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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1933

Page

4

Local clubs host lectures and socials across town

Cota co club meets at Mrs Johnson s Johnston street home with Mirlock and colorful spring flowers as guests. New York themed talks by Mrs Jordan and Mrs Hargrove cap the afternoon. Berean club hosts Mrs Morrow from Chicago for Easter flowers and devotion. Central High School Dramatic Club elects officers and stages Beaux of Bath with students. Easy Ace Club closes season with Mrs Jeffries and contract bridge. Convocation plans postponed. Huntsville Auxiliary reschedules May event. Canal Street Rock club hosts Mrs Wyker Friday.

Jeffries Sarah Jeffries Canal Street J. ¥. Hamil W. R. Norton Canal Street Rock Club John D. Wyker

Personal notices from Nashville visitors and local friends

Raymond Wallace, a Nashville business visitor, stayed in the city midweek. Mrs. B W Finck left for Birmingham for the weekend. Miss Perry Finck will go Friday to Birmingham for a country club dance. Miss Mary Alice Johnson of Tuscaloosa visits Miss Julia Levin this week. Mrs. Murray is ill at her daughter's home. Herbert Rost of Birmingham visits his parents. Coleman Lott is ill at home. Mrs. Ruth Hitch rests well after a second operation. Mrs. Mort Morrow and sons of Chicago left after a week with Estelle Baker and Nona Morrow. Mr. and Mrs. George S Lawrence in Milledgeville due to two brothers’ illness. Miss Alexandria Anderson of Nelson and Mr. Alexander McLendon of Atlanta visit Miss Emmie Frances Polhill Endsley. Endsley of the Tennessee Military Institute, Sweetwater, is in the city on business.

Ruth Hitch The Benevolent Hospital Mort Morrow and Sons Chicago Estelle Baker Nona Morrow George 5. Lawrence Milledgeville, Ga Mr. Lawrence

Hartselle Personal News and Social Items

Miss Mary Lee Speake marries Mr. Boatright at the First Christian Church with Rev. E N Anthony officiating. The couple plans a move to Leighton after a Birmingham trip. The column also notes local club gatherings, visits, travels, and farming reports in Hartselle and surrounding areas.

Mary Lee Speake Mr. Boatright D. W. Day Dr. Day Morgan County High School United States Navy Hartselle Leighton

Matilda Spence Dies at 74 in Limestone County

Mrs Matilda Spence, a well known county resident, died at her home at age 74 and was buried in Pettusville cemetery. She is survived by three sons and a daughter, with her husband having passed away several years ago.

Athens Ala Matilda Spence Pettusville

Weather Rules Strawberry Prices in Morgan County

Strawberry growers in Morgan County face prices dictated by weather from production to market. Cold wet picking conditions yield soft, spotty fruit and dull color, lowering value, while cold distribution further depresses prices despite quality. Escambia County’s Brewton area saw similar effects due to heavy rains.

North Alabama South Alabama Morgan County Hartsville Morgan County Strawberry & Produce Association Hartselle South Escambia County Brewton

Make This Frock In One Afternoon Pattern 2594

A simple one afternoon frock pattern 2594 by Anne Adams suits silk or cotton prints. Features raglan sleeve capelets moulded waist broad shoulders slim hips and a ready to wear silhouette. Size 16 requires 3 1/2 yards of 39 inch fabric. Include pattern price 15 cents and catalog offer details for the Anne Adams fashion book.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department Crebinntt Atreet New York

Community News From Center Grove Area

Center Grove residents report visitors and family visits across the area. Mr and Mrs J W Entrekin were guests in Hartselle Monday. Mrs Mary Lee Foote and her son Gernie from Holly Pond visited relatives Sunday. Miss Laynottte Hipp stayed with Alline McKee Saturday night. Wilma Lockhart of Natural Bridge visits aunt Ruby Fowler this week. Miss Vera Fowler left Tuesday for a short visit elsewhere.

J. W. Entrekin Hartselle Mary Lee Foote Gernie Holly Pond Laynottte Hipp Alline McKee Wilma Lockhart Natural Bridge Ruby Fowler Vera Fowler

Birth Announcement for Anna Darline Thompson

Mr. and Mrs. J. OC Thompson announce the birth of a daughter named Anna Darline on April 22. The newborn joins the Thompson family and is expected to bring joy to their household.

J. OC. Thompson Anna Darline

Bright Woman Loses Weight with Kruschen Salts

A Minnesota reader reports dropping 20 pounds after using Kruschen Salts starting June 26 1933 and says she felt better after months of medical care. The ad claims a 4 week jar costs little at Thompson Drug Store and guarantees money back if not satisfied.

Fe Bright Walker, Minn Thompson Drug Store

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cotaco Club Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Jones Berean Club John W. Jones Berean Central High School Dramatic Club Dramatic Club Central High School Christine Simms Alice Kendall Tommie Bowen Catherine Harvey R. B. Masterson Grace Evelyn Jones Beatrice Sivley Beau of Bath Virginia Speer Amos Levin A. M. Smith Howard Fox Earl Richardson Huntsville Women’s Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church House of Happiness Scottsboro W. B. Edmundson Mrs. Norton Woodbury’s Goidel Decatur, Alabama Princess Catharine Hepburn America RSCU Colin Clive Ralph Forbes Billie Burke Helen Chandler Crescent Amusement Co Alabama, Tennessee and Kentucky Princess Theatre Nashville Merchant’s Beauty Pageant William Conner Alabama Tennessee Hollywood Raymond Wallace B. W. Finck Birmingham Perry Finck Mary Alice Johnson Tuscaloosa Julia Levin Murray Mrs Fred 8. Graves Herbert Rost Fred Rost Coleman Lott Decatur Alexandria Anderson Nelson, Ga Alexander McLendon Atlanta, Ga Emmie Frances Polhill Gol. Endsley Tennessee Military Institute Sweetwater, Tenn Boatright-Speake Bridge Club Miss Freeman J. E. Freeman Merle Freeman Grace McClanahan Lovely Club Beulah Watson Alma Fricke Nancy Martin Ruth Puckett Dorothy Walker Rose Rutenberg Sam Wheat Jack Lee J. Horton Riley Cunningham Marvin Pettit Jim Weaver Jimmie Chattanooga Evelyn Howell J. B. Orr J. R. Howell J. E. Stone, Jr Mr. Stone Lawrenceburg Tenn Leo Barcliff Jasper J. B.allredge and Son Blounteville R. L. Sherrill William Stewart Frances Stewart George Truitt Dallas Texas First Baptist Church That City Carl Pattillo W. B. Allen Emmitt Bridges J. Marvin Kelley Quitman W. O. Kelley J. H. Sneed Bill Hale Cecil Higginbotham Louisville & Nashville Railroad Prattville Wilma George L. A. Strain Herman Puckett Carolyn Compton P. L. O'Bryan Altha Elkmont Loriene Pischer Willie Rice Ryan W. R. Hipp Ed Hipp Cullman J. W. McKee Mayme Ruby Julia Mae Hamilton Ryan School Homer McCollum Styles H. J. McKee Mary Martin Nell Gum Pond T. A. Horton Harvey Oden Corene W. E. Martin Rock Creek G. H. McKee Cedar Creek H. H. McKee Bertis Roscoe W. T. Crawford Christine Crawford Florence Sitting Bull United States France England Orville Wilbur Wright Brothers Lydia FE Center Grove Bright Woman Strand Hell OHL Department Ligon’s Corner Second Ave Moulton ST Chambrays Batistes Dorothy Wilson Arline Judge Richard Cromwell Eric Linden John Halliday Aileen Pringle Gregory Radio
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