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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1930

Page

5

Pretty Hard To Deny a Brother Memoir Excerpt

A long excerpt blends a humorous narrative about a country observer and a dancing squirrel with reflections on belief and a past era. The text then shifts to a church meeting scene describing devotional activities and interlaced notices from the West Decatur Methodist Woman's Missionary Society and local auxiliaries.

Ninth Street Methodist Woman's Missionary Society Meeting

A regular meeting of the Missionary Society of Ninth Street Church was held this week at the church building. The session covered ongoing projects, missionary reports, and plans for future outreach. Members discussed fundraising and community service activities.

Missionary Society of Ninth Street Methodist Woman's Missionary Society Ses

Personal notices from area residents

Mr. and Mrs. Will Wyker and family will motor to Pulaski Tennessee to spend Thursday with her mother Mrs E R Sumpter. Miss Mary Louise Reed is ill at her home on East Moulton Street. Mr and Mrs John Moore of Campbells Station Tennessee have returned home after visiting their daughter Mrs J E Chappell. Mr and Mrs Alton Williams and Mr and Mrs Charles Woodward were in Florence this week for a short visit. Mrs John Chappell of Mt Pleasant Tennessee underwent a serious operation at Baughs infirmary but is now recovering at the home of her son and daughter Mr and Mrs J E Chappell on Prospect Drive. Mrs Robert Lee and son Jack of Birmingham are visiting her sister Mrs P H Sandlin.

Will Wyker Pulaski, Tenn E. R. Sumpter Mary Louise Reed East Moulton Street Alton Williams Charles Woodward Florence John Chappell Mt. Pleasant Tenn Baugh’s Infirmary J. E. Chappell Prospect Drive Robert Lee Jack Birmingham P. H. Sandlin Mahlon Long E. W. McLeod Huntsville Elizabeth McKenzie W. E. Howe Mrs. Howe M. D. Newton Merle Robert Robert Barron Newton M. M. Newton T. T. Tidwell W. L. Padgett Oak Street Mrs. M. Mobs Atlanta, Ga

The Marry Go Round Wives Exchange Mirthful Musings

A witty column on wives exchange fantasies argues people choose partners for faults rather than virtues. It notes that living with all flaws is essential for happiness and includes numerous society notices of local residents visiting, traveling, and hosting guests in Ardmore Tennessee and Birmingham during the week.

Paris Reno

Lingerie collar and cuff finish highlights late Summer styles

The pattern 1998 frock features a square neckline and flare skirt in light fabrics such as plain voile, dimity, pique, canton crepe or rayon. Cushions of organdy or lawn trim the white to rose collars and cuffs. Sizes 14 to 40 offered with yardage details and simple instructions. Send fifteen cents for pattern and include name address number and size.

Advice to Girls From Nancy Lee on Education and Ambition

A sixteen year old asks whether to return to high school or attend night school to pursue stenography or bookkeeping. The guidance urges completing school, considers business college, and notes night study as a path after securing work. It emphasizes practical study and continued learning after entering the workforce.

Nancy Lee Business

Decatur Resident Verne Mae Scroggings Taken For Operation

A former Decatur resident identified as Verne Mae Scroggings was taken to Baugh's infirmary this morning for an operation. The report notes she will be remembered here as Verne Mae Scroggings.

Decatur Verne Mae Scroggings Baugh’s Infirmary

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Winif Mr. Britten Newspaper Feature Service, Inc G. W. Puckett J. F. Butler Mrs. Warren D. E. Warren Eighth Avenue West West Decatur Legion’s Auxiliary Business Meeting American Legion Auxiliary Tennessee Valley Bank Ruby Jones the Legion Auxiliary Montgomery First Presbyterian Church John W. Jones Owen Watson Winifred Black Morgan County National Bank Wohl Wohl’s Bank Street Stepins Helen Rowland Morgan Pearson Ardmore R. M. Buchanan A. E. Stone B. J. Owen Tallahassee, Fla C. W. Matheny John Burke New Orleans Rutledge Thomas Mrs. W. M. Voorhies Baugh, Tenn M. L. Patterson A. Bernstein M.S. Barnett Fanny Cagle Russellville Marie and Corinne Cagle Paul Young and Nephew Shelbyville, Tenn B. B. Cavnar G. L. Dawkins Z. K. Goode Addie Goode Mary Gargus Eva Gargus Box Cove Jackson County H. K. Wiggins Baptist Memorial Hospital Edward Norwood Robert George Rela Annie Grave Burden Fort Valley, Ga Rev. Newton Nell Brindley Hartselle Miss Marveleen Brindley Sonny Powell Mrs Ri. Parsons Murray Dodd Fourth Avenue West Fred Stutz Coral Gables, Fla James H. Johnson H. E. Dryden, Jr Fayetteville, Tenn Lucille Giles Mrs. Bordeaux Tat Oak Street Lester Ryan Hillsboro Louise Anderson W. J. Keith Nashville, Tenn T. C. Chandler J. C. White Hamilton Ala B. B. Pickens Tampa, Fla Angus McGwier Chattanooga Chicago Lewis C. Brown Billy Wyker Bailey Springs Mgr Edward Spurlock Hazel Rickenbacker Orangeburg S. C C. E. Spurlock Malcolm Beckham A. C. Simmons Louisville Columbia, Tenn Tom. Snodgrass Charlotte, N. C John Snodgrass E. T. Rushing Decatursville Mr. Rushing Jemima McCalla Mrs. Nelley Pride Tuscaloosa, Ala Mrs. Davis Rox Decatur Daily Anne Adams Our Book of Patterns Decatur Dai Pattern Department West New York City By Nancy Lee Annie Laurie Bobby Battle Creek Health Foods J. T. Towns W. Church St Mrs. BE Nella Eliza C. E. Garrison Vhone Aus Marie Pressler Polly Moran Vitaphone Decatur Ice & Coal Co Speake, Warren & Ratliff Second Avenue
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