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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1931

Page

4

Society Sunday School Picnic and Auxiliary Circles Meet

Mrs. Leonard McCulloch hosted her West Deca Methodist Sunday school class for a picnic with attendees including Louise Phil Lips Warren Phil lips J B Whitmeyer Donald Whitmeyer Juanita Berryhill George Moye Frank Bryant John Wallace Nell Wallace Velma Opal Guthrie Mildred Napps Ottis Hames Sarah Lou W C Tom Hunter Mary Armour. Chaperones and helpers were Jack Price Johnny Wallace J Warren Phillips Mr and Mrs Burk Hames and Mrs C I Napps. The First Presbyterian auxiliary held circle meetings with a missions focused survey program and social hour. Circle One gathered with Mrs J W Clopton and prayer led by Mrs F S Hunt. refreshments followed hosted by Mrs Clopton.

Leonard McCulloch West Decaon ‘Methodist Iday Louise Warren Phillips J. B Donald Whitmeyer Juanita Berryhill George Moye Frank Bryant John Nell Wallace Velma Opal Guthrie Mildred Ottis Napps Hames Sarah Lou Tom Hunter Mary Armour McCulloch Jack Price Johnny Wallace J. Warren Phillips Burk Hames C. I. Napps First Presbyterian Church J. W. Clopton F. 8. Hunt

Social Circles and Church Groups Convene Across City

Women clubs and church auxiliaries held meetings at multiple venues. Circles discussed Africa missions, charity work, and clothing needy children for school. A Young People's Conference was announced for Monday at First Presbyterian, while a fashion show by the Legion Auxiliary at Princes Theatre showcased J. C. Penney outfits.

First Presbyterian Church The Legion Auxiliary Princes Theatre

Lola Lane Marries Ayres As Canal Street Rook Club Meets

Lola Lane becomes Mrs. Lew Ayres in a notice from Roman numerals nine through eleven. Martha Maddox closed the meeting with prayer. Canal Street Rook Club hostess Mrs. J B Fleming will entertain this week. Frances Elizabeth Mec Laughlin of Ensley engaged to be married. wedding planned for October. Methodist Woman's Missionary Society met at the church with a song and prayer led by Mrs. J B Collum.

A. T. Hanson Phillip J. E. Berk- Stresser Africa E. D. Bailey W. C. Bailey B. W. Cartwright Paul Dix Woman's Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church H. A. Nungester N. R. Carrell W. W. Callahan Lipscomb W. H. Ritter Circle Two W. L. Padgett Annie Parker O. B. Cartwright Hartwell Davis Woman's Missionary Society Louise Ussery George E. Boyd A. C. Simmons Canal Street Rook Club J. B. Fleming Frances Elizabeth William R. MecLaughlin Ensley Methodist Woman's Missionary Society J. B. Collum

Personal notes and engagements from local society

Mrs and Mrs Lawrence Frahn plan a move to 438 East Moulton Street. Mrs William M Dinsmore announces an engagement. Mr and Mrs B Huff are now at home on East Moulton Street. Various notices report visitors, devotions, and study on The Life of Paul. Several residents are ill or traveling, with plans to attend zone meetings and church events. St Johns Guild date set for first Monday in October.

Lawrence Frahn East Moulton Street Mrs. B. Huff Aycock Duplex East Moulton Street Austinville ST. Johns Guild St. John's Guild

Make This Model At Home

An Anne Adams sewing pattern note details a chic frock ideal for women seeking individuality and flattering lines. Uses satin, canton crepe, velvet, or novelty wool. features a soft collar, new sleeves, and low front panel godets. collar options include white or green satin, gold on brown, or flesh on maroon. Pattern 2007 available only in sizes 16 18 20 34 36 38 40 and 42 with yardage guidelines and simple instructions. send 15 cents for pattern and 25 cents for pattern catalog with address to Decatur Daily Pattern Department.

Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Clues

Readable crossword clues list shows across and down hints with numerous typos. Entries include hoisting machines divers period general's assistant Philippine negrito slue Syrian capital United States coins worthless animal extinct bird delighted writers puzzle South American linen cloth qualified Japanese coin elongated fish unruly crowd meteor of a constellation Omar's fish feminine mansion confinement greediness number frets respiratory sound natural sphere a chief proper method Turkish landowners recluse star in heraldry town in Saxony beetle sidewise extra actor fruit anoint weed pore over bored wedge famous librettist wants gamblers anchoret resecured with cards part of a window insect famous English queen fabulous birds mental image plant with aromatic seeds Swiss river obese answer to previous puzzle tells importance preserved down arrange in a series IMIAS

United States Omar Saxony

World Woods in Rare Cane Collection Display

The Brock Block exhibit showcases a cane collection with marimbas and xylophones woods from Central America and the West Indies. It features dyewoods like camwood from Sierra Leone and Mexi can taray noted for water fluorescence. Natives esteem pink ivory of Zululand, while some woods exude strong aromas and odd scents. The owner, Mr Block, does not use a cane.

Central America West Indies Tropical America Sierra Leone Africa Formosa India Australia Brazil South Africa Zululand Mr. Block

Father’s Son at Princess Theatre Wednesday

America's famed boys author Booth Tarkington adapts Boy of Mine for the First National attraction Father’s Son to open at the Princess theatre this Wednesday. Leon Janney Lewis Stone Irene Rich and John Halliday head the cast in this story rooted in an American home with Tarkington’s noted boy psychology touch.

America Princess Theatre Booth Tarkington Tarkington Mr. Tarkington Leon Janney Lewis Stone Irene Rich John Halliday

Birth of Joseph Oakley to Mr and Mrs Rogers

A son named Joseph Oakley was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Rogers on September 21, weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces. The family welcomes the new arrival at their home.

M. Rogers Pulaski, Tenn W. R. Rogers Joseph Oakley

B C Stops Headaches and Soothes Nerves

A historic cure promoted by two North Carolina druggists offers rapid relief from headaches, neuralgia, and sciatic pain. The B C preparation, sold at drugstores and soda fountains for 10 or 26 cents, promises safe, speedy results without moodiness or after effects.

North Carolina

666 Remedy Claims Fast Relief for Headache and Fevers

An old advertisement touts 666 liquid or tablet medicine promising headache or neuralgia relief in 30 minutes, cold symptoms easing on day one, and malaria improvement in three days. It also promotes 666 Salve for a baby's cold.

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Babys Vicks W. M. Voorhies Thompson Circle Three Pryor McRee Peebles Auxiliary H. C. McRee First Baptist W. M W. M First Baptist Church F. R. Benson Duncan John McGehee G. R. Mason W. N. Cowden Victory Volunteer Movement West Decatur Society Woman’s Missionary Society of the West Decatur Blythe Floyd Napps J. C. Penney Co Lola Lane Mrs Lew Ayres Martha Maddox William M. Dinsmore Decatur J. L. McCormick Trinity Charles Woodward Jr Charles Woodward Lamar Moulton R. R. Brown R. F. Simrell Line Street T. C. Chand Ler Nashville Vera Austelle Monteagle Tenn Loudie Moore Pointer Elizabeth Malone Garrold Nungester New Orleans Tulane University Coleman O’gwynn, Jr Mobile, Ala David Allen Gwynn Flomaton W. R. Norton O. W. Watson Hopkinsville Lewis C. Brown Decatur Daily Anne Adams Scanlon’s Gift Shop Johnston Street Irene Sue Gry Star Guard Rich Actu Philippine Negrito Imias Pio Alias Ithrair Icn Ari C B.C Eugene Evirene Duradene Moye’s Beauty Parlor Wohl’s Brown Kid
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