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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1931

Page

4

Bernie Cummins to Play for Dances at Alabama

Bernie Cummins and his New Yorkers will furnish the dance orchestra for the University of Alabama mid term events on January 25 to 27, 1932. The 12‑man ensemble will perform two daily sets, afternoons from 4 to 6 and evenings from 9 to 1, at the Capstone Gym. Cummins, noted for radio broadcasts and hits Minnie the Moocher and Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder, recently played at major hotels in Dallas Oklahoma City and New York.

Dee Bernie Cummins New Yorkers University of Alabama Dan McCall Mobile University Cotillion Club Cummins’ Orchestra Muehsbach Kans City Shirvin Hotel Oklahoma City Lowery Hotel Saint Paul New York City Biltmore New Yorker Cummins Peacock Terrace Hotel Baker Dallas Texas South Minnie the Moocher Row

Personal notes of holiday visits and health news

Mrs A Holder of Hartselle spent Tuesday with her sister Mrs L G Smith here. Mrs C H Timberlake expected home Tuesday from Stevenson where she stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Bunn Hackworth. Miss Majorie Chunn recuperating after appendicitis at the Benevolent hospital and is now at home. Mrs E N Penick to return Friday from Alpine and Talladega where she stayed with relatives. J H Jones Billy Wyker Wilbur Bailey Jr F S Hunt Jr and Sam Malone Jr are UA students expected home later this week for the holidays. Clifton Conley of New York City will spend several weeks vacation with his parents. Paul Conley left Sunday to join Mrs Conley in Scottsboro for holiday with relatives. Mr and Mrs John A Thomason will move to Lynnville Tenn. Miss Mabel Brittain ill with appendicitis at home but improved. Miss Pauline Norton teacher Mt Hope school will be home for weekend with parents.

Woman's Auxiliary First Presbyterian Church Talladega Wilbur Bailey Foreign Missions Home Missions Circle One G. 8. Lawrence Church Street F. H. Kirby Circle Two Ferry Street E. C. Shaw Burnum Circle Three St. Clair J. H. Calvin Emmett Himes Irene Callahan Ray Robertson Fayetteville Tenn Rev. Durham C. H. Timberlake Stevenson Bunn Hackworth E. N. Penick Alpine J. H. Jones Billy Wyker Wilbur Bailey, Jr Hunt, Jr Sam Malone, Jr University of Alabama Clifton Conley New York City J. C. Conley Paul Conley Mrs. Conley Scottsboro Pauline Norton Mt. Hope School L. W. Norton Washington Naomi Brazil Billy Edis Edis England Billy

Crashing the Follies and the fake title romance

New York reports show Follies beauties wooed by fake nobles and titled impostors to win wealth or status. Many marriages to millionaires or fakers end in disillusion. several stars wed actual nobles, others to editors or actors. Tragedy and triumph mirror the stage, as affairs, elopements, and suitors reveal vulnerability behind glamour.

New York Pittsburgh Wall Street Naomi Johnson Brazil

Voices On Sunday Laws And Bonus Support

A reader condemns Blue laws as theocracy and protests Sunday prohibition, favoring Sunday picture shows as leisure. Another letter urges a veterans bonus, arguing it would aid service members and acknowledge wartime sacrifices.

the Daily Daily Christ

Quote on democracy and financial deficit stance

A fragment quotes the claim that democracy’s supremacy was left to winners and losers who bear the financial deficit, noting those who did not fight abroad suffered differently. Signed, an unnamed source.

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Wife Preservers Common Salt Removes Tea Stains

A short tip notes common salt can remove tea stains from china. The item advises sprinkling salt on the stain, then rubbing gently to lift it, using it as an easy domestic cleaning method.

China

Song program at Nineteenth Avenue Church of Christ

A song program will be held at 7:00 pm at the Nineteenth Avenue Church of Christ. Bill Willoughby, former president of the Community Sing, will direct the program. The public is invited to attend.

Nineteenth Avenue Church of Christ Bill Willoughby Community Sing

Quartettes Will Be Heard Here at West Decatur

The public is invited to a weekly community sing at West Decatur Methodist Church on Thursday evening. Several quartettes from Courtland Mt. Hope and Falkville will perform along with the Sparkman trio, offering a varied program for attendees.

West Decatur Methodist Church Courtland Mt. Hope Falkville Sparkman

First Reports On Membership Plan In Decatur

Decatur officials promote a business friendly plan with rapid canvassing and ready city facilities. Mangum voices urgency for chamber benefits, remarks embraced by attendees, officers chosen Barrett Shelton president John Patterson first vice president L R Nash second vice president Foster Pointer treasurer and dates for meetings set.

Decatur Mangum Barrett C.shelton John Patterson L. R. Nash Foster H. Pointer

Revelation Series Will Be Continued Sermons at Westminster

The Revelation series at Westminster Presbyterian Church led by Rev. E. N. Hart continues Sunday at vesper hour. This week’s topic is the Dragon Beast and False Prophet and the question who is the man with the number six hundred sixty six.

Westminster Presbyterian Church E. N. Hart Hart

Ten Sellers On the Decatur Curb Today

Ten sellers displayed fresh farm produce on the Decatur curb and reported brisk early trade. Optimism runs high for December business as local housewives plan lavish Christmas dinners.

Decatur

Vick Plan Promises Cold Savings For Homes

The advertisement touts Vicks VapoRule and Vicks Nose & Throat Drops as a plan to reduce colds at home. It claims combined use lowers the frequency and severity of colds, cutting the “Cold Tax” in money time and health for families.

Vicks Vick

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