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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1927

Page

5

Peggy Davis Hosts Bridge Luncheon in Johnston Street Home

Peggy Davis delightfully entertained Thursday morning with a bridge luncheon at her parents Henry and Davis on Johnston street. Earl Lee earned the high score and Miss Mason won the consolation trophy. Guests included Mrs. Sam Stephenson and many friends, with a noon luncheon served, flowers adorning the scene and a gift presented to Mrs. Stephenson.

Peggy Davis Henry Davis Johnston Street Earl Lee Miss Mason Sam Stephenson Davis Charles Harvey Thelma Hatfield Delores Hardage Roline Teastey James Ratliffe de Alva Alexander Ernestine Kinsolving Eleanor Harrison Mary Jervis Christine and Louise Almon Vivien Fleming Mary Matheny Loudie Moore Pointer Clara Berry Hunt Suzanne Jones Imogene Nungester Carolyn Fussell Mary Battle Hendrix Elizabeth Malone Mary Wallace Smiley Mary Bronaugh Sarah Blackwell Virginis Humphrey Ima Frances Mason

Decatur Targets Agricultural Trade With Offer of Market Access

Decatur pursues agricultural trade by offering a favorable price and assured market access. The move signals readiness to trade for favorable terms and expand regional commerce.

Decatur

Personal notices echo mix of travels and visits across towns

A long list of visitors and travelers fills the page. Miss Tyne Hamlin arrives from Birmingham for a few days. Mrs M N Reeves of Anions Tenn visits relatives. Dora Stewart attends Florence Normal. Mr and Mrs Jack Owens of Sheffield visit local friends. Elizabeth Bradley from Belle Mina guests here. Lewis Bradley resumes work after illness. Tulsa visitors Ruby Rowene and Marjory Waldrop return after visiting the Jones family. Numerous trips span Birmingham, Nashville, Madisonville, Moulton, and beyond with family, kin, and friends all across Alabama and nearby states.

Ruby, Rowene Marjory Waldrop Tulsa, Okla Mrs. H. H. Jones

Chain Store Tax Bill Pigeonholed in Alabama Legislature

A bill to tax each chain store with five or more outlets in Alabama was placed on the adverse calendar after an opposing vote. Senator Teasley leads a two day effort if the measure shifts to the favorable calendar, keeping the bill stalled.

Alabama Teasley

Mrs Edward Mainard to seek treatment at Crile hospital

Mrs Edward Mainard will depart Saturday for Cleveland Ohio to receive medical treatment at Crile hospital.

Edward Mainard Cleveland Ohio Crile Hospital

New Toll Lines Under Construction To Birmingham Culman and Hartselle

The Southern Bell Telephone company is building new toll lines south of town to handle rising long distance traffic. At least three lines are planned with one to Birmingham, one to Culman, and another to Hartselle. The project should significantly speed service southward.

Southern Bell Telephone Company Here Birmingham Culman Hartselle

Temperature Report Shows 85/66 Today

The day featured a high of 85 degrees and a low of 66 as temperatures remained below typical levels over the past 24 hours.

Attention For Home Brew Bill

The Bonner Home Brew bill to regulate malt extract sales in Alabama is revived in the legislature after F. E. Burleson of Morgan moved to require a judiciary committee report. The committee must report at its next sitting as Burleson changed his vote and now backs the bill becoming law.

Alabama F. E. Burleson Morgan House Judiciary Committee Mr. Burleson Judiciary

First Methodist Conference Tonight and Sunday Service

The third Quarterly Conference of the First Methodist church will be held this evening at 7 30 led by Doctor J B Robertson. He will also preach Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. There will be no Sunday evening service due to Pastor R T Tyler's absence.

First Methodist Church J. 8. Robertson Robertson R. T. Tyler

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Margaret C. Shelton Dillehay Bros Rainey’s Fashion Parlor Jackson St Octagon Soap Libby Bill’s Grocery Tyne Hamlin Oatoe M. N. Reeves Eae Dora Stewart Florence Normal Jack Owens Howard and Norman Sheffield Elizabeth Bradley Belle Mina Lewis Bradley Mir. Gnd Keneipp and Son Carmel C. W. Bethany Kyle Lewter Little Rock W. L. Hatchett Fayetteville Tenn John Hamlin Anne Johnny Bonhan Texas W. J. Hamlin Willie Beard Nashville W. N. Cowden East Vine Street P. L. O’bryant Madisonville, Ky Lillian Norris Montgomery Jerone Eleanor Hogan O.P. Sivley Carl Amboy, UL Grady Little Moulton Morrss T. F. Wallace Mrs Claude Sivley Moulton H. E. Dryden, Jr J. R. Daniels Daisy Bell Parsons R. L. Parsons Katherine Kennedy P. Judy Mary Elizabeth Collier Ing Florence Guy Bowman Columbus, C New York City Tre . de France Europe Bowman J. W. Sadler Huntsville Marie Benson Greenville, Ala Mary and E. F. Broadus Louisville S. S. Broadus 8S. S. Broadus Charlotte Broadus J. T. Jordan A. C. Jordan Iuka Miss P. E. Kimberly R. G. Sherril Lakeland, Fla J. H. Corsbie R. M. McGlathery J. M. Parker Dallas, Texas Howard Burleson L. J. Ramage Annette Bradeline France Mile Jacqueline Schally America Long Princess Yoffows Sdtan Adolphe Menjou Ricardo. Cortez Carol Dempster Lya DE Putti Marie Coralli Dixie Market SWIFT Albany J. R. Doss Acorn Stores, Inc
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