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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1915

Page

3

Death of Miss Lou Hughes in Kentucky

Miss Lou Hughes died yesterday in Bowling Green Kentucky. The body was shipped to Morganfield Kentucky for burial. She left two brothers Dr. T G Hughes of this city and C G Hughes of Bowling Green and two sisters Mrs Mamie Smith of Bowling Green and Mrs Walter Grubbs of Nashville. She was aunt to Vera Austelle Foster Pointer and Herbert Hughes. Dr T G Hughes and Mrs Foster Pointer attend the funeral at Morganfield.

Lou Hughes Bowing Green Morganfield T. G. Hughes C. G. Hughes Bowling Green Mamie Smith Walter Grubbs Nashville Mise Hughes Vera Austelle Foster H. Pointer Herbert Hughes Morganfield, Ky

Banquet Postponed After Church Leader’s Death

The First Presbyterian men’s banquet scheduled for Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs J H Calvin was temporarily postponed due to the death of A H Irons a longtime church officer and leading member.

First Presbyterian Church J. H. Calvin A. H. Irons

Sunday School Teachers Union to Meet at Central Methodist

The Sunday School Teachers' Union plans a 2 o'clock meeting tomorrow at Central Methodist church. The Woman's Federated Bible classes will gather at 8 o'clock, followed by the W C T U prayer meeting at 4 p m. The public is invited to all sessions.

Central Methodist Church Women’s Bible Class Federation M. E

Christmas Bazaar at Central Methodist Church

The Young Peoples Missionary Society of Central Methodist will hold a bazaar in the Wassault building on Second Avenue from 2 to 9 PM Saturday. The event features imported Japanese articles, fancy Christmas presents, and pure food candies. Everyone is invited.

The Young Peoples’ Missionary Society of the Central Methodist Church Wassault Second Avenue

Newspaper Service Promise to Improve Delivery

Circulation Department pledges daily reliable service and urges readers to report late papers so they can ensure prompt delivery.

Philosophical quotes and seasonal fable excerpt

A mixed text presents reflections on pain virtue and happiness from various authors. It includes quotes from Alfred, Roswell Hitchcock and Swift, plus a poetic seasonal vignette where the Pink One and Blue One hear a common warning but imagine different futures.

Progressive Culture Club Marked Twenty-First Federation Anniversary

The Progressive Culture Club celebrated its twenty first federation anniversary hosted by Mrs John J Wyker with Mrs R H Pearson of Birmingham as guest. A social hour followed by cake and light refreshments preceded a program led by President Mrs J Pole featuring Mrs George W Williamson speaking on Isles of June. Federation report by Mrs Joseph H Calvin highlighted club work and national impact.

Progressive Culture Club John J. Wyker R. H. Pearson Birmingham J. Pole George W. Williamson Federation Joseph H. Calvin Elma

Personal notes from Birmingham trip and health update

D. P. Humphrey is in Birmingham today on business. John Rountree has returned after a weeks absence due to fitness and is much improved in health.

D. P. Humphrey Birmingham John Rountree

Funeral for infant Mary Jane McLaurin at Johnson Street home

The funeral of infant Mary Jane McLaurin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McLaurin, was held yesterday morning at their Johnson Street residence. Rev. R. J. Walston officiated. Interment followed at Oakdale Cemetery.

Mary Jane J. H. McLauri Johnson Street R. J. Walston Oakdale

Card of Thanks for Mary Jane McLaurine

The McLaurine family thanks those who cared during the illness and death of their little girl Mary Jane and for the floral tributes.

Mary Jane J. H. McLaurine

Birth of a son brings congratulations for Johnsons

Mr and Mrs C W Johnson of Fifth Avenue South receive congratulations from friends on the birth of their son.

Business visitors tour Tus cumbia today

J. F. Levin of New Decatur joined a professional visit to Tus cumbia. Miss Cora Sanders of Decatur staying with Mr. and Mrs. George Smallwood of East Florence Tri Cities Daily reported on the day’s local business travel.

Tuscumbia J. F. Levin New Decatur Cora Sanders Decatur George Smallwood East Florence Tri- Cities

Deliic Theatre Moving Picture Contest Support Appeal

Ruth Hartung seeks friends to back her entry in the Deliic Theatre Moving Picture Contest. She requests prayers and encouragement for her bid to win.

Deliic Theatre Ruth Hartung

Teachers Exam Held at Falkville This Week

The teachers examination will be conducted at Falkville on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday, December 20 21 and 22 1915.

Falkville

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