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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1928

Page

8

Danvillert 1 News Highlights Local Visits

In Other Communities Danvillert 1 News notes Addison resident Leighton McCain visiting relatives with the Kirkpatrick family. Dewey Hogan and Thurman Mor hosted friends at Winds school. The Kirkpat(s) sick sisters visited Decatur. Buddie McCain and Fred Pel, along with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Jarrett, hosted Major visitors Center Point.

Drew's School Leighton McCain Addison Kirkpatrick Dewey Hogan Thurman Morbe Winds School Louise Cleo Kirkpatsick Decatur Buddie McCain Fred Pe Lloyd Jarrett Uttle John Paul Tom Poole Center Point Alvie Dutton

Local Notes From Falkville Route 1 Community

Marriage of Lily Livingston to Clifford Jackson solemnized November 30. Howard Mosses plans move to New Mexico. Averine Vann visited parents J. W. and Mrs. Vann. Nova and Agnes Brown hosted by Averine and Jewell Vann. Eva basketball set to play Union Hill Friday at 3 PM at Mrs. Mary Brown’s home. Florence Peryear ill at home with flu. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Copeland moved to Cullman. Choir at Methodist church to practice each Friday. Jewell Vann attends Florence Normal and visited with her parents. J. F. Brown and family moved to Dilman for business. New school building nearing completion. roof to be built this week.

Lily Livingston Clifford Jackson Howard Mosses New Mexico Averine Vann J. W. Vann Nova Agnes Brown Averine Jewell Vann Eva Union Hill Mary Brown Florence Peryear Robert Copeland Cullman Methodist Church Florence ‘Normal W. Vann J. F. Brown Diliman

Austinville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Miss Frances Stinson hosted an informal gathering for local youths on Tuesday evening. Miss Hattie King is ill at home with influenza. Mrs Estelle Crow and son Austin visited Florence, last. Mrs J P Couch remains ill at home. Mrs Luther Roper and daughter Margaret of Birmingham returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs P J Roper.

Frances Stinson Justice Hattie King Estelle Crow Austin Florence J. P. Couch Luther Roper Margaret Birmingham P.J. Roper

137 Acre Demonstration Farm Purchased By State

A 137.91 acre tract was bought by the state for a demonstration farm linked to secondary agricultural education at Lineville. Citizens contributed 5301 dollars, with funds from 1927 legislature appropriations for equipment. The site was selected by a commission led by 8. M. Dunwoody, the third such farm acquired in 1927 28, with three more bought in 1928 29.

Choeteniinrien Lineville 8. M. Dunwoody Ture Commission

Union Hill News Briefs Include Obituary and Weddings

The infant son of Mr and Mrs Artemus Partenberry died and was laid to rest at Union Hill Cemetery on Monday. Virginia and Mr Holaway marriage notice draws interest. Mrs Robert Thompson of Massey hosted overnight guests. Iva Lee Stricklin wed John Thompson of Union Hill and they will reside with the groom's mother. Leona and Lena Maddox attended Eva church services and Leon Martin did likewise. Andrew Vines hosted a friends party Thursday evening.

Artemus Partenberry Union Hill Cemetery Virginia Holaway Robert Thompson Massey W.T. Wood Iva Lee Stricklin John Thompson Union Hill

Hillsboro Social Notes Highlight Holiday Visits

Hillsboro residents hosted or visited relatives during Thanksgiving weekend. Mrs Neill Morrison and baby and Mrs M M Wood of Corinth Mississippi returned home after a visit. Families from Tuscaloosa and Moulton joined local households for the holiday. Kenneth Odom and Arthur Garrett plus spouses spent time with relatives in Hillsboro.

Neill Morrison M. Wood Corinth Harry Landers Jane Beverly Tuscumbia W. H. Landers Leonard Terry Berryman Town Creek Kenneth Odom W. H. Ennis F. E. Farley Garrett Ennis Moulton Henry D. Jones Russellville Ala R. P. Dantin Springfield Tenn Hillsboro Mary Hern Woodall Arthur Garrett Decatur Paul Horton

Heavy frost hits area but crops largely saved

A heavy frost swept the region this morning described as the heaviest so far this fall and winter. With most late crops already harvested and out of the fields, damage was not expected to be heavy. Decatur is noted as the main cotton marketing center for the valley area.

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