Community Socials Highlight Local Outing And Gatherings
The Ladies Auxiliary and Sunday school of First Presbyterian plan an August 26 afternoon outing at Valley Country Club to welcome returning vacationers and see off college students. Activities include games for children, a 4 pm church departure, and refreshments. The issue also notes Epworth League and First Methodist circles meetings, a Wilder Place social for Florence guests, and a large Midwest and local guest list with dances, travels, picnics, and hospital updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Auxiliary
First Presbyterian Church
The
Valley Country Club
Epworth
Epworth League
First Methodist Church
Bird Springs
P. G. Newsom
Elizabeth Malone
George E. Boyd
Tenn is generation day night six weeks stay in North Carolina
A six weeks stay in North Carolina with a day night tennis generation tour is noted. Mr. and Mrs. R. Nash and children have returned from a motor trip vacation at Wilmington and the Beach. Miss Jeanne Liston expects home Saturday from Montevallo where she attended twelve weeks of summer school. Miss Birdie Boetler returned from a two week visit to Jasper and Birmingham Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painter-Bomar
Mae Bomar
John Phinizy Pointer
Birmingham
Decatur
Clyde Pointer
W B. Newsom
Pointer
Susié Smith
A. B. Baker
Ann Tillery
New York City
Points
New Jersey
North Carolina
R. Nash
Wilmington
N. C
Beach
Jeanne Liston
Montevallo
Birdie Boetler
Jasper
Ala
Virginia Primary Shapes Battle Over Governor Race
Virginia's Democratic split and Republican ties mark a pivotal governor race. Dr John Garland Pollard leads the anti Smith Democrats, while Dr William Mose Brown campaigns on opposition to Smith and the Byrd era. The short ballot conflict drives the primary fight as factions realign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
William Mose- Brown
John Garland Pollard
The
of William and Mary
Tir
Pollard
Alfred E. Smith
Dr. Brown
Smith
Ie Nomage
Harry Flood Byrd
Dr. Pollard
G. Walter Mapp
Rosewell Page
Thought and Poetry: The Transfiguration of Faith
The poem urges readers to seek higher ground of great thoughts and faith. It contrasts distant divine kingship with humble human suffering and invites standing on mountain tops of faith where all experiences mingle in moral beauty, with God speaking to the seeker. Perin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perin
Personal News From Our Town This Week
Mrs. E L Thomas recovers at home on Johnston street after illness. Mrs Betty McCulloch travels to Birmingham to be with the ailing Mrs E M McCulloch at the infirmary. Johnny N Hodges remains bedbound with malaria fever. Miss Carroll Beatty from Montgomery arrives this afternoon to stay with Miss Liza Lee Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Thornton
Oak Street
E. L. Thomas
Johnston Street
Betty McCulloch
Birmingham
E. M. McCulloch
Carroll Beatty
Montgomery
Liza Lee Miller
Rev John Hazlewood Leads Knoxville Revival Campaign
Rev John Hazlewood conducts a tent revival on Seventh avenue west near Moulton Street in Knoxville. The campaign began Sunday and runs two to three weeks with daily services at 7 30 p m. Tonight's sermon is House Cleaning or the Golden Wedge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hazlewood
John
Knoxville
Seventh Avenue
West
Moulton Street
Fall fashions lengthen skirts for Decatur season
The Observer notes a shift to longer hemlines for fall with skirts extending two to four inches below the knee and hems dropping toward the ankle as winter approaches. Styles include irregular hemlines, high waists, belts, and varied fabrics, with emphasis on longer dresses and refined detailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaes
Milady
Inauguration of Physical Training in Decatur Schools
Miss Amelia Troy, long associated with Decatur public schools, praises Montreal Montreal N C on the plan to begin physical training for every student in the system. She believes it is a right step and anticipates fine results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Troy
Decatur
Montreal
N. C
Troy
Decatur Man Becomes Daily Subscriber on Scottsboro Trip
E. W. Phillips a well known Decatur resident, visited Scottsboro on business and became an involuntary circulation representative for The Daily. A prominent Scottsboro woman urged him to accept a subscription fee and register her name so she could start receiving The Daily without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Phillips
Decatur
Scottsboro
Mr. Phillips
Indiana Youths Face Hearing For Auto Cushions Theft
Jim Brown and Earnest Henderson of Indiana were brought before Judge W. T. Lowe in county court for a hearing on charges of stealing an automobile cushion from a car owned by Duke Echols. Major Hal Long defended the youths, with County Solicitor Wade Wright presenting the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Brown
Earnest Henderson
Indiana
W. T. Lowe
Duke Echols
Terry
Echols
Major Hal Long
Wade Wright
Grass Seed Grows Despite Difficulty
A roadside grass seed sprouted in a hole dug for a flagpole in front of the Masonic building. Billings, cashier of the National Bank, observed the tiny plant thrive as dust and soil accumulated, measuring about an inch in height.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Billings
Th National Bank
Masonic Building
California Summer Adds Motion Picture Course
The University of California announces a new summer course in motion pictures. The program aims to introduce students to film history, production basics, and screen analysis with practical exercises and lectures from faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Varsity of California
Birth announced for Jack Calmés on August 18
Mr and Mrs . and Jett welcome a son named Jack Calmés born on August 18 with family celebrating the arrival at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jett
Jack Calmés
Mrs . * Hyde
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First Presbyterians
Wilder Place
W. B. Edmundson
Florence
Mrs. Jackson
Agnes Irwin
Olive Rogers
Will Irwin
Emmett Himes
First Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary
J. W. Clapton
Circle 2
J. N. Gibson
John D. Wyker
W. M. Bailey
S.H. Wilds
Korea
First Methodist
First Methodist Missionary Society
W. A. Brown
Ritter
D. D. McGehee
J. W. Murphy
F. H. Pointer
Circle Two
J. T. Jones
Jones
Lee
G. D. Williamson
J. G. Finley
A. Lynne
Walter S. Burleson
John Harris
Akron
Ohio
J. D. Sharpe
Bee E Highway
Burleson
L. D. Sharpe
Flora Shinpoch
Dorothy Carolyn
Walter Burleson
Madelyn Burleson
Wilson Burleson
Louisiana Troubadours
Ernest McCulloch
Otto Owen
Chattanooga, Tenn
Lookout Mountain
A. B. Murphree
Glenn
Cullman
J. G. Safley
B. H. Garrison
I. G. Safley
Mrs. Lawrence Riddle
W. H. Hancock
Benevolent Hospital
Dave Fox
Mrs
J. Conrad
Dorothea Behr
Chicago, Il
H. Wohl
C. G. Hardwick, Jr
C. G. Hardwick
Danville
E. R. Wolfe
Hot Springs
Ark
Ozark Mountains
William Kimbrough
B. N. Penick
Gooper Adams
Marge Penick Jones
Alpine
Talladega
Fred Lamar Fischer
Ninth Avenue
South
Martha Ruth Cardin
Pulaski, Tenn
Howard Lively
Elaine
Charles Vickers
Vivian
Wilfred Napps
Mrs. Roger
Phil Campbell
James Massey
James, Jr
Eva, Ala
S. N. Garnett
R. J. Moseley
Margaret Patterson
Fred Hunt, Jr
Will Davia Lee
Marion, Ala
Mrs. Lewis Speake
Charlotte
D. W. Speake
Ferry Street
Virginia Laxon
Miami, Fla
Mrs. L. C. Laxon
Church Street
Frances
Sarah Coleman
Mra. J. H. McMath
Gene Collier
C. O. King
E. W. Collier
R. B. Graves
Joe Brown
Vina, Ala
W. J. Garnett
R. T. Keltner
Pei Charlotte
North Little Ark
Madge West
the Benevolent Hospital
Mary Thornton
Atlanta, Ga
Robert Hurston
Tuscumbia
His. P. Troup
H. A. Skeggs
Associated Press
Dorothy May Bundy
May Sutton Bundy
Virginia Political Fire
Christ
Moseley Shoe Co
Johnny N. Hodges
Princess
Princess of
Pep
Alice
Makers OF Melody
Pathe Review
Pathe Sound News
Seventh Ave
Paris-I-Tol
Harmiess
Stewart Findlay
REX Research
Rex Co
Se Ave
Carrell Furniture CO
Bank St
Decatur Daily
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