthare visited Addison last week. Bertie Hogan completed a new home. Barto Blair built a new smoke house. Grace Jackson of Hartselle visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jack McClellan. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Aaron were also mentioned.

Howard Evans St. Vincent’s Hospital J. E. Partain U. S. Navy Louie Partaintee John Lacy Addison Berthare Bertie Hogan Barto Blair Grace Jackson Hartselle Jack McClellan Harrison Aaron

The War Era Palace on Lake Geneva and the League

In this recollection a grand Lake Geneva palace is mocked as a monument to failed idealism. The League’s collapse is blamed on power politics, bloc distrust, and U S Senate opposition to Article ten, with a hint that a new organization might rise from lessons learned. Lord Cecil appears as a figure seeking a revived cooperative venture.

Lake Geneva League Senate Wilson Uncle Sam Lord Cecil London Geneva

Oak Ridge News Highlights Local Visits and School Notes

Eugene Sandlin returns home from 32 months in New Guinea and Australia on furlough. Local residents visit relatives across Virginia and Texas with Navy ties and ship commissioning plans. The Sparkman family mourns Prentis Sparkman, and the community prepares for the Sparkman Wallace West reunion on the 3rd. Sunday School officers are elected as the school urges growth and invites attendance.

Eugene Sandlin New Guinea Australia W. D. Bullard Gilman Navy Yards Norfolk Olen Cooper Hassie Cooper Castor Lott Austinville Cooper Alice West Olen Tapscott Tapscott Navy Hubert Brown Lawrence County Loyd McAbee Camp Gruber Oklo Gadsden Melvin Trafford Fred Sparkman Sparkman Prentis Sparkman- Wallace-West Earl Legg David Stephenson David Dodd Bert Murphree Jr Reby West Currier

Community Notes From Union Grove Area

Local residents report on visits and gatherings across Morgan County. W B Lemley family chatter includes church notes, travels to Birmingham and Huntsville, War Department word on Jim Williams, and moves to Red Stone Park and nearby communities.

Morgan County Union Grove W. B. Lemley

New Records Forecast for Truck Crops in Fresh Market

Washington reports new records for acreage and production of commercial truck crops for the fresh market. A Bureau of Agricultural Economics forecast predicts total tonnage 11 percent above 1942 and 17 percent above last year. Acreage harvested should exceed the 1936 record by five percent.

Washington Bureau of Agricultural Economics Bureau

Farmers Plan Public Works Trip Following Mrs Grace Evans

Several farmers here plan to go to public works on Saturday after Mrs Grace Evans event.

Grace Evans

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. H. Calvin Circle Three T. G. Morrow John Steenis J. L. Draper Ben Bloodworth Steenis A. R Stephen Decatur C. A. R. Society Gene Brown Ferry Street United States Alabama Charlotte Orr Stephens Lelia Cantwell Seton Hall W. E. Steed United States of America H. T. Gill W. L. Grimes Julius Young Talmadge Athens Henry Sigman Memorial Drive Methodist B.F. Hames Matthews D.S. Hurst India Medical College Baker Sheats Charles Aston Circle Two R. P. Thompson J.M. Philpot South Aubrey Craig C. H. Edwards Igee Lou Dancy Mary Lou Dancy Evelyn McClure Prospect Drive R. D. Freeman Central Circles Central Methodist J. H. Branum Wiley Owen Ben Britnell J. W. Lovelace, Jr von Blond Powell First Baptist W. M First Baptist W. M. S Walter Todd E. Church Street Paul Dix Ben Martin, Sr Armour Eighth Avenue West J. T. Bryant First Baptist Sunday School Paul Draper Laura Whet Dr. Caldwell Russell Nolan Johnston Sr Davis Cooper, JR Central Baptist Church Grant St Fourth Ave Seybourn Lynne Atlanta Carmen Eee Orange Pekoe Ood Pekoe Helen Follett Lana Turner Morgan Lounty Cedar Olie Holmes Nesmith Morgan County Corinth J. D. Bonds Morgan County Oak Ridge Zola Mae Legg Dorothy Dix Tony Junior The Bell Syndicate Iné Birmingham L. M. Prince Pete Couch Baptist Church L. F. Campbell Astor Homer Brooks Onry Nappler Lula Williams Lillie McClure Union Grove Cora Williams Mary Williams Sadie Harriman W. C. Williams Dave Whisenant Union Hill Lois Pritchett Erlene Flack Marshall County Wellie Thomas John Williams War Department Jim P. Williams Delia West James Culbreath Morgan City John_ Irvin Red Stone Park Tempy Nell Gilley Helen«Lemley Annie Johnson Huntsville W. B. Lemley Jr Pine Ridge NEW Records Moye Goidel Lydia Pinkham Vicks City Park Flower Shop Evelyn Beauty Shop Over Speake Tuxedo Mirable Tailoring and
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