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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1930

Page

7

Athens Personal Notes Highlight Local Bridge Groups

Mrs. Lewy Dor leaves for Georgia after a year on the Athens College faculty as guests celebrate with garden flowers and a souvenir. Ada Mae Crutcher assists. Mila Ward hosts a bridge party with high score won by Mrs. Joe Gentry and consolation to Mrs. Glen Ragan. Other clubs host salad courses and prizes for high scores.

Lewy Dorman Georgia Athens College A. B. Crutcher Rock Ada Mae Crutcher Mila Ward East Street Joe Gentry Glen Ragan F. W. McCormack Leighton James Clem

Four Lots Recovery Suit In Decatur Court

Henry Volger sues Lillian Kennedy and Dave Kennedy in circuit court to recover Lots 2 4 6 and 8 in Block 3 Griffith Addition Decatur and requests $500 for detention of the parcels.

Henry Volger Lillian Kennedy Dave Kennedy Griffith Decatur

Social News Notes From Local Stagings and Visits

Mrs. R B Patton entertained at a Thursday bridge in compliment to her mother Mrs Fosque of south Alabama. High score went to Mrs M W Dupree. Decatur visitor E W Godbey came Tuesday. Several locals hosted guests from Montgomery Nashville Louisville Bessemer Coral Gables and Bowling Green. Mrs Carl Martin led the bridge club with a consolation gift to Miss Macca Martin.

Ross R. Easter Alma Crowson I. Carney Bridge Mila Ward Marion Mitchell Fairview W. B. Crutcher W. T. Ellis Henry Binford J. W. Frost R. B. Patton Fosque South Alabama M. W. Dupree E. W. Godbey Decatur le Ruth Glaze Montgomery June Inmon Edward O'Neal Alabama Farm Bureau Baker Crutcher Red Boiling Springs N. R. Nichols Barr's Infirmary Nashville W. E. Stonestreet Louisville R. B. Stonestreet James F. Lewis W. H. Lewis Bessemer O. W. Crutcher D. L. Rosenall Bob Henry Walker New York City Wiliam M. Walker Harry E. Parker Coral Gables Florida F. G. Hertzler Bruce Nelson Ena Johnson Jacksonville Ala R. H. Walker Alabama Press Institute Auburn W. E. Flood Mr. Flood Springfield Tenn W. T. McDaniel Berthold Kennedy Portchester D. A. Bradford Ray Bradford Bowling Green M. M. Rosenall Carl Martin W. C. Chambers Macca Martin

Sparks Circus Puts On Largest Show Yet At Malone Park

Sparks Circus arrives in the early morning for two performances at Malone Park with a vast menagerie and the Nelson Family, Guice riders, Flora Bedini, Rink Wright Duo, Aerial Walters and other top acts. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at Alabama Drug Co. and Albany Drug Store at grounds price.

Sparks Circus Malone Park Inspec Nelson Guice Flora Bedini Rink Wright Walters Alabama Drug Co Albany Drug Store

Junior Council Meeting Tonight in Winona

An important meeting of Winona Council Junior Order United American Mechanics will be held this evening with期待 full attendance anticipated.

Winona Council Junior Order United, American Mechanics

Doctor Removes Fifty Eight Gall Bladder Stones in Athens

Dr A D Powers of Athens performed a rare gallbladder operation. He removed fifty eight stones, three the size of a small egg, from a woman patient who was weak on arrival but is now recovering.

Athens Ala A. D. Powers

River Rises as Gauge Hits Two Feet on Tennessee River

The Tennessee river continued to rise with a two foot gauge reading this morning, the highest level in several weeks according to the weather bureau.

Tennessee Weather Bureau

Weather Record: 95/65 Temp Today at Seven

The weather bureau reported a maximum of 95 and a minimum of 65 this morning, with data recorded up to seven o'clock.

Weather Bureau

Richard Dix Chooses Lead in Seven Keys to Baldpate

Richard Dix selects his own role in the talking screen drama Seven Keys to Baldpate at the Princess theatre on Saturday. He stars as a writer who seeks solitude but endures a wild night in a deserted inn with two Broadway veterans Joseph Allen and Carleton Macy in support. The cast also includes Miriam Seegar DeWitt Jennings Margaret Livingston Crauford Kent Lucien Littlefield and Nella Walker.

Richard Dix Baldpate Princess Theatre Dix Talking Screen George M. Cohan Derr Biggers Joseph Allen Carleton Macy Miriam Seegar DeWitt Jennings Margaret Livingston Crauford Kent Lucien Littlefield Nella Walker

No Rainfall Reported Through Morning Hour

The weather bureau reported no rainfall here up to seven o'clock this morning, indicating a dry start to the day with no precipitation recorded.

Weather Bureau

Mrs Herman Waugh Resting After Major Operation

Mrs Herman Waugh is reported to be resting well following a serious operation at Benevolent hospital.

Herman Waugh The Benevolent Hospital

Miss Marseille Buchanan Visits Athens Weekend

Miss Marseille Buchanan spends the weekend in Athens with Miss Marie Johnson as host.

Athens Marseille Buchanan Marie Johnson

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