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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1932

Page

5

Social Event At Valley Country Club Hosts Notables

Albert Clopton led a Tuesday night dance at Valley Country Club with guests enjoy ing garden flower arrangements and dessert service through the evening. Hostesses and guests including Virginia Neely and Mary Lawrence Withers attended as bridge and tea were shared among club members and visitors. The piece notes several social gatherings with plans for upcoming picnics and visits from Atlanta guests.

Albert Clopton The Valley Country Club A. W. Hill George Lawrence Clapton Virginia Neely Franklin, Ky Mary Kate Troup Newt Wiggins Sara Sue Hughes Jack Hunter Ruth Marianna, Ark Burton Bartee Leon Bailey Oo. Watson E. L. Morrow Francis Knott Atlanta R. J. Daniels Virginia Turner Weldon N. C Mary Lawrence Withers Raleigh Polhill Julia Leigh Lynne Lone Cedar Camp Trinity Mountain Sam Stephenson Emmie Frances Polhil Cooper Adams Fort Sill Okla E. N. Penick T. M. Jones, Jr Marianna Ark W. B. Morrow Mie Francis Polhill Lucile Giles Carolyn Fussell Elizabeth Malone Liza Lee Miller Mary Jervis Francis Mason Lewis Brown Wm. Kimbrough E.N. Penick

Personal notes of travel and visits from local residents

Local residents report weekend trips and visits including Mrs Bessie Daugherty and Mrs Clark Daugherty returning to Tupelo after visiting nephew C H Eyster. Others motor to North Carolina destinations and nearby towns with family and friends across Alabama.

Bessie Daugherty Mrs. Clark Daugherty Tupelo Miss C. H. Eyster Mrs. Eyster E. W. McLeod Points North Carolina

Fall fashion pattern 2390 from The Decatur Daily Pattern

Advertises pattern 2390 for size 16 to 20 and 34 to 42 with crushed collars and seamed bodice, pleated skirt, and suggestions of canton crepe or sheer wool. Includes ordering details and price for catalog and pattern combined.

Knight rules witnesses have preference over court officers

Montgomery August 10 The attorney general Thomas E Knight Jr ruled that claims of witnesses for attending criminal courts take precedence over claims of court officers in an official opinion addressed to Miss Lammie Swindle Jasper one of Alabama’s few female county treasurers.

Montgomery Ala Thomas E. Knight, Jr Lammie Swindle Jasper

Women Offer Aid to 10 Alabama Schools

The Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs offers its services to Dr. A. F. Harman to aid Alabama public schools in financial distress. Mrs. E. B. Pugh of Union Springs, education chair, says county meetings will be held before the Legislature convenes to discuss the educational situation. The group will propose possible legislation and opened its campaign by backing countywide meetings led by the Alabama Parent-Teacher Associations.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs A. F. Harman E. 8. Pugh Union Springs Federation Parent-Teacher Associations

Five Educators Seek Knapp Presidency at Alabama Polytechnic

Five applicants from as many states seek the presidency of Alabama Polytechnic Institute after Dr. Bradford Knapp resigns. The slate includes E. E. Brown of Weatherford Oklahoma and Columbia University, George M. Rommel of Savannah Georgia, J. R. Grant of Ouachita College Arkansas, Joseph Eugene Rowe of Clarkson Memorial College New York, and L. M. Hrudka of South Dakota State College. The board forwards the names to Governor Miller for consideration by the sub committee.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Polytechnic Institute Bradford Knapp Miller Knapp E. E. Brown Southwestern State Teachers College Weatherford Okla Columbia University New York City George M. Rommel Savannah United States Department of Agriculture J. R. Grant Ouachita College Arkadelphia Arkansas Arkansas Polytechnic College Joseph Eugene Rowe Clarkson Memorial College of Technology Potsdam New York L. M. Hrudka South Dakota State College Brookings

Reverend Tyndall to Return Saturday at Ninth Street Church

Rev. Tyndall, pastor of the Ninth Street Methodist Church, will return Saturday from Mt. Carmel where he has conducted evangelistic services this week. The meeting ends Friday night and he will fill both morning and evening pulpit on Sunday.

M. Tyndall Ninth Street Methodist Church Mt. Carmel

Automotive Group Studies Session in Alabama

Directors of the Alabama Automotive Trades Association meet August 11 to draft a legislative program for the upcoming extraordinary session in Montgomery. Sterling Edwards of Birmingham, state president, says the group is working with the state highway department on bills affecting motorists.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Automotive Trades Association Montgomery Sterling Edwards State Highway Department

Revival Campaign to Open on Fourth Sunday

A revival campaign will start the fourth Sunday in August at Crow's Chapel east of Decatur. Rev. J. D. Pickens will preach. The campaign is expected to run about two weeks.

Crow’s Chapel Decatur J. D. Pickens

Pastor Expected Home By Sunday

Dr James Allen Smith pastor of Central Baptist church is expected to return home by Sunday and fill his pulpit at morning and evening services. He has spent several weeks on leave at his old home in Dothan.

James Allen Smith Central Baptist Church Dothan

Disorderly Conduct Captivates Critics At Princess

Critics praise Disorderly Conduct as a gripping realism filled drama guiding Dick Fay a Motorcycle Sergeant through a derailed ethics tale. Sally Eilers Spencer Tracy lead a strong cast with El Brendel Ralph Bellamy and Nora Lane under John W Considine Jr direction and William Anthony McGuire story.

Princess Theatre Dick Fay el Brendel Ralph Bellamy Ralph Morgan Allan Dinehart Claire Maynard Nora Lane John W. Considine, Jr William Anthony McGuire del Andrews

Crawford Reunion Underway in Center Grove Today

Decatur residents gathered at Center Grove for the annual Crawford reunion an all day event. Officials expected about 100 family members to attend.

Decatur Center Grove

Entertaining Vacation Outing On Bik River

Max Hodges and his parents hosted a Sunday trip at Whitfield's Island on Bik river for Decatur friends. They enjoyed stew, picnic lunches, and delightful ice cream in the afternoon. Attending were Ruth Smvey Sue Master son Martha Jane Vassar Carolyn Gilley Ester Goode Lila Mae Jolly Ann Pearson George Jordan Fernice Ray Louie Glenn B. B. Brooks Sophie Davidson Hoke Kelley and Max Hodges.

Max Hodges B. F. Hodges Pettysville Decatur Whitfield’s Island Bik River Mr. Hodges Ruth Smvey Sue Masterson Martha Jane Vassar Carolyn Gilley Ester Goode Lila Mae Jolly Ann Pearson Messrs George Jordan Fernice Ray Louie Glenn B. B. Brooks Sophie Davidson Hoke Kelley

Ninth Street Methodist to Hold Midweek Prayer Service

With the pastor away Rev Roy Sloan will lead the midweek prayer service at Ninth Street Methodist Church this evening. The public is invited to attend.

Roy Sloan Ninth Street Methodist Church

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