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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1932
Page
2
Funeral services were held Sunday for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Seldon Kelsoe of Danville route two at Lindsay Cemetery. The family is supported by the community in their loss.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary P. Littlejohn are in progress this afternoon at 2 30 from the R N Harris residence on Walnut street. The body will be laid to rest at Decatur cemetery Brown directing.
English landscape painter John Constable is cited as the founder of modern landscape art, shaping the genre with his naturalistic scenes and emphasis on plein air skies and rural light.
Josiah Wedgwood stands as the most celebrated English potter due to his innovative designs and enduring influence on ceramic art. His work fused functional wares with refined style, elevating pottery to a respected craft and industry.
Mrs. Charles Speaker and Mrs. T. K. Hogan hosted guests in Belle Mina on Tuesday. Locals traveled and hosted visitors, with several families returning from visits in Decatur and Texas. A funeral at Moulton drew regional attendance, and siblings J. D. Hampton and S. Hampton attended Mrs. Stover's service at Mosses Chapel.
Monday’s Braxton Sapp family near Five and Eaton households with Mrs. Stephenson’s sister catch up. Tom Simpson near Pinhook and Walter Clemons with Wade visit Decatur on Saturday. Miss Charlotte McCaghren stays with her brother Thompson McCaghren. A cooling spell eases heat pressure on residents.
The column notes Miralee Puryear’s birthday party attended by sixteen girls on Aug 17. Visits from Wiley Stewarts of Tennessee and Sherman Grants of Decatur bloom social ties. Eva’s Cedar Creek game ends 31 to 14 with revival meetings at the Baptist church concluding with two new members. A baby boy born to Robert and Mrs. Woodard on Aug 20. Local residents attend camps, visits in Hartselle and Tuscaloosa.
Local residents hosted and visited relatives with multiple social calls across town and nearby counties. Events included family reunions at Kenner’s Cove, campouts at Town Creek club house, and various house guests from Decatur Florence and Moulton. Church services and youth activities at the Methodist and Baptist churches concluded weekend notes.
The White Mountains of New Hampshire span roughly 1,300 square miles, offering expansive high country scenery. The range includes notable peaks and attracts hikers, climbers, and outdoor enthusiasts exploring its rugged trails and scenic vistas.
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