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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1929

Page

5

Elegant wedding and social notices fill Decatur pages

Social and personal items describe a refined engagement event with roses and dahlias, readings by Miss Elmer, piano selections by Miss Wishman, and gifts arranged in a pink white motif. A long guest list praises hostesses Mrs Elmer and Mrs J N Laubenthal. Community notices note home economics demonstrations at the Masonic building and club hostesses for the event.

J. N. Laubenthal Ben Hill Miss Elmer Louise Wishman Fulton, Mo Sarah Elizabeth Elmer Elizabeth Jane Pirtle Decatur Daily the Masonic Johnson Street Westinghouse Electric

Personal News and House Guests Across Town

Mrs J F Levin recovers at Ferry Street home from malaria attack. Numerous visits and motor trips bring Misses Campbell Street and Raines Manchester Tenn guests for weekend. The article lists multiple residents visiting Birmingham,Gadsden, Nashville, Paris and London with family and travel details.

J. F. Levin Ferry Street Louise Campbell Maggie Belle Raines Manchester, Tenn Virginia Luella Street

Almon Pitches Aviation Advance For Decatur

Almon discusses aviation growth and its impact on transportation. He notes Wright brothers era to present air commerce, predicts widespread airports, mail, passenger air travel, and a Decatur airport as key to Alabama access. An airport survey led by local leaders supports site selection and cooperation with official bodies.

Wilbur Orville Wright Civilife America Florida To Panama Canal Zone Charles Lindbergh United States Decatur Alabama John Patterson Decatur - Kiwanis Club Frank P. Lide Rotary Club Department of Commerce William Centner

Thought and Poetry on Education and Ambition

A boy in a print shop pretends to be the superintendent and acts as he would if in charge. He cleans rollers and takes tasks seriously, and eventually he becomes superintendent. Theodore Roosevelt’s quote frames the idea that moral education matters as much as intellect.

Bride Elect Miss Louise Elmer Feted By Sisters In Law

Miss Louise Elmer bride elect of August inspired a pretty party hosted last week by her sisters in law Mrs. W A Ellmer and Mrs. C A Elmer at the Elmer home on Gordon Drive.

Lillian Alexander Moore Birmingham New York City Frank Lide Mary Elizabeth Moore Mesdames Elmer Elimer Louise Elmer W. A. Ellmer C. A. Elmer Gordon Drive

Visits Nashville by Citiezns Industria Debita secretary

Carline Blackwell secretary-manager of the Citizens Industrial Debita has returned from a brief visit to Nashville.

Carline Blackwell Citiezns Industria Debita Nashville

States enact new highway legislation this year

Forty states enacted highway legislation this year, reflecting broad legislative activity on road funding rules, safety standards, and transportation policy across the country.

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Miss. Elmer W. A. Elier Elmer Louise Eller Hubert Aycock E.R. Clemons Trinity A. J. Houser J. O. Colvard Rufus Warren James Ratliffe Lether Smith I. D. Carlisle Alma Fricke Hartselle George Carter Allene King Myrtle Patterson Lorene Fischer Cullman Louise Holtmann Claude McBride John Hulme Ed Berry Fred Sittason Gilbert Crane W. R. Johnson Corinne Griffin Hoyt Kelley Stovall C. McKnight Curtis Myrtle Martin Jesse Yarbrough Elsa Schauber Walter Hannigan Fred Nebrig H. K. Neville J. G. Pirtle Bowlder Colo Connie Younglove J. H. Bills Seminole Okla W. T. Lowe J. T. Jones Joe Woods Nice Miss Maud .Rice Frank McGregor Aloe Williams Mrs. Hudson Purifoy Florida Erieve Harriett Rebecca Bertha Sue Campbell Christine Street J. W. Pettey J. T. Pettey Gadsden W. B. Edmundson Guy Bowman Bowman Columbus Ohio Paris France C. A. Edwards Cecil Terry Frye Eugene Martha T. R. Grigsby C. B. Dozier T. R. Grigsby, Jr Bessemer Robin Thomas R. C. Workman Texas Angus McGwier W. R. Nelson Mrs. Ashton Wren Jeanne Moseley Barbara Davis C. G. Jones Dorothy Jean Williams Tracy City Tenn E. G. Lovell Mary Williams Mildred Merritt Tracy City Tenn Corinna Dozier Ala Bessie McCollum Marittem, Ga Ellen Edwards Ingham W. E. Todd Frances Todd Hudmon Moulton Sanders Cortner R. G. Cortner Chattanooga, Tenn Mrs. Loftin W. B. Smith The Benevolent Hospital Baugh, Tenn Earl Lee R. F. Warren Louise Hodges Betty Helmich O. P. Stinson Chicago Harold Asher Harold, Jr Atlanta S. E. Patterson Tennis Tidwell Harry Towns Huntsville Pulaski, Tenn Ruben Robertson Sam Hall the Benevolent Hospital Elizabeth Thomas Indiana Kentucky Louise Robertson Mrs W. C. Robertson Babye Bess Robertson Addie West Falkville Hot Springs Dolly Greer Jeanne Draper Pride’s Station William Moseley, Jr Courtland M. J. Rosenweig Indianapolis Ind Havana Cuba British Honduras Oscar McCulloch Lottie A. Edwards McCulloch Mrs. McCulloch Orrick Davis Ceara Jack Pirtle Bowlder, Colo Almon Theodore Roosevelt Brown Funeral Company Gardner’s Marcel Shop Albany Cafe and Hotel E. Moulton ST William Pathe Marie Prevost Dorothy Dace Home Economist Moye Moye’s Beauty Mineral Spring Somerville J. F. Cain Cain Brothers Armstrong Cooking School Hunter Furniture Co Second Avenue Rahm Clothing CO New York Washington Atlantic City Norfolk, VA Richmond, VA Roanoke, VA Asheville Southern Railway System Moulton Street DRY Cleaners American Cleaners E. Vine St
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