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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1932

Page

2

Revival and community notes from Just Around Home

Five Tennessee Valley counties report revival at Metho d church with two daily services led by Rev. Isaac Roberts and Rev. Hudson. Attendees include visitors from Birmingham and Texas. A Neel area picnic on Saturday August 6 funds ball team equipment with four games scheduled. Aunt Martha Maddox dies at 86 after years of service to the community and church, survived by a sister and many relatives.

Isaac Roberts Hudson Mer J. D. Ratliff Birmingham D. D. Lake Johnnie Hamlin Ann Grace Buddy Texas Neel Austinville Mt. Zion Martha Maddox E. H. Howell Martha Aunt Martha

Funeral Services Held for Mrs. Manda Oden

Large attendance at Harmony as Mrs. Manda Oden is laid to rest. Report notes community support and local ties with Harmony church.

Life of Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt Part I

Mrs Roosevelt continues tireless work from Hyde Park N Y managing an early American furniture shop. She left her teaching post in New York and travels from Albany three days weekly. She edits a baby magazine and aids in her husband’s campaign.

Mrs Franklin D. Roosevelt Part I Frank Reeser Nora Franklin Roosevelt Navy New York

Local Social Notes From Weekend Visits and Picnic

Mr and Mrs Will Mason attended the Blue Springs picnic on Saturday. Mrs Florence Tanner and two daughters Elna and Eloise visited Mrs Mattie Woodall Saturday. Mr and Mrs Lester Taylors young daughter has been ill this past week. Mrs Malinda Lewis visited sister Mrs Martha Ann Holmes at Eva Friday. Mrs Jane McKee and Miss Sarah McKee spent a few days with Mrs Florence Tanner and family. Mrs Pearl Mathews visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Susie Lewis. Mrs Susie Lewis and children were Monday guests of Mrs Plorence Tanner.

Will Mason Blue Springs Florence Tanner Elna Eloise Mattie Woodall Lester Taylor Malinda Lewis Martha Ann Holmes Eva Jane McKee Sarah McKee Pearl Mathews Susie Lewis Plorence Tanner Tor Anne Weatherwax Grace Reba Littrell Decatur Lillie Mae Murl Byars F. E. Farley Emily Lile Fanner O. E. Kirby Mary Cunningham Jean Margaret Sample Hartselle A. J. Crossthwaite L. F. Howell Madelyn Heflin Mary Clyde Garner Albertville Birmingham Ethel Weldon Montgomery QO. E. Kirby Gladys Buttrey Bell Green Lottie Quin Hudson Sandlin Kathleen Vandiver Willie Wallace Benton Lee Clyde Horton Florence Ola Kempe

Williams relatives visit linked to local chapel meeting

Robert Williams spent last week with relatives at Jonfes Chapel. Several from here are attending the meeting at Union Hill. Miss Morell Woodard spent last week in Cullman with relatives. Miss Ester Woodard of Cullman vacationed here with family. Mrs Eula Woodard and Miss Jewell Vann with Miss Verna Hawkins attended the Woodmen Circle Convention at Hartselle last Thursday.

Robert Williams Jonfes Chapel Union Hill Morell Woodard Cullman Ester Woodard Eula Woodard Jewell Vann Verna Hawkins Woodmen Circle Hartselle

Local Family News and Upcoming Revival Services

A collage of social visits in Moulton and nearby towns includes Mr and Mrs Prince with sisters Leah Cora Jane and Martha Rob ert Wilson, and Mr and Mrs Zeb Williams visiting Berlin relatives. Revivals unfold at Methodist church and Etna Baptist church next week, inviting all. many residents attend events and visit kin in Decatur, Birmingham, Albertville, and Florence.

Prince Leah Cora Jane Martha Robert Wilson Zeb Williams James Berlin W. F. Hawkins Verna Hawkins John Sexton Cullman Lévi Merrell W. FP Hawkins Georgia Etna

Union Grove social notes from Lacey's Spring area

In Union Grove Lacey's Spring Route 1 Paul Henderson and sister Anna Lee of Birmingham visit their aunt Alma Lee Moore. Ethel Anice Hughes of Decatur visits Miss Inna Edwards. Pauline and Christa Lee Ingliss of Belle Mina visit Estelle Lipscomb. A Vaughn place river party enjoyed by Hilda and Lucille Barksdale Loretta Ima Edwards Ethel Anice Hughes Vera Hornbuckle Inez Edwards and men William Arthur Robert Vaughn Bruce JL H and Robert Underwood. Piepie lunch at Davidson spring includes Fannie Barksdale Charlie Hornbuckle and J Edwards spouses. Betty Jo Edwards visited.

Sunday Baseball For Cullman Looms

The Cullman club of the Bline league may inaugurate Sunday base ball within the next few weeks. It plans to complete the schedule by playing rain out games on Sunday afternoons.

Cullman Club

Mrs William Watson Improves at Jackson Street Home

IS IMPROVING Mrs. William Watson who continues ill at her home on Jackson street is somewhat improved and able to sit up.

William Watson Jackson Street

Visiting Today Delights For Florida Guests

Mr and Mrs Hale of Florida visit Miss Helen Hayes in Belle Mina.

Mrs. Hale Florida Helen Hayes Belle Mina

Vertumnus and Pomona Marriage Context in Roman Myth

In Roman myth Vertumnus is described as the husband of Pomona the goddess of fruit trees. The pair represent agricultural abundance and seasonal change in classical storytelling.

Vertumnus Pomona

Athens social notes highlight bridge prizes and guests

Misses Sue and Nita Lanier of Nashville hosted an al fresco two course party with high score in bridge won by Miss Mary Lillian Feigley and consolation to Miss Ruth Crutcher. Numerous gatherings followed including a progressive four course dinner at multiple residents and a Wednesday Nite Club event. Several Athens residents and former locals were mentioned with visitors and trips to Huntsville Miami New York City and Cuba.

Sue Nita Lanier Nashville Frances Martha Hightower Mary Lillian Feigley Ruth Crutcher Dorothy Grishlowed Louise Sarver Gloria Tea Room J. G. Rankin L. W. Donnell H. N. Binford J. W. Frost Rosa Clay Kirk Henry R. B. Patton Carl Martin P. W. Hendricks, Jr Contract Club Juliet Duncan Helen Henry F. H Edward Goodrich Alma Crowson Miami Florida F. G. Hertzler Huntsville Lynn Kennemer New York City O. J. Wade Anniston

Birmingham Market Prices and Shipments Today

Market report from Birmingham lists receipts across produce, grain, livestock, and cotton products. Hay and grain prices are given with new crop and standard grades, while poultry and egg prices are posted by producers and jobbers. Several item prices are noted with small market shifts and general activity described as steady or light demand.

Birmingham Johnson U. S U. 8

Largest national cemetery in the United States

Arlington National Cemetery, located across the Potomac from Washington, is the largest national cemetery in the United States. The name derives from the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus built for Mausolus, and the term coomb refers to an old British four bushel corn measure.

United States Arlington National Cemetery Potomac Washington Halicarnassus Mausolus Caria Artemesia

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