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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1940

Page

5

Engagement of Helena J Miller to Albert Brown announced

Walter C. Miller of Athens announces the engagement of his sister Helena Justine Miller to Albert Brown of Huntsville with a November wedding planned. Helena is the daughter of the late Forrest E Miller and Mrs Miller of Athens. Albert Brown is the son of the late Mr and Mrs J C Brown and a Huntsville native who attended the University of Alabama and University of Tennessee.

Miss Miller Athens Ala Walter C. Miller Helena Justine Miller Albert Brown Huntaville Forrest E. Miller Athens Public Schools Alabama Polytechnic Institute Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Mr. Brown J. C. Brown Huntsville University of Alabama Pi Kappa Alpha Phi Chi University of Tennessee

Personal notices of students and relatives depart for studies

Mrs. William G Ward and Iona Bill Jr and Almon of Montgomery travel home after visiting Franklin Tenn Billy Jones heads to the University of Alabama for studies. Several others leave for Auburn Huntington Birmingham Southern and universities while families plan moves and weddings including Ellanor Frances birth and future transfers.

William G. Ward Iona Bill, Jr Almon Montgomery Franklin, Tenn Billy Jones University of Alabama A. T. Hanson, Jr Fairfax, Alabama Ellanor Frances

Beauty Questionnaire Sparks Self Review of Daily Grooming

A period piece urges readers to assess nightly skincare brushing teeth after meals and regular bathing notes. It promotes graciousness, proper attire, and undergarment choices like corsets and detachable garments as essentials for good looks and mobility.

Morgan County Center Grove Social Notes

Local residents guest lists include Mr. and Mrs. John McKee of Cullman visiting Mary McKee and relatives. Other visitors Robert Gadsden and families join J W Entrekin home gathering with multiple local families.

Mere Man Eyes Styles in Fifth Avenue Show

New York fashion note critiques a women's dress exhibition on Fifth Avenue. The piece describes a late start, a boutique atmosphere, and spectator commentary as models parade outfits with dramatic names and daring styling. The tone mixes humor and social observation about the impact on men watching costly fashions.

Gladwin Hill New York Fifth Avenue Paris Madam Blank Union League

Local social notes recount visits and gatherings across counties

Miss Gay Nell Crawford WH Barcliff and Miss Velma King joined Mrs J W Mckee of Rock Creek for a watermelon cutting at Genter Grove. Barnie Light and Edna Sue moved to Clyde Crawford’s farm. Masdames Foote Aldridge traveled to Montgomery and Snow Hill to visit relatives. Several couples hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Gene Entrekin and Mr and Mrs Robert Ryan. Pauline Holmes returned home from Bladon Springs amid county visits. L E Hopper J M Crawford and others were in Hartselle. BE C Ryan visited Hartselle.

John McKee Cullman Mary McKee Mary Lee Foote Moulton Gurnie Foote W. H. Bareliff Birmingham M. W. Ratliff J. H. Light Ruth Herman Saylor Saylor Jasper Hopper Eldridge New Center Lynch Louisville Osbie Light G. M. Bates G. M. Estes Albertville Boaz Gadsden Ann Ann‘ston. Among Those Who Visited the J. W. Entrekin BE. R. Clementes Sara Billie H. Trinity Andy Crawford Robert of Gay Nell Crawford WH. Barcliff Velma King J. W. Mckee Rock Creek Genter Grove Barnie Light Edna Sue Clyde Crawford Masdames Foote Aldridge Montgomery Snow Hill Mra J. D. L. Byare L. E. Hopper J. M. Crawford Hartselle BE. C. Ryan

Furnished Efficiency Apt for Couple With Private Entrance

Redecorated furnished efficiency apartment for a couple with private entrance and bath. Includes meat and water provision? Immediate possession. Call 1168.

Cotaco Area Young Farmers Enjoy Day Camp Outing

Cotaco Future Farmers of America returned from a day camp near Guntersville. Participants, including Bowling and various local youths, enjoyed swimming boating and games under adviser supervision.

Cotaco Iea Guntersville Charles Wilbur J. King Thomas Rice Robert Willard Fowler Lawson Donald Morrow Glenn N Dorris Dobbs Wyane Hump Guinn Mason Arthur Batley Jell Williams Dewey Day, Jr Nal Jennings, Jr Carnal Jen Hollis Lamon Oneal Ove A. N. Mitchell

Dixon to Speak at Talladega Junior Bar Meeting

Gov. Frank M. Dixon was set as principal speaker at the State Junior Bar Association meeting in Shocco Springs near Talladega Alabama Roy Bell of Huntsville is associated with the group as identified in the report.

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Falkville Culture Club Cotaco Culture Club Comer Junking Robert Summerford Sarah Tomlinson Alabama R. A. Summerford, Jr Falkville Meesdames S. R. Long E. L. Drinkard W. E. Cloud Fred Wiley J. B. Elliott, Sr Wade West C. O. Blackwell Harold Parker C. W. Crowe Wesley Patterson First Presbyterian Womans Auxiliary First Presbyterian Church D. C. Shaw Oversea Ninth Street Methodist Womans Missionary Society Walter Devine Fairview L. G. Smith W. L. Spearman Otto Byars Westminster Auxiliary Westminster Presbyterian Auxiliary R G. Cortner James Rankin Jane Crawford Thomas Burch Johnston Street Miss Crawford Paul Crawford Paul Crawford, Jr George Connell Julien Bronaugh Clyde Kimberlin Louis Ling Comer Eze Ben Martin, Jr Gordon Sherard J. B. Wiley Mr. Burch Lafayette Street Grammar School J. C. Finney P. T Morgan County B. D. Wright Rey, Lansberry Pat Brock Don Hill Dorothy Brock First Baptist Business Circle First Baptist Business Women's Circle First Methodist Society First Methodist Church Central Methodist Roy Harwell Ray Kelley Cental Baptist Church Central Baptist W. M Circle Six Robert Murdock Dorcas Southside Baptist Sunday School Harry Collier George Wells J. ¥. Robb Baby W. F. Gresham Russellville William Eyster Minneapolis Katherine Boswell Huntington College W. F. Boswell Edward Davies Auburn David Allen Miss Marbrey Payne Birmingham Southern College Frank Kirby, Jr William Steele Washington,d.d. C Mrs. C. S. Link Fort Mills, D. C Mrs Malcolm Link Anne Johnson Grand View Huntingdon College Charles Eyster, Jr University of Alabama At Tucaloosa Charles Green University of Judge Mrs. W. W. Callahan Jack Moebes Washington, D. C George Eaton New York City Mrs. Otto Moebes Iman Decatur Mary R. Thompson Chattanooga Gus Brown Sarah Brown John Brown Rockford, Il Bruce Hill Pat Williams Ruby Jones Jack Coolidge Bertha Timberlake Vera Loggins Boulder Bessemer W. E. Kimbrough Ann Kimbrough B. J. Polhill Boston Ann .Kimbrough Bradford College Beulah Kilgore Martha Frances Kilgore Sarah Elmer Mary Kate Nungester Reginald Goree Grenada Miss Shreveport Gorce Ja American Bell Telephone Company Julian Bibb, Jr Tuscalogga Julian Bibb Warren Sherrow Russell Speake, Jr Marion Military Academy H. H. May BH. R. Sherrow T. M. Jones, Jr T. M. Jones III Marion Moye’s Strand Tarre Hartselle, Ala Randolph Scott Kay Francis Akim Tamiroff Gladys George Bette Davis Charles Boyer ALL Heaven Too Tex Ritter Charlie Chan Sidney Toler Drums of Fu Manchu The Boris Capitol Jene MN RANDOLPH SCOTT _ o Gail Patrick RKO Richard Arlen Andy Devine Rio Grande Princess Theatre Shirley Temple Jack Oakie Charlotte Greenwood Shirley Aileen Whelan George Montgomery Kathleen Howard Helen Follett Morgan County Center Grove Modern ‘Salon Fiddler Philharmonic Madame Blank Peglum Grant Street Goidel’s Drug Store Perney Glen Penney’s Fenmwevs Cotaco Area Chenille Republic America Adventures OF Red Ryder Don Red” Barry Arleen Whelan Walt Disney Woody Herman Thrill Picture
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