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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1928
Page
2
Washington expects American aviation to gain official status as an industry with the 1929 coming year. The air commerce act grants airport rating, but details delay implementation. The commerce department outlined stringent standards and a published list for airports to meet before ratings take effect.
Miss Lelia Sykes entertained the Tuesday Bridge Club with guests Miss Mamie Gilchrist and Malcolm Lane. Miss Anne Ford won the ladies high score prize and Frank Coburn led the men with the Wight score. The gathering concluded with salad and social visiting.
Mrs Velma Rowe of Decatax visits friends here. Mrs Ethel Thomas ill at home with scarlet fever. Mr and Mrs Arien Boyles with Mrs Bowers this week. Horace Balch visiting relatives in Decatur. Mrs Barksdale wished for rapid recovery. H Baugher visiting Birmingham. Mrs Joe Terry ill at home. Myrtle Davis of Tanner visiting. Pate Lovell spent night with Pate Bull family. Haskell Rogers visited parents. Donald Curnett visited Mrs George Clayton. Bonanza chorus and Prof G Maner plan special music for Spencer class. Decatur described as cotton market center of the valley.
Mt Mariah News reports a revival ongoing this week at the Congregational church. The item notes community, church activities and local attendance in a brief society update.
Mr. and Mrs. Erby Thompson and two companions are visiting Basham this week to see friends and relatives.
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