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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1933

Page

4

Society Notes Highlight Local Club Events and Weddings

Decatur society items report the Saturday Culture Club program on Perry Street with poetry readings and a treasure hunt at Mrs L P Troup’s home. Other notes cover Miss Faye Lewis and Miss Peggy Wiggins winning hymn contest prizes, Mothers' Club meetings, a piano contest entry, DAR address by Seybourne Lynne, a December wedding and plans for a district choir festival in May.

George Lawrence Saturday Culture Club A. W. Hill Perry Street John Banks Sewell Hill W. C. Bailey R. L. Stephenson Ethel Rhinehart Frances Perkins Miss Matthews Judge Kelley Skippy Decatur Faye Lewis Peggy Wiggins Alabama Federation of Music Clubs Central Methodist Church Caughren Frank Armstrong Athens I. M. Lee Hartselle Mothers’ Club W. P. Baugh Henry Cullom

MELLO GLO Face Powder Promises Youthful Beauty

Bright cosmetic ad touts MELLO GLO powder with a French process to hide lifies and wrinkles and provide a fresh bloom. It claims oil control and smooth spread with no irritation, selling for 50c to 120 dollars tax free.

Personal notes from Tuscaloosa social circle

Miss Ann Tillery visits in Tuscaloosa with Miss Diana Deason and friends at the University of Alabama. Miss Frances Knott of Atlanta weekends with relatives Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Daniell. Hewlett family from Atlanta visits mother Mrs. M. A. Hewlett. Agnes Scott student resumes study after holidays. Mrs. H. E. Dryden Jr to return from Fort Meade with grand aunt Mrs. Jesse Hall. Mrs. E. C. Carter of Sheffield visits ill mother Mrs. S. M. White here. Mrs. S. M. White ill at Canal Street home.. Mrs. George Clem and Mrs. Bob Harris drive to Birmingham to visit friends. E. P. Gilbert travels to Pulaski for recovery. Mrs. Arthur Moye at home with flu. Mrs. Hobart Jenkins to Falkville after operation. Mrs. Rufus Peerson and daughter Constance injured in incident.

Ann Tillery Tuscaloosa, Ala Diana Deason University of Alabama H. E. Dryden, Jr Fort Meade, Fla Jesse Hall

Auto wreck leaves two injured and in hospital care

Sunday afternoon auto accident left Miss Ann Ford Tillery confined to bed at her parents home with bruises and lacerations. Mrs. and Mrs. EB A Tillery reported the hurt. W H Thompson is in Nashville on a business trip this week. Mr and Mrs 8S K Grubbs and family visited the Holmes in Eva over Sunday. Several Alabama College students from Montevallo plan to return Wednesday for spring holidays. Katherine Haynes resumes duties as River Side High home economics teacher after a weekend with relatives in Union Springs.

Ann Ford ‘Tillery EB. A. Tillery K. Grubbs Marvin Holmes Eva Mary Kate Troup Elizabeth McMillan Dorothy Frazier Katherine Weaver Ann-Clare Carlisle Alabama College At Katherine Haynes Riverside High School Union Springs

Library lowers rental fees at Carnegie Library

The Car negie Library board votes to reduce book rental from three to two cents daily to cover costs and refresh collection. Beginning Monday April 3 through April 10, no fines will accrue on books returned during No Fine Week.

Library Board Carnegie Library

Local Fans Visit Raymond Pepper in Birmingham Exhibition

Halvell and other Raymond Pepper supporters traveled to Birmingham to see the St. Louis Cardinals defeat the Barons 6 to 0. They met Pepper, a Decatur slugger, and were introduced to pitcher Dizzy Dean and his wife, who gave flowers to each visitor.

Bob Chandler Bob Jacobs Irving Mitchell Fred Eaves Fred Shores Charley Ed. Halvell Raymond Pepper Birmingham St. Louis’ Cardinals Barons Cardinals Pepper Decatur St. Louis Menage Dizzy Dean

Officers chosen for Moulton Culture Club meeting

The Moulton Culture Club selected officers for the year. President Mrs. A. J. Crossthwaite Vice president Mrs. O. L. Secr and treasurer Mrs. E. L. Pson. Parliamentarian John D. Comer and press reporter Mrs. J. R. Armstrong. Meetings paused by rain, next at Mrs. O. P. Eggleston Courtland.

Moulton Ala Moulton Culture Club A. J. Crossthwaite O. L. Sect Ure 1Bson Feote Gpson Byars John D. Comer J. R. Armstrong John C. Forney Forney R. P. Irwin George Washington T. F. Almon O L Judy

Patterson Picked by Senate Body for Investigation Role

Judge Andrew G. Patterson former president of the Alabama public service commission ex probate judge of Morgan County and North Alabama figure is named to the Senate investigation committee to study air mail and ship subsidy contracts. He departs for Washington tonight for a temporary assignment of about three to four months.

Andrew G. Patterson Alabama Public Service Commission Morgan County North Alabama Senate Investigation Committee Patterson Washington

George Downs 70 Preach Here

The revival at the Delite Theatre continues with George Downs to preach each evening at 7 30. Dr W O Love has completed his portion of the campaign and reports splendid results. After two weeks Dr Glenn V Tingley of Birmingham Gospel Tabernacle will arrive for a several weeks campaign. Downs began preaching at age 12, taught by his mother at Moody Bible Institute.

Delite Theatre George Downs W. O. Love Glenn V. Tingley Birmingham Gospel Tabernacle Downs Moody Bible Institute

Cross Examination Details in Scottsboro Case Continuation

Defense counsel questions Mrs Price at length about the assault and timing as Leibowitz probes the attack with reference to the Scottsboro trials. The witness recalls fear and resistance while denying observations and other named individuals amid heated courtroom exchanges.

Leibowitz Mrs. Price Ruby Bates Mrs. Pride Knight Patterson Scottsboro

Governor hints income tax rider on Goodwyn Bill

Governor Miller said the administration will likely seek to attach a sales tax rider to the Goodwyn income tax enabling bill. The enabling act is a paramount order of business in the Alabama House tomorrow.

Montgomery Ala Miller

Limestone Girl Critically Hurt In Limestone County

Miss Alma Cole thirteen of Athens Route 2 remains in critical condition at Baughs Infirmary after a tree fell on her at home. Hospital attaches say the sisters were cutting the tree when it toppled trapping Miss Cole and causing a broken back a fractured leg three broken ribs and a punctured lung.

Alma Cole Athens Route 2 Baugh’s Infirmary Limestone County

Adultery Charge Sparks Courtroom Testimony in Decatur Case

Judge Horton excluded a police conviction as affecting witness credibility. The woman denied ever living at Katé Lackner’s Decatur home, while Leibowitz pledged to prove intimacies within three days of the alleged attack. Price struggled with temper during cross examination before a noon recess.

Knight Leibowitz Price J Horton Decatur Katé Lackner Mrs. Price Liebowitz

Fireman Troy Hargrove Visits Moulton Friends

Troy Hargrove a popular local fireman spent Sunday in Moulton visiting friends and relatives.

Hargrove Moulton Troy Hargrove

Roosevelt urges Congress to aid farmers with debt relief plan

President Roosevelt recommended legislation to ease farmers' indebtedness and reform farm mortgages. He proposed principal readjustment and interest rate cuts, plus temporary armorization to give farmers time to regain land ownership. He signaled extending the program to small homeowners later.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Senate

Decatur Fans Attend Cardinal-Barons Game in Birmingham

Del Corbitt and Roy Street were among Decatur supporters seen in Birmingham on Sunday for the Cardinal-Barons clash, underscoring local interest in the matchup.

del Corbitt Roy Street Decatur Birmingham

Constipation Relief Claims After Six Years

John J. Davis suffered six years of chronic constipation. After using Ad lerika he faster found relief and feels like a new person. Claims quick acting and safe. Caddell Co. advertisement.

John J. Davis Caddell Co Adv

This Model at Home Smart Sports Frock Pattern 2582

Pattern notice for Anne Adams frock 2582 with yoke cape look and pleated bodice. Includes illustrated instructions and order details for sizes 14 through 42, 36 inch fabric at size 16, plus catalog offers and mailing address in New York City.

Smart Sports Anne Adams

River Rises on Tennessee Gauge at 9.9 Feet

The Tennessee River rose today with the gauge reading 9.9 feet at 7 o'clock, signaling higher water levels for nearby communities. Local authorities monitor flooding risks and issue warnings as conditions change throughout the day.

Tennessee

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C. B. Bartee N. K. Bitting, Sr John Witty Levin John Witty, Jr Kelley Prances Kelley Alabama Federation of Junior and Juvenile Music Study Clubs Miss Kelley Sam Stephenson Stephens Chapter Daughters of American Revolution Seybourne Lynne Collier Elizabeth Collenr Lane Fowler J. D. Pickens Florence Collier Roland Compton Woman's Music Study Club Woman’s R. T. Rollo Ax. M Central Baptist Church North Alabama Grunow Avery Mmnow Electric E. E. Forbes & Sons Frances Knott Atlanta, Ga J. R. Daniell George Clem Bob Harris E. P. Gilbert Pulaski, Tenn Arthur Moye Fifth Avenue West Hobart Jenkins Falkville Benevolent Hospital Rufus Peerson Constance Princess Arliss 3 Human Warner Bros Radio City Music Hall George Goidel H. FE. Babcock Ithaca, N. Y Farm Board Morgenthau Babcock W. H. Thompson Nashville Moulton Unit Roy Thurman Goodwyn Ecatur Cleaners Just Moore & Stevens Jonquil THE Decatur Daily Decatur Daily Pattern Department West Seventeenth Street New York City Second Avenue Alabama Utilities Service Co. R Gilmore
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