Surprise Shower for Virginia Speer Before Howard College
A Tuesday afternoon surprise shower at Miss Beatrice Sivley home honored Virginia Speer who will enter Howard College next week. Guests included Misses Frances Green Kathryn Papenburg Viola Speer and many others with charming decor and a Slogan contest winning twin wall plaques presented to the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Bpeer
Howard College
Beatrice Siviey
Frances Anne Green
Kathryn Papenburg
Viola Speer
Jean Huie
Virginia Speer
Personalities fill Price-Walker wedding week events
A Friday rehearsal party honors the Price-Walker bridal party hosted by Mrs. W. T. Lowe and other hostesses in Mrs. Williamson's Ferry Street home. Birmingham guests Freeda Lee and Amanda Jo Baker stay with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Smith while many locals- and out-of-town friends attend luncheons, visits, and gatherings ahead of the Saturday ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Smith
Agnes Cassells
Cassells
T. M. Wiley
Tom, Jr
Baby Lindsay
Woodall’s
Frances
Nancy Kate
Elizabeth
Baby Rinda Thornton
Jack Byars
B. O. Sims
Ben
Mary Ann
Judy Coolidge
Lucille Kaufmann
True Rogers
T. B. Rogers, Jr
William Reed
Buddy Rogers
John Wyker
Lampkin Gut
Leroy McEntire Jr
Betty McGehee
Constance Peerson
Muriel Thomas
Betty Giles
Ann Johnson
Ann Kimbrough
Gloria Carlisle Doris
Joyce Wohl
Homer Smith
Wiley
Glenn Newheart
Sam Byars
Rutledge Thomas
John McGehee
Price-Walker
W. T. Lowe
George Williamson
J. T. Jones
W. W. Callahan
L. J. Ramage
R. R Banks
Williamson
Ferry Street
Freeda Lee
Amanda Jo Baker
Birmingham
Mrs
R. L. Smith
A. E. Baker
Chicago
Lois Green
Mamie Lowe Walker
Mrs. W. F. Price
Price- Walker
J. R. Daniels
H. E. Dryden, Jr
Suits That Make Lad And Lass Eager For Class
A poem describes simple school outfits for a boy to start school with comfort and neatness. It emphasizes light linen pants and a loose white shirt, avoiding dirt so he can learn to read write and spell without distraction. It cautions against alley fights and praises practical attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lad
Lass
Luncheon Honors Birmingham Ladies and Hostess
A refined luncheon was served in Birmingham featuring Miss Frances Cowden Miss Marge Penick Jones and Miss Jane Harris with the hostess attending. The event highlighted social gathering among attendees and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Frances Cowden
Marge Penick Jones
Jane Harris
Harry Walker Campaigning in Decatur for Congress
State Senator Harry Walker of Athens visited Decatur on Thursday to campaign for Congress. He spent the day greeting friends and making new acquaintances, built on his recognition in Limestone County and Morgan County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Walker
Athens
Congress
Decatur
Walker
Morgan County
Huey Long Addresses VFW Convention in Milwaukee
Senator Huey Long of Louisiana spoke to the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Milwaukee addressing a bruised brow from a party incident in Long Island. He wore a brow patch and offered apology for remarks made during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island
N. Y
Huey Long
Louisiana
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Milwaukee
Long
Dillet Winever
Girl Weeps As Youth Marries In Limestone
In Limestone county Alabama the probate judge officiated a marriage between a young couple. A second young woman burst in crying and wailing, interrupted the ceremony, and fainted when the knot was tied. She was revived with ice water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
Limestone County
A. M. McConnell
Winona Council To Have Barbecue Evening
Winona Council No 3 Junior Order United American Mechanics plans a barbecue this evening at seven at Woodall's. Members must secure free tickets for themselves and one guest from W. M. Chenault or A. H. Garnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Council
United American Mechanics
Woodall’s
W. M. Chenault
A. H. Garnett
Murder Probe Ends After Surgical Amputation
Officials disclosed a case of surgical amputation in a local incident. Neighbors were questioned with no initial information, and the hospital withheld patient identity. The amputation and burial were later confirmed, and the patient survived the operation and is reported in good health.
St. Louis Businessman Visits Decatur Today
H. Clay Cross of the J. M. Huber Company, St. Louis, was a business visitor in Decatur today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Clay Cross
J. M. Huber Company
St. Louis
Decatur
Back at Work at Wallace's Barber Shop
W R Wallace returns to duties after a brief illness and resumes work at his barber shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Wallace
Furnished 3 Room Apartment With Private Entrance
Private entrance and front and back porches offered for a furnished 3 room apartment at 721 Oak Street. Desirable location with reasonable rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clyde M. Dale
George Perrine
Clifford Knight
Mary D. Simpson
W. R. Speer
Hattie Lois Speer
Central Baptist Church
Eleanor
Evelyn Green
Virginia Plunkett
Memphis
Tenn
Jane Neville
Trinity
O. R. Green
East Church Street
Cecelia Alexander
Miss Plunkett
Miss Neville
Extelle Hendrix
Margaret King
Hendrix
Miss Cassells
Favora
Cannon
Miss Baskerville
Nancy Baskerville
Cullman
Charlotte Broadus
Louisé Fleming
Elizabeth Davis
Ruby Northington
J. B. Cassells
W. EB. Curry
T. M. Jones, Jr
H. H. May
John W. Jones
E. N. Penick
May
William Kimbrough
Mrs. Wiley
Laubenthal
Marjorie Irwin
Gana Street
Nancy Laubenthal
Frances Parker
Falkville
Katherine Laubenthal
Alice Chenault
Florence
Russellville
R. E. Wardlow
Russellville, Ala
Miss Turner
B. A. Turner
Claribelle Turner
Johnston Street
Jane Malone
Betty Bosley
Miss Bosley
Sarah Neville
Prank-Ragin King
Margaret Ann Rogers
Dorrce Bell
Frances Knott
Atlanta, Ga
Bee Line Highway
Helen Collins
Montgomery
Farly Phinizy
Marjorie
Camp Walton, Fla
Frances Shelton
McLester’s Infirmary
James Gillespie
Knoxville, Tenn
Frank Malcolm Martin
Archie Wallace Hill
Sweetwater, Tenn
J. J. Bartee
Mobile
Ellen Carey
Gene Collier
Murray King
Ethel Shackelford
Goldie Gillespie
W. M. Houston
Davis Rox
Rox
James
Helen
Lou Giles
Tips
Phyllis Giles
Huntsville
Mildred Moebes
Otto Moebes
Steve Condon
Carl Gibson
McEwing
Annie Laurie
Leia
Miss Himes
Baton Rouge, la
Claude Trimble
Fairfax Hall
Allen’s Beauty Shoppe
Thatcher
Colt
Areta Nissen
Princess
Westinghouse
Diab
Thomas Furniture Co
Huey
Segal Razor
Goidel
OHL Department
Vanity Bench
Boudoi
Sterchi
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