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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1931

Page

2

Local Social Notes From Austinville Hartselle Area

Mrs P R Waugh visited Cullman this week with Mr and Mrs Hardin. Numerous local residents visited relatives in nearby towns including Hartselle Decatur Montgomery and Birmingham. Reads list of visits illness and family events with brief notes on church and school activities and upcoming meetings.

P. R. Waugh Cullman Hardin RC. Miller Hartselle Joe Winton Decatur S Infirmary J. W. Henderson R. L. Henderson Felkmont

Danville Route Resident Suffered Illness Acknowledged

Miss Marie Hampton is recovering from an illness at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs H L Hampton in Danville Route. The observance at peace school included several activities and good spirits.

Arkansas Kate Speegal Brown Bhenevolent Hospital Matiger Marie Hampton 8. L. Hampton Peace School T. H. Smith Ruby Hembrey Decatur Lula Johnson Cecil Hampton Moulton W. R. Sandlin Oakville Luther Hampton Isaac Johnson Hartselle Hudson Danville Lebanon

World champion speaker marks school program and events

A world champion gave speeches and a children's program while Decatur visitors joined local activities. Afternoon ball games, free lunches by the P T A, and various cross-town visits highlighted a weekend in the community with dozens of named residents attending, traveling, or hosting events.

D. M. Hogan Jewel Is Johnson Lonnie Iletens T. A. G Hensley Andy Ann Lette Hartselle

Oak Ridge News Social Notes Quiet Local Visits

Mrs Leonard Sparkman and family visit relatives near Hartselle. Mr and Mrs W A Vandiver stay as Sunday guests. Erwin McCleroy ill at home. Lola Mae Sparkman spends Sunday with Carrie and Viola Wallace. Wallace Martin of Basham and G B Legg family hosts. L W Jones of Basham stays Tuesday night with Dock Jones and wife.

Decatur Talmage Russell Roberta Reena Pettit Ruby Eula V. Covey Hugh Allison Orval Covey Six Mile Bethel Ste Lillie Mae Louise McCutchen Dolf Ryan Freeman Bassitt W. J. Sparkman Florence Lola Myrtle Cushing Jewel Luker Leonard Sparkman

June Deaths Drop Slower This Year versus 1930

In June this year there were eighteen deaths, down from forty in the same month of 1930. Local physicians describe health conditions at present as distressingly good.

Community Gatherings Highlight Corinth Socials

A flurry of apron hemming events and games entertained the younger crowd at Joe Williams’ home and the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Kelly. Guests included the Windsor and Holmes families visiting from Sand Mountain near Boaz and E. J. Maddox’s kin. Farmers report corn gathering finishing as local social ties grow.

Joe Williams Mark Windsor Sand Mountain Boaz Jim Holmes Wilson Kelly Virgil Lee Clacre T. B. Heard Ted Buckelew E. J. Maddox Erskin Looney A. G. Looney Earl Bryant Grady Morgan Offeres G. W

Undertaker Warns of Fewer Deaths in Athens County

Athens undertaker R H McConnell reports a sharp drop in deaths this year with eight in September ten in October and thirteen in November down from 1930 figures. He says the low mood has reduced demand for funeral services in the Athens area.

Arkansan Plans To Make Resort Paradise Near Athens

J H Pritchard of Little Rock Ark arrives in Athens to take charge of Elkmont Springs, a summer resort north of Athens recently acquired in a real estate deal. He will spend winter improving grounds and buildings with plans for extensive future improvements as conditions normalize. The resort traces its history to ante bellum times.

Athens Ala J. H. Pritchard Little Rock Ark Elkmont Springs Pritchard

Lakefront Recreation Complex Planned with Diverse Sports

A proposed development would include a lake for fishing and boating, a swimming pool, and golf links alongside other leisure facilities. The plan aims to create a multiuse waterfront recreation area serving families and visitors.

Former Resident Is Now Seriously III

News reaches from Memphis Texas route 1 of the serious illness of H. M. Smith long a resident of Decatur who has suffered a stroke of apoplexy and is dangerously ill. He has been con-

Memphis Texas H. M. Smith Decatur

Butter colorant annatto noted for butter coloring

A brief reference states annatto is the coloring matter commonly added to butter. The note highlights its traditional use to impart a yellow hue to butter products.

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