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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1929

Page

5

If We Play the Game and Faithful Church Activities

Poem by James Edward Hungerford from Psychology periodical opens sequence. Then a local report notes circles of the Woman's Missionary Society meeting at East Walnut street hosted by Mrs. Madge Alexander with Bible study led by Mrs. W. R. Holland and assistants. Other items include Baptist Young People camp at Lacey Springs with Decatur church participants and a Luke study by First Presbyterian women led by Mrs. John W. Jones.

James Edward Hungerford First Meth T Woman's Missionary Society First Methodist Church Madge Alexander East Walnut Street W. R. Holland F. H. Pointer W. A. Brown J. G. Finley Circle Three Lacey Springs Decatur Baptist Church Misses Phyllis Evelyn Jeanne Betty Giles Gladys Garnett Mabel Ann Hanson Stella Meadors Mildred Burkstresser Mary Vernon Nell Beach Dix Jessie Mae Montgomery Julia Wert Hildreth Ben Martin John Emory Burkstresser Preult Cartwright Foster Bailey First Presbyterian Church John W. Jones Jones H. D. Barnum Woman's Auxiliary Country Club

Effie Mae Winslow Crowned Queen of Junaluska

Effie Mae Winslow of Greenville N C was chosen queen by southern belles at the M E Church South assembly. The event was hosted by Mrs Russell Breeding with Mrs J T Nelson presiding and Miss Mary Darnell and Miss Mary Broadus participating. A social hour and refreshments followed.

T. E. Baker L. A. Keel Atlanta, Ga Syrgley and Thomas Tuscumbia Tuscumbia Springs Park Lula Mae Srygley Mrs. Thomas Dorene Ruby Srygley Frank Armour J. R Walter Craig Charles, Raymond Bessie Mae Baker Effie Mae Winslow Greenville N. C Junaluska M. E. Church South Russell Breeding J. T. Nelson Mary Darnell Mary Broadus Mary Henderson Morristown Tenn Thelma Goodwin Albertville Ala Maureen Bobbitt Misses Henderson Goodwin Margaret Harrison Carolyn Fussell Frances Mason Elizabeth Malone Loudie Moore Pointer Mary Jones Russellville Julia Leigh Lynne Thelma Hatfield Evelyn Irwin Allene Draper Mesdames C. W. Knight F. D. Peebles Farl Lee Thomas Harvey P. J. Brown Raphael Sartor Charles Harvey L. M. Huff Mary Thomas

Friends and relatives travel and visit in Mt Pleasant area

Many readers are noted visiting and traveling. Mrs M C Dugger improves slowly after a long illness and is able to walk a few steps. Numerous friends and relatives, including families from Ferraday La Do than Panama City and New Orleans, visit and stay in Mt Pleasant and nearby towns, with several motor trips planned to St Louis Huntsville and Chattanooga.

M. C. Dugger Mt. Pleasant Tenn

McMillan Attends A Family Reunion

Claude McMillan of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company has returned from South Carolina where he attended a family reunion. He reports an enjoyable visit with relatives from several states who gathered for the event.

Claude McMillan Louisvile and Nashville Railroad Company South Carolina Mr. McMillan

Malone Pool Water Carnival Attracts Large Entrants

Malone pool management reports many entries for the Water carnival with North Alabama swimmers and divers to compete for cash prizes Friday night. The event drew swimmers from Tennessee Valley communities and drew a large crowd of spectators. another big crowd was expected as the program begins at eight o'clock Friday evening.

Malone Pool North Alabama Tennessee Valley

Women Learn Grace Walking With Books On Heads

Chicago teacher Lester Essig runs a charm school teaching women to walk with hips as the center of grace. Pupils balance books on their heads to reduce shoulder wiggle and hip shake, aided by Carmen Sylvia and motion pictures to judge progress amid make up and clothing guidance.

Chicago Lester Essig Essig Carmen Sylvia University of Missouri

Death Treasure review highlights romance and mystery

A serialized tale titled Death Treasure blends thrilling romance and adventure. Veronica Seabroke aids a fugitive, racing a gunboat toward sanctuary in France, with vivid characters and a cleverly crafted plot that rewards astute readers.

Mr. Walling Veronica Seabroke France Grenofen

Mystery of Newplace Abbey and the Pell Murder

Veronica is trusted by Congress ist, led into daring adventures for her sake. Roger Pell comes to Newplace Abbey to hunt buried treasure but finds hatred intrigue and tragedy. Marling is Pell’s bitter enemy, while Martin Somerfield offers a startling theory about the murder. Commander Seabroke, Veronica’s father, sparks humor with his bluster and deference to his wife.

Veronica Roger Pell Newplace Abbey Bertram Fotherbury Pell Marling Newplace Martin Somerfield England Seabroke Roulette

Sisters Enliven Radio Revue in Morning Mail Scene

In San Francisco on August 13 to the Clark sisters Lilah and the eynecoated trio bring a radio revue to life as they await the morning mail, delivering a lighthearted stage moment amid broadcasts.

San Francisco Clark Sisters Morning Mail Lilah

Woman Leader Defying Deneen Leads 1930 Senate Battle

Chicago Congresswoman Ruth Hanna McCormick and Senator Frank de Deneen are shaping a fierce 1930 Republican senatorial contest. McCormick seeks the first woman Senate seat, while Deneen campaigns against prohibition and allied reform factions. Local loyalties split Cook County figures, with downstate blocs aligned to Governor Glenn and other officials amid a tense political landscape.

Walter T. Brown Associated Press Chicago Ruth Hanna McCormick Congress Charles 8 Hilfenois Mte Cormick Senate Deneen S. Cormick Medill McCormick Cook County Wiliam Hale Thompson Thompson McCormick Mark Hanna Mrs. McCormick

Bee Highway Opens Between Hartselle and Catur

Road crews keep the new Bee route between Hartselle and Catur in good condition while traffic uses the dirt roadway now open for regular travel. The project aims to maintain a steady flow on the improved highway segment.

Bee Hartselle Catur A Great

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