Society highlights from Pittsview and Decatur social notes
Relfe Preuit hosted a refined rock party at his Market street home featuring Miss Betty McGehee and John D. Grimes winning trophies for high scores on the lower porch. Guests enjoyed lawn games, a salad course, and later social hours. Mrs. R. C. Moore hosted a 6 o'clock dinner for the Business Woman's Circle at Central Methodist church with 14 members and visiting guests, followed by gifts and prizes. St Johns Guild members held a White Elephant Sale at Mrs. A. H. Hoff's home with Martha and Mary Guild joining for tea. Ruth Alexander and William O. Graham announce their engagement. The Decatur Mothers club calls a special meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Mack Elam's home to transact important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relfe Preuit
Pittsview
Ala
Leroy McEntire, Jr
McEntire
Market ‘Street
Rook
Betty McGehee
John D. Grimes
Nancy Worth Jones
Margaret Nash
Marion Boswell
Kathryn Boswell
Jane Harris
Marge Penick ‘Jones
Ann Johnson
Masters Tommy Carson
Jimmy Bloodworth
John Wyker
Lampkin Guy
Bobby Wilds
R. C. Moore
Central Methodist Church
Nellie Bo
St. John's Guild
A. H. Hoff
Wanda Harrs
Sewanee, Tenn
Martha and Mary Guild
Decatur Mothers Club
Mack Elam
East Vine Street
Personal notices from town talk headlined gatherings and trips
A long roundup of local residents leaving for conferences, motor trips to the Century of Progress in Chicago, visits to Huntsville, Pulaski, New York, and other places. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hardeman, Miss Dorothy Rasch, Mrs. Molly Fowler, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Blackwell, and many more as they plan travels, visits, and returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hardeman
J. N. Hodges
Dorothy Rasch
Molly Fowler
Huntsville
Mrs
D. L. Blackwell
East Moulton Street
Walter Durham and Sons
Century of Progress
Chicago, Ill
H. O. Troup
Inez West
Pointer
Chicago
Ill
Athens Personal Notices Highlight Local Travels and Campaigns
State Senator R. H. Walker camps for Congress in Tennessee Valley counties this week. Several locals, including Dr. W. J. Donald, Miss Jennie Walker, and Jimmie McCoy, list vacations or visits to Florida, New York, Huntsville, Decatur, Chicago, and Memphis. Visitors from Atlanta and Birmingham also noted among Athens residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Walker
Congress
Tennessee Valley
W. J. Donald
Alabama
Jennie Walker
New York City
Edward Goodrich
Jimmie McCoy
Florida
LeRuth Glaze
Eugene Russell
Decatur
Ena Johnson
W. C. Hatchett
Huntsville
D. L. Rosenall
Red Boiling Springs
Tenn
Chicago
James Ingram
Corpus Christi
Tex
George Wood
Carlos Wood
Helen Wood
Chicago Exposition
Bruce Nelson
Katherine
A. L. Clem
Ruth
P. F. Iathtine
Memphis
R. M. Rawls
William Hagood
Atlanta
Athens
Nell Rodgers
Camp Hill
A. L. Rodgers
T. P. McCord
Nashville
Jack Griffis
Birmingham
W. E. Flood
St.Louis
John Cain
Mullins Visit Strickland Couple in Memphis
Mr and Mrs Tom Mullins of Memphis visit Mr and Mrs Conrad Strickland on Seventh Avenue West during a social stay in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Malone
Clarke Rountree
Mr. Rountree
Monroeville
Ala
Gulf
Tom Mullins
Memphis
Mrs
Conrad Strickland
Seventh Avenue West
Local visitors and revival closure at Forest Chapel
Oak Ridge residents visit relatives in Trafford Alabama while several nearby families share weekends and weekdays with kin. Revival services concluded Sunday night at Forest Chapel as neighbors and friends exchange greetings and stay with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Sparkman
Trafford
Ala
Elvie Roberts
Willis Hicks
Neel
L. J. Wallace
Forest Chapel
Luther Sparkman
Liberty
Clyde Vandiver
W. A. Vandiver
Doc Jones
Baby
C. W. Sparkman
Milton Lott
Lorene Lamb
Dennis Lott
Huntsville
Boyce Lott
Earlene Morris
Lola Mae Sparkman
Emma Bullard
Fishing Trip Is Enjoyable Outing on Rock Creek
A fishing trip on Rock Creek proved enjoyable for a group of friends. Those pictured include Mae and Besdrews, Mamie and Edyth York, Bertha Andrews, Erbie Stevens, Louis Andrews, Shirley Stevens, Carl and Grady McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Creek
Mae and
Besdrews
Mamie
Edyth York
Bertha Andrews
Erbie Stevens
Louis Andrews
Shirley Stevens
Carl
Grady McDonald
County Court Set For September Docket
A two weeks non-jury criminal docket will be heard in county court starting September 5 under Judge W. T. Lowe. Papers are being prepared for service by deputies for the approaching term. No civil cases were set for hearing in the early fall session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Lowe
Mission Study Focused W M Somerville Meeting
The W M S Somerville held a church meeting with devotional by Mrs J A Garrison. Mrs Lewis Turner led Mission Study and Mrs Robert Summerford discussed Living Issues in China. Three visitors joined. Mary Gilchrist hosted a birthday party for her son Bush with games, cake, and ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
J. A. Garrison
Lewis Turner
China
Robert Summerford
Blanche
Kate Winton
R. A. Summerford
Falkville
J. W. Gilchrist
Mary Gilchrist
Bush
Gilchrist
P. D. Dunaway
Ethel Webb
Willie Ruth
Wilma
Elizabeth Groover
Ruth Ransom
Bobbie Summerford
Joe
Francis
Moton
John Johnson
Barbra Ann Miller
Nell
Robbie Gilchrist
Ollie Mae Waugh
Louise Maxwell
Jean
Olga
Dorothy Blevins
Marshall
Wayne
Elizabeth Lyle
Bettye Dunaway
Lillie Waugh
Walter Wade
Irene Mooneyham
Fayteen Rollins
Mary and
Irene Burch
Weather report shows 81/63 degree day ending seven
The weather bureau records a high of 81 and a low of 63 degrees for the 24 hour period ending at 7 o’clock. The summary notes typical daily temperature range with no precipitation details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Weather Bureau Today
Return to Huntsville Misses Kaverne Chandler
Misses Kaverne and Aleene Chandler have returned from a week's visit to Huntsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Kaverne
Aleene Chandler
Easy to Make Slip Pattern 1588 by Anne Adams
Pattern 1588 offers a two seam slip with lace trim and shaping for a smooth foundation. Crepe or wash satin recommended. sizes 14 through 50 listed. Includes step by step instructions and pricing. pattern and catalog options available from The Decatur Daily Pattern Department in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Decatur Daily Pattern Department
West Seventeenth Street
New York City
Bankers Press Governor on Warrants Parley in Alabama
Bankers and state leaders met to discuss funding warrants amid Alabama financial strain. The Chase National Bank arranged a conference with 25 to 30 institutions in New York to assess bonds and warrants. no definite offer was made. Officials plan further talks with Alabama bankers and Reconstruction Finance Corporation about collateralized lending to stabilize schools and creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase National Bank
New York
Alabama
Tennessee
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Washington
Luker sisters enjoy two week vacation in Upshaw
Misses Mae and Bess Luker spent two weeks vacationing in Upshaw Alabama with friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae
Bess Luker
Upshaw, Ala
Jolson Leads New Screen Breakthrough in Hallelujah
Al Jolson stars in Hallelujah Im a Bum at the Princess Theatre. The unit ed Artist film introduces rhythmic dialogue with most of the plot carried by song and rhymes. A vagabond group in Central Park seeks joy until their leader betrays them and falls for a girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Jolson
United Artist
Princess Theatre
Jolson
Ben Hecht
Richard Rodgers
Lorenz Hart
New York
Central Park
Funeral today for Beloved Decatur Resident W F Love
Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 3 o'clock at Central Baptist church for W. F. Love 73 year old beloved resident who died Tuesday morning. He was building superintendent at the Central Baptist church for many years. Survived by wife three daughters Mrs A L Matthews Mrs L N Robertson and Miss Pearl Love all of Decatur one son C A Love of Decatur three grandchildren two sisters Mrs J D Thompson of Somerville and Mrs J W Sharp of Priceville one brother J T Love of Hartselle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist Church
W. F. Love
Love
A. L. Matthews
L. N. Robertson
Miss Pearl Love
Decatur
C. A. Love
J. D. Thompson
Somerville
J. W. Sharp
Priceville
J. T. Love
Hartselle
Oldest Church Member Harriet Walton Dies at 94
Mrs Harriet Walton, grandmother of Aaron Walton, died at age 94 after attending funeral services in Parrish Alabama. Born March 18 1839 she joined a Tuscaloosa County church at 16 before moving to Walker County and transferring to Providence church near Parrish where she remained for 76 years the longest continuous membership in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Walton
Parrish
Ala
Harriet Walton
Walton
Providence Church
Fairview Revival Set to Open August 20
A revival begins August 20 at the Fairview Baptist Church with Rev. M V Stedham delivering sermons. Everyone is cordially invited to attend these services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Fairview Baptist Church
M.V. Stedham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Relfe
Alexander
Town Creek
Ruth Alexander
William O. Graham
Decatur, Ala
Mothers Club
Donnie Blackwell
Charles Lane
Carl Warren
Mr. Warren
Moore- Stevens
R. L. Parsons
Pulaski, Tenn
Brad ‘Bibb
Belle Mina, Ala
Zeno Bailey
Phillip Pointer
8. H. Malone
Elizabeth
Jane
Clyde Hendrix
Estelle
Sam Frank
P. J. Hinds
Frank
Mrs. Hinds
East
Boston
Mass
Edward Warren
Julian Blackwell
Melvin Ozier
Albert Blackwell
8. C. Maulsby
T. F. Turley
Red Boiling Springs, Tenn
Earle Jones, Jr
Franklin, Tenn
T. H. Alexander
Ann Miller McEntire
Vera Austelle
Monteagle, Tenn
Christine Hardy
Athens, Tenn
H. C. Kilgore
J. E. West
Grady Bruce
San Antonio
Texas
Anne Zeitler
Mooresville
R. G. Cortner
W P. Dozier
Charles Woodward
W. G. Gardner
New Orleans
Ed Hathcote
Cora Pearson
State Teachers College
Florence
Til
T. Z. Bailey
H. B. Beard
Georgie Miller
Jasper
Charles Tweedy, Jr
Fairfax Hall
Shenandoah Valley
Blue Ridge Mountains
College Preparatory
John Noble Maxwell Box
Park Station
Waynesbere, Ve
J.C. Penney
Penney
Chick Chavis
Moffett
William A. Moffett
Akron
M. Moore
U. S. S. Arkansas
Admiral Moffett
Arkansas
Mac
Juanita
Bill Moore
Navy
Catalina Island
Oak Ridge
THE
Decatur Daily
America
Caddell
Star In
Goidel
Clapton
S. C. Maulsby
Johnston Street
United Artists Picture
Screen Entertainment
Jolson Wis
Joseph M. Schenck
Madge Evans
Frank Morgan
Harry Langdon
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