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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1930

Page

5

Society Events Highlight Local Club Meetings and Socials

The column lists multiple society gatherings across Decatur including the First Presbyterian Bible Study at 3 p m in the church ladies parlor, Harvest Day at Central Methodist at 2 30 p m, and a district convention with Florence hosting next year. It covers Mothers' Club, Friday Thirteen, Friday Club, Zetomen Club reschedule, Ninth Street Methodist Women’s Society, Westminster Auxiliary circles, First Methodist W M S circle meetings, Canal Street Rock Club, Night Out Club, and Home Economics Club programs with attendees, musical numbers, prizes, and refreshments.

Mothers’ Club I. V. Timberlake Mothers’ Club of Decatur Rutledge Thomas Alice Bell Spence Garrett Mack Elam Kathryn Timberlake Frances Dinsmore W. G. Gardner Rut Thomas

Golden Buck of Birmingham Visits for Short Stay

Local social page notes several visitors and residents visiting friends and relatives this week. Golden Buck of Birmingham attended events and Miss Mattie Jones travels to Nashville for Steeplechase weekend.

Golden Buck Birmingham Mattie Jones Nashville Tenn

Senate Finance and Agriculture Panels Debate Major Measures

Senate in recess until Monday. Finance committee reviews tariff commission nominations. Agriculture committee reports a resolution to appropriate 60 million dollars for farmer loans. Wheeler accuses government handling of Indians as criminal. Interstate commerce committee questions nominees to the power commission. Appropriations works on 150 million dollars for a public building fund. Agriculture considers drought relief and deficit measures. Special committee probes Communist influence as William Zoster testifies.

Senate Finance Committee Tariff Commission Agriculture Committee Wheeler Interstate Commerce Committee Power Commission Appropriations Committee Appropriations William Z, Oster

Little bloomer frock and pattern projects for girls

A small girl can wear a bloomer frock with a square neck and yoke. It uses small tucks or gathers for fullness and comes in sizes 4, 6, 8 with fabric requirements noted. Pattern 701 offers 10 dog motifs for pillows, linens, and nursery items priced at fifteen cents.

Pattern Requests For Serid Fifteen Cents Coin Stamps

Plainly state name address and style number with size wanted. Each pattern costs fifteen cents in coins or stamps and must be carefully wrapped or mailed. Promptly include the pattern size and desired style for accurate fulfillment.

Serid

Winter Fashion Book With Patterns and Novelties

Advertising a winter fashion book featuring models for adults and children and a selection of transfer patterns and stamped novelties. Priced at fifteen cents for the book and twenty five cents with pattern. Mail orders to Daily Pattern Department, West 17th Street, New York.

Pattern West 17Th Street New York

Mild Winter Well Received in Decatur as Snow Threat Fades

A Decatur resident praised this winter's milder conditions noting last year saw several days near eight degrees and heavier snows. The warmer weather brings relief to families lacking adequate clothing and coal as the season unfolds.

Decatur

Lawrence Medics Elect Officers In County Meeting

Lawrence County Medical Society met in Moulton Alabama and moved future meetings to the second Tuesday of alternating months. Members urged prompt payment of doctor bills and appreciation for family physicians. Elected officers include President J F P Huey Hillsboro Vice President H C McCullough Town Creek Secretary Treasurer R E Harper Moulton Censors R P Irwin J P Dyer W R Taylor H C McCullough J A Ussery.

Moulton Ala Lawrence County Medical Society J. F P. Huey Hillsboro H. C. McCullough Town Creek R. E. Harper Moulton R. P. Irwin J. P. Dyer W. R. Taylor Hatton J. A. Ussery Courtland

Decatur News Roundup Reports Ill Pastor and Local Edits

Pastor Rev J D Wallace of First Presbyterian is ill and only Sunday school will be held. Negro Relief Association canvassers report about 100 subscribed. Rev John Jenkins returns to Birmingham after successful meetings at St Johns and St Peters Mission. Jury verdict favors defendant in Woods v Morris. Many officials and residents listed with routine business and church notices. Baptist Young People win third in Alabama Baptist subscriptions. November auto license revenue totals 1740.62 for city. Sunday school goal set at 100 at Southside Baptist. Rev E N Hart fills Friday shops address on Doing the Impossible and Tenth Plague. St Johns to discuss annual budget and Jeremiah lectures December 14 as part of Bible characters series.

Tion of Music Dist J. E. Pierce Huntsville Wade Carlisle Roanoke Ala W. P. Baugh Scharm Yearly Nichols Athens College H. O Troup Carlisle Gracia Sanderson Athens B. Westmoreland Florence J. D. Wallace First Presbyterian Church John Jenkins Birmingham St. John’s Episcopal Church St. Peter’s Mission Wilder Place S.J. Hocking St. John’s Episcopal Jeremiah

Toyland mirrors every phase of progress in toys

Chicago December 6 The article notes how toys reflect modern life from miniature golf and aviation to doll fashions and interior decorating. It highlights more realistic dolls, complete doll houses, action toys, noisy cannons, model locomotives, and a shift from horse drawn to wheeled toy ponies.

Toyland Ruth Baldwin Cowan Chicago Dobbin

Athens Bridge Luncheons and Club Gatherings Highlight Week

Mrs. A D Powers hosted a large bridge luncheon at West Market Street with fall decor, a hot four course meal, and a high score prize to Mrs J W Prost. Mrs Hill Hayes hosted at Ross Hotel with high score by Mrs M W Dupree. The Thursday Nite Club enjoyed hospitality from Miss Nella Carter with high to Mrs Jack Rogers. Several other clubs held afternoon bridge events with prizes and charitable offerings.

A. D. Powers Bridge West Market Street H. J. Kittrell Hill Hayes Ross Hotel M. W. Dupree Nella Carter Jack Rogers Ruth Phelps C. J. Hayden Bridge Club Leslie Nelson T. Bourland W. E. Flood Frek Mildred Cats Club Alma Crowson M. M. Rosenall S. M. Bowen Lucy Haywood Ford L. W. Donnell A. D

Inmates Expect Early Release Around Christmas

The present jail population of forty inmates is expected to drop before Christmas as Sheriff B. E. Davis notes that relatives commonly arrange bonds at this season to allow prisoners held on bondable charges to spend the holidays with their families.

B. E. Davis

Decatur Girl in Four Marx Brothers Film Cast

Kathryn Reece, a former Decatur resident, joins the Four Marx Brothers on the Princess stage for Wednesday and Thursday showings. Local fans anticipate her screen appearance with interest. The newspaper also highlights today’s classified ad offers for Christmas gifts.

Decatur the Princess Kathryn Reece Lilien Roth

Limestone 4-H Girls Set for Achievement Day

Limestone county 4-H club girls prepare for December 20 Achievement Day featuring demonstration teams a dress contest and diplomas for twenty seniors. Dozens of members listed include Annie Dungy Dee Dungy Eva Hobbs Mable Hagood Kath erine Sims Catherine Browning Ruth Legg Edna Weir Virginia Browning and many others.

Limestone County McCall Will Annie Dungy Dee Dungy Eva Mae Hobbs Mable Hagood Katherine Sims Catherine Browning Ruth Legg Edna Weir Virginia Browning Lillian Hagood Helen Kaufman Joe Bailey Virginia Daly Ruby Lee Hudson Robbie Kirk Lucy Anne Oliver Lucille McNatt Elsie Bradford Nada Blackburn Viola Holt Gladys Holt Erlene Waldrop Mary Francis Holt Marjorie Allen Florence Birch Stuart Peebles Odessa Meadows Lillian Allen Mattie Miller Effie Williams Beulah Robison Erma Baker Odell Easter Gertrude Easter Audrey Mae Downs Edith Crafts Virginia Patterson Rachel Huber Deloraise Bracken Annie Mae Tinstill Susie Lee Tun

Weather outlook previews unsettled week with rains later

The forecast covers central and east gulf states with generally fair conditions and moderate temperatures early in the week. By midweek unsettled weather and probable rains develop, then clearing and cooler air by week’s end.

Associated Press Ard East Gulf States

Also Mentioned on This Page

First Presbyterian Auxiliary Central Methodist Central Methodist Church District A. F. M. C Joan Snodgrass W. M. Murray Scottsboro E. N. Penick C. A. Wilmore J.W. Cunningham Earl Lee Sam Rogers Raphael Sartor Sarah Blackwell Zetomen Club Zetomeh Club Hotel Lyons Assembly Rooms Ninth Street Westminster Auxiliary A. D. Jervis E. N. Hart M. R. Rankin First Methodist W. M. S First Methodist Woman's Missionary Society Circle W. A. Brown Duncan Memorial R. E. Catlett Canal Street R. R. Banks Canal and Vine Streets Mrs. Chandler T. C. Chandler East Vine Street John Snodgrass Cecil Timberlake Pryor McRee J G Sipruanes William Kimbrough Bunn Hackworth Stevenson Annie Mae Gardner Dick Kennedy Pryor McKee Central High School Chapel Hoor Central High Auditorium Elsie Roper Central High Madalyn Sum Mer Mrs. Brown Billy Money Betty McGehee James D. Wallace Oak Street Gene Higgins Pennsylvania H. D. Barnum J. L. McCormick Clarksvile, Tenn Mattie Young Robert Farrish Nashville, Tenn David Lipscomb College Marie Crutchfield Hartselle E. H. Parrish Etelia West Hanceville Herbert Farrist Muntsville Lelia Grubbs Hall T. B. Woodard H. R. Summer Shelbyville Fiie Summer Robert Tweedy, Jr Earl Vaughn T. G. Vaughn Second Street West A. C. Simmons Columbia, Tenn Clifford Vaughn Lawrence County G. Hardwick, Jr R. G. McClure Baugh’s Infirmary E. T. Sheppard Odo Smith Cornelian Court Mrs. Bunn Hackworth Congress Carole Lombard Anne Adams Lawrence Dr. J. F. Huey Doctor Group Ecatur Iary Negro Relief Association Woods A. J. Morris Lexington Kentucky Ereat uByo J. W. Ferguson Mt. Hope J. B. Hames Trinity A. B. Hale Vinemont Wilburn Prater Rogersville L. W. Brown Danville T. W. Hendrick Trinity Route R. F. White Sam Hughes W. T. Hill Baptist Young People’s Union of the First Baptist Church Alabama Baptist Madeline Dix Southside Baptist Church Rev. Hart Egypt Kelly Sisters Louisville and Nashville Quartette Cal Decatur Ice & Coal CO Coleanor Ash Cahaba Jellico Limestone Rosalie Huber Mary .Holland Beuna Robison Laverne Hogan Martha Cora Glaze Emily Anne Peebles Luelle Patterson Elizabeth Hodges Florissa Beatrice Barker Essie Belle Bracken Lucille Griggs Marjorie Beasley Ovilea McCurry Thelma Pugh Ednane Pugh Mable Kirk Mildredng Marjorie Phillips Carmelene Hargrove Ruby Spence Winnie Hargrove Annell Hodges Gladys Hargrove Alva Smith Eloise Waldrop Frances Todd Flora Griggs Clarita Thompson Lucille Christopher Estalene Barnett Jean Lucille Patterson Nora Putman Delia Jackson Mildred Coggins Ruth Goode Anna Hatchett Anna Mat Jones Birdie Jones Edith Sims Stronze North Alabama Dorothy Revier Matt Moore Dorothy Mackail Lewis Stone The Four Marx Brothers George Bancroft He-man
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