Local Society Notes Highlight Meetings and Furlough Party
The First Christian Church Woman's Missionary Society met at East Church Street with Mrs. Clem hosting. President Mrs. Thompson led the session, devotional, Indian music program, and social hour with two guests attending. A separate notice invites Mizpah Chapter No. 19 O E S to the Masonic temple for its semi monthly session. A boys furlough party honors Billy Lile and Richard Marlar returning from Navy service with a large local group attending at Seneca Springs. Episcopal Women's Auxiliary met at the parish house with plans for Bishop Carpenter's Sept 20 visit. Austinville Culture Club and First Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary held meetings with committee appointments for future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Woman’s Missionary Society
Woman's Missionary Society
The
First Christian Church
E. E. Clem
East Church Street
S. M. Thompson
Mattie McLin
Thompson
Ernest McCulloch
Erin Walker
Clem
Billy Lile
Richard Marlar
U.S. Navy
Seneca Springs
Jo Hamilton
Lillian House
Fred Sittason
Earl Joyce Lee
Bonnie Parks
Bobby Ellis
Martha’ Ann Gregg
Jack Thomason
Betty Lile
Charles Burt
Virginia Gilliam
Jimmy Hill
Katie Sue Emens
Charlie Smith
Nancy Wilson
Billy McFerguson
Marie Ryan
Frank Wiley
Ann Garner
Elmer Loyd Jr
Ruth Ratliffe
Earl Jones
Jerry Wallace
E. W. Strother
Jean Link
John Brannon
Pat Patterson
Dick Monroe
Auburn
Richard Yancy
Paul Yarbrough
Talmadge Meadows
Gerald Field
Sidney Chenault
Billy Hine
Chet Neischender
Bob Muncie
Ed Uptain
A.J. Coleman
Dick Still
Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary
E. N. Penick
Bishop Carpenter
Chapman
Needlecraft patterns offered by Decatur Daily catalog
Pattern 553 provides seven motifs averaging 5 1 2 by 8 3 4 inches with a list of materials. Send fifteen cents for patterns to The Decatur Daily Needlecraft Dept. 82 Eighth Avenue New York. A New 32 page Needlecraft Catalog with 133 illustrations of embroidery knitting crochet quilts home decor and toys costs fifteen cents more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Daily
Needlecrit Dept
Eighth Avenue
New York
N. Y
Local Personal News Highlights Labor Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Foster spent Labor Day weekend in Huntsville. Mrs. S. G. Peter will return to Montevallo after three weeks with her daughter Mrs. J. R. Hunter. Mrs. J. R. Hunter recovers from illness and may teach next week at Junior High. The Birmingham group of Burks and Huie family guests of J. R. Huie here. Lorraine Peter left for peace rells after two weeks with the Hunters. George Vincent of Kentucky and Indiana guests of Mrs. Norman Lovelady. Raymond Thornhill home on furlough after overseas duty. L. E. Powell and Bobby Powell visit in Memphis at the Naval Air Training Center. Martin family from Jasper plans to live with W. J. Brown. Mrs. Martin becomes teacher at Joe Wheeler. Martha Gilbert Henry leaves for Bob Jones College Cleveland Tenn. Bob Baugh, training at Maxwell Field, now at Hondo Texas for navigation school. H. R. Sherrow returns from Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Hunter
Martin
Jasper
Ala
W. J. Brown
Joe Wheeler
Bob Baugh
Maxwell Field
Montgomery
Hondo
Texas
U. S. Army Air Corps
Baptist Sunday School Week Planned at Central Church
The Euzelian Class of Central Baptist Sunday School designates this week as Baptist Sunday School Week with an outdoor covered dish social planned Friday at Delano Park at 7:30 PM. Members urged to attend, especially those absent. The W M S met Monday. Deborah was presented, reports were uplifting, and Mrs Marvin Hester resigned as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euzelian
Central Baptist Sunday School
Baptist Sunday School
Delano Park
Central Baptist W. M. S
C. E. Malone
Deborah
John Green
Marvin Hester
Anniston
J. F. Smither
One Yard Apron by Anne Adams
Advertisement for a one yard apron pattern by Anne Adams. It promotes Pattern 4671 with stay-put shoulders in sizes small medium and large, listing fabric yardage and ordering details from the Pattern Depts in New York. A fall and winter pattern book offer is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Decatur Daily
St. New York
N. Y
Genevieve advised on what to pack for country visit
The guidance suggests Genevieve compile a list days before departure, include toilet articles cosmetics manicure tools shoes hair care and needles pins thread and safety pins. Gift cookies kerchiefs and perhaps a dog friendly approach with hostess children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve
Severa
Eler
Sherrow family visits and departures noted
Over the weekend they visited with their son A C Warren Sherrow. Mr. and Mrs Cook returned to Birmingham after a short visit with Mr and Mrs H R Sherrow. Miss Gwendolyn Reams leaves on the 15th for Abbeville Alabama to resume teaching after summer with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Warren Sherrow
Gwendolyn Reams
Abbeville
Ala
A. W. Reams
Argentina to Feel Pinch
Diplomatic quarters expect US economic action against Argentina soon. Possible measures include export bans, freezing Argentine funds, or restricting trade, complementing the halt of gold shipments. Hull and Roosevelt will decide, with Britain looming due to meat contracts and influence on the Argentine regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Argentina
Hull
Roosevelt
London
Edelmire Farrell
How to Buy Clothes for Children
Advice stresses trying on or taking precise measurements when shopping for children's clothing. It advises bringing the child’s measurements if trying on is not possible to ensure proper fit.
Flag Flying Over Mines In Pennsylvania and West Virginia
Pittsburgh, Sept 5. The American flag flew over 18 Pennsylvania soft coal mines as the government seizes pits amid strikes. Roosevelt ordered seizure of eight more mines, with 10 previously under control. Nine thousand workers affected as 14 additional mines shut down by walkouts. The United Clerical Technical and Supervisory Employes Union has struck or threatened to strike in about 70 mines producing 150000 tons daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
West Virginia
War Labor Board
United Clerical, Technical and Supervisory Employes Union
United Mine Workers
Motorists urged to act promptly on A ration renewals
Morgan county War Price and Rationing Board urges motorists to file early using revised form 534. A C Bailey says blanks available at filling stations or the local board. Complete forms and mail promptly with back cover of current A book signed. inspection certificates no longer required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Bailey
Morgan County War Price and Rationing Board
Bailey
Oven Care Note For Cotton Scorch Cleaning
Guidance suggests removing cotton scorch by bleaching with chlorine. Use 3 to 4 cups of bleach per gallon of warm soapy water to clean as a treatment.
Delano Park Hosts Local Visitors Enjoyable Day
Visitors from Connecticut, New York, and Alabama spend a mild day at Delano Park. Cpl. Fred Picone, Lt. Bohart, and families relax with picnics, swings, and playground fun while guards and staff keep watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominick Bologna
Connecticut
Louis Piconé
New York
Cpl
Fred Picone
Louis
Ace
Delano Park
Brother
Fred
Courtland Air Base
Scout Troop 19 Elects New Officers and Scribes
Troop 19 held its weekly meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and Scout oath. Four patrols named leaders: Flying Eagles John Braswell and John Arantz. Indians Donald Warren and Carl Brewer Kenton. Wolf Okaly Rogers and Jack Ritchmeire. Panthers Jack Teague and George Jour nay. Bob Stinson elected new troop scribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf
Flying Eagles
John Braswell
John Arantz
Donald Warren
Carl Brewer Kenton
Okaly Rogers
Jack Ritchmeire
Panthers
Jack Teague
George Journay
Dorothy Dix on Marriage as Life's Best Prize
Dorothy Dix argues marriage remains a powerful yet risky prize reflecting optimism and social pressures. She notes women seek marriage despite higher divorce rates, while men drift into wedlock unknowingly, and prompts that marriage, with flaws and joys, is the era’s consolation prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onte
No Election Set in Albertville This Month
Former Mayor A B Hooper is the only candidate to offer for election this month in Albertville Alabama. Present Mayor Corbin declined for reelection. Current occupants of two seats are running unopposed: J C Wathen H Jome a J Chafin and Floyd Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albertville
Ala
A. B. Hooper
Corbin
Sing
J. C
Wathen H. J.ome
A J. Chafin
Floyd Brown
Suit Planned to Change Georgia Republican Electors List
Wilson Williams said the Republican National Committee will file suit in 159 Georgia counties and in federal court to change the list of Republican electors on Georgia's November ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Wilson Williams
Georgia
Republican National Committee
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B. M.“Bloodworth
Mizpah
Masonic Temple
Episcopal Woman's "Auxiliary
Austinville
First Presbyterian Church
Annex
S. H. Wilds
I’. Morrow
J. H. Calvin
H. D. Barnum
E. M. Morrow
Barrett Shelton
Wilson Orr
J. F. Graham
John W Jones
F. K. Gamble
A. J. Harris
W.S.C. S
Miles Memorial College
Birmingham
D. D. McGehee
Austinville W. S. C
J. A. Sparkman
First Baptist Sunday School
Roy Street
East Moulton Street
Methodist W. 8. C
Central Methodist Church
T. J. Cottingham
W. H. Day
Aycock
W. W
Karl Foster
Huntsville
V. A. Burks
J. A. Burks
J.R. Huie Jr
J. R. Huie
Lorraine Peter
Peace Rells
George Vincent
Madisonville, Ky
Evansville, Ind
Norman Lovelady
Raymond Thornhill
Vv. S. N
L. E. Powell
Memphis
Tern
Robert
Bobby) J. Powell
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Martha Gilbert Henry
Bob Jones College
Cleveland, Tenn
Mrs. H. R. Sherrow
Lydia E. Pinkham
E*cial
Moyer
Pettey’s Cleaners
Margrene
Pepal-Cola Company
Long Ihland City
M. Y
Pepsi-Cola Bottling OO
Decatub
S.M.L
Loyd’s
Brug Store
Shulton, Inc
Helen Follett
Cook
H.R. Sherrow
Sally
Mr. Zilch
G. E. Bohart
W. C. Stephenson
Hartselle
Arkansas
FE. H. Lee
Janie Ruth
Milton Dumas
Mr. Lee
S. P. Gann
Decatur-General Hospital
Joe Hagler
Bessemer
Joe Pope
Joe
P. H. Rush
Mr. Rush
Thresa Gustafson
Thresa
Beverly
Dicky Hospstella
Joan Frahn
Pat Wright
Robert Whaley
Melvin Griffin
Buddy Sittason
Joe Branon
Thomas Sims
Garth Kimbrel
Peggy Garth Kimbrell
Trinity
Marvin Rivers
Sandra
Eleanor Chenault
BOY Scouts OF America
Bob Stinson
Rada Eke
Cela Blt UM
Liza Lil
Hunter Furniture Company
Dorothy Dix
Bell Syndicate
Vuoruthy Vlx
Goidel’s
Drag
Evelyn’s Beauty Shop
Speske
Modess
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