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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1932
Page
4
Society notes from Ninth Street Methodist First Christian and Central Baptist groups cover meetings, gifts programs, hymn singing, and officer elections. Riverside Hi Y Club plans clothing drives, while U D C and Presbyterians outline harvest and Christmas activities with church and community involvement.
The latest image shows Mrs Alpha Wanderwell wife of Capt Walter Wanderwell who was killed aboard his yacht near Long Beach California on the eve of another voyage. She was in Hollywood when the shooting occurred and is assisting investigators.
A Central Press summary explains updated contract bridge rules effective November 1, detailing penalties for out of turn calls, misnomers, and mind changes. It clarifies corrections, partner rights, and potential penalties, with examples of typical situations and consequences in play.
The players discuss bidding after an out of turn 1 Spade by B and a counter bid to 4 Hearts. Z considers a 4 Hearts opening but cancels to pursue a possible shutout. A counters with 4 Spades and later 5 Hearts and 5 Spades, with mixed results including losing one club and one diamond trick.
Harvest Day at the First Methodist Church featured full-circle success in finances and spirituality. Members enjoyed a decorated parlor, praised singing and Psalms, heard reports from officers, and welcomed Athens College faculty, with talks on faith amid today’s trials and a standout violin reading by Mrs. Naylor.
Personal items note several community names. Miss Mary Augusta Bibb returns to Tanner schools after visiting her sister Mrs. T. Z. Bailey. Mrs. A. Z. Bailey is ill at home on East Gordon drive. Thee other notes mention Hargrove, Tankersley, Burnum, Griffin, Hodges, Lide, Jones, Pride and relations across Nashville Cleveland Selma and local ties.
A long list of attendees at Hotel Lyons includes R. O. Perkins Tupelo and W. EK. Price St. Louis plus Birmingham visitors FP A. Bracley and D. F. Moon. Notables from Atlanta Nashville Birmingham and Jackson Tenn appear among travelers and couples from Florence Tupelo Selma Chicago and Potosi.
Paul Vaughn and Mrs. Julia Lewis returned Sunday evening after a two months visit with her daughter Mrs. Keyes in Springfield Tl. WwW. B. Markstein was in Pulaski Tenn on a business trip Monday.
The Chamber of Commerce annual report outlined its first year activities and urged business leaders to back farmers. Speakers urged cotton as a cash crop, home gardens, poultry, dairy cattle, hogs, and sufficient feed. Mr Burnett and Hampton Maxey urged thrift, farm as a business, and farmer support. Board of directors to meet Wednesday at 4.
Pattern 2475 by Anne Adams offers a flattering silhouette with pointed seamings and a high cowl neckline, suitable for Fall and Winter wardrobes. Available in sizes 16 to 20 and 34 to 42, with crepey silk or satin options and illustrated step by step instructions. The Decatur Daily Pattern Department advertises the Anne Adams Pattern Catalog for 15 cents, or catalog plus pattern for 25 cents, at 24g 17th Street New York City.
Ticket Agent Roberts at the union station says special holiday rates go into effect at midnight tonight and many inquiries have begun. Holiday travel is not expected to peak until later in the week as railroads brace for big holiday business.
A play titled Mrs. Tubbs of Shantytown will be presented at 7 30 this evening at the Ninth Street Methodist church. A large crowd is expected to attend the production.
George Johnson a well known Ath ens attorney visited Decatur for Limestone County Night at the American Legion weekly wrestling program in Martin arena last night.
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