Dancing Mrs Castle to Stay on Stage As Husband Joins War
Reported estrangement between Vernon and Mrs. Castle spurs rumors of divorce. Vernon Castle plans to enlist in the British Aviation Corps and go to France to work over the trenches. Mrs. Castle remains active on stage in Washington with the Watch Your Step company, dancing with Bernard Granville and Olin Finney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Castle
Hubby
New York
Ramora
Vernon Castle
Chicago
London
France
Europe
Ponies Arrive for Decatur Contest Winners Named
Children of Decatur joy as two Perry pony outfits arrive by express. Merchants will keep them until December 24 for the contest ending date. Bailey and Pointer of Decatur and E M Odom of New Decatur oversee the ponies.
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Decaturs
Express
Bailey and Pointer
Decatur
E. M. Odom
New Decatur
Power Company to Demonstrate Electric Heating in Austinville
Under Miss Gilder the North Alabama Power Co will hold a free demonstration of new electrical heating and cooking appliances in the Austinville public school building Saturday from 2 to 4 30 o clock for the benefit of the people of Austinvile. Ladies are invited and refreshments will be served, with all cooking done on electric devices during the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilder
North Alabama Power Co
Austinville
Austinvile
Methodists Hold District Conference January 10 at Central Methodist
A conference of Laymen and Preachers of the Decatur District M E Church South will meet January 10 11 at Central Methodist Church New Decatur. Distinguished speakers will address the gathering and many laymen from every charge are urged to attend. The program aims to be inspirational educational and practical with emphasis on district stewards and ministers. The Decatur people are warmly invited to attend all sessions. The Birmingham Interdenominational and National Missionary Conference will also be considered.
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Decatur
M. BE. Church
South
Central Methodist Church
New Decatur
North Alabama
Decaturs
Austrian City Is Now Underground
Zurich reports Austrian city under siege by Italian bombardment has become a wrecked cave city. Officials run affairs from underground offices as damage and disruption persist.
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Zurich
Germa
Austria
We Print Candidates Cards
A note from The Decatur Daily announcing the printing of candidates cards for local elections. The item emphasizes distribution to voters and upcoming filing deadlines.
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Decaturs
Reminiscence and Christmas Program at Berean Club
A nostalgic poem recalls boyhood shinny games and old friends, while Mrs. R F Benson hosts the Berean Club gathering. The Christmas program featured a Christ Child theme with readings on Home life and a report from Mrs. Calvin about Selma Federation activities.
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R. F. Benson
Berean Club
Christ
Mesdames Watson
Proctor
Trimble
Calvin
Clab
Selma
Cotaco Literary Club Discusses Mohammedanism
Mrs Eugene R Guy hosted a Cotaco Literary Sub Club meeting Wednesday afternoon as Mohammedanism was studied. Mrs Philip Humphrey led with clear views, Mrs John D Wyker reported on the State Federation, and the group enjoyed the session followed by an ice course.
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Eugene R. Guy
Cotaco
Philip Humphrey
John D. Wyker
Dance at the Colonial Club Friday Evening
A dance will be held at the Colonial club Friday evening. The event invites members to attend a social gathering with music and dancing.
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Colonial Club
Club Calendar Highlights Social Events This Week
Thursday Westmmeter 8 S Turkey Dinner 5 90 to D Wasciuk Building U BD C Mrs W A Carty. Friday Auction Bridge Mrs H T Gill. Saturday Saturday Club Mrs Fred Bloodworth Silk Stocking Club Miss Marjorie Miller.
Zeitlers Return Home After Visit. Rivenbach Guests
Mr and Mrs H B Zeitler return to Mooresville on Wednesday after a few days with Mr and Mrs R G Cortner. Miss Rivenbach of South Alawama is the Christmas guest of Mrs He bert Odom.
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H. B. Zeitler
Mooresville
R. G. Cortner
Miss Rivenbach
South Alawama
Hebert Odom
French Destroy Munition Depot Near Souplet
Paris reports the destruction of a German munition depot south of Souplet and a French success near Souaine in today’s military statement.
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International News Service
Paris
Souplet
Souaine
Personal notes from Decatur area advertise arrivals and returns
J H Talbot Route Agent of the Southern Express Co was in the Decatur yesterday on business E C Nix a well known attorney of the Decaturs returned last night from Moulton where he has been attending court A G Patterson has returned from market where he purchased goods for Patterson Mercantile Co J B Penney of Birmingham wills were today Hal Mullen has returned after an absence of several days
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J. HH. Talbot
Southern Express Co
Deaturs
E. C. Nix
Decaturs
Moulton
A. G. Patterson
Patterson Mercantile Co
Hal Mullen
Largest North Alabama Christmas Edition Prints Big News
The Daily Christmas issue proclaims it the biggest paper ever in North Alabama and Decatur with bold sales for extra copies. Readers are urged to place orders early to ensure delivery.
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North Alabama
Decaturs
English Sub Sinks Turkish Destroyer
Paris dispatch reports an English submarine torpedoed and sank the Turkish destroyer Yar Hissar in the Sea of Marmora. The attack left two officers and forty men as prisoners of war.
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International News Service
Paris
French War of Ice Today
Enlisubmarine
Yar Hissar
Sea of Marmora
Kitchener and Grey Confer with French Officials
Lord Kitchener and Sir Edward Grey have gone to Paris to confer with the French government this evening, for a high level discussion on ongoing alliance and security matters.
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Kitchener
Gray
International News Service
London
Lord Kitchener
Sir Edward Grey
Paris
Fiddlers Contest Planned at Trinity High School
Trinity high school Ladies Improvement Society will hold a fiddlers contest at 7:30 PM on December 18. Principal J. L. Barnard announced prizes of 8 dollars for first place 2 dollars for second and 1 dollar for third.
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Trinity
the Ladies Improvement Society of the Trinity High School
J. L. Barnard
Westminster church choir to present 4 Xmas cantata
The Westminster church choir under Mrs. A J Miller will present four Christmas cantatas on December 19 at 8 PM. Miss Sarah Davis is ill at her parents’ home. Mrs John Proctor traveled to Birmingham this morning to tend an ailing mother Mrs Faris. Bronaugh has returned to Madison after visiting Mr and Mrs H H Hitt. Mrs Wilbur Smith returned to Birmingham today after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs R G Cortner.
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Westminster Church
A. J. Miller
Sarah Davis
John Proctor
Birmingham
Faris
Bronaugh
Madison
H. H. Hitt
Wilbur Smith
R. G. Cortner
Suggestions for Gentlemen's Presents WAZATCHES
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Ladies' Presents Catalog Entries and Ivory Gift Sets
A detailed list of Ladies' Presents including avalieres, diamonds, cameos, wedgeswood rings, Tennessee pearls, rubies, pink sapphires, cameo shirt waist rings, and various gems. Also wrist watches, brooches, umbrellas, ivory toilet and manicure sets, writing sets, Cologne bottles, vanity and mesh bags, oyster cocktail sets, fruit and chafing sets, perfume bottles, and related items.
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Xmas
The
Morgan County National Bank
New Decatur, Alabama
A. Hoff
Wm. E. Skeggs
PA. Worth
A. H. Hoff
Methodists
L. C. Day
Hartselle
Alabama
Washington Star
Ciifony
Fatty
Otaco Literary Club
Destromunition
Buttrey
J. B. Penney
Wills
the Decaturs Daily
Thanhouser
Joneses
Delite Theatre
House of Quality
St. George Cafe
J.B. Murphree
Presbyterian
T. E. Pride
Grace Valentine
Cupid
the Gift Store
Thornton’s
Apis
J. W. Thornton
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