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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1940

Page

5

Spanish Circle to Meet Tuesday at Carnegie Library

The Spanish Circle will meet Tuesday at Carnegie Library at 5 30 p.m. Mr and Mrs Cantrell Nelson hosted a picnic supper at Hatfield's Saturday evening honoring their niece Miss Marguerite Cheatwood of Birmingham, their house guest. Attending were Miss Cheatwood Hartwell Wall Miss Muriel Wall and Ronnie Nelson.

Carnegie Library Cantrell Nelson Hatfield Marguerite Cheatwood Birmingham Miss Cheatwood Hartwell Wall Muriel Wall Little Ronnie Nelson

Personal notices highlight moves visits and college plans

Local items report Mr and Mrs J O Drake moving to Red Brick Inn, visits by Mildred Martin and Clyde Nichols, and many others planning or completing travel for education or family events. The notes mention births, weddings, teaching posts, trips to Auburn and Tuscaloosa, and relatives visiting from Montgomery, Birmingham, and Atlanta.

Mrs. J. O. Drake Red Brick Inn

Jumpafore and blouse pattern 4534 by Anne Adams

A collaboration of two favorites the jumper and pinafore yields the jumpafore a simple to make Anne Adams pattern 4634. No placket required black buttoning below waistline optional ruffies for armholes blouse sleeves optional fabrics and yardage listed for sizes 6 8 10 12 14. Order via pattern book and send 15 cents for pattern book and 25 cents for book and pattern together.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th St New York

Frisch Suspended for Day By League President Ford Frick

Pittsburgh manager Frankie Frisch received a one day suspension from Commissioner Ford Frick for an argument in the eleventh inning of yesterday's Pirates Cardinals nightcap which ended tied 5-5. He cannot manage the Pirates in today's Pittsburgh Chicago doubleheader after banishment by umpire Magerkurth. this marks the eighth such incident this season.

Pittsburgh Frankie Frisch Pittsburgh Pirates Ford Frick Frisch Pirates Magerkurth

Ships Arrive Hong Kong After Japanese Ban Lifted

British and Japanese merchant ships reach Hong Kong from Canton as the Japanese lift a ban on Pearl River navigation during troop disembarkation. Advices from Macao, Portuguese colony near the mouth of the Pearl, report the arrivals.

Hong Kong Canton Pearl River Macao

Brother of Monk Seeks Sanctuary

In Lisbon on September 2 a Dixie Clipper headed to New York with 27 passengers aboard including the brother of a monk seeking sanctuary. The report notes the unusual travel and the presence of the monk’s relative among travelers.

Bernard Strasser United States Otto Adolf Heeler Anne Harrison Leland Harrison Switzerland Atlantic Lisbon New York

Secret of good posture explained for health and appearance

The article outlines balance as the center of gravity where the spine meets the hips and explains how proper posture prevents fatigue and preserves internal organs. It advises women to avoid slumping, suggests natural arm position, straight toes, and a graceful, floating movement. It also notes hair styling impacts silhouette and invites readers to send beauty questions to the Beauty Box Editor.

Aileen Wheelan and Alexander D archy Wed in Las Vegas Hotel

Aileen Wheelan and Alexander D archy, both film stars, were married in a Las Vegas hotel suite by Judge A J Nelson. The couple traveled from Hollywood and planned to resume their journey shortly after the ceremony.

Las Vegas Aileen Wheelan Alexander D’archy A. J. Nelson Hollywood

Japanese Forces Land on Chinese Territory Near There

River area reports describe strong Japanese units landing on Chinese soil and restoring control after a setback inflicted by Japanese hired Chinese mercenaries.

Improvements at Belmorek White Sea terminal nearing completion

The German wireless said six piers a deeper harbor and mechanical facilities are nearing completion at Belmorek in Soviet Russia's White Sea terminal of the canal connecting with the Baltic.

Berlin Belmorek Soviet Russia White Sea Baltic

Fine Revival Underway At Local Church

Spirational revival with God sent messages led by Rev. Jesse Hugh Roberts and Kag. One new member added as community praise grows. Large crowds attend meeting and Sunday School with 125 in classes taught by Maples, Dobbs, and Penn. pastor's daughter Francis Roberts to help in singing.

Kag Jesse Hugh Roberts C. W. Maples Mitchell Dobbs Clyde Maples Dan Penn Tarance Tucker Francis Roberts

Want Ads Update Signals Daily Market Shifts

Classifieds section notes routine daily changes in listings as weather-like fluctuations. Readers are urged to check regularly for new opportunities and prices across jobs housing and items for sale.

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Mildred Martin Annie Orr S. I. Nichols Guy H. Orr Sherman Street Clyde Nichols Little Rock, Ark Mrs. S. I. Nichols W. H. Hardy Montgomery Waverly, Tenn Elizabeth W. Neville Roline Teasley Dolores Hardage Weverly Hood Harris Little Egypt Courtland James Holt Donald Porter Ben Holmes, Jr Points Florida Nellie Clarke Roan Thelma Lee Mitchell Raymond Ross Joe Ashworth Auburn Roan Pam Littrell Frank Lee Chenault Denson Barnum University of Alabama At Mary McClure Hilda Vaughn State Ers College Florence Mies Harriett Jane Sittason Massey Business College Decatur David Allen Donald Nebrig Leonard Mitchell Wayne Byars Ben Dupont Phillip Evansville, Ind Trinity Joe Broadus New York City Marjorie Broadus Rhea Lide Carson Atlanta John W Jones Pam Kyle Elmer Loyd, Jr Ponsonby Kyle John Martin J. R. Smiley Billy Steed, Jr Marion Military Institute John D. Grimes Billy Duncan Jack Tankersley Heenan Pearce Bob Adams Marion Russell W. P. Russell Fanny Wallace William Connor E. M. Bishop Paducah, Ky Mrs. Wilmer Hall R. N. Harris Dick Harris Panama City Fla Jean Liston Anniston S. D. Murphy Cora Hawkins Mrs Doyle Henry Sliema Pearl Stewart Fannie Burch Sam Murphy R. T. Liston Sara Jeffries Nashville Tenn Murray King Leroy Auburn, Ala C. O. King Harriet Rosenzweig Atlanta, Ga Mary Friedman L. Lesser Don Patterson, Jr Otto Fischer Robert Rice Nazi Party Hitler Black Front Gregor Margaret Carson Pennsylvania Central Airlines Lovettsville Goidel’s Drug Store Chenille Beauty Shoppe Grant Street Princess Mee Ha Karim Sss Iss Merrie Melody Cartoon Joseph C. Menendez New Orleans Veterans of Foreign Wars Los Angeles Robert T. Merrill Havre Mont Otis N. Brown VFW Waddle Helen Follett Nuff Beauty Box Moye’s J. R. Daniels Insurance and Financing W. Walnut Deceter Wen Joseph Aspirin Tyrone Power Dorothy Lamour Colo Edward Arnold Lloyd Nolan Charley Graf IN 20Th Century-Fox All-American Kitchen Daily S Makes
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