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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1933

Page

4

Zetomen Club Christmas Program Highlights Alabama Missions

The Alabama Day celebration and Christmas program were presented by the Zetomen Club at Mrs. H. M. Priest's home with Mrs. A. Z. Bailey presiding. Members heard Miss Ellen Gronendyke and Mrs. J. R. ve Borendoy Voybeange discuss missions in Africa and Shanghai respectively. A Palladian Society meeting, PTA gathering, and bridge club results follow, plus a long list of holiday guests and local residents traveling for Christmas.

Zetomen Club H. M. Priest Alabama Amanda McCarty Ellen Gronendyke Our Own Africa J. R. Ve Borendoy Voybeange Shanghai China Ladies of the First Baptist Church H. Brannum Jean Huie C. D. Patterson Elisabeth Ann Mateon Christine Jones Hawkins Ohi

Miss Mary Robertson Plans Christmas Visit with Tuscaloosa Family

Miss Mary Robertson will leave Saturday to spend the Christmas holidays with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Robertson, in Tuscaloosa. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. McNeill and several relatives were noted in the personals as spending Tuesday with Mrs. W. E. Hockensmith and other local residents.

Eleanor Bronaugh Madison Mary Bronaugh Gladys Ward Tuscaloosa Elizabeth Eich Decatur Mary Louise Garrett Athens College Charles Garrett Frances Harris New Orleans Margaret Ann Rogers BH. D. Bynum Courtland Mrs. T. M. Jones, Jr Birmingham Mary Robertson Rev Mrs. Robertson

Funeral Held For Mrs W C DePoister

Funeral services for Mrs. W. C. DePoister who died after a long illness will be at 3 p m at 703 Second Avenue West with Reverend James Allen Smith of Central Baptist Church presiding. Interment will follow at City Cemetery with a priest in charge.

W. C. DePoister Second Avenue, West James Allen Smith Central Baptist Church City Cemetery

White House Cherubs Prepare for Merriest Christmas

The Roosevelt children will wake early on Christmas morning to stockings hung by the president’s bed. A grand upstairs tree, decorated under Roosevelt’s guidance, will light the White House as Mrs. Roosevelt and children help place dolls and baubles. Secretaries Steve Early and Marvin Scheider may assist, with greens and festive meals marking December 25 and 26.

Roosevelt Santa Claus Santa White House Grandma Roosevelt Buzzie Mrs. Roosevelt Sissie Johnnie Brother Anna Mother Roosevelt Sarah Roosevelt Mrrs. Roosevelt Steve Early Marvin Scheider

Jarman Declines Governor Run After Solicited Support

Secretary of State Pete B. Jarman states he will not enter the race for governor. He notes he has never sought the office, has not been discussed as a candidate, but acknowledges widespread encouragement from supporters across the state. The statement thanks friends for their unsolicited backing and emphasizes his duty to those urging him to run.

Pete B. Jarman Jarman

Road Worker Injured Cranking Tractor at Wheeler Station

J. R. Cooper of Hillsboro, employed by Dunn Construction Company, was painfully hurt Tuesday afternoon at Wheeler Station when a tractor crank slipped and struck him under the chin, cutting a long gash. He was taken to Benevolent Society hospital in Brown's ambulance, treated, and discharged.

J. R. Cooper Hillsboro Dunn Construction Company Wheeler Station Mr. Cooper Benevolent Society Hospital Brown

Science Club Holds Regular Meeting at Central Junior High

The allied Science Club met Tuesday at Central Junior High School. Robert Buchanan presided. William Winton elected sergeant at arms. Committees named for program, social events, motto and colors with chairs including Eleanor Vines Dora Caudill and Vir ginia Chandler. Many members listed as enrolled.

Allied Science Club Central Junior High School Robert Buchanan William Winton Eleanor Vines Dora Caudillmittee William Eyster Charles Boley Theda M. Handley Eleanor Ferguson Milton Hovis Paul Waite Gean Gray Virginia Chandler Doris Nunn Geneva Goode Louis Mann Dorothy McClusky Lena B. Lee Agnes Dobbs James Adcock Marguerite Dunaway Mary Lewis Dorothy Jacobs Jean Gray Sara L. Hunter Leon Childs Dora Caudill Virginia Fox Wilfred Self Pat Brock Guy Blackwell Harry Sunderland Billy Stewart Martha P. Pettey Dorothy McClure Lester Smith Scribe

COC Camps Do Good Work in Alabama Forestry

Alabama Civilian Conservation Corps camps report extensive timberland rehab and protection efforts under the State Commission of Forestry. Records show hundreds of miles of firebreaks built or underway, miles of truck trails and telephone lines, erosion control on farm lands, seed gathering, and multiple dam projects across 14 camps with thousands of man days devoted to fires and prevention.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Civillian Conservation Corps State Commission of Forestry Page Bunker

Men's League to Convene Tonight at St John’s Parish House

The Men's League meets this evening at 7:30 at St John’s Episcopal parish house for a Christmas program. Jervis Jones chairs the program committee. speaker Seybourne Lynne on Christmas Customs In Many Lands. Gilbert White presides. Refreshments by Irvin Mitchell’s committee. Charles Johnston to lead the singing. All men urged to attend.

St. John’s Episcopal Church Jervis Jones Seybourne Lynne Gilbert White Irvin Mitchell Charles Johnston

Mrs Day Returns Home From Infirmary Stay

Mrs. D. W. Day returns to her home in Hartselle after a ten year stay at Baugh's Infirmary.

D. W. Day Hartselle Baugh’s Infirmary

Morgan County Probate Judge Malone Tours Montgomery

Probate Judge B L Malone of Morgan County is in Montgomery today on official business representing county interests and duties.

B. L. Malone Morgan County Montgomery

Closed Lips senior comedy to be staged Thursday at Riverside

The Riverside auditorium hosts a three act comedy drama Closed Lips Thursday night at 8 o clock. Ten leading seniors perform in a dramatic play full of thrills tears and laughter with a mystery over whose lips will stay closed and for how long.

Riverside Auditorium

Webb Resting After Appen dix Operation

Local friends of G. W. Red Webb of Birmingham report he is resting well at Benevolent Society Hospital after an morning operation to remove his appendix.

G. W Red) Webb Birmingham Benevolent Society Hospital

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A. Z. Bailey Fergusbon Young Alyne Young Raymond Young Ferguson Fifth Avenue South Palladian Literary Society Episcopal Parrish House Lucille Chenault Charlotte Taylor Charles Landers Otha Black Stanley Jones Elizabeth Ann Mumphrey First Ward P.T. A First Ward P.T. A Bridge Club H. R. Davis Ee Se Aeene Man W. B. Markstein E. N. Penick Early Phinizy Marion Schimmel Frances Mason Glenn Marshall Hunteville Alfred Clements George Williamson BE. N. Penick W. E. Crawford Huntsville John Frazier George Mehéney John Burke Scheer Kingsport Tenn Ike Scheer Mr. Scheer Eastman Kodak Company Margaret Humphrey State Teachers College Florence Allene Pope Wilsonville J. R. Thomas Frank. C. Brown Lawrence Jacks W. Johnson Charles Hamlet Tuscumbia, Ala W H. Johnson Johnson George Lawrence D. D. Burleson Columbia, Tenn Joe Albert Clapton Auburn Archie Wallace Hill Ben Martin, Jr Frank Malcolm Martin Sweetwater, Tenn Henry Cullom, Jr Columbia B. B. Gracy Murfreesboro, Tenn H. M. Cullom Ms. H. M. Cullom Earle Calvin, Jr Mrs. Calvin J. M. Carpenter Pensacola, Fla Reed Rogers PYREX SAM Frank & Moore Bank Street Philco Generees Asilowance Philcos Terchi Wohl’s Madras W. E. McNeill Billy McNeill, Jr J. Y. Hamil E . Mcleod W. E. Hockensmith Lewis C T. R Science Col. Bunker Colonial Pump Central Shoe Store AVENU Men’s League Mrs. Day Tra Bell Colgate Ribbon Dental Cream Goidel Princess Decatur High Warner Bros Webb Oreew Powell Dvorak Talbot Roo Vel Abe Lyman Gobs of Fun George Givot Chas, $Odels Olive Borden
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