Society Notes Highlight Local Club Activities
The Central Methodist Women and related circles held meetings with devotionals, Christmas gatherings, and awards. Mrs. Moore led readings on Luke 18, Miss Levin guided a mission study, and guests including Rev. Nabors attended. The Dramatic Club, Philathéa class party, and bridge social followed with prizes and refreshments. Further items cover Week of Prayer closures, Tuesday Whist Club hosts, Night Club entertainment, and Missionary Society year-end reports with speeches on Communism, Stalin, Lenin, and Trotsky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business
Central Methodist Women’s
Moore
Ruby Carswell
The
Missionary Society
J. D. Ligon
A. H. Nabors
First Methodist ‘Woman's Missionary Society
James Duncan
Circle Two
Price
Frank Emens
Norman Harris
Harris
Louis A. Neill
Lenine
Trotsky
Local Flu Ailments Galore Fill Week in Town
Miss Edith Jordan is ill with flu at home. Mrs. W. B. Smith and Mrs. Georgia Miller visit relatives and attend a tea in Jasper and Birmingham. Several others, including Mrs. A. T. Hanson and Reginald Goree, suffer flu or illness while Miss Ida Belle Price is ill in Hanceville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Jordan
Georgia Miller
Jasper
Ala
Charles Tweedy, Jr
Tweedy
Reginald Goree
Christmas Decor Rating Prompts City Beautification Effort
The Decature Garden club renews its sponsorship of city Christmas decorations urging residents to brighten both interiors and exteriors. Prizes will be simple this year as the community joins in spreading Christmas cheer despite financial pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Decature Garden Club
Notice of stockholders meeting for New Morgan County Building and Loan
The annual meeting of the stockholders of New Morgan County Building and Loan Association will be held at its office in Decatur Alabama on January 1933 at 7 30 PM for electing a board of directors and transaction of business. W B Shackelford president W M Voorhies secretary Qa 1 Ld 21 28
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Morgan County Building and Loan Association
Decatur
Alabama
W. B. Shackelford
Mrs Stephenson Dies at Moulton Funeral Given
Belinda Caroline Stephenson wife of Walter Stephenson died this morning at 4 40 at the family residence in Moulton. Funeral services will be held Thursday at two o clock at the residence by Rev J H Harris. She leaves her husband and children Mrs T C Quthbertson Birmingham Mrs W F Sims Courtland Mrs W Alexander Birmingham Miss Bettie Stephen Birmingham T B Stephenson Moulton J G Pittsburgh H D Moulton and Raymond Moulton. Interment in Moulton cemetery with Brown directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belinda Caroline Stephenson
Walter Stephenson
Moulton
J. H. Harris
Stephenson
T. C. Quthbertson
Birmingham
W. F. Sims
Courtland
W. Alexander
Bettie Stephen
T. B. Stephenson
J. G
Pittsburgh
H. D
Raymond
Brown
Box Pie Supper At Center Grove School
The Center Grove school in east Morgan county hosts a box and pie supper on Saturday night December 10 at seven o'clock. Sponsored by the PTA, the event invites the general public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Grove
P.T. A
Morgan County
Bidding Made Easy In Bridge By E V Shepard
Central Press outlines a bidding example using the under over suit method. The hand shows a simple sequence with suits and point counts illustrated for guidance.
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Wiitten
Central Press
E. V. Shepard
Bridge bids and play end in small slam success
In a bidding and play sequence, Y and Z pursue a game in clubs with quick tricks and partner support. Despite risks from A and B, the declarer navigates spades, hearts, and clubs to secure a small slam with precise ruffing and careful discard, aided by favorable lie of the suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y-Z
Budget Cut Now Before Congress
President proposes more than half a billion dollars in reductions for next year including a 2.25 percent manufacturer tax, maintaining the 1 cent gasoline tax, an 11 percent salary cut for federal employees, and a $127 million cut in veterans benefits. Secretary Mills backs the plan in his annual report, with total requested appropriations of $4.218 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ogden Mills
Almon Seeks Tax Repeal and Postage Rollback in House
Congressman Edward B. Almon of the eighth district has filed measures in the House to repeal the federal tax on bank checks and to end the three cent postage rate for first class mail. He also seeks to extend the emergency appropriation for Federal Aid highways from July 1, 1933 to January 1, 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward B. Almon
Eighth
House of Representatives
Househopper
Almon
Trace Ownership of Abandoned Car
Local police hold a V-8 Ford coupe with a Tennessee dealer tag issued to Erthman Wilson Motor Company of Murfreesboro. The car was found abandoned on the Bee Line highway between Moulton and Johnston streets and authorities notified the Murfreesboro firm to claim it. No word had been received from Murfreesboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Erthman-Wilson Motor Company
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Bee Line
Moulton
Johnston
Erthman-Wilson Company
Book Drive Grows By High School Girls
The book drive sponsored by the Girls Hi Y club expands as students collect books from residents. Louise Garrett leads the Whites with a slight edge over Evelyn Boggs and campaigns continue until 3 PM on December 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byee Louise Garrett
Evelyn Boggs
Negro Employee Loses Foot at Southern Cotton Plant
Alex Toney a worker at the Southern Cotton Oil company plant sustained a badly crushed left foot this morning when caught in machinery. The foot was amputated and the man is expected to recover.
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Alex Toney
Southern Cotton Oil Company
Attendance Decline Hits Riverside High Amid Flu Outbreak
Riverside High School reports a sharp attendance drop with the third month rate down from 96 to 90 percent and 439 total absences. Wilgon Avenue School shows a lower average daily attendance of 203 with 29 tardies logged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside High School
Wilgon Avenue
Committee Hears Beer Advocates In Congress Hearing
Washington December 7 witnesses from brewing interests urged legalization of well balanced beer defined as 3.2 percent alcohol before the House Ways and Means Committee. Levi Cooke brewery counsel framed the term while R A Huber of St Louis testified 306 million dollars would be spent to rehabilitate breweries and 300 men would be employed if legalization passed.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Levi Cooke
R. A. Huber
St. Louis
Government Report On Cotton Is Due
The December 1982 report by the United States Government on the cotton crop yield total ginnings and crop condition is due at ten o clock Thursday morning December 8. Interest centers on the expectation that no rise will be shown and that the report could positively influence market prices.
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United States
Ex Service Men Urged to Attend Meeting
In Morgan county ex service men including Legion members were urged to attend Friday evening in Martin arena. W E James of Cullman and Eddie Murray Legion department commander will speak on problems facing veterans and upcoming legislative issues.
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Morgan County
American Legion
Martin Arena
W. E. James
Cullman
Eddie Murray
The
Legion
Bazaar Planned by Mission Circle at First Methodist
Members of the Mission Circle No 1 of First Methodist church plan an all day bazaar at Mrs L J Ramage's home on Line Street opening at 10 o clock Thursday morning and continuing throughout the day.
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Baptist Church
The
Missionary Society
Circle No. 1
First Methodist Church
L. J. Ramage
Line Street
Talent 16 G000 Offers Peppy Music and Dance Show
Two day engagement opens today featuring Ches Davis a famed blackface comedian with Gene Cobb and Irena Baker. The Chicago Follies band and eight Dixie Darlings highlight a touring revue praised across Southern cities for high energy dancing and rhythm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ches Davis
Gene “Honey Gal” Cobb
Davis
Will
Irena Baker
Dolly Taylor
Buddy Ryan
Chicago Follies
Chicago
Robber Suspect Awaits the Jury in Alabama Bank Burglary
W A Connell of Birmingham is bound over to await grand jury action on burglary charges in the Bank of Belle Mina case. In a preliminary hearing Judge J E Clem heard evidence, mostly circumstantial, noting pennies taken and Pennies shown to be torched related. Connell, 25, denies guilt with bond set at $1000. George C Johnson, Athens, represented defense.
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Athens
Ala
W. A. Connell
Birmingham
Bank of
Belle Mina
J. E. Clem
Connell
George C. Johnson
Tarzan and Green Here Monday Night
Tarzan and Green clash in a Monday night wrestling bout drawing local excitement. Both wrestlers have impressed audiences in Birmingham and earlier arena matches, with Limestone County fans and Limestone Legionnaires planning a sizable turnout.
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Tarzan and
Green
Tarzan-Green
Tarzan
Birmingham
Limestone County
Limestone Legionnaires
State Commander Eddie Murray Visits for Ex-Service Rally Sampler
Eddie Murray of Foley Alabama state commander of the American Legion spent a short time here last night before heading to Athens to address a limestone county ex-service men rally. He will tour rallies in the Tennessee Valley this week and speak at the Morgan county meeting Friday evening in Martin Arena.
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Eddie Murray
Foley
Alan State
Alabama Department of the American Legion
Athens
Limestone County
Murray
Tennessee Valley
Morgan County
Martin Arena
Newest Member of The Kiwanis Club
Paul Dix identified for years in boys work and church affairs is the newest member of the Decatur Kiwanis club. Dix is expected to take an active part in Kiwanis activities for the coming year.
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Paul Dix
Decatur Kiwanis Club
Moulton Heights P T A Plans Demonstration At Edmondson
The December meeting of the Moulton Heights Parent-Teacher Association was held last Thursday evening at 7 30. Dr Edgar l Mor linked Alabama conditions to home training and ideals. The group will visit Edmondson school Friday afternoon December 9 to hear a demonstration report from a committee. Enrollment for the third month reached 162 with two weeks left in the term. Flu outbreaks caused poor attendance though the county funds expect more weeks of school. Mauveline Mooney, long ill with pneumonia, is convalescing.
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Moulton Heights
Parent-Teacher Association
Edgar l. Mor
Alabama
P.T. A
Edmondson School
Mauveline Mooney
Mid-Week Service Canceled at Westminster Church
Rev. E N Hart announced no mid week service at Westminster Presbyterian tonight due to a rise in influenza cases. Hart, who has influenza, remains unable to leave his home.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
E. N. Hart
Hart
Legion Posts to Stage Minstrel Show at Athens College
The Athens Post of the American Legion presents a minstrel show at Athens College on Thursday. About 30 local amateur performers with years of stage experience join the cast to raise funds for county charities.
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Athens
Ala
Athens Post of the
American Legion
Athens College
Gentile
Tees Wind Ae County Charities
Kiwanis Club Set for Open Meeting in Decatur
The Decatur Kiwanis Club will hold an open noon meeting on Thursday with several matters of business. S. H. Malone president elect will announce committee appointments for the coming year.
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Decatur Kiwanis Club
S. H. Malone
Shoe Day Planned by Schools for Community Aid
Social agencies organize Shoe Day with Morgan County High School events. Judges Malone and Probate Court attend. Lunch at 1:00 p.m., summary appointment of committees for each community at 1:45 p.m., then adjournment.
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B. L. Malone
Morgan County High School
Cafetery
Cumberland Coach seeks route extension to Dam No 3 Florence
The Cumberland Coach Company petitions the Alabama Public Service Commission for a franchise extension to run a Florence Dam No 3 route. It would serve transient workers and others, with Florence city to cover actual costs for transport to and from the work site.
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Athens
Als
Cumberland Coach Company
Huntsville
Florence
Decatur
Alabama Public Service Commission
Dam No. 3
Miss Buchanan Suffering From Influenza, At Home
Miss Margaret Buchanan is ill with influenza at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J L Buchanan 602 Oak Street.
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Martha Ruth Hames
Mrs
Oscar Hames
Klell Bayne Napps
Mrs. C. C. Napps
Jack Catlett
Joe
Oakley Rogers
Reed Rogers
Margaret. Buchanan
J. L. Buchanan
Oak Street
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Dramatic Club
Central High School
Louise Ezell
Alice Kendall
Lawrence Preuit
Beatrice. Livley
Amos Levin
Beatrice Sivley
Central Baptist Sunday School
Mae Lynn
Houston Cowan
Jackson Vines
Lila Mae Jolly
Evelyn Siviey
Virginia Jones
Julia Chenault
Mary Lee Chenault
Dora Turner
Violet Brazelton
Elizabeth Webb
Ruth Johnston
Evelyn McClure
Alice Owens
Frances Watkins
Frances Garnett
Sadie Garnett
Sue Masterson
Estelle Cowan
Myrtle Martin
Pauline Gillam
Louie Glenn
Max Hodges
O. E. Hagerman
Leon Moody
Paul Glenn
Jack Gillespie
Charles Morris
Bob Weatherford
Lowery Sewell
Tom Masterson
Aubrey Fuller
Leo Wright
Clifford Chapman
Pulaski, Tenn
Tom Buffington
Ross Dublin
Bennie Malone
Fernice Ray
Charles Malone, Jr
Grady Bruce
Clarence Phillips
Reid Sherard
Bridge Club
R. H. Wolcott
A. Steinhart
Mrs. Crawford
W. O. Watson
Susie Smith
B. Bartee
W. B. Smith
A. T. Hanson
East Vine Street
T. C. Spight
Glia
B. C. Bogue
Cornelian Court Apartments
Clio Levin
Miss Lovin
E. T. Sheppard
Johnston Street
Fanny Godfrey
T. M. Jones, Jr
W. F. Price
Ida Belle Price
Miss Price
Hanceville
D. T. Harris
Davis Lazear
Billy
Ill
J. D. Jervis
R. E. Catlett
A. J. Wilkerson
Mr. Catlett
Neal Speake
the Benevolent Hospital
Carl Gibson
Fourth Avenue
West
J. R. Gibson
Thomas
Cor. Bank and Church
Ferry Street Club
Ferry Street Bock Club
W. M. Voorhies
Bkisi
Hearts
Congress
U.S
Southern
Mission Circle
Kiwanis Club
Optus
Legionnaires
Goidel
Bruce
Miss Buchanan
Luden’s
Hartselle
Constance
Bennett
Joel McCrea
Paul Lukas
Princess
Nashville
Billy Purl
Ches Gean
Cobb
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