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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1928
Page
5
The Bridge Eight met with Mrs. A. C. Bailey on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. James Stewart winning the club prize for top score. Dainty refreshments followed, and plans were made to meet after the holiday season.
Court grants divorce to Dorothea Campbell Young ex-wife of J H Young wealthy magazine publisher. She hosts guests Mrs Ponsonby Kyle and Mrs William Hardage. Club awards prizes for bridge and plans library donations to local schools. Episco pal choir and Christmas program noted with donations to county farm and holiday music.
The Woman's Missionary Society of Central Methodist Church held a Harvest Day event Monday afternoon. Circle No. 1 hosted with Mrs J. D. Bush as leader in a decorated ladies parlor. The president Mrs A. Z. Bailey presided, opening with a prayer by Pastor Dr J. R. Turner.
Reports from multiple circles highlight the Silver Cross circle led by Mrs. W P Baugh, Christmas readings by Miss Julia Bingham, and music by Mrs H A and Mr Herman Troup. Engagements announced include Martha Lorena Sewell to Garrett Wesley Webb and Elizabeth Wilder to Ormond W Frazier. A fish pond event for the Sunbeam Band takes place Friday at Mrs W J Garnett's Wells Street home.
Frank Gilchrist hosted a four course Christmas meal followed by bridge with Mrs. Jim Gilchrist winning first prize and Mrs. Alan Wallace second trophy while Mrs. W. H. Lee took the consolation. The Austinville P T A schedules Friday at 1 30 for a school program by older students and invites parents to visit and attend the meeting. The Wednesday Bridge Club met with Mrs. E T Rushing on Wednesday.
Local brief notes Miss Sarah English of Austin Villé is in critical condition at home 1106 South Thirteenth Street. Several residents including students Emmett Phillips Otis Jeffries Malcolm Austelle return home for holidays. Others visit family and hostesses plan gatherings despite illness.
A pile of burning trash in an alley between Jackson and Grant streets just east of Second Avenue drew both fire departments to the scene last night around 10 30. The blaze was quickly extinguished.
A civic note urging officials and residents to prioritize Decatur merchants in policy decisions, highlighting local business support and economic impact for the community.
Mrs. Shelton was shaken in a collision on the Bee Line highway north of the city against a wagon loaded with logs. The accident occurred on the Limestone side of the river. she will be confined to the hospital.
The body of a man found last week in Lake Wilson has been identified as that of a Limestone County resident. The case is under continuing investigation by local authorities.
A White Christmas program will be rendered at the Nazarene church of Hartselle on December 23. The public is extended a cordial invitation to be present.
A prominent Christmas scene is shown in the Central National Bank window at Second Avenue and Johnson. The lifelike nativity includes the holy family in a stable with a dim glow, a cow and donkey at the entrance, and a snow-covered roof and tree, creating a colorful and pleasing display. Decatur needs an auditorium.
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