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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1929

Page

5

Escape at Massachusetts reformatory shocks state

Mrs Bettina Massarelli the only woman ever convicted of armed robbery in Massachusetts escaped from a women’s reformatory in Sherborn. She was serving a 16 year term. House guests include Mrs Blanche Crane and daughter of Athens Georgia, Miss Abagail Crawford of Birmingham, and Mrs William Watson of Eutaw Alabama. William Watson of Eutaw Alabama was a weekend guest of city relatives.

Annie Miller Gamble Green Gables Dorothy Stroup Big Springs Texas Viv'a Speer Gamie W. R. Speer Dorothy Frazier Viola Speer Evelyn McClure Doris Richardson Katherine McRae Evelyn Thompson Frances Abel Margaret Joly Dorothy Rasch Grace Speer Marine Speer Welcome Wiesehan Ollie Nelson Frederick Webster Howard and Johnson Hoyt Winton Thomas Crawford Howard McCulloch Hildreth McCulloch Leonard Nelson Bryant Gamble Harris Newsom Jack Yarbrough Samuel Gamble Ruth Nelson Munsey McGlathery Bill Papenberg Frederick Papenberg Marguerite Bethany Richard Coffee Betty Foster Pointer Kathleen Lem Bettina Massarelli Massachusetts Women’s Reformatory Sherborn Mass Blanche Crane Athens, Ga Abagail Crawford Birmingham William Watson Eutaw, Ala B. Crawford Wiliam Watson

Personal notes of visits and travels abound across region

Mrs. W D Moore and Mildred Handley visit in Little Rock while Carl Handley heads McLellan Stores in that city. Numerous friends travel to Anniston Birmingham Florence Nashville and other spots. malaria illness, broken arm, and various short motor trips mark weekend activity.

Thought and Poetry on the Hills of Strife

A reflective verse about imperfect souls striving toward goals. It contrasts flawless paths with those who stumble yet persist, suggesting resilience amid error. The poem frames ascent as a test of perseverance more than flawless virtue.

Building activity continues in Hartselle business district

Construction in Hartselle’s business area remains active through summer with focus on vacant Bee Line highway properties. Dr. W M Booth is considering another brick structure along the highway to begin shortly.

Hartselle Bee Line Highway W. M. Booth

Brief Address Given by Rev Noble R Edwards

Rev Noble R Edwards former local pastor now of Bessemer and member of Bessemer Rotary delivered an interesting impromptu address before the local club today.

Noble R. Edwards Bessemer Rotary Club

Morgan Couple Overnight Guests En Route to Joplin Visit

Mr and Mrs D Morgan spent the night with Mrs Frank Burch en route to Joplin Missouri to visit their parents and relatives. They are traveling by car.

Marian Robertson Birmingham Port Arthur Texas J. H. Alexander Mrs. D. Morgan Frank Burch Joplin

Ill at home of daughter on Prospect Drive

Mrs. J. H. Scoggin remains very ill at the home of her daughter Mrs. W. L. Hatchett on Prospect Drive A.B. county column notes the family’s ongoing care and concern during her illness.

Laura Paul Sixth Avenue West J. R. Gibson 4Th Avenue Fred Simmons, Jr J. H. Scoggin W. L. Hatchett Prospect Drive

Billy Burch Returns Home From Birmingham Visit

Billy Burch has returned from a five weeks' visit to his aunt Mrs. D. Morgan in Birmingham.

Lelia Grubbs Hall J. A. Cullom Shelbyville, Tenn A. S. Brazelton Mrs. Ayers New Hope Ala Billy Burch Mrs. D. Morgan Birmingham

Legion Aims Full Protection For Widows Of Disabled Vets

Legion seeks complete protection for widows of disabled veterans. The Auxiliary highlighted its work in aiding membership, flood relief, and providing victuals assistance to comrades in need.

Legion Gion Commanderfeld

Rotary names five member entertainment committee

President F F Side of the Rotary club named the entertainment committee for the ensuing five weeks. The appointees are Sydney Patterson, Morris, A L Malone, Jam and Goidel.

Rotary Club I Goidel Sydney Patterson Morris A. L. Malone Jam

New traffic signals to curb left turns on Second Avenue

After the new automatic signals go in, abolishing left hand and U turns on Second Avenue is planned. Ann mentions a dictating machine at the office. A substantial addition is being built onto the Select Tire Service building.

Second Avenue Ann Select Tire Service

A stout matron is a lovely girl going to waist

A compact sentence describes a stout matron with an implication of her appearance and form. The phrasing centers on a contrast between age perception and physical description. No additional entities or concrete events are present in the readable text.

Ponce de Leon

Ford Car and Truck Deliveries Reach Customers in United Country

In July 170 676 Ford cars and trucks were delivered to customers across the United business of the country.

The campus Lady Killer confrontation on campus

A controversial incident on campus features a defiant claim about shaping students. Authorities and student groups debate safety, conduct codes, and future steps amid tensions. Local coverage notes campus tone and reactions from student leaders and administrators.

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