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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1932

Page

5

Society Groups Hold Meetings In Local Churches

A bustling Monday afternoon finds multiple circles and clubs meeting at Central Baptist, Central Methodist, St. John's and First Presbyterian venues. Members share devotions, Bible study, mission lessons, and social hours as plans for September gatherings and community funds are discussed.

H. ©. McRee Central Baptist Circle Four Clarence Strother 8. H. Carlisle John Wilkes Mission Study A. J. Brown Bob Clarke E. M. Chenault B. D. Wright Bian Tucson Ariz Henry Toledo Ohio Martha and Mary Guild St. John’s Episcopal Church Susan Beech Garren Sherman Street First Methodist Woman Circle J. C. White

Circle Gatherings At Methodist Church Conduct Bible Study

Typical sport style song and prayer service opened activities followed by Bible lessons led by Miss Mattie Jones and Mrs. A J Harris. Circles One Two and Three held sessions with prayers, songs, and business discussions and many members visiting relatives in nearby towns.

W. M Central Baptist Church W. M. Hale E. H. Nelson Jesus W. L. Hatchett James Allen Smith Ernest Walker H. E. Nelson R. N. Nelson F. H. Kirby Johnny Jones Kirby Central Methodist Church A. Z. Bailey A. C. Bailey H. L. Spencer Community House Fund L. R. Nash Henry Cullom Bruce Spencer J. A. Henderson A. H. Nabors Mattie Jones Circle Two R. E. Hewlett W. H. Ritter R. L. Stephenson Jackson Street Circle Three A. J. Harris D. Johnson F. H. Pointer James Duncan Earl Avant

Personal notes of local visitors and ill resident

Miss Frances Cowden is ill at her home on East Vine street. Mrs. Fred Bailey and her daughter Virginia Clare of Hartselle are visiting relatives here this week. Mrs. A M Lentz visits daughter in Glasgow Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. W O Watson return from Hopkinsville Kentucky. Mrs. Raymond Brown and son William return from Ashville North Carolina. Mrs. Homer Motes and son Conrad of Birmingham visit sister Miss Elizabeth Morris. Mrs. Robert Ford leaves for two weeks in Louisville Kentucky. Lee Campbell moved from Benevolent hospital to his home on East Moulton Street.

Katherine Hardwick Oklahoma City Okla Miss Hardwick Martha Ruth Cardin Hazel Dunn, Scoggins Birmingham Am Kay Mildred Woods Evelyn McClure Decatur Messrs Garrold Nungester Charles Morris Beny Thomason Minneapolis, Minn George Hardwick Danville Mary Louise Reed Boys and Girls World Club Central Methodist Church East Moulton Street Edith Mae Schimmel Marion Schimmel Mary Katherine Smith Doris Nunn Lena Harvey James Albert Wiggins Tom Wiley, Jr Sarah Frances Eugenia Hodges Miriam Simpson Frances Hodges Ollie Street William Reed Frances Cowden East Vine Street Fred Bailey Virginia Clare Hartselle Mrs. Homer Motes Conrad Elizabeth Morris Robert Ford Louisville Lee Campbell The Benevolent Hospital

Alabama Brick & Tile backs workers to replenish stocks

W. B. Neher, manager, said Alabama Brick & Tile Company has ordered all employees back to work to replenish stocks. He could not say how long the reemployment would last, noting no extra staff is needed as positions are filled by former workers.

Alabama Brick & Tile Company W. B. Neher

Reprisals Loom by the Fascists

Berlin reports threats of reprisal after a death sentence on five racist convicts for political murder. The government vowed to decide pardons on justice not political pressure. Hitler had told the condemned their freedom is a matter of honor.

Berlin Hitler

Bolero jacket pattern promotes slimming lace vestee design

The DeKal Pattern 2389 features a bolero front with a lace vestee and clever skirt seaming to slim a larger figure. New three quarter length sleeves offer versatility. Available in sizes 36 to 46, with fabric and lace yardage listed and pattern priced at fifteen cents plus catalog offer details.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department

Chamber of Commerce urges highway load regulation

The Cham ber of Commerce directing board in a called session passed a resolution urging legislative action to regulate truck and bus loads for highway safety. The measure, sent to Mongar county and state legislators, seeks no tax increase or undue regulation but aims to reduce road damage and improve safety by enabling emergency stopping and regulated loads.

The Chamber of Commerce Egigba Mongar County Reeds

Greenville preacher Oscar Norton conducts nightly bush arbor service

Oscar Norton of Greenville Alabama preaches every evening at the bush arbor two miles from Trinity road in Church of Christ arranged services. Services start at 7 45 o clock with invitations extended to the public to attend all sessions.

Oscar Norton Greenville Ala Bush Arbor Trinity Road Church of Christ

Antoine Court Restorer of Protestantism in France

Antoine Court, a French reformer, is described as the Restorer of Protestantism in France, a figure central to reviving Protestant faith amid religious upheaval.

Antoine Court

Colonial Bread Offered Here In Decatur

Hugh P. Wasson executive of Colonial Bread Co Chattanooga Tennessee is here today arranging distribution of Colonial Bread products in Decatur. He says a local man will contract with dealers to take orders and daily shipments will be made by express from Chattanooga with fresh deliveries to Decatur and nearby towns. A three man sales squad is in town visiting local trade outlets.

Hugh P. Wasson Colonial Bread Co Chattanooga Tenn Decatur Wasson Express

Picket Lines Tighten Around Omaha Amid Farm Strike

Iowa farmers leading to Omaha tighten picket lines as trains carrying interstate commerce are halted. In Sioux City federal officials focus on the broader strike for higher prices. Deputy intervened to prevent a cream dump near Council Bluffs, while ten truck loads of livestock were turned back. Ambrose Epperson, assistant U.S. Attorney, warns such hindrance could violate federal restraint of commerce laws.

Omaha Neb Iowa Council Bluffs Sioux City Ambrose Epperson United States

Revival Services Go On at Fairview Baptist Church

Evening revival services continue at Fairview Baptist Church through the week. Services start at 7 30 PM and will run indefinitely until further notice. The public is invited to attend any and all services.

Fairview Baptist Church Belock

Injuries Fatal To’gan Of Truck Mishap

A fatal truck accident left Injuries to’gan injured as a cotton load toppled onto his horse. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Lannie Smallwood and Rev. John D. McClanahan with interment in Chapel Cemetery. Survived by son BE. R. Barckley of Hartselle and daughters Minnie Matkins Falkville Virgil McCroskey Falkville and Pattie Francis with 14 grandchildren.

Minnie Matkins Hartselle Virgil McCroskey Falkville Pattie Francis

Pioneer Morgan Resident Dead In Arizona

The obituary notes the death of a Morgan County native who lived in Decatur and moved to the west over 50 years ago. Survived by three sisters Mrs James Pettey Decatur Mrs H B McMullin Little Rock Ark and Mrs Scott Limestone County and two brothers Frank and William Orr Birmingham. Wiggins Burlesons and Orrs are close Morgan county relatives. He lived quietly in the west and visited family often.

River Level Drops as Gauge Shows 44 Feet

The Tennessee river was falling today with a gauge reading of 44 feet at seven o'clock. The report notes a continued downward trajectory in river levels across the region.

Tennessee

Cork Production Dominates Spain and Portugal

Seventy percent of the world’s cork is produced in Spain and Portugal, highlighting their dominance in this natural resource.

Spain Portugal

Three Women Wanted for Specialty Work

Help wanted notice seeking three women for specialized duties at Decatur Daily. Pay listed as $2 per day, address given as S. C. C., in care of the publication.

Decatur Daily

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mission Circle Hardwick Miss Reed First Presbyterian Bible Class Central Baptist Sunday School Hortense Kirby Endlam Oaks Reed Rogers, Jr Pulaski, Tenn Mattie Young Tuka Miss Charlotte Broadus Nashville, Tenn Helen Moore Eva Curry Brownsville, Tenn J. D. Wallace J. D. Bush, Jr University of Alabama Mrs J. D. Bush Nathaniel Almon Moulton John C. Bragg A. M. Roan Tri- Cities John W. Jones K. Lide Joe Broadus Marjorie Broadus Virginia Jones Logan Kennedy Huntsville John Henry Bitting H. C. Athey Montgomery Inez Coyle June Clyde Jean Harlow Chester Morris Lewis Stone Leila Hyams Una Merkel Hollywood Paramount Picture Jack Oakie W. C. Fields Andy Clyde Ben Turpin Lyda Roberti Henk Mann George Barbie Huch Herken A. M. Lentz Horace Travis Glasgow W. O. Watson Lewis Adams Hopkinsville, Ky Raymond Brown William Captain Brown Ashville N. C Alabama Brick & Tile Max and Mickey Max Schmeling Mickey Walker Long Island City N. Y Joe Jacobs Schmeling Jimmy Johnston Madison Square Garden Jack Kearns Walker West 17Th Street New York City Alabama Servce Fairview Gan Morgan Arizona Goidel
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