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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1930
Page
5
Katie Loftus, 73, who worked 51 years for a Missouri millionaire, is awarded 45000 in back wages by the Superior Court. She plans to bank the money and start life anew, dreaming of freedom, travel, and simple joys rather than ostentation. The column reflects on wealth, independence, and the value of everyday happiness.
A busy social slate in Athens includes a Monday noon luncheon at Gloria Tea Room honoring Mrs. W. E. Holston of Birmingham, a monthly Uricedus Class meeting at Woodall's Barbecue, and multiple club events hosted by Ferry Street Rook Club and Night Out group.
Weekend gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs John McGehee invites a list of attendees including Mr and Mrs T C Chandler Miss Lucile Patterson Dr Cox Miss Mabel Nesbit Dr Redding Emens Miss Frances Himes Mr Ryan Mrs William Kimbrough Mrs I V Timberlake Mrs John Cooper Adams and Mr Griffin for a social weekend at Knight's Island.
Mrs. Frank McGregory acted as gracious hostess for a Friday card party in the Adams apartment. The event honored her house guest Mrs W E Holston of Birmingham with a bright setting of gift flowers and four tables of bridge led by players including Mrs Holston and several local ladies.
Local society notes describe Mrs. C. L. Compton and relatives visiting, numerous guests from Athens Nashville Birmingham and Montgomery, long lists of callers, and several residents traveling to Birmingham Nashville and Jackson for visits and cancer.
A humorous essay about marriage in which a man and woman endlessly seek reasons for each other’s behavior. The piece lists many why questions a wife might ask about love, money, attention, and habits, concluding men often give no final reason. Copyright King Features Syndicate 1930.
Clara Bow headlines the two day Princess theatre run with It style comedy and a musical romance. Skeets Gallagher Jack Oakie Stuart Erwin Little Mitzi Green support as Bow’s lovers and the plot follows a waitress, a disguised brakeman, elopement, and a resolving finale with Mitzi’s song Dont Be a Meanie. Frank Tuttle directs this lively Clara Bow feature with multiple radio hits highlighted.
Mrs Powell stayed in Huntsville overnight for a Friday city dance. Marion Russell and Tommy Hendrix attended a large Huntsville dance. Mr and Mrs A S Braseiton and children return home after several days with friends and relatives in Chattanooga and Nashville Tennessee.
The Church of the Nazarene on Bee Line highway north of Hartselle hosts special music by the Burns Trio of Cullman at 11 a.m. and 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Prof. Burns, a renowned violinist, performs. Rev. M. L. Garrett speaks at 11 a.m. on The Tree of Life and again in the evening on The Character of Sin. The young people’s program features music and the public is invited.
The Little Black Clock moves through time in a mining town in England to follow a boy who shifts from cowherd to fireman, student, and finally engineer. He overcomes poverty and illiteracy to repair engines, becoming a renowned figure while others doubt his name.
The Log Cabin Golf club opens in Hartselle offering miniature golf to many devotees. Located across from Simpson Motor Co. on the Bee Line highway, with Sim Lovelady managing and several instructors employed.
Rev. W. M. Olive of Moulton Alabama will preach at Central Baptist Church in two services Sunday morning and evening The morning topic is The Precious Blood of Christ and the evening topic is The Dynamics of the Gospel Olive baptized Raph Gwin during a revival Gwin completed college work and serves as supply pastor during Dr James Allen Smith's vacation
James Allen Smith pastor leads a full slate with Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 and evening service at 7 30 including a prayer meeting midweek. Rev W M Olive from Moulton preaches Sunday. Rev J T Anderson to preach at Palrview Baptist church and revival efforts continue under Pastor Frank T Smith with L B E Toot assisting.
Pastor W H Moore invites the public to Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship on The Church the Body of Christ at 11 a m and a Missionary play by the young people at 630 p m The evening service is at 730 with The Voice of God from Psalm 68 53 Prayer meeting is Wednesdays at 730 p m.
The Rev. E. T. Tenn. presides at 10:30 a.m. Confirmation with confirmands Catherine Nebrig, Harold Wiegand and James Carlisle after Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. The church is located at Sherman St. and 4th Avenue.
The notice lists a Bible study at 9 45 a m and a sermon at 10 45 a m by Bro Brigham from Nashville Tenn A prayer meeting is set for 7 30 p m Wednesday evening All are welcome to attend.
Pastor J. T. Anderson leads Sunday school at 9 45 am with B F Teal and a sermon by Rev F T Smith on Christ In the Ark and Rainbow As Types of Christ at 7 30 pm Bro Smith to preach evening service highlighting biblical types and prophecy.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m for all ages led by W M Bailey followed by worship at 11 00 a m with a sermon titled The Windows of Heaven Members and friends are invited to the anniversary service A 6 30 p m Baptist Young People's Union and a 7 30 p m evangelistic service with a large choir The mid week service is not held in August
Westside Presbyterian on Seventh Avenue invites the public to Sunday school at 9:45 am led by J. Thomas and church services at 11 am conducted by Rev. A H Manley.
Cor 6th Ave and 9th St South Geo W Tryling pastor. Sunday school 9:45 am J B Acker Supt at 11 am Bridle the Tongue sermon. Christian Endeavor 6:30 pm preaching 7:30 pm Prayer subjects Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 and 7:30 pm Public welcome.
Sunday sermon at 11 a.m. with subject Love. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Testimonial meeting Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Reading room open 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Services held in Morgan County National Bank building. Public invited to attend.
Central Methodist Sunday school at 9 30 am with Superintendent dP Irwin. Morning worship at eleven features a sermon by Dr M E Lazenby editor of the Alabama Christian Advocate. He is widely regarded in Alabama as a pleasing and helpful preacher.
J. D. Pickens pastors Southside Baptist Church with 9:45 Bible school and 11:00 morning worship. 6:15 B P U and 7:30 evening worship. A pageant by ladies and children at evening hour. Public invited to all services. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:00 followed by monthly business meeting.
Westminster Presbyterian schedules Sunday activities with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and a morning sermon at 11 by the pastor on Meeting the Challenge of the World's Changing Conditions. The church invites the community to attend.
Sixteenth Ave Baptist Church schedules Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by T . The notice lists the service time and organizer initials for the session.
Pastor M. M. Newton will lead morning worship at 9 43 Sunday school with A G Jokes as superintendent. He will fill the pulpit for both morning and evening services at 6 30. All leagues meet and attendees are urged not to miss church in the cool auditorium.
HARTSELLE Aug. 2 Special Large numbers of Hartselle people attended the Cain barbecue on Thursday in east Morgan county. It was reported that one of the largest crowds ever gathered at the annual event was present.
The congregation will hold a monthly business session at the church Wednesday evening following the Sunday school teachers' meeting.
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