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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1935

Page

5

Hairy Vetch Planting Tips From Home Demonstration Club

Hairy vetch should be planted early to establish a strong root system before winter. Do not delay planting, as late sowing leads to poor stands. Seed at least 2 pounds per acre and apply phosphate carefully using superphosphate or basic slag with inoculant for legumes.

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Insecticide and farming notes blend in Alabama issue

Roaches and pests are condemned as health hazards in household myths while agricultural guidance covers drill methods for inoculated seed in vetch and oats. It explains inoculation, soil handling, and sowing options plus a Limestone county note on drought relief through winter turf oats and vetch oats mixtures for grazing and hay.

Limestone County

Hartselle Recreation Meet Tuesday Night In Park

Hartselle residents and nearby communities are invited to a recreation meeting at Hartselle recreation park Tuesday night at 7 30. O D Johnson TVA recreation leader will supervise games while the Black brothers provide music.

Hartselle O. D. Johnson TVA

Legislative Summary Delays Mark Congress Actions

Washington notes the AAA amendments reworked in conference await final passage by both chambers. Proposals on prohibition suits under the gold policy utilities regulation banking liquor control TVA rivers and harbors await Senate or House action. Food and drugs oil and Walsh labor standards bills pass Senate and wait House. Coal control and midget money bills have not passed.

Washington Congress Senate House An House

Wallace Woman Juggles Bee Confusion on Stump Incident

Mrs. A. H. Miller of Wallace sat in her car perched on a tree stump after a bee entered the machine. The car balanced on the stump with the seat off the highway as she tried to free the bee and get down safely.

Wallace Idaho A. H. Miller

Brownies attend puppet show at church meeting

The Brownies met Tuesday afternoon with leader Miss Annie Ruth ith at the basement of the Methodist church for a puppet show titled The Three Little Pigs by Gilman Doss Jr. Afterward they went to Mrs. Groover’s home for refreshments.

E Pack Annie Ruthith Gilman Doss,Jr Yes

Holloway Reunion At Somerville Home Draws Family Gathering

A Holloway family reunion was held last Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Jim Holloway in Somerville with over fifty attendees. Mr Holloway aged 73 and Mrs Holloway enjoyed a large turnout including twenty five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Families brought basket lunches and photos of the group were taken.

Louise Robinson Circle Meeting With Missionary Miss Robinson

The Louise Robinson Circle of the Methodist Missionary Society met Monday with Miss Louise Robinson, guest from China, and Mrs. Doyle Larkin as hostess. Members performed pieces including Three of Israel and Paths of Peace, with a poem by Mrs Gus. Plans were made to sell drinks and sandwiches at the farmers market near the Tabernacle. Suzanne Westley CircleMrs Coy Summerford hosted the next gathering.

Methodist Missionary Society Louise Robinson China Doyle Larkin He’ Am A. Moore Israel Doyle Lar Gus Ussed Tabernacle

Circle members share gifts at Baptist orphanage meeting

At a social gathering the circle held a picnic Friday during the business season. Mrs. A. Nix closed the event. Members spoke about gifts received and revealed givers. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess.

Suzanna Westley Circle Korea Tom Crittenden Howe Ie

Personal news and visits cross town over weekend

Miss Barbara Peck recovered from appendicitis and returned home Tuesday while Miss Doris Turner visited in the Mixon home. Families including the Tollerson and Burleson clans traveled to Decatur and Huntsville. Louise Robinson, a China missionary, left for Vancouver after a brief stay here.

Barbara Peck Waa

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