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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1929

Page

5

Masked fraternity ball shines at Valley Country Club

Inter-Frat hosts from Pi Kappa Alpha Phi Delta Theta Beta Theta Pi Kappa Alpha Sigma Nu Phi Sigma Kappa Phi Kappa Sigma Sigma Phi Epsilon held a masked ball at the Valley Country Club. About 150 attendees enjoyed Brown's Playtone orchestra, with lead-out dances and unmasking timed to fraternity emblems. Attendees included Miss Rachael Fitzgerald Florence and Miss Katherine Barbour Mobile among others.

Valley Country Club Pi Kappa Alpha Phi Delta Theta Beta Theta Pi Kappa Alpha Sigma Nu Phi Sigma Kappa Phi Kappa Sigma Sigma Phi Epsilon Clu Brown Playtone Orchestra Jackson Tennessee Rachael Fitzgerald Florence Pepi Richardson Mooresville Helen Mitchell Brubaker Panama City Fla Katherine Barbour Mobile Bill Ellis Bob Hill Frank Richardson, Jr S. Ashcraft

Langford and Chenault host relatives for weekend visit

Mrs. C. W. Langford and her daughter Miss Lenore from Bessemer are guests of Miss Thelma Chenault for the weekend. The two guests were college classmates of Miss Chenault a few years ago. Mrs. J. H. Sivley of Somerville is mentioned in the note.

Letha Brown Chattanooga, Tenn Laura Davis Hartwell Davis Ellen Ballas Marie Birmingham Ella Ruth Trotter Morris Trotter Waycross, Ga George L. Morris Morris C. W. Langford Miss Lenore Bessemer Thelma Chenault Miss Langford Miss Chenault

Burgess Engagement to Opal Smith Noted in Langston and Jonesboro

Announcement from Langston Alabama and Jonesboro Arkansas confirms the engagement of E. T. Burgess formerly manager of the Stamps quartet and now recording for the Victor Company, to Miss Opal Hazel Smith with a forthcoming marriage planned.

E. T. Burgess Langston, Ala Opal Hazel Smith Jonesboro Ark Burgess Stamps Quartette Victor Company

Revival Continues Across Week at Southside Baptist Tent

The revival led by Rev. T. C. Crume will keep going through next week in a tent near the Southside Baptist church. The public is invited to all services with special morning and evening programs planned for Sunday.

Young Peoples’ Department First Methodist Church Southside Baptist Church T. C. Crume Decatur Public

Raid Seizes Two Gallons of Liquor in Austinville

Deputy Sheriffs Willoughby and Brazleton raided Austinville this morning and seized two gallons of liquor. One person was arrested.

Austinville Willoughby Brazleton

Lide Returns From Akron Trip as Tire Firm Leader

Frank P. Lide president of the One-Four-O Tire Company came back last night from a business journey to Akron Ohio. His travel was connected with company affairs and expansion plans for the firm.

Frank P. Lide One-Four-O Tire Company Akron, O

Clyde Johnson Moves from Preuitt-Dilehay to Williams Sign

Clyde Johnson formerly with the Preuitt Dilehay Drug Company resigns to join the Charles Williams Sign Company in a personnel change reflecting career shift.

Clyde Johnson Preuitt-Dilehay Drug Company Charles Williams Sign Company

Bloodworth Resigns Drug Company Post

Lucian Bloodworth, formerly with Pruitt Dillehay Drug Company, resigns his position and plans to return to Emory as a senior around September 20. The move ends his duties with the firm.

Lucian Bloodworth Pruitt-Dillehay Drug Company Emory

Guests of the Grizzards Visit from Decatur

Mrs H D Grizzard, Leonard Grizzard and Mr Woodall of Decatur route four were guests of Mr and Mrs Roy Grizzard for a short visit Friday afternoon.

H. D. Grizzard Leonard Grizzard Mr. Woodall Decatur Route Four Roy Grizzard

Negro curb market sales dip in August due to dry weather

The negro curb market totaled 251.63 in August, down from 364 in July, as dry weather hindered produce growth. The report notes August sales were lower because dry conditions reduced supply and demand.

Inspection report outlines August inspections by health official

Dr M K Heath, inspector for Morgan county health department, prepared the August report. Inspections covered 112 beef 138 veal 27 pork and seven lamb with one beef rejected due to tuberculosis presence.

M. K. Heath Morgan County Health Department

Albert Jervis Nearing Home After Hospital Operation

Albert Jervis who recently underwent an operation at Benevolent hospital is expected to be removed to his home Sunday or Monday.

Albert Jervis Benevolent Hospital

Deputy Sheriff Bud Davis Returns to Desk After Cold

Sheriff B B Davis visited his old town of Falkville for a brief time Saturday as Deputy Bud Davis recovers from a severe summer cold and resumes duties at his desk.

Bud Davis Falkville B. B. Davis Yonner Poliville

Resume Services Sunday Morning at St Pauls Lutheran

After a two Sunday lapse Rev R W Hahn pastor resumes duties at 10 30 tomorrow at St Pauls Lutheran church He will begin a series on The Means of Grace with The Gospel as his topic The Sunday school meets at 9 30 as usual

R. W. Hahn St. Paul's Lutheran Church Hahn

Rev Anderson to Return to Decatur Pulpit in September

Rev J T Anderson, on vacation in Blunt Texas, says he expects to return to Decatur by the second Sunday in September and will occupy the Fairview Baptist Church pulpit then. He and Mrs Anderson are visiting relatives in Blunt.

J. T. Anderson Blunt Texas Decatur Fairview Baptist Church Mrs. Anderson Texas

Hazlewood to Fill Westside Pulpit in Revival

Rev J R Hazlewood who conducts a successful revival in the Seventh avenue tent will preach at the Westside Presbyterian church Sunday morning. Evening services will be held in the tent after adjournment.

J. R. Hazlewood Seventh Avenue West Westside Presbyterian Church

Tennessee Valley Lab Director Visits Birmingham Weekend

In Birmingham for the weekend is Dr. A. J. Perolio, director of the Tennessee Valley laboratory, visiting for a short stay.

Birmingham A. J. Perolio Tennessee Valley Laboratory

Health Officer Dr. H C McRee Indisposed at Home

Morgan county health officer Dr. H C McRee is unavailable and resting at his residence on Johnston street today.

H. C. McRee Morgan County Johnston Street

Mrs Mary J Cain Earns Masters Degree at Howard College

Attending school in Birmingham Mrs Mary J Cain 70 has received her master of arts degree from Howard College and is pursuing a doctor of philosophy degree.

Birmingham Ala Mary J. Cain Howard College

Policy Promises Money Circles Back to Consumers

A column touts a home based policy claiming money circulates back to buyers who follow it. It argues practical benefits for household budgets and outlines steps to invest in related products for personal finance gains.

Aunt Lucia Musical and Dance Numbers At Riverside Hi

Twenty five businessmen will perform in Aunt Lucia at Riverside Hi auditorium on Sept 5 and 6. The amateur show features a local Glee club, two girls choruses, colorful costuming, and songs like Collegiate Bula Bula Hail Hail The Gang's All Here and In the Evening by the Moonlight. Strong local talent, catchy tunes, and clever steps promise an appealing production.

Lucia Riverside Hi Auditorium

Saturday's Children at the Princess in Corinne Griffith

Corinne Griffith stars as Bobby Harvey in Saturday's Children a modern domestic drama showing Monday and Tuesday at the Princess Theatre The film notes honesty in love, realism and human qualities over sensational spectacle.

Corinne Griffith Bobby Harvey Bobby Miss Griffith Princess Theatre New York

Societies Meet at Missionary Group Assembly

A joint meeting of the two sections of the Missionary Society will be held Monday afternoon at the church at 2 30 o clock.

Central Methodist Church Virginia Graham W. F. Rauschenberg Samuel Blackwell The Missionary Society of the Westside Presbyterian Church

No Night Service At Ninth Street Methodist Church

There will be no evening service Sunday at the Ninth Street Methodist church as the service was canceled to permit the congregation to worship with the Southside Baptist.

Ninth Street Methodist Church Southside Baptist

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Sociat, & Personal Charles Kingsley W. A. Watkins Italy Alps S. P. Pryor Miss McHugh S. S. Dept M. C. Preuit William Kimbrough J. Y. Hamil R. T. Sheppard Morris Ford Jones Rhea Lide Carson John McGehee E. A. Tillery E. D. Bailey, Jr W. B. Markstein B. M. Bloodworth Lewis C. Brown I. V. Timberlake W. G. Gardner Emmie Frances Polhill H. L. Peterson A. C. Bailey B. D. Bailey Shipper Mr. and Mrs. Spratt Ben Hill J. S. Spratt Washington, D. C Tennis Tidwell W. P. Baugh Joe Pettey John Garrison Jack Dillehay W. E. Sneed Walton Hill Cynthia Davis Fred Sheats Miss Davis Spratt Westminster Woman’s Auxiliary E. W. Strother Mizpah O. E Masonic Temple Canal Street Club J. P. Brock Canal Street Rock Club Lelia Grubbs Hall James Johnson Brock Mrs. O. K Mary Lou Dancy O.E. S Bank Street Mrs. W. L. Gordon Noga, Tenn E.L. Boaz EB. L. Boaz Edward, Jr Pulaski, Tenn Mrs. Hartwell Davis Points Florida Mrs. Kirkpatrick Leon Nichols 8. J. Nichols Lon C. Morrow T. M. Barbour P. B. Speck Ernest Trotter George Phillips Elora Tenn Frank Reed A. D. Watterson Hartselle Johnny Caddell University of Alabama Cecil McMillan Auburn Caddell Drug Co Lila Mae Jolly Verbena Esther Captain Gewin A. Rothenberg Henderson Clarence Mann J. O. Camp Geraldine Sam Brock Doris Peden St. Louis Mrs. Gillman Doss and Son Mrs. O. K. Breeding Mrs. Elbert Breeding Memphis Moro, Arkee Peter M. Dennis William Monteagle Valle Crucis, N. OC Princess Bob Custer Tommy Delite Family Theatre Buzz Barton Pals of Prairie Vanishing Mickey McQuire Brunswick Green Gables Moulton Heights J. H. Sivley Somerville Mitchell Mitchell Extractor Southern Cotton Oil Co Holly Street Decatur, Ala Lide Nashville Anderson Rev. Hazlewood Lorraine Worthington Morgan County National Bank Mattie Jones City National Bank City Board of Education Central High Riverside High Alabama Clara Kelley East Moulton Street Riverside Board of Education W. W. Benson Aunt Lucia Flaming Youth Corinne Griffiths Fiat Maxwell Anderson Hal RoAch Johnny Mack Brown Annapolis William Bakewell Jeanette Loff U. S. Navy Academy Richard Redskin Championship of the World Wrestling Gusso ED Strangler Tom Mex Western Stara
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