Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama

We have 1,623,049 pages in Alabama

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1932

Page

5

Wend on Chunns Bridge Nuptials In Hendon

Mrs Omer Chynn hosts Eleanor Barbara to Greer at Hendon on July 30 at 6 30 Rev J H Hill officiates The couple resides at Waldermose Springs where Hendon conducts revival services The bride wore celestial blue with white fur trimming Friends extend best wishes to the newlyweds.

Wendon-Chunn Omer Chynn Daugh Eleanor Barbara Greer Hendon J. H. Hill Fourth Ué South Mrs. Hendon Waldermose Springs Mr. Hendon Christian Church

Social Roundup Highlights in Raleigh Weldon Guests and Local Visits

Frances Polhill hosts a Wednesday bridge luncheon for Miss Mary Lawrence of Raleigh and Miss Virginia Turner of Weldon. A Mary Lou Dancy Chapter 320 G E 8 reception honored Mr. Thomas Hodson, recent transfer to Louisville, with serveral local residents and many relatives attending.

STORS William Kimbrough Virginia Turner Weldon N. C John Cooper Adams Fort Sill Okla Mary Lawrence Raleigh Mie Frances Polhill Wéldon E. J. Polhill Mary Lou Dancy E. L. Thomas Johnston Street Thomas Hodson Hodson Louisville Charles Johnson Billy Mainard Thomas Corinne Long Griffin E. L.thomas J. F. Levin J. T. Nelson O. J. Sheppard Laverne Emmie Frances Polhill Turner N.C Lawrence Birmingham

Dainty and Feminine Pattern 2376 Offer

The Decatur Daily Pattern outlines pattern 2376 for sizes 16 to 20 and 34 to 42. Requires 3 7/8 yards of 36 inch fabric and ¼ yard contrast. Send 15 cents for each pattern, name address and size clearly, catalog option priced 15 cents, bundle 25 cents.

Anné Adams

Bids Sought for First Dixie Overland Highway Projects

Alabama sections on the Bankhead Bee Line and Dixie Overland routes seek bids for paving from Chapman to Georgiana in Butler County and from Davenport to Fort Deposit in Lee and from Selma to Brown's Station in Dallas. Projects include 3 to 19 miles of paving and bridge work completing continuous routes toward Montgomery Atlanta and Birmingham Gadsden.

Butler County Chapman Georgiana Macon County Tuskegee Lee County Buffalo N. Y Gulf of Mexicoles County Davenport Fort Deposit Montgomery Greenville Jefferson County Calhoun County Oxford Cleburne County Etowah County Attalla Collinsville East Lake Trussville Argo Birmingham Gadsden Dallas County Selma Marion Junction Brown's Station Alabama

Veterans Getting More Loan Money Under New Law

Additional veterans are receiving loans under government adjusted insurance certificates. The new law eliminates the two year ownership requirement and allows veterans who have not previously obtained certificates to obtain both the certificate and loan in a single application.

Baker Couple Trip to Afton La Visit Relatives

Mr. and Mrs T L Baker Jr left yesterday on a motor trip to Afton Louisiana to visit relatives for a few days.

Frederick Hunt, Jr Los Angeles Cal el Dorado Ark Texas T. L.baker, Jr Afton

Who's Who in Washington: Hayden’s Re election Strong Support

Charles P. Stewart profiles Senator Carl Hayden praising his labor-friendly record and steady leadership. The piece notes Hayden as a calm, informative speaker, strong on committee work, and a key Arizona political figure who has earned the standard railroad labor organizations’ endorsement.

Standard Railroad Labor Carl Hayden Arizona Cactus Belt Volk

Decatur Visit Seen By Former Morgan Health Official

Dr. B F Austin former Morgan county health officer is in Decatur on a business visit today.

B. F. Austin Morgan County Decatur

Dry 24-Hour Window Ends With No Rainfall

No rainfall was recorded during the 24 hour period ending at seven this morning. The report notes a dry interval without precipitation across the monitoring area.

River Gauge Stands at 2.8 Feet on Tennessee River

The Tennessee river was stationary today with a gauge reading of 2.8 feet reported at seven o'clock.

Tennessee

Cloud 10 Remain in Mayor’s Fight in South Decatur

J. D. Cloud a South Decatur businessman and mayoral candidate denied withdrawing to run for alderman. He stated he is in the mayor race to the end with papers filed and a platform focusing on living within income, sinking fund, lower utility rates, attracting industries, and enforcing laws.

J. D. Cloud South Decatur the Daily Cloud

What Will You Do With Jesus Sermon Tonight

Dr. H B Woodward conducts a revival at Southside Baptist Church with prayer at 7 15 and preaching at 7 30. The public is invited to attend.

H. B. Woodward Southside Baptist Church Jesus

Presiding Elder Visits Lawrence County Churches

Rev. R. T. Tyler, presiding elder of the Decatur district, will visit Lawrence county this weekend. He preaches Sunday morning at Chaleybeate Springs on the Moulton circuit, conducts conference there in the afternoon, and speaks at Town Creek Sunday evening.

R. T. Tyler Decatur Lawrence County Chaleybeate Springs Moulton Town Creek

Greta Garbo Takes Lead In As You Desire Me at Princess

Greta Garbo appears in a new stage presentation of Luigi Pirandello's As You Desire Me at the Princess theatre starting today. Melvyn Douglas plays her leading man with Erich Von Stroheim in a prominent role and a cast including Owen Moore Hedda Hopper Rafaela Ottiano Warburton Gamble Albert Conti and Roland Varno in this dual personality drama.

Greta Garbo Gloria Swanson Erich von Stroheim Owen Moore Hedda Hopper Rafaela Ottiano Miss Garbo Warburton’ Gamble Albert Conti William Ricciardt Roland Varno

Reverend Dennis Heads to Sewanee for Two Week Stay

Rev. Peter M. Dennis rector of St. John's Episcopal Church and Mrs. Dennis with their son William depart for Sewanee Tennessee for a two week period. Dennis will attend one religious school during the stay.

Peter M. Dennis St. John’s Episcopal Church Dennis William Sewanee, Tenn

Dot Hine Recovers After Fall Injuries

Dot Hine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Butler P. A. Hine, has recovered from injuries sustained in a fall at home several weeks ago. Her tongue was split and required several stitches to close the wound.

Grandma” Blanton Eighth Avenue, West Dot Hine Mrs. Butler P. A. Hine

Also Mentioned on This Page

Christian Endeavor Swan Lake Willoughby Presbyterian Church Ruby Milam Francys Turner Marie Lee Margaret Dodd Pauline Lanier Pauline Austin Carline McMurray Ruby Palmer Senath Quinn Cory Austin Claudie Lee and Lewis Willie Cox Norman Dodd Beck James Beck Ernest McAbee Andréw Harris Chester Evans Ray Hoover George Rothfuss Gradson Smith Millard Owens William Jones Aubrey Thornhill F. M. Milam Mrs Dodd St. John’s Guild J. R. Hunter Danville A. R. Campbell University Hunter S. G. Peter Boothton Ala Green Gables Mizpah O. E Mary Pfaff C. E. Uptain T. D. Brooks R. A. Nunn L. W. Warner Pretty Clyde J. C. Penney CO. Department Second Ave Hudson Christine Clapp Ethel Harricon Elkmont Springs, Tenn W. E. Hill Florence Telia Grubbs Hall W. L. Hatchett Hatchett Louise Fleming The Benevolent Hospital Elizabeth Lewter Little Rock, Ark Mrs. W. L. Hatchett R. Lewter Little Rock E. C. Shaw Luke and Schuyler Pryor Charlotte, N. C Martha Pryor Flower Hill Farms Fort Sill, Okla B. N. Penick D. C. Adams T. M. Jones, Jr T. H. Alexander Pranklin Tenn D. C. Almon Louis Wells Nashville, Tenn L. B. Prahn Bertrand Rockwell Frances and Sara New York City W. B. Todd Mary Battle Hendrix Evant Russell Moseley Herman Kyle Marion Robinson Fort Payne Floyd Henry Dolly Don Toledo Ohio B. D. Wright Fort Payne, Ala William Griffin Cullman J. H. Alexander Joe Hinz Will Ethery B. W. Finck Bess Brown Anderson R. L. Furst Garden City Jane Brown Alla D. Johnson Huntsville J. R. Nicholson Mildred Charlotte Charleston 5. C R. E. Oliver Monteagle Terin Caroline Oliver Camp Unaka Oliver J. T. Jones Ben Martin, Jr R. C. Sims Eighth Avenue Charles Sittason Wiggins Muscle Shoals Pauline Hauk D. Johnson Henry Sigman East Lafayette ‘Street James H. Johnson Walnut Street Federal Greta As Des Mel F Includin Melvyn Douglas Erich von. Stroheim Fussell Sisters Pointer Sisters Henry Norton Hildreth Garner Pride Elmer Lloyd Rufus Pearson Sinker” Mitchell Russell Lyne Sonny Jones Buttrey J. A. Buttrey Billy Rahm Decatur Daily Anne Adams West 17Th Street Louisiana Who's Who In Washington Charles P. Stewart Senator Hayden Senator Gloria Stuart Screenland Favorite J. & Patterson Bank Mary Whitney Knickerbocker United Hunts Huntington LU N. Y Cloud 10 Sewanee Goidel Wohl’s Speake, Warren Ratliff
Search Courier

Search the Decatur Daily Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Decatur Daily?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication