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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1941

Page

5

Society Gleaners Class Picnic Report

The Gleaners Class of Central past Sunday school enjoyed a pleasant evening at the Malone home in Enola Oaks with Mrs. Baynard Malone and Judge Malone. Geneva Kilgore led the devotional, followed by group games and a bountiful picnic. Families mentioned include Mrs. J Johnson visiting Nashville and Mrs. B Broadus recovering, Joe Broadus visiting from New York City, and Harold Smith visiting Auburn relatives for Labor Day.

Gleaners Central Past Baynard Malone Judge Malone Enolam Oaks Geneva Kilgore

Personal notices from local families and guests

Mr. and Mrs. 8. C. Craig and sons spent Sunday at Jasper with relatives. Miss Mary John Scott visits Miss Wanda Craig and Mrs. John Lewis. Baynard Malone III returns to St. Petersburg after a visit with grandparents. Various families host or visit in Birmingham, Nashville, Auburn, Fort Benning, and other locales. Elements include moves, visits, school plans, travel to Auburn, and Labor Day social gatherings.

8. C. Craig Thomas and Bobby Jasper W. M. Harris Mary John Scott Athens Wanda Craig John Lewis Baynard Malone, III St. Petersburg Fila Baynard Marlone Donald B. Isom Mary Agnes Texas Edith Fudge Nashville J. J. Petty Elmer L. Vinson Luther Yarbrough Monte Sano Mountain Monte Sano Tavern A. D. Powers Huntaville George H. Osborne San Anselmo Calif W. T. Clay Osborne Catherine Clay Martee Armstrong William C. Armstrong Patty Knoxville Tenn C. J. Hayden South Carolina Richard Waldrop Columbus Miss U 8. Engineers Edward Christopher Los Angeles J. B. Christopher Harrison McMains Ala H. L. French Marian Hoover Owensboro Anita Parks Columbia Bryant Cundiff Ola Mai Jackson Katherine Nelson J. B. Beasley, Sr Jones Rainey Carl~Martin Ebo Unesco

Dr U S Pitts Fills Pulpit at Central Methodist Church

Dr A S Pitts preached at Central Methodist Church in Decatur yesterday at 11 with Dr R Lambuth Ard introducing. He spoke on the healing of the demoniac, describing Galilee and the cost of discipleship, urging testimony to Christ while noting worldly price.

A. 8. Pitts Central Methodist Church Eohost R. Lambuth Ard Sea of Galilee Holy Land Dr. Pitts Jesus Christ Archibald

Laura Wheeler Crochet Doilies Offer Gift Set and Scarf

Laura Wheeler presents a set of crocheted doilies with a larger piece that can become a scarf in string or finer cotton. The pattern for making the doilies appears on page 2834 with illustrations and stitch directions. Send ten cents for the pattern to Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept. 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY.

Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York N. Y

Local Athens News Highlights Drafts Work and Community Life

Athens notes report draft boards inspecting, tax offices audited, and many residents gathering on Monte Sano. Local families travel for holidays, Labor Day observed with merchants, and residents welcome relatives from across the region.

Make This At Home Well Cut Undies For Matrons Pattern 4882

Fashion pattern advertisement from Anne Adams describes pattern 4882 offering slip and panties for mature figures with bias cut side bodice, a flared skirt, and optional bloomers. Includes size 36 to 52, pricing 15 cents pattern alone 25 cents with book. Order to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.

Anne Adams Aera Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th &T New York

Gaines Back From Chicago After Swift & Company Visit

B J Gaines returns to his home after a week in Chicago as a guest of Swift & Company. He was among 174 salesmen from 34 states, DC, and four Canadian provinces honored for sales performance. The group toured baseball, museums, and Chicago sights and met John Holmes and other Swift executives.

B. J. Gaines Chicago Swift & Company States District of Columbia Windy City Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Shedd Aquarium Adler Planetarium Field Museum Museum of Science and Industry John Holmes

Surprise Party Honors 44th Birthday in Hartselle

Friends and relatives gathered at the home of C. Roberts in Hartselle Route 2 to honor his 44th birthday with a noon dinner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Green and children Lottie Christine Arline Willodean Arthur, Mrs. Belle Rogers and children, and many Roberts relatives from Danville Decatur Madison Neel.

Joe Green Lottie Christine Arline Willodean Arthur Belle Rogers Louise Eloise Hendleané C. D. Roberts Betty Gayle Lee Martha Marie W. Roberts Lila Grover James Davis Roberts Danville L. P. James Hartselle Edwin Roberts Charlotte June and Blett Roberts Decatur John G. Burgreen Madison Farnest McDonald Mathyleen Neel

Bra Care and Proper Fitting for Beautified Bust Lines

Woman’s corset advice from Helen Follett explains selecting and fitting bras to shape the bust. It covers when to use divided brassieres, adjustments for young teens, and avoiding tight bands that create ugly lines.

Bus driver acquitted in Dothan murder case

William F. Wright a 44 year old Ashford bus driver was acquitted of first degree murder in the death of Mildred Wallace a 20 year old Dothan waitress. The jury found him not guilty after four hours of deliberation Friday night.

Dothan Ala William F. Wright Ashford Mildred Wallace

Buddies Reunite After 23 Years From Fort Sill Air Crew

Frank Yaney of Decatur welcomed Rolland Piper of Tulsa for a weekend visit. The two World War I veterans, former members of the 81st Aero squadron at Fort Sill, hadn't seen each other or any comrades since 1919. The War Department helped locate Yaney.

Frank Yaney Decatur 81St Aero Squadron Fort Sill Oklahoma Rolland Piper Tulsa Mr. Yaney Bist Piper War Department

Local Plant Reverts to Standard Time

The Southern Cotton Oil Company plant here returns to standard time for farmer customer convenience. The three shifts start at 7 AM 8 PM and 11 PM instead of 6 AM 2 PM and 10 PM under daylight saving.

Southern Cotton Oil Company

Couple Travels From Prospect To New Orleans For Weekend

Mrs. H. J. Littell and Mrs. Marvin Littrell are spending the weekend in New Orleans with friends while a trip near Prospect, Tennessee winds down.

Prospect Tenn H. J. Littell Marvin Littrell New Orleans

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J. Johnson Ava Nashville, Tenn Broadus Joe Broadus New York City 8. 8. Broadus Harold Smith Auburn Mrs Fred Smith J. R. Daniell Horace Dryden Rex Poll Birmingham William L. Hall Billy Frank Oklahoma City Okla J. O. Colvard M. H. Kiser Harriet Virginia E. B. Knoblock W. P. Adama Falkville Gulfport A. Pp. I David Speake Warren Mrs. E. O. Craft Junie Sue Pointer Alabama North Carolina Minnie Porch Alexander City, Ala O. Colvard Mrs. Colvard Doris Wohl Ed Farley Moulton Imall Kenneth Jordan Dallas F. R. Benson J. W. Mitchell Hugh Curry Miami Pia T. C Neomg Fort Benning Jumbus Labor Day Po Tee C. A. Oakley Robert Graves R. E. Coffee Helen Coffee R. B. Graves Clyde Hendrix J. T. Jones Asheville N. C Monteagle R. E. Oliver Pauline Hauk Veryll H Hauk E. G. Hauk Lenon Berry R. A. Berry Third Avenue South Matt Houston Houma, la A. F. Houston Thomas C. White Tommy S. H. Malone Emily Chandler Thomas C. Lee Richmond, Va Carole Duncan E. T. Rushing Mrs. McCall Rushing Trinity E. W. McLeod Evola Potts Shelbyville Elizabeth Ann Humphrey Florence Margaret Humphrey Wilson Taylor John Taylor C. Wilson Taylor Messrs. Taylor Shocco Springs Conservation Wilson Hamilton John Roanoke Jean Humphrey Chicago, Ill Helen Rauschenberg Ruth Briscoe Iit Tropics Allan Jones Nancy Kelly Mart Usted Robert Cummings Mary Boland Leo Carralora Frawley Pegoy Wows Humes Huber Plus City Park Second Avenue Patterson Bank Street U.S. Pitts Washington, D.C E. E. Ditto Raleigh Miss Condon Raleigh, N. CO Laura Wheeler Tacitus Dr. Archibald Paul Rome Capitol Hollywood Bob Crosby Bing Ruth Terry Marie’ Wilson Eddie Foy, JR Gaines Helen Follett Joyce Compton Dillehay’s A. L. Moye Move Beauty Shop Paramount Harold Bell Wright John Wayne Betty Field Harry Carey Beulah Bondi Paramount News SVAN Suk
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