Community Notes From Athens and Woodland Mills
A roundup of personal visits and social events in Athens, Decatur, and Woodland Mills includes Judge J. E. Clem returning from the Masonic Grand Lodge in Montgomery, Miss Fannie Reynolds in Memphis, Col M. K. Clements from Hot Arkansas, and Mrs. Carl Cartwright visiting Birmingham. Various neighbors host gatherings, expectant brides, supper and church services, visitors from Nashville and Birmingham, and routine family and town movements across December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.E. Clem
Masonic Grand Lodge
Montgomery
Miss Bertha Standridge Attends Oak Grove Singing
Mrs Frei Wade and Mr and Mrs Wade joined Miss Bertha Standridge for Sunday night singing at Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Castell
Tennie Mae Wade
Bertha Standridge
Oak Grove
Absence Ends as Local Family Visits Return
After an absence of some time due to illness Mrs. HF Rice, Mr SAS Seager, Mrs F L Wade and W OH and family of Decatur were among relatives visiting the community last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery Thomas
Decatur
Mrs. C. M. Dickadés
L. R. McCutcheon
Neve Hough
Lacey’s
HF. Rice
Sas Seager
F. L. Wade
W. OH
Ville Visits Myre George and J John of Florette
Ville travels to Myre to meet George and J John of Florette for a local engagement. The visit highlights regional ties and community connections among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ville
Myre
George
J. John
Florette
Ryan News Highlights Local Social and Sports
Friday night social at Mr and Mrs Shelton draws community guests including Mr Robin and son Kermit from Arab. Local basketball crowd sees Ryan team win Friday game. Ryan to face Somerville teams Friday at 2 pm with large anticipated turnout. Miss Martha Style and Mr Homer McCollum wed here, couple to reside locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Shelton
Mrs Shelton
Ryan
Somerville
Smith Illness Reported for Huntsville Attorney
Word has been received of the illness of R. E. Smith prominent Huntsville attorney and well known in Decatur. Mr. Smith is suffering an attack of appendicitis at his apartment in the Motel Twickenham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Smith
Huntsville
Decatur
Smith
Twickenham
Payment of old debts proves Tennessee Valley condition
Payment of old debts will prove the substantial condition of the Tennessee Valley. Pay off those old debts this fall, get rid of the debt and the worry.
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Tennessee Valley
Insurance Sales Reach New Heights in 1927
New York December 8 AP reports that 1927 life insurance new business totaled 16.9 billion dollars. Archibald A. Welch of Phoenix Mutual Life says 62 million policy holders and 115 million policies in force show rising American thrift and family provision. The year’s premiums to creditors and policyholders amount to 1.5 billion, nearing eight times the level of 26 years ago. Total life insurance in force stands at 87 billion, more than six times 1900 and double 1920.
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New York
America
Archibald A. Welch
Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Co
Association of Life Insuratce
J. Welch
Warned of Diseased Rabbits in North Alabama
Huntsville warns residents to avoid eating diseased rabbits as hunting season opens in North Alabama. The Daily Times reports several infected rabbits may exist this year and bite or disease could cause serious injury or death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Daily Times
Alabama
Probes Report on Diphtheria Case in Eva Today
Dr. H. C. McRee Morgan County health officer was called to Eva Today to investigate reports of diphtheria in the community. Local health officials prepared to trace contacts and implement precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. McRee
Morgan County
Eva
Cash Sales Highlighted in Want Ads
Notice notes that cash sales can be made through want ads and warns sellers they may miss cash otherwise.
Chain stores enter Athens Limestone City
Chain stores have entered Athens with Piggly Wiggly and the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company set to open within ten days. Piggly Wiggly will occupy the former undeon & Company site and the A P T Co will move into the building vacated by the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cias
Athens
Piggly Wiggly
The
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Undeon & Company
A&p
Athens Theatre Gets Major Overhaul in Two Weeks
The Dixie theatre in Athens Alabama completed a two week overhaul. The screen was lowered a new open room and a balcony added while programs continued without interruption. Local patrons note the improved facilities and seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
Dixie” Theatre
Christmas Cards By Daily Pur chase Deadline
Christmas cards can be purchased through The Daily. Place your order early so you will not be delayed in the last rush.
Not through reading a paper until ads reveal value
The note urges readers to scan advertisements for crucial information and deals. It emphasizes that the advertisements hold essential messages the main articles may not convey.
Limestone sites viewed for plant in Tennessee Valley
Athens Alabama officials and a state agricultural committee surveyed limestone county areas to locate an agricultural sub station in the Tennessee Valley. The group visited prospective sites in Athens with commissioner Bruce Nelson and others. The mission aims to establish a cultural experiment station in Tennessee Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ala
CIA
State Catape
M. Dunwoody
Montgomery
Auburn
Re Goode
Tennessee
Bruce Nelson
J. C. Carter
John. R.wikt
R. H. Walker
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Athens News
Fannie Reynolds
Memphis
Col. M. K. Clements
Hot Ark
Carl Cartwright
I. Blount
Birmingham
L Sherrill
Los Angeles
RH. Richardson, Jr
Nashville
T. EB. Gilbert
L. D. Glaze
R. W. Martin
Wright Frost
James E. Horton
Ada Farmer
Pickens, S. Bi
Rela
Frank Westmoreland
Mary . Craig
Laura Horton
Mr. and
Mire
H. F. Bide
Gussie B. Justice
Austinville
Elsie Standridge
Bellview
Lucien McCulloch
Mr. Zola Clair
Sitka
Mt. Zion
Millard White
Hartselle
Oliver Rogers
Liberty
Union Grove
J. N. Kitchens
J. E. Privett
Della Mae
Singleton
Ruby Hill
Blanche Stewart
Mamie Kitchens
Virginia Privett
Floretts News
R.H. Nixon
W. M. Retthialer
J.C. Nixon
Seeas, Wests
Woodland News
S. Martin
Ack Grove Church
Woodland Mills
E Hartactic
P. W. Barcliff
Elex
Mrs
WJ. Day
Mr. Nixom
Carlile Hendon
Edna Hendon
Effie Nixon
R. H. Nixon
Bert Wright
Soh
J.“N.” Palmer
Fiorette
Bullard
Arthur Akef
Algié Couey
W. M. Reithmailer
Paes Ae Lawrence
Kent
Sallie McCutcheon
Mrs. Dewey Day
Glenn Brown
Leonard Johnson
Carl Privett
R. L. Murphy
H. E. Walker
Flint
W. D. Bullard
Mr. Bullard
E. L. Hill
Roy Privett
Clara Kitchens
Miss Bettie Hood
W. S. Hood
Enois Casteel
Alvie Wade
J. H. Hendon
Armstrong
Effie Mae Nixon
Ednad Hendon
W. M. Reithmaier
Valdermosa Springs
John Foote Place
Arthur Nixon
Will Fowler
Odis Hill
R. , Nixon
W. M. Reid
Jane Patterson
Falk
Ona
Helen —E
Waihermoga Springs
Felix Campbell
Clyde Miller
Lance Henderson
W. M. Thomas
George Greer
Mary Helms
Union
Leck Collins
Mary Hazel
Bill Slaten
Natural Bridge
Mount Zion News
Mrs. Frei Wade
Douse Brothers, Inc
Decatur Motors, Inc
Second Avenue
Dance Brothers
Motor Cars
Ryan News
Mr. Robin and
Son
Kermit
Messrs
Elijah and
Ade Densmore
Cullman
Elbert Weaver
Randolph Ryan
Oval Oden
Miss Powell
Charlie Powell
Malcolm McAnear
Leona Blace
Mamie Green
Mr. Rountree of
Ryan School
Limestone City
Voters of Alabama
Alexander City
Tallapoosa
A. P. Duke
B. i ‘Young Co
N. Young
Guntersville
Guntersvile
Gadsden
W. H. Butler
Gadeden
Albertville
Albertsville
Marshall County
Jieniia Gadsden Chamber of
Gadsden Chamber
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