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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1923

Page

6

Miss Raney's play tour and social notes spread wide

Notes describe Miss Raney touring with a play produced by Wayne P. Sewell, visiting Covington Tennessee and Prescott Arkansas while meeting many townsfolk and relatives. The tale links Miss Minerva to author Miss Raney and recalls characters from the book, with various social club events and local updates from Tuesday Club gatherings and area residents.

Polsagt Princess Theater Wayne P.sewell Wes Cess Covington Tenn Francis Boyd Calhoun Miss Minerva Jim Greenhill Mia Minerva William Greenhill Jimmy Polytick Raney Bill Greenhill New Orleans Sam ‘Lewb- Lina Hamilton Frances Blackliver Ouachita College Arkadelphia Arkansas Prescott, Ark H. €. Moore Foster Pointer Vera Austelle Herbert Hughes

Dancy Returns from National UDG Convention

Miss Mary Lou Dancy reports Alabama honored at the United Daughters of the Confederacy convention in Washington. Miss Ross of Auburn won the essay cup on general Lee and Mrs Addahold of Aniston received the prize for best historical report. Major Wheeler and General Bullard, relatives of local residents, were noted for Civil War era honors. President Coolidge hosted a White House reception for delegates including Miss Dancy.

Dancy BOM Mary Lou Dancy Washington, D. C UDG Dancey Alabama Ross Auburn Ala Eral Lee Addahold Bullard Major Wheeler Annie Thaeler Wheeler Station Southern Cross Portorate Admiral Nte Alabamia Oom Switzerland Commodore Maury Georgia Maury U. D

Personal News Briefs From Courtland and Nearby Areas

W N Hall improves rapidly in Florida where he is spending several months. Hon M Sheered of Courtland passes through the city for a shortie in Courtland. KR Cortner arrives in town. Judge Osceola Ylesis expected home today from Moulton. NB Small is here for a few days on business. Dr C D Nowlin is in town on business calling on physicians and dentists.

W. N. ‘Hall Florida M. Sheered Courtlan Rhortie Courtland de Iyana Dr. C. Ds Nowlin

Large seedless citrus described in Bat Ket report

Mr Barfield, friend of Mr Burk, says the Texas harvest includes unusually large seedless grapefruit and limes cut in two to show no seeds. The lime rivals a common lemon in size and the large seedless oranges reportedly yield about twice as many ounces of juice as California equivalents.

Barfield Burk Texas California

Mrs Edmundson Returns From Montgomery Address

Mrs Edmundson spoke at the Underwood Meet praising leaders and receiving appreciation. United States Press reports note her short address was effective as she conferred with other leaders in Montgomery.

WB. Edmundson Montgomery Underwood Mrs. Edmundson W. B. Edmundson Oc Nnrest Oscar Wyber Iy United States Edmundson

Clopton Attends Ice Cream Meet in Little Rock

J. W. Clopton head of Decatur Ice Cream and Creamery and secretary of the Southern Ice Cream Manufacturers Association attends a convention in Little Rock. Delegates from across the South are present and reports indicate a splendid meeting.

J. W. Clopton Decatur Ice Cream and Creamery Company Southern Ice Cream Manufacturers Association Little Rockpark South

Thanksgiving offering distributions announced by J W Wyker

J W Wyker announced $76.70 in Thanksgiving offerings from sources including First Presbyterian Church junion service $39.10, streets donors $16.00, Decatur Schools $11.60, and a $10.00 special donation. The funds funded 14 roasts sent in baskets with food to 15 needy families.

J. W. Wyker First Presbyterian Church Ltha Decatur

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