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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1927

Page

2

Somerville News Notes Local Family and School Details

In Somerville area news, Eva Winton, Enid Mitchell visit home. Martin returns from construction work in Chattanooga. Miss Nan Henderson to Howard College. Kate Winton and Vivian Winton seen in Falkville. Somerville Junior High opens Monday August 22 with faculty including Prof. C. L. Duncan and Glenn Ransom.

Eva Winton Enid Mitchell Nan Henderson Howard College Birmingham Somerville C. L. Duncan Glenn Ransom Ide Wiggington Louise Briag Savola’ Lamon Hartsel

Macedonia News Meeting Draws Local Attention

W T Taylor of Mangum Oklahoma visited his sister Mrs Lee Mee Culléeh. His three sisters Mrs L C White Mrs C H Price and Mrs J B Waddell attended the meeting at Chapel Hill. The meeting begins at Macedonia on the fourth Sunday this month with singing on Sunday night.

Tom Ransom Mra Leenton W. T. Taylor Mangum Okla Lee Mee- Culléeh L. C. White C. H. Price Huntsville Waddell Decatur Macedonia

Moulton News Notes Reach Across Town and County

Mrs Ernest Graham of Mountain Home visits Moulton as measles spread through the county. Professors Gibson and Parker from Danville consult with local officials on Danville line pupils. Danville and Speake school trustees conduct business in Moulton. Florence visitor Mrs Willeay Perry returns from summer school to join her family. son Thomas Perry plans high school entry. Ward Brackin of Wylam and family enjoy a seaside break in Moulton. Revival at the Baptist church ends with a large congregation gain. John L Rainey begins Church of Christ meetings to run into next week. Public school work resumes after delays, with weather forecasts needed for early completion. Mrs Lindsay Hodson of west of Athens and Mr Mrs T L Hodson of Winter Haven Fla visit. Lonnie Gentry, assistant cashier.

The Baptist Church John L. Rainey Church of Christ Lindsay Hodson Athens T. L. Hodson Winter Haven Fla Earl M. Hodson Lonnie Gentry

Birth day party held at Marie Smith home

Marie Smith entertained a few of her little friends with a birth day party at her home on August 17. Joint hostess with her was her sister, Eunice Penn.

Marie Smith Eunice Penn

Revival and social visits fill Ryan's Cross Roads week

Last Sunday at Ryan's Cross Roads several locals attended the Hamby's Chapel revival this week. Mr and Mrs Charlie Weams of Birmingham visit D W Turney. Tennis Ruussell returned to his home in Bi i. Misses Alice and Inez Oden of Somerville attended the picnic here last Saturday. Elbert Weaver and family visited George Price and family of Decatur Sunday. Mr and Mrs Hodges Grow of Decatur spent Sunday with Mrs E J Brown and Mrs J C Tidwell were visiting a few days this week.

Charlie Weams Birmingham D. W Alice and Inez Oden Somerville Mrs. Hodges Grow Decatur E. J. Brown

Raise Big Fund To Boost Peach Advertising

In San Francisco a large fund may be raised to advertise and exploit California peaches after a peach war between growers and canners. The dispute left nearly a million dollars worth of fruit to rot as growers held to $30 a ton while canners offered $20.

International News Service San Francisco California

Home Buying as a Tool to Curb City Growth

A historical note argues that home buying can be used to slow urban expansion by limiting new construction and controlling land use. The idea reflects urban planning debates on density, zoning, and population containment.

Danville News Local Notes and Revival News

Danville reports Jicle Milt Stephenson recovering from severe shock and injuries after an automobile collision two weeks ago. The Methodist revival, led by Rev. B. M. Bowen, continues and may extend through next week. Jack Cleere returns home from a summer in Rosedale Mississippi. Guests of Dr and Mrs Cleere include Mrs A Q Nicks of California and Birmingham family members. Louise Lindsey returns from Howard College. Lois Jones of Falkville visits during revival. Truman Lindsey welcomes a newborn baby. The Cleere family hosted Mr and Mrs S E Gardner of Rosedale and Dorothy Gardner of Los Angeles. Patterson family drove to Florence.

Jicle Milt Stephenson

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Somerville News Ton Lee Martin Pierente Ollie Mac Novel Miller Florence Lies Martin Chittanooga Mary Cunningham Harteelle A McRee McCarley Bertha Robinson Mise Ida Martin Pettusville Mery Coe Kate Winton Falkville Vivian Winton Opal Hi Lacey's Springs Hartselle Edith Dunaway Hortselle Mrs John Dunaway Macedonia News Chapel Hill Macedovia Louisville & Nashville R. R Chicago Dearborn Nashville R. C. Smethers Independent Life Bidg Tenn Buick Buick Motor Company Flint, Mich Division General Motor, Corporation Pender Motor CO Coolidge M-G-M Mrs. J. C. Miller Mrs. Seldon Means West Decatur Dock Jones of Basham Sallie Miller Susie McCulloch Mrs. Elbert Russell Mrs. Dewey McCulloch Nadine Brewer Trinity Mrs. J. ©. Miller Measie Aycock Elbert Rus T. C. Brothers Hom Citizens’ Bank Atlantic City Chenault Insurance Agency Byron Young Landersville Moulton Livingston H. L. Tidwell County High School Montgomery Paul Horton Hillsboro Horton Merle Almon Lynch McKelvy Lawrence County Calvin Coolidge Hearst News Service M Summer Moulton News Ernest Graham Mountain Home County Roy Gibson C. K. Parker Danville Messrs. R. White L. P. Hill S. L. Hampton Tom Hogan Speake Willieay Ham Thomas Perry Elva Perry Ward Brackin Wylam Brackin Citizens Bank Gandy’'S Cove News Ryan’s Cross Roads Hamby’s Chapel Ruussell Bi i Elbert Weaver George Price J.C. Tidwell Danere Goodyear Grove’s Chevrolet Ford Dodge Chrysler Nash Studebaker Erskine Pontiac Hudson Essex Star Goodyear Repairing P. O. Box Sheffield Anniston Danville News B. M. Bowen Jack Cleere Rosedale, Miss A. Q. Nicks J. W. Howell Little Grandchild J. H. Latham Cleere Louise Lindsey Lois Jones Gertrude Bowen Truman Lindsey Mrs. Gee. Patterson
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