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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1932

Page

4

Lovelace announces marriage and society notes

Mrs. J W Lovelace and groom plan a South honeymoon and home at 1208 Fourth Avenue South. Miss Una Phillips hosts apron hemming party with Jolly Gang members and others. Thomas Glenn Counts celebrated birthday with Christmas decor and gifts. Joe Wheeler U D C calls off meeting due to illness. rescheduled for Dec 15. Saturday Culture Club met at Mrs H L Malone’s home for December session.

Nebrig-Lovelace J. W. Lovelace Tier A. H. Nabors Central Baptist Church Pourth Avenue South Una Lillie Phillips Jolly Gang Club Almon Harris Jimmie Collier Lilie Phillips James Singleton Raymond Lee Moore Otto Reeder Lee Davis Lelia Wooten Buddy Luker Leon Whitten Ottis Phillips Clents Ball W. A. Farrer Eugene Mize Thomas Glenn wAll Mrs. Counts Dolores Cobb Gang Doree Lee Wiggins Dean Terrell Jones Thomas Frederick Hurst Barry Faye Julian Joan Frahn Patty Frahn Charles Poole Thomas Masterson Inez Sullivan Carolyn Sullivan Jacqueline Perry Jane Walker Betty Ray Love Leonard Lee Love Eddie Beard Doriset Marveleen Ferguson Charles Tyndall Bobby Cordelle Buddy Sandusky Naomi Sandusky Lucille Cordelle Marion Lee Counts Dolores Cobb Saturday Culture Club

Community clubs share plans and social notes

Numerous social clubs report meetings with program leads and readings about influential women. The Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club shifts venue, the Silver Tea marks the 25th anniversary of the Saturday Club at the Carnegie Library, and the Riverside Lafayette P T A holds a 3 15 pm session at Riverside High.

Carnegie Library Riverside-Lafayette P. T. A Riverside High School R. L. Stephenson Caliban God Clapton Sarah Teasdale Draper Stephenson W. F. Price J. L. Sturdivant

Local Flu and Illness Roundup Names Many Ailing Residents

A wide list of residents reported ill with influenza and other ailments, including Mrs A T Hanson, Dr H D Greer, Betty Foster Pointer with scarlet fever, Mrs Fanny Wallace, Joe Calvin, Mrs H C McRee, Mrs John Davis, Claribelle Turner, Mrs H D Barnum, W H Long recovering from influenza, and others. Several people traveled or moved, with notes on health, visits, and last weekend activities.

Postmortem on Bridge Hand Openers and a Heart Slam

A central press bridge postmortem analyzes how an opening lead can shape a declarer's contract. The sample hand questions whether any opening lead could have thwarted a small slam in hearts, with a hand sequence showing high cards AKI 10 and AK987.

Hearts

Bridge bidding and play to a small slam against a double

The bidding sequence leads to a zigzag of heart and spade plays as declarer aims for a small slam. Analysis explores multiple opening leads from B or Z, finesses in hearts, and the impact of discarding and trump management to avoid losing tricks.

All Dairies Earn Grade A Ratings in Decatur Area

Dr M K Heath of the Morgan County Health Department announced the regular grading period for dairies serving Decatur and Hart selle was completed with all plants rated Grade A. Eleven dairies and two pasteurizing plants in Decatur area hold Grade A milk, and three dairies retailing milk in Hartelle. Inspections occur quarterly with grading on samples from the previous quarter.

M. K. Heath Morgan County Health Department Decatur Hartselle Harteelle Heath

Grand Hotel heads Princess program with star filled cast

MGM presents Grand Hotel at the Princess featuring Greta Garbo and John Barrymore in a star packed lineup. Also starring Joan Crawford Wallace Beery Lionel Barrymore Lewis Stone and Jean Hersholt with a large supporting cast in a ninety minute production described as a million dollar talent array. The film adapts Vicki Baum's novel and stage hit and is billed as a landmark in screen casting.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Vicki Baum Grusinskaya Greta Garbo Mata Hari Baron von Gaigern John Barrymore Joan Crawford Flaemmchen Wallace Beery Preysing Abe Lionel Barrymore Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Kringelein Grand Hotel John Arsene Lupin Lewis Stone Jean Hersholt Robert McWade Parnell B. Pratt Ferdinand Gottschalk Rafaela Ottiano Morgan Wallace Tully Marshall Frank Conroy Murray Kinnell Edwin Maxwell

Weevil Harm at Crop Start Predicted for Next Season

An editorial notes heavy weevil damage expected as crops begin, despite prior hot dry Junes. Past five years show reduced weevil damage from heat waves, but a normal season could bring damage approaching the worst on record, with fertilizer shortages increasing risk.

Beaty

Cereal Preparation Tip Improves Flavor with Warm Toasting

Readers learn a simple method to improve most cereals by pouring into a shallow pan and toasting in a warm oven for a few minutes to enhance flavor and texture.

Miss Dora Peete En Route to Six Months Training

Miss Dora Peete of the Benevolent hospital has gone to Birmingham for a six months training course. She will return in the latter part of the spring. Friends here and in Limestone county wish her success in her chosen field.

Dora Peete the Benevolent Hospital Birmingham Limestone County

Farm Boys Visit Nashville for Stock Yards Tour

Thirty Morgan county farm youths visit Nashville Tennessee for an inspection tour of the Union Stock Yards. The visit is arranged to spur interest in livestock production in the region, with Roland H. Gray, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, accompanying them.

Nashville Tenn Union Morgan Couny Roland H. Gray The Chamber of Commerce

Rotary Observes Annual Ladies Nite in Decatur

The Decatur Rotary club hosts its annual Ladies Night tonight at 7 o clock in the Junior Chamber of Commerce hall. A featured program has been arranged for attendees.

Decatur Rotary Club

Bev Howell Returns Briefly From Illness

Bev T. Howell, ill for several days with influenza, was briefly up today before noon.

Bev T. Howell

Tennessee River Level Falls to 5.4 Feet at 7

The Tennessee river was falling today with a gauge reading of 5.4 feet at 7 o'clock.

Tennessee

Ill of Flu At Home On Eighth Avenue

Mrs. Ellen Messengale is ill with the flu at her home on Eighth avenue south.

John Davis East Walnut Street Master al Jones Mrs A. A. Jones J. W. Clepon Fourth Avenue West H. R. Summer Junior and Madalyn Eighth Street J. R. Gibson Ellen Messengale Eighth Avenue South

Irene Praytor Improving After Operation at Baugh's

Mrs. Irene Praytor, who underwent an operation several days ago, is described as improved today at Baugh's infirmary.

Irene Praytor Baugh’s Infirmary

Scriptures Last Through All Adven Second Sunday Sermon

Rev. Peter M. Dennis preached at the 11 o clock service of St. Episcopal Church on Advent teachings. He cited scriptures written for learning and the blessed hope of everlasting life. The rector urged reverent study and warned that truth endures as God’s word endures.

Peter M. Dennis St. ‘S Episcopal Church Jesus Christ

Attendance at Riverside High School Improves

Principal Jordan reported better attendance today at Riverside High School though influenza will likely keep monthly figures below normal. Usual attendance averages about 96 percent, but this month may not exceed 90 percent. One week recorded 49 absenteeisms.

Riverside High School Jordan Probal Abser Antiont

Infant of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Clark Dies in Decatur

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Clark of Decatur Route 3 died Saturday evening at 7 30. Funeral services and interment were held Sunday morning at Chestnut Grove with Priest directing the interment.

F. E. Taylor Mrs. Brown Neely P. H. Clark Decatur Route 3 Chestnut Grove

Also Mentioned on This Page

Joe Wheeler F. F. Tidwell Maynard Layman Sarah Emerens Mary Robertson Baugh America Julia Bingham R. H. Wolcott B. A. Turner Riverside Lafayette P.T. A Dorothy Grace Finley Marjory Gunn Joyce Wohl Harriett Irwin McDowell Samson and Delilah Faint Saens Miss Irwin the Valley Country Club Roy Billings Betty Crawford Lanier Mrs. Stephenson Martha Sleeper A. T. Hanson H. D. Greer Betty Foster Pointer F. H. Pointer Fanny Wallace Joe Calvin Claribelle Turner Mrs. B. A. Turner W. H. Long A. J. Perolio Robert Gray Baugh Infirmary Elizabeth Maloney Ellwood Hewlett G. W. Webb C. T. Sewell Mrs. Webb Mary Turley Harry Carpenter Mrs. Benis Comer, Miss W. H. McAmis Missouri-Pacific R. R Little Rock Ark Samuel Blackwell Martha Frances Kilgore J. O. Brasswell Ben Hay Ellis Lanier Ladye Bess Florence Katherine Haynes F. L. Weaver T. G. Counts Hope Sydney Saywell Sheffield Hill Grant Street Goidel’s Phrus Central Press E. V. Shepard Aki Clarer Princess Stone As Doctor Rotary Dennis St. John’s Church Buttrey’s Chico Fashions Coats
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