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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1930

Page

5

Birthday and social gatherings on Ferry street lawn

A birthday surprise for Mrs. J. W. Bailey featured 83 candles on the cake and gifts carried by Sammie Stephenson, with family guests including multiple Baileys, Stephenson descendants, Cartwrights, and friends. Additional notices describe 6 O clock dinners, theater visits, and picnics at Tanner and Waxahachie with extended relatives and local hosts.

J. W. Bailey W. C. Bailey W. M. Bailey Ferry Street Sammie Stephenson Bailey

Athens hosts spring bridge party for visiting guests

Mrs. John Cooper Adams and Mrs. Louis Simmons Stickney were honored at a Saturday gathering hosted by Mrs. E. N. Penick and Mrs. T. M. Jones Jr. at Johnson Street. Attendees included Mrs. Loyd, Timberlake, Sheppard and others. Loyd won high score, Timberlake low score.

John Cooper Adams Louis Simmons Stickney E. N. Penick T. M. Jones, Jr Adams Fort Sill Okla Penick Stickney D. W. Speake Ferry Street Mobile Captain Stickney Laredo Texas Johnson Street E. S. Loyd I. V. Timberlake R. T. Sheppard Jess Crane Raymon Hodges Frank Duffey E. W. Kennedy H. D. Barnum B. M. Bloodworth

The Little Girl Dream and Working Women

A mid-century column juxtaposes the romantic ideal of women needing care with the reality of independent, capable women. It argues that even the strongest careers do not erase a desire for tenderness and protection from a trusted partner.

Helpful Advice for Teens on Love and Friendship

A teen seeks guidance about balancing two boys and preserving friendship. Brown-Eyed Katie counsels clear communication and honest boundaries. Nancy Lee suggests writing a letter to explain parental advice and feelings to the young man, aiming to clear the air and avoid conflict.

Nancy Lee Aeither Katie

Personal notes from Athens weekend visitors and locals

Miss Virginia Prince Calvin spent the weekend with her grandmother in Athens. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Harris and son George left for Long Island after visiting Mrs. D. R. Garrett and family. Mrs. L. H. Pearson was taken to Benevolent hospital for appendicitis. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Buettner and Miss Louise Meadows with Mrs. Joe Gentry visited Chattanooga and other Georgia points. Mr. and Mrs. Earle Calvin returned from Florence and other business trips. Mr. and Mrs. Weaver Brintley of Hartselle route 3 visited Mrs. John Wade. Wades hosted Brindleys from Hartselle route 3. Harry Dickey is seriously ill at home. Mrs. John Pender, Rube Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Pollard and Mr. and Mrs. Gunther of Huntsville visited here Saturday. Miss Frances Cowden is sick on East Vine Street. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Wade spent Sunday with great aunt Miss Sarah McKee in Arab. Miss McKee, 93, is in good health.

G. C. Odom Waxahachie Texas Elizabeth Berry the Benevolent Hospital H. F. Ellis Pittsburgh Dr. W. Wilson Margaret Blackwell Edward Harris George Long Island N. Y D. R. Garrett Paul Buettner Louise Meadows Joe Gentry Athens Chattanooga Points Georgia W. B. Brindley Hartselle John W. Wade Harry Dickey Sixth Avenue South John Pender Rube Robinson Pete Pollard Gunther Huntsville Sarah McKee Arab Miss McKee

Ethiopia’s Early 1930s Car Census

At the start of 1930 Ethiopia counted 568 automobiles, reflecting a nascent motor age. The figure signals limited private vehicle ownership amid rising urban transport needs and road development considerations in the era.

Ethopia

Baby Billy Joe Born to Mr and Mrs Phillips

A son named Billy Joe was born on August 6 to Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Phillips. The newborn weighs eight pounds and adds to the family.

R. L. Phillips Billy Joe

Five Years Earlier Royal Gifts Count Shrinks to a Dozen

Five years ago the number of royal gifts stood at about twelve, a figure dominated by items presented to the royal family.

Local Lawyer Revered for Morals and Service in Morgan County

The minister, raised in Arab Alabama, served as principal at Holly Pond and Balleyton schools for years. Mr Wright, a respected citizen and solicitor of Morgan County, is noted for his high moral standards and strong reputation among peers.

Wade Wright Morgan County Wright The Central Holly Pond Balleyton Mora

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Mother Bailey E. D. Bailey W C Bailey R. Stephenson W. M. Jr Foster B. P. Cartwright Tanner Carolina McAdams Evelyn McClurkin Anniston Nina Willie Hodges Decatur Florence Dougherty Stella Mae Daniels Marie Hodges Buddy Rogers Princess Theatre Earnest Ward Charles Edward M. W. Wilson Mabel Milton Catherine Hazel McAbee Claudie Hallmark W. C. Ward Kathleen R. G. Ward Tommy Jenkins Calvin Beatrice Almon Roleen Charisie Lee C. N. Ward W. E. Bean Will Bean J. G. Smoot Brazil Mr. Smoot Mrs. Adams Mrs.Stickney Associated Press Beatrice Lee Salt Lake City Miami United States Rio Janeiro A. G. Patterson Congress Bank Street Ala Morgan County National Bank Decatur, Alabama Commercial — Trust — Savings Battle Creek Health I. T W. Church St APEX Sterchi Bros. Stores, Inc Second Bank St Eby Helen Rowland King Features Syndicate, Inc Atlanta Earl Calvin Virginia Brevard N. C Faming of Transylvania Bessie Daniels Muscle Shoals Birmingham Murray Dodd Baugh’s Infirmary Margaret C. Shelton Columbia, Tenn W. K. Sheddan Malcolm Beakham Mrs. Spurlock New Market Miss Loudie Moore Pointer Mentone Kathryn Williamson Gutley J. C. Jarbrough the Baptist Hospital P. J. Brown Mrs. M. FE. May Oak Street Angus’ McGwier Mississippi Edith Bloodworth Bernice McClure Mexico Canada R. G. McClure Leon Elkins Gibson's Camp Frank Vaughn Frances Hubert Lowery Trinity Mountain W. H. Scanlon Mr. Scanlon French Lick Ind Edythe McKnight Elbert King Bethel Lillie Mae Cagle Russellville Maurie Cagle Charles Niles Sixth Avenue St. Petersburgh Pla Olene Thompson Lilian Thompson T. J. Howell Toledo, O F. M. Hamilton Fifth Avenue Lillian Thompson Elbert, King Leland Ray Attedd Virginia Prince Calvin L. H. Pearson Earle Calvin Florence Mrs. Weaver Brintley John Wade Frances Cowden East Vine Street Lindbergh Charles A. Lindbergh Columbia Broadcasting System New York Atlantic Riverside Auditorium Butler Citizens OF Alabama L. E. Creel Yours S. R. Butler John Roles Monterey Kingohazz Paul Whiteman Laure la Plante John Boles Jeanette Loff Glenn Tryon Merne Kennedy Kathryn Crawford Otis Harlen Stanley Smith Grace Heyes William Kent Charles Irwin Twin Sisters G Russel Markett Wynn Holcomb Tommy Atkins Jeanie Lang Romeo Eighth Judicial Circuit Cullman Tribune Cullman, Ala
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