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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1933
Page
5
An executive meeting of the Decatur Garden Club at Mrs. Mary D. Simpson’s home was well attended with enthusiasm for future plans and a Fall Flower Show. Dues were reduced and fifty new names were presented for membership.
Miss Harriett Bell of Hunteville visits her aunt Mrs Tennis Tidwell. Mrs Bob Williams and daughter Barbara of Opelika Ala return from visit to Dr and Mrs Leroy Murphree. Miss Ann Zeitler improves at aunt Mrs T A Bowles after appendix operation. Carolyn Zeitler returns home to Mooresville after visit with grandmother Mrs R G Cortner. Andy Zeitler returns to Nashville after attending funeral of aunt Mrs Burton. Mrs Walk recovers from operation and will go to Baton Rouge with daughter Frances. Mrs D E Regan returns to Columbia Tenn after funeral for aunt Mrs Burton. Mrs W P Dozier joins Opelika friends for trip to World’s Fair in Chicago. Rosa Burton of Mitchell Ind visits Burton Bartee. Mrs Phillip Pointer and others plan to motor to Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago next week. W W Benson and Prof W T Jordan of Decatur to attend Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago. Dr F R Beason leaves for Scottsboro for reunion with former classmates. expected home Friday. Mrs Horace Matthews and daughter Sarah Martha and Miss Clara Boatwright of Sandersville Ga to return Saturday.
Dots brighten the summer wardrobe as Elizabeth Young models a beige crepe dress with brown coin dots and a large pique collar. The piece features a belt and a huge bow at the neck. The item sits amid notes of travel and visitors including Mrs. A. S. Darnell, Mrs. Tommy Gephart, and Mrs. Weldon. Various family and social arrivals are listed, along with plans for travel to Florence and Clinton and a trip back from the World Fair in Chicago.
Washington August 4 Two weeks leeway was decreed by the administrator allowing businesses to adjust personnel to new wage and hour levels during a transitional period. Johnson warned no recalcitrant minority would halt the recovery program and noted the recovery act’s teeth would be used if groups did not cooperate after a code was adopted. The Frick Company, a leading operator in Pennsylvania soft coal, agreed to terms of settlement. further talks were planned.
Rev. W. B. Strong, former Decatur pastor of Willoughby and Westside churches, now preaching in Athens, was in town on business and greeted by many old friends. He left Decatur in 1920.
The Decatur school system and Riverside high school principal W T Jordan will travel by train this afternoon to Chicago for the fair. They plan to return Tuesday night.
The Tennessee river rose today to 4.8 feet as of 7 o'clock, signaling higher water levels along the river.
Rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 7 am measured 0.05 inch. The brief report records a light precipitation total for the period.
Four Negroes were assessed small fines in police court this morning on charges of drunkenness and fighting. Ben Wright of Toledo Ohio is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs B D Wright.
Tennessee visitor Mrs Curran Stovall of Prospect is visiting sister Mrs T D Mitchell. Roy Billings and Bill Hall drove to Birmingham for a Thursday business mission. W P Dozier is in Birmingham for a short stay this week. Bayliss Hightower of Athens spent one night en route to Tupelo Mississippi to visit friends.
The article presents pattern 1525 for sizes 14 to 40 with a new neckline and epaulets, noting a beltless silhouette and optional shoulder trim. It includes yardage for size 16 and invites orders by mail, plus promotion of the Summer Edition pattern book with catalog and patterns.
Hyde Park Aug 4 The American Legion announced what it called battle orders to aid the national recovery program. Louis Johnson national commander told President Roosevelt the posts would meet immediately to offer loyal cooperation and services to recovery officials in their communities. Roosevelt replied I have supreme faith that the loyalty of the legionnaires will show in this crisis as it did 15 years ago.
Alabama public works advisory board recommends Montgomery serve as state headquarters to direct the part of the $3.3 billion federal public works program. A state engineer will be named in Washington to run the board’s executive officers with jurisdiction over personnel and rapid project selection to start within 30 days.
Rev. D. W. Griffin informs Decatur Gospel Tabernacle congregation of his resignation effective Sunday August 6 1933 to reenter evangelistic work. He praises support received and asks for prayers while expressing hope for a suitable successor to lead the church in Decatur.
Mrs J W Pipkin and Mrs J A Butrey have returned home from a trip to Vicksburg Mississippi with no further details provided.
The document outlines a public works program aimed at providing employment relief. It mentions government action, funding considerations, and the goal of offering jobs to reduce unemployment through organized infrastructure projects.
Friends of Oscar Methery mourn his death last Wednesday. Misa Mamie McColl of Asheville visits niece Petway Roberts and Mr Roberts. Louise Mabrey and baby spend Thursday with Mrs W L Sparkman. Walter Breedlove and children from Oklahoma visit relatives. Local attendees enjoyed a musical at Austin Bradford home near Moss Chapel last Friday. Erby Thompson and Juston Mabrey hosts Thursday night.
Mr and Mrs N F Greenhall and their children traveled through Decatur Thursday en route to Russellville for a two week vacation.
Clyde Sharp and his son Howland have gone back to Palm Beach Florida following a two week stay with relatives and friends in town.
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