Society Notes Highlight Mrs Brown Visit and Local Club Activities
Pretty buffet party on Ferry Street honors Mrs Brown who closes visit with her parents before moving to New York City. The event hosted by Miss Betty Pointer featured floral decor, a buffet menu, bridal contests won by Miss Martha Scales, and gifts of china. Community clubs announce Band Mothers Club, First Ward P T A meetings, and study-group chairmen gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Pointer
Brown
Arnold Wood Brown
Anne Harron
Johnson
James H. Johnson
New York City
Betty Foster Pointer
Ferry Street
Martha Scales
Pointer
Alathean Class Meets For Installation At Central Baptist
The Alathean Class of Central Baptist Sunday School will meet with Mrs. E. T. Branum at 615 Grant Street Friday at 7 30 PM for installation of new officers. The W S C S of Ninth Street Methodist church held a regular meeting with Mrs. A Kizziah presiding and plans made for a Zone meeting to be held at ate Street church on September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band Mothers Club
Thurdsay
Mother’s Club
Mothers of Band
First Ward
P.T. A
Greer Hendon
John McBride
J. E. Blair
H. G. Faulkner
Raymond Norris
Faulkner
First Aid
O. N. Troup
Paul Hampton
Ray Kelley
Weaver
William Winton
Edward Morrison
Blair
Newton Garnett
Central Baptist Sunday School
E. T. Branum
Grant Street
Ate Street Church
W. M. Griffin
Personal Notices From Local Society Circles
Mrs W E Kimbrough spends several days in Cincinnati Ohio. Miss Mary Dell Sheppard is confined at home ill today. Miss Anne Kimbrough returns from East visit. Mrs F M Burks visits sister in Lewisburg Tennessee. Mrs William S Day returns after ten days with husband Ensign William Day in Hollywood Florida. Mrs H D Barnum in Tuscaloosa with daughter Sallye Barnum who will enter University of Alabama. Ann Miller McEntire and Martha Scales go to University of Alabama with Lt Leroy McEntire. D E Echols ill at home after heart attacks Monday and Tuesday. Elmer Compton returns to University of Alabama for studies. Carolyn Roberts improves at home after scarlet fever. Vivien Timberlake and J Nelson go to Birmingham for visit, staying with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Day
Ensign William Day
Hollywood
Fla
del Ray Beach
Miami
H. D. Barnum
Tuscaloosa
Sallye Barnum
University of
Ann Miller McEntire
Martha Scales
University of Alabama
Leroy McEntire
Cheerleaders Chosen at Decatur Junior High
Decatur junior high announces the selected cheerleaders Martha Porter eater J Betty Pir tle Barbara Ryan and Billy Thomp son for the upcoming squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Junior High School
Martha Porter Eater
J Betty Pirtle
Barbara Ryan
Billy Thompson
Dorothy Dix column on young marriages and love advice
An 18 year old asks about marrying Dolly to move to Michigan, while Dorothy Dix warns of a growing trend of impulsive marriages. A 15 year old asks about dating, and Dix advises staying free to date as tastes change. A separated man seeks divorce terms, and Dix suggests consulting a lawyer with potential for the wife to remarry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy DIX
Dolly
Michigan
Mehigan
Dorothy
Joe
Tom
Miss DIX
New Thanksgiving Date Sought By Congress
Rep Knutson proposes a federal declaration to set Thanksgiving as November 30 instead of the fourth Thursday, to prevent state observance confusion. The measure notes November has five Thursdays this year and cites past declarations by Presidents Roosevelt in 1938 and 1841 to shift dates for merchants’ interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rep. Knutson
Minn
Id Knutson
Roosevel
Et En
Narrow Escape With US Assault on Tulane
Lt. William W. Edwards of Auburn Alabama survived a Japanese grenade blast near Palau Islands on Sept 2. His wrist watch was blown off but he was only scratched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Tulane
Palau Islands
Navy
William W. Edwards
South Gewat
Auburn
Alza
Edwards
Decatur Alabama Council Sets Runoff Election Details
City Council canvasses Sept 18 municipal election results. Mayor race narrows to T. R. Harrison and H. R. Summer with runoff set for Sept 29 1944. Councilmembers elected include Knox McRae A C Dillehay H H Hunter Rutledge S Thomas and H R Speake for terms through Oct 1948. Official notice published by City Clerk Joe Pettey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City OF
Decatur
Alabama
J. D. Cloud
T.R. Harrison
Butler P. A. Hine
H. R. Summer
W. F. Boswell
Knox McRae
A. C. Dillehay
H. H. Hunter
Carl T. Jones
Dr. K. D. Greer
Rutledge “S. Thomas
H.R. Speake
Rutledge S. Thomas
T. R. Harrison
Ofayor
Dr. Baker Named Head of UA Pathology Department
Dr. Roger D. Baker, associate professor of surgical pathology at Duke University, has been named head of the pathology department of the University of Alabama's new medical school. The appointment signals a key leadership role for the university as it develops its pathology program in Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Birmingham
Ala
Roger D. Baker
Duke University
University of Alabama
Medical school to locate in Birmingham
A new medical school is planned to be located in Birmingham. Details on the project, including timing and funding, are under discussion by local authorities and university officials.
CARDUL PROMISES RELIEF FOR MANY YEARS
For 62 years many girls sought relief using CARDUT with claims it stimulates appetite and digestion and raises energy. Some use it before a menstrual period to ease symptoms. CARDUL is presented as a remedy for discomfort and functional relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Cardut
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Austinville H. D
Austinvile Home Demonstration Club
Apes Club
Moulton
Willie McWhorter
Parent-Teachers Association
Bible
Hearth Club
Umford Av
Presci
Goidel
A&p
South America
America
Pree
le and
Elle
W. E. Kimbrough
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mary Dell Sheppard
Anne Kimbrough
F.M. Burks
B. D. Bassham
Lewisburg, Tenn. Ca
D. E. Echols
Elmer Compton
R. D. Compton
Fairview
Carolyn Roberts
Vivien Timberlake
Nelson
Srange Pekoe
PEKOE
Auburn Church OF Christ
J. B. Watson, Jr
Church of Christ
Watson
Frances Bailey
Bessie Bailey
Cox St
New York
Florida
Lynn
The
Bell Syndicate
Belk’s Hosiery
FLOOR
BELK
Evelyn’s Beauty Shop
Over Speake
Bore
Goidel's and All Drug Stores
Bocas
Bibles
King James
Weymouth
Teachers’, Family
Olive Wood Bibles
Dugger
Johnston St
Evelyn’s
Beauty Shop
Cale Us
Decatur, Aled
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