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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1927

Page

5

Party for Miss Coffee and Miss Lawson

Miss Martha Coffee of Birmingham and Miss Sadie Lawson of Athens were honored guests at a rock party hosted by Mrs. JH McDougald on Prospect Drive. The interior featured cut flowers and Mary Bat Hendrix won highest score, receiving perfume. a display of refreshments followed for attendees including Louise and Helen Coffee and several local guests.

Martha Coffee Birmingham Sadie Totem Athens Louise Helen Coffee JH. McDougald Prospect Drive Mary Bat Hendrix Sadie Lawson Louise and Frances Watkins Jane Perie Petrace Pirie Mary Battle Hendrix Imogene Nungester Frances Mason Mae . Nash Memphis Tenn

Friday Bridge Party Honoring Miss Kath Erine Jacobs

Mrs. R. T. Sheppard hosted a bridge party Friday to honor Miss Kath Erine Jacobs of Gadsden. Guests included Mary Wallace Smiley Julia Leigh Lynne Carolyn Fussell Frances Mason Louise Almon Mary Bronaugh Dolores Hardage and the honoree received silk hose while Miss Almon won the high score and Miss Bronaugh the high card cutter. A salad course was served after the games.

R. T. Sheppard Katherine Jacobs Gadsden Mary Wallace Smiley Julia Leigh Lynne Carolyn Fussell Frances Mason Louise Almon Mary Bronaugh Dolores Hardage Almon

Informal Gathering at Grant Street Hosts Out of Town Guests

Mrs Phillip Humphrey entertained at her attractive Grant street home for visiting guests from Valdosta Georgia West Palm Beach Florida and Clanton Alabama. Mrs J L Echols won the highest score and a prize while honey guests received mementoes. A delicate salad course followed the verses.

Phillip. Humphrey Grant Street William Hardage Valdosta Paul Crawford West Palm Beach Fila Victor Heard Clanto Ala J. L. Echols William Her Ral Crawford J. Kott Scat ‘Nes Inl Law Victor Hort Ae Kyle B. Crawford

Personal notices and travels span region and kin

Lee Campbell recovers from illness and goes out. W G Pappenberg travels to Red Boiling Springs Tennessee for two weeks vacation. Mr and Mrs J O Bryan of Birmingham return after visiting daughter Mrs W G Pappenberg with Bill Pappenberg Jr. Dan Hogan family back from Montgomery and southern Alabama trip. Ellen Fite ill with typhoid at parental home. Mrs J D Davis home after visiting Mrs S E Broderick in Bellemina. A D Cliffe in Frank Ewing Tennessee to aid brother ill with typhoid. Zoe H V Turner returns from visit with her parents at Port Tennessee. Mrs L Fr Goodwin of Birmingham visits Mrs T V Harrison. Mrs Brad Bibb of Mooresville sent to Birmingham for treatment. Eleanor and Ethel Harrison visit relatives in Birmingham. T Z Bailey and children, with Will Wolcott, return from long Detroit and Flint trip through Canada. Mrs R G Cortner in Birmingham at bedside of sister Mrs Brad Bibb. Mrs T Z Bailey travels to Birmingham due to mother’s illness. Margaret Harrison to return home from Florence Normal for a month’s holiday. S E Patterson back from weeks with relatives in Chattanooga Rome and Georgia. C D Davis arrives from Birmingham to visit Miss Mary Darnell. Louise Almon to visit Bristol and Virginia. Frances Mason returns from visit to [text cut].

Circle No 8 Meeting Notice

Circle No 8 of the Westminster Woman s Auxiliary will meet Monday at 3 p m with Mrs George Jackson.

Westminster Woman’s Auxiliary George Jackson

South Side Baptist Circles Meet With Pryor Lead

Both circles of the South Side Baptist church will gather Monday at 1404 Sixth Ave South with Mrs. R. A. Pryor hosting and Mrs. E. L. Ashford leading.

Southside Baptist Church R. A. Pryor Sixth Ave South E. L. Ashford

Missionary Circles Meet at First Methodist Church

The Missionary circles of the First Methodist church will meet Monday at 4 p m. Duncan Memorial circle led by Mrs R Cardner circle No 1 with Mrs C O King circle No 2 with Mrs Frank Brown and Circle No 8 led by Mrs O B Cartwright.

The First Methodist Church Duncan Memorial R. Cardner C. O. King Frank Brown O. B. Cartwright

Bible Study Class at First Presbyterian Church

The Bible Study class of the First Presbyterian church will meet Monday at 4 p.m. in the ladies parlor of the church.

First Presbyterian Church

Canal Street Rook Club Hosts Weekly Meeting

The Canal Street Rook Club met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Emmett Himes as hostess. Mrs. George Rogers and Mrs. Andrew Perolio tied for high score, with Mrs. Perolio winning the prize. Mrs. J. W. Clapton received the trophy for top score.

Canal Street Canal Street Rook Club Emmett Himes George Rogers Andrew Perolio Perolio J. W. Clapton

Guests Attend Consolation Gift Event

Mrs. J D Garren and guests, including Mrs T G Morrow and Mrs J W Clapton, partake in a consolation gift presentation. Mrs Morrow, a recent bride, receives a boudoir pillow while club members enjoy late afternoon sandwiches and an ice course.

J.D. Garren T. G. Morrow T.G. Morrow J. W. Clapton Wilbur Bailey Frank Brown J. D. Garren

Social guests and visits in Commerce area

Relatives and friends in Commerce Georgia and nearby towns plan visits. Mrs R C Workman of Birmingham and Mr and Mrs Claude Dent from Cy press Alabama expected Sunday. Mrs Dent formerly Miss Eula Dunnavent. Others arriving include Mrs Bob Brown from New Orleans and Mrs James A Jones visiting Nashville relatives.

R. C. Workman Birmingham Claude Dent Cypress Ala Frank Lide

Local Social News Notices From Tennessee and Alabama

Dc M Hayes and Mrs E Floyd Olive with son Joe of Nashville are to visit on the southside Monday. JF Halbrooks to spend weekend with brother A R Halbrooks at Hatton Alabama. Dr John Bragg leaves Saturday for Rochester Minnesota for a ten day course. Miss Perry Fink and Miss Mildred Merritt visiting Tracy City Alabama. Miss Falla Richardson visiting Colorado Springs Colorado and to return September first to stay with Mrs RH Wolcott.

E. Floyd Olive Joe Nashville Southside Perry Fink Mildred Merritt Tracy City Ala Falla Richardson Colorado Springs Col R. H. Wolcott

Social calendar items mingle visits across cities

Mrs. L. H. Humphreys returns to Madison Sunday after visiting sister Mrs. R. H. Wolcott with granddaughter Dora Cain Apperson. Mrs. Wolcott plans to visit relatives in Madison next week. Miss Alice Hatton of Birmingham will visit Mrs. Louis Simmons Stickney Sunday. Mrs. David Webb and Mrs. P. H. McBride and son of Memphis arrive to visit Mrs. T. A. Caddell. M. Stanley of Anniston visited Friday. Mr. and Mrs. William Hardage of Valdosta are guests of Phillip Humphrey.

L. H. Humphreys Madison R. H. Wolcott Dora Cain Apperson Alice Hatton Birmingham Louis Simmons Stickney David Webb P. H. McBride Memphis T. A. Caddell William Hardage Valdosta, Ga Phillip Humphrey

Local social notes from Huntsville and nearby towns

Phillip Humphrey travels on business in Huntsville. Mr. and Mrs. Brock and Mr. and Mrs. Jones visit Birmingham with Mrs. M A Dinsmore. Mr. and Mrs. Wilder return from Birmingham. J O Windham leaves for Atlanta for a promotion with Atlantic Pacific Tea Co. Mrs. Wiley expected home from Greenville. Mrs. Coffee and Misses Coffee and Lawson to visit Athens for a couple of weeks. Dr. W A Rickles goes to Jasper for vacation. Miss Meabeentine of Montgomery visits Miss Spencer. Mrs. Reynolds and sons plan to visit relatives at Roughrock in Kingsville Texas.

J. O. Windham Atlanta Atlantic Pacific Tea Co Windham Martha Coffee Birmingham Misses Coffee Miss Louie Coffee Sadie Lawson Athens

Weather Doesn’t Stop Work Attire Says Go To Job

A local editorial urges readers to ignore conditions and proceed to work. It emphasizes personal responsibility and routine over weather forecasts, arguing productivity sustains the community and avoids disruption.

Central Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Service Details

Chupghes Central Baptist invites members to Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. with the sermon "Living in the Lives of Others" and an evening service at 7:30 p.m. titled "The Great Refusal. Rev. H. G. Willian preaches at both services. 6 p.m. B Y P U. 7:30 Wednesday Prayer meeting. All meetings are open to the public.

Central Baptist H. G. Willian

Austinville Methodist Sunday Schedule and Pastor

The Austinville Methodist Church lists Sunday School at 9 45 a m with R V Bracken as superintendent Preaching at 11 a m by Rev D 5 McGlawn Epworth League at 11 pm and another service at 7 pm by Rev W D Wilkerson of Knoxville Tenn First Church M EB Prayer services are Wednesday evening at 745 p m S V Blythe is the pastor

Austinville Methodist Sunday School

South Side Baptist Church Services and Activities

Reverend Chas H Turner leads Sunday School at 9:45 with Will Spanabel as superintendent. Preaching at 11 and 7:30 with morning message The Aggressive Power of Christianity and evening message Christ Receiving Sinners. About twenty five awards at the training school to be presented at Sunday School hour. Sunbeams at 2:30 and BYU groups at 4:16. Visitors and members invited.

South Side Baptist Chas. H. Turner Will Spanabel Sunbeams Meet At 2:30 P.m. All, BY. P. U's

Christian Science Sunday Services Implied Schedule

Sunday morning service at 11 oclock with subject Spirit. Sunday School at 9 45 a m. Wednesday service first Wednesday monthly at 8 oclock p m. Reading room open daily 2 to 4 p m except Sunday. All services at the Morgan County Bank building. Public invited to attend.

Morgan County Bank

First Christian Church Sunday Schedule

The First Christian Church lists Sunday School at 9 46 a m Communion and morning worship at 11 am with the sermon The First Gospel Sermon Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m and evening worship at 8 pm Pastor W L Outhouse leads the services.

First Christian Church Christian Endeavor

First Presbyterian Sunday Services and Prayer Meeting

The church offers 9:30 Sunday School with a men’s class led by Rev. R T Liston and an 11 o’clock preaching service by Pastor J D Wallace with a solo by Mrs Perkins. The Christian Endeavor holds 7 with a prayer meeting next Wednesday at 8:00 PM, followed by evening worship.

R. T. Liston J. D. Wallace Mrs. Perkins Christian Endeavor

Cullman Clinic Named Most Successful by Officials

The Cullman clinic for crippled children, held Friday, drew over 100 disabled children for examinations. Participants came from Morgan, Lawrence, Winston, and Cullman counties with doctors from across the district. Corrections were advised and will be implemented by the Society for Crippled Children. rehabilitation officers will teach trades to some not suited for surgery.

Cullman Clinic Morgan County Lawrence County Winston and Cullman Society For Crippled Cullman County

Church and School Bible Class and Communion Service

A church sets a 9:45 schedule for Church School and Men’s Bible class followed by Holy Communion and a sermon. The service emphasizes worship and instruction with communal observance.

Westminster Presbyterian Sunday School and Meetings Schedule

Westminster Presbyterian conducts Sunday School at 9 30 a m Young People meeting at 6 30 p m Regular prayer meeting every Wednesday at 7 30 p m No preaching services Pastor on vacation.

Paster

Israel in Egypt sermon at St. Pauls Lutheran service

St. Pauls Lutheran offers 9:30 Sunday School followed by 10:30 Divine worship with Holy Communion. The program features the musical oratorio Israel in Egypt performed during the service.

ST. PAUL/S LUTHERAN Israel Egypt

First Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Services

Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by J H Johnson superintendent Epworth League at 7 p m with Miss Evelyn Irwin as president Preaching at 11 a m by Rev George Hall of Athens Special music Public is cordially invited

J. H. Johnson Epworth League Evelyn Irwin George Hall of Athens

Eventually youll buy a ce daire

A brief promotional line urges immediate purchase of a condo or flat with a call to action to call a listed phone number B for details.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Margaret C. Shelton Decatur Miss Coffee Miss Lawson Miss Jacobs Rainey’s Fashion Parlor Jackson “St Maloney She Outlaw Express Aesop Yola d’Avril Lee Campbell W. G. Pappenberg Red Boiling Springs J. O’bryan Bill Pappenberg,Jr Dan Hogan Montgomery Mr. Hogan Ellen Fite J. D. Davis S. E. Broderick Belle Mina A. D. Cliffe Frank Ewing, Tenn Zoe H. V. Turner Jim Yarbrough Port, Tenn L.fr. Goodwin T. V. Harrison Brad Bibb Mooresville Eleanor and Ethel Harrison T. Z. Bailey Will Wolcott Flint Detroit Mich Canada R. G. Cortner T. Z.bailey Margaret Harrison Florence Florence Normal S._E. Patterson Chattanooga Rome Georgia C. D. Davis Margaret Ward Mary Darnell Bristol Virginia Southside Baptist Circles HOTEL Lyons Cafe H. GC. Athey Prop Fanny, Darrell Byny Lapre Li Nes Cupid Commerce Bob Brown New Orleans O. Kyle James A. Jones L. J. Pettey William Voorhies Tennessee Burns Kelley Anne Kenneth E. Thomas Jasper Alabama Carl Blake Thomas Henry Hartung Eunice Davis Lou Bains Austinville Baptist Church Frank Emens Ruth Sara Louisville J. E. Henderson and Sons James and Billy F. M. Hamilton Margaret Hauk Dc. M. Hayes J.F. Halbrooks Brother A. R. Halbrooks Hatton, Ala John Bragg Rochester Minn Huntsvill Business Today S. D. Brock Mrs Ben’ Hill J. W. Wilder C. A. Wilder Pep T. M. Wiley Greenville Miss Dr. W. A. Rickles Margaret Meabeentine of Montgomery, Ala Margery Spencer Paris Christian Science Service First Presbyterian John's Episcopal Westminister Presbyterian Decatur Mill & Elevator CO Decatur, Ala American Cleaners & Dyers
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