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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1930

Page

6

Head dies after long illness in Pettusville

J. M. Head 72 years old died after a lengthy illness and long residence in the community. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church with Rev. Frank Smith officiating. Survivors include his wife, two daughters and four sons. Burial followed in Pettusville cemetery. Additional local notices mention visitors and travels of residents around Athens, Elkmont, Winfield, and Nashville.

M.head Methodist Church Frank Smith Pettusville J. M. Head Ruby Wallace Winfield Ala Carl Spence Ezra Head Cullman Vann Howard Head Max Head Elkmont

Locals Snap Weekend Visits Across Georgia

HULACO NEWS reports Mrs. Ottis Oliver and brother Thomas spent the weekend in Georgia. Mrs. Emma Walker and Mrs. G C Walker visited Mrs. Emmit Smith, while Mrs. R W Mitchell called on Mrs. Frank Tisen. Various friends including Miss Dorothy Walker and Miss Christine Goslin hosted gatherings through midweek.

Ottis Oliver Thomas Georgia Emma Walker G. C. Walker Emmit Smith R. W. Mitchell Frank Tisen Minnie Walker R. W. Jewel Arman South Ala- Ponting Missine Goslin Dorothy Walker Emma Kate Smith Opal Shelton Katrina Davis Christine Goslin Pluma Heaton Lou Oliver

Revival Meeting Near Cedar Creek Ends With Noticeable Gains

The Cedar Creek news notes a revival gathering concluded on Thursday with substantial progress. It records social visits among locals including Miss Nova Foote, Miss Ruth Powell, Mrs Charlie England, and families in the area. Visits extend to Cullman and East Morgan as residents share time with friends and relatives.

Nova Foote Ruth Powell Charlie England F. 8. Holmes Jessie Lawrence Cullman John Allen Santo Cullman Ben Nuby Hart Tim Cora Otis Holmes Miss Foote Marvin Smith East Morgan Curtis Holmes Leon B. W. Holmes Lawson Mason R. D. Foote

Somerville Note On Visits Returns Home From Austinville

Mrs Lexie Lyle arrived back in Somerville Friday after visiting her mother Mrs Mattie Vinsant and Mrs Luther Wooten in Austinville. The report notes no one else returned home after a week away.

Lexie Lyle Austinville Mattie Vinsant Luther Wooten

Weekend social notes from Somerville and surrounding areas

Mr and Mrs Aaron Blankenship and children visited relatives in Dallas Texas for two weeks by car. Mrs Jim Thompson and son James Howard returned to Philadelphia after an extended visit here. Various locals hosted guests and travelers including the Muzzeys, Grevies, Dodsons and Hartmans with visits to Decatur Hart sel le Warrior and Dallas noted.

Aaron Blankenship Edward Blankenship Dallas Texas Jim Thompson James Howard Philadelphia Fred Muzzey Myrtle Ethel Muzzey Evelyn Blankenship Hafford Leeman Decatur Fred Bill Henderson Warrior Gosbert Weiman Sam Cook Frank Grevié Marvin May Belle Muzzey John Muzzey George Criscol Tom Love Near Hartselle Vester Smith Idalou Mason Eula Hawkins Flint Homer Johnson Cecil Jack Thomas

Local Arrivals and Visits Highlight Piney Chapel-Ephesus Notes

Miss Gladys Clower boards with Chapin teachers. James Sandlin couple welcome an 11 pound daughter Marjorie Ann. Harry Slate visits from a week with sister Mrs Sandlin. Mrs Hicks visits Chapin family. Gladys Hicks visits Doris Alfrey from Athens. Mrs Roy Johnson ill in bed. Miss Katherin Loggins of Decatur vacationing here. Lawrence Evans visits his parents Thursday.

Gladys Clower Chapin Home James Sandlin Marjorie Ann Harry Slate Robert Sandlin Mr. Sandlin S. C. Hicks Chapin Gladys Hicks Athens Doris Alfrey Roy Johnson Katherin Loggins Decatur Lawrence Evans

Oak Ridge Social Items and Visits

Mrs Martha Roberts of Birmingham visits relatives here. Dock Jones and baby return home after visiting Basham. W L Sparkman weekend with Erby Thompson Basham. Mariah Smith of Mississippi visiting her parents Monroe Norris. Ruth Harpe weekends with Viola West. Dillie Smith of Tennessee visiting friends here. Nathan Moore of Neel returns home after visiting Jessie Wynn. F B Sparkman and wife visit M N Norris Tuesday.

Martha Roberts Birmingham Dock Jones Baby Basham W. L. Sparkman Erby Thompson Thompson Mariah Smith Mississippi Monroe Norris Ruth Harpe Viola West Dillie Smith Tennessee Nathan Moore Neel Jessie Wynn F. B. Sparkman M. N. Norris

Family Reunion At Wallace Home In College Grove

A pleasant family reunion gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wallace on Sunday. Attendees included extended family from Austinville Jacksonville and Hillsboro with 15 people present. The Wallace daughter Mrs. Whitfield helped serve a delicious dinner. The notice also notes Klingethal Germany employing 15 people in mania factories turning out millions of instruments annually.

J. D. Wallace Edith Whitfield Austinville John Moore Jacksonville Fla Alvis Wallace Dana Ellen Darmer Mary Frances Margaret Ann Birmingham Sim Howell Jamie Jack Nancy Laura Ollie Potter Fred Rost Jessie McBride Ellen McBride Route One Hillsboro Mrs. Whitfield Klingethal Germany

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