Miss Crawford Feted Ahead of Diamond Wedding
Social news chronicles a buffet luncheon and tea in honor of Miss Jane Crawford ahead of her September wedding to James Lucien Bush of Daytona Beach. Attendees included Mrs. D. S. Echols and Mrs. E. Loyd among others, with green and white decor and gift bouquets. A separate afternoon party featured Miss Crawford in a black and white striped crepe dress, receiving a hand painted silk bound bride's book. The report also notes an informal bridge event for Mrs. H. E. Jeffery in honor of Mrs. Wallace Jeffery and a church meeting for First Presbyterian Sunday School officers and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Crawford
Jane Crawford
James Lucien Bush
Daytona Beach
Fla
Echols
Paul Crawford, Jr
Birmingham
Nell Johnston
Ruth Johnston
Carolyn Zeitler
Margaret Ann Rogers
Louisa Barnett
Milton Harvey
Harvey
Johnston Street
E. S. Loyd
Charles Harvey
Crawford
Paul Crawford
C.B. Elliott
D. S. Echols
W. E. Crawford
J. D. Bush
R. G Cortner
Gilbert Key
Camden, Tenn
Jeffery
H. E. Jeffery
Wallace Jeffery
Sara Tillman
Athens
Ala
Spanish Circle Meets at Carnegie Library Friday
The Spanish Circle will meet at 5 30 p m Friday at the Carnegie Library with listed members including Wilds Bayne Vaughn Mrs Lah leen Kinney Mrs Malcolm Link Miss Louisa Barnett Mrs Clifford Vaughn Miss Elizabeth Cochran Billy Kirby Phillip Shanks Malcolm Link F H Kirby Mrs A J Coleman Mrs J F Graham Mrs Claude Shumaké Mrs Ben Blood worth Mrs 8 H Wilds Mrs C H Wilston Mrs Phil Pointer Mrs J W Clapton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Miss Bertha May Joiner Vacationing in Texas Friends
Miss Bertha May Joiner is spending her vacation with her brother Ellett Joiner at Fort Worth Texas and visiting friends in Dallas. Mrs Phil Pointer will be the overnight guest of friends at Chattanooga Friday. Mrs W R Smith was a visitor in Birmingham on Thursday. T M Jones III will leave Saturday for Marion Alabama to enroll at Marion Military Academy. Mr and Mrs Roland L Baker have returned to Miami Beach after visiting relatives in New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bertha May Joiner
Ellett Joiner
Fort Worth
Texas
Dallas
Phil Pointer
Chattanooga
Frank Dix
Sos
Keith
Paul
Paul F. Dix
Points
Mississippi
North Carolina
W. R. Smith
Birmingham
T. M. Jones Iit
Marion
Ala
Marion Military Academy
Roland Ll. Baker
Miami Beach
H. C. Motes
New Orleans
Decatur
James Whitten
U. D
Falkville Welcomes New Staff as Fall Arrives
Fall brings new energy to Falkville with Dr. N H Vinson's clinic boosting town interest. Don G Franks from the University of Tennessee arrives to lead the commercial department and vocational guidance, with Charles P Thomas from Lynchburg and a Vanderbilt Peabody student heading math. Miss Opal Brown becomes vocational teacher for women as plans for an Autumn festival on Oct 11 and 12 take shape. Civic Club of 66 members prepares for the next meeting and townspeople discuss building a school and church for negroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Vinson
Don G. Franks
University of Tennessee
Charles P. Thomas
Lynchbug
Vanderbilt and Peabody College
Opal Brown
Cullman
Falkville
Falkville Civic Club
August price level dips for groceries in mid August
Washington reports a fall in retail food prices across large cities in mid August with the index at 96.2 percent of the 1935-39 average. Most staples declined though beef pork fish butter and eggs rose after August 13, with meat costs advancing while overall prices stayed below July levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Princess Theatre World’s Fair Trip Contest
The Princess Theatre with Decatur merchants offers an all expenses paid trip to the New York World’s Fair for a local resident. Votes are earned by cash purchases or payments on account and may be cast for any purchaser’s choice. Voting closes at 9 pm October 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Decatur
Decatur Daily
Discreet Makeup for a Polished Face in Daily Use
Army of beauty seekers favors restrained makeup using lip color and subtle blush for a fresher complexion. Emphasize blending rouge and powder with a light film, avoid heavy borders, and powder ears for a complete look. Also, choose a durable nail file and proper nail care to finish the grooming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phrail
Falkville School Opening Details for Parkville High
School officials in Falkville prepare for Parkville high opening with a Saturday faculty institute led by Roy Shelton. On Monday the 9th, students and patrons join at 9 30 for the opening program featuring Dr B R Naylor and Mrs Avery Roan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Shelton
Parkville High School
Jeff Rowe
Duard Lively
Wesley Patterson
Clark County
B. R. Naylor
Athens College
Avery Roan
Dewey Clark
Morgan
BP. T. A
Gladys Greer
Orn. YY
Four Hurt as Car Spins Off Bee Line Highway
Four people including Mr and Mrs J R Hule and children Mis Jean Hule and Ted Hule were slightly injured when their car rolled over on Bee Line Highway near Falkville. They were treated and discharged from Hartsalle Clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Hule
Mis
Jean Hule
Ted Hule
Moulton Street
Bee Line
Falkville
Drinkard
Hartsalle Clinic
FE. J. Carter
E. B. Payne
State Highway Patrol
Byer
Publication Orders in Crumby and Green Cases
Morgan County Court in Alabama issues orders of publication for Louise Crumby v Crumby and Cainer Russell Wigginton v Green. Defendants Horace Green and Herbert Crumby identified as nonresidents or not found. Notices require pleadings by September 30, 1940 with possible decrees pro confesso or confession after 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Crumby
Herbert H. Crumby
Morgan County Court
Morgan County
Alabama
Register
Decatur
Marvin West
Cainer Russell Wigginton
D. A. Green
The
Horace Green
Marshall County
Decatur Daily
Dothan Browns Win Playoff to Retain League Title
Dothan Alabama Browns defeat Greenville 5 to 1 to clinch playoff series four games to two. Charleston Jones pitched strong with seven hits allowed. Dutch Hoffman gave up ten hits. Dothan, with pennants in 1938 and 1939, finished third in the regular season but triumphed in finals. Tallassee and Greenville reached the finals by upsetting Troy and pennant winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Ala
Browns
Greenville
Innning
Tallassee
Troy
Rites Conducted for Kelly Child
Final rites for two month old Evelyn EB Kelly daughter of Mr and Mrs Charlea Kelly Ath ens Route 6 were held in Cairo Limestone county at 1130 am Thursday. Rev Johnson McAfee Howell and Young of Decatur conducted burial in Sandlin cemetery. The child died at 630 Wednesday morning. Survived by parents two sisters and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn EB. Kelly
Charlea Kelly
Athens
Cairo
Limestone County
Bankhead to Campaign for Roosevelt Wallace Ticket
Speaker William B. Bankhead will start active campaigning for the Roosevelt Wallace ticket with speaking engagements announced by Paul Aiken at the Democratic National Headquarters. Bankhead will address a rally in Baltimore on September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William B. Bankhead
House
Paul Aiken
Democratic National
Bankheads
Baltimore
Texas Visitor Back Honored With Party
Mr and Mrs Pat Bryant hosted a supper Saturday to honor Walter Cornelius visiting from San Antonio Texas. This was his first Decatur visit since 1904 and he is Rosa Lee Bryant's brother. Guests included many Bryant family members and friends with later mingling at the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Bryant
Walter Cornelius
San Antonio
Texas
Cornelius
Decatur
Rosa Lee Bryant
Almon, Jr
Kenneth
Loriie Bryant
Margorie Bryant
Louise
Alvie Bryant
Bryce
Price
W. M. Bryant
Willodean
Erskin
Erles
Percy Kenum
Howard Ovada
Loyd
Truitt
Leon Bryant
Ruby
Rayburn
Cleveland Cornelius
Willis McAbee
Doris and
Wayne
Neel
Edgar Gstover
Christine
Elbert Stover
Ruth
Margaret Nethery
Ruthie
Bert Crow
Francis Privett
Chester
Beaty
Mar
Bright Lights Fool Drivers In Night Driving Study
State College researchers report headlights can mislead drivers into overdriving visible distance. Dr A R Lauer presented findings from photo electric tests showing beam brightness at six feet ahead reaches 60 foot candles, dropping to half at 20 feet and only 0.0125 of brightness at 600 to 700 feet, questioning headlight lens reductions in newer lamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard W. Blakesler
Associated Press
State College
American Psychological Nation
A. R Lawer
Dr. Lauer
Music Fill Evening With Live Performances
Whitehall event featured Howard and Loyd Kenam Bryce and Price Bryant supplying music. Guests enjoyed late hour ice cream service after the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Singleton
Howard and
Loyd Kenam Bryce
Price Bryant
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Womer
First Presbyterian
Rev. Ramage
R. T. Liston
BE. W. McLeod
Ramage
F. S. Hunt
Frank Kirby
A. A
Robert Walton Anderson
Mrs. Anderson
John O. Townsend
Mr. Anderson
Walton H. Anderson
Collier’s
Acme
Milemaster
Collier's
Johnston
Cain Street
John Fowler
Walter Woodrow
Fred Robinson
Sarah Wear
Monrovia
Freeman Free
Pride OF Dixie
Dixie Syrup CO
Sheffield
Helen Follett
Talladega City
Hollywood
Marian Baldwin
England
Kelly Child
Bankhead
Monarch
OLEO
Bea Eee
WELCH
Stenderize
Irene Rich
Food Store
Pinkham
Moque
Adams & Lee
Morrell
Heinz
Clapp’s
Plymouth Coffee
Blackhawk
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