Just Around Home News From Five Tennessee Counties
Dwain Curry of New Center visited Sunday night with his grandfather Mr and Mrs W J Spark. Rev Will Gullion was announced as new preacher delivering his first sermon at this place. Mr and Mrs Will Gullion of were Sunday guests Mr and Mrs Weaver Denton. Miss Westell Black and Gladys attended the singing and visited Mrs Roy Moore. Hubert Lawrence visiting relatives at Danville. Maggie Lou Hopper spent week at Cedar Cove with sister Mrs Marvin Strain ill. Allison of Natural Bridge spent Sunday night with S P Blevins and family. Jake Royer in Tuscaloosa to see his wife. Friends report her condition improved.
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Dwain Curry
New Center
W .J. Spark
Will Gullion
Weaver Denton
Westell Black
Gladys
Roy Moore Sunr
Hubert Lawrence
Danville
Maggie Lou Hopper
Cedar Cove
Marvin Strain
Drain
H Allison
Natural Bridge
P. Blevins
Jake Royer
Tuscaloosa
Pettusville News Notes Illnesses Visits And A Birth
The column records Mrs. Matilda Spence of Elkmont ill with pneumonia and mentions several local visits by Mrs. W. D. Evans Mrs. B. F. Hodges and others to Elkmont Athens and Veto. Also notes a birth to Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Hargrove on December 10 and a return visit by T. J. Dunnavant to Elkmont. Numerous minor social remarks and travel updates fill the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mataldia
Elkmont
Ben Whitfield
Pulaski
Tenn
Earl Corder
Eva Wharpley
Athens
Alma
Powers
Wgtout
Marshall Hughes
Childagi
Bob
Ben Williams
Wes- Taylor
Martha Aylorio
W. D. Evans
W. B. Spence
Matilda Spencer
John Henry Hargrove
T. J. Dunnavant
Bates
Belle Mina Guests and Church Meeting Reported
Mr and Mrs Jimmie Moss were house guests of Mr and Mrs D E Hagan last week. Miss Virginia Massey visited Tanner this week as guest of Miss Pearly Taylor. The Belle Mina Methodist Church Woman's Missionary Society held a business meeting Thursday afternoon at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Moss
D. E. Hagan
Virginia Massey
Tanner
HARTSELLE PERSONAL NOTES FROM LOCAL GUESTS AND VISITS
Miss Ruth Lipscomb of Tuscaloosa and Mrs. di D. Weems hosted visits with friends and relatives in Hartselle. Athens visitors Nancy Malone and Louise Saner spent Saturday with Lipscomb while Mrs. Redding Emens of Trinity joined local gatherings. Irondale's Mr. Arthur Speegle and Mrs. Gordon of Iman were guests, and Laurence’s Ed Collier came to town with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Lipscomb
Tusca- Tosa
di D. Weems
Nancy Malone
Louise Saner
Athens
Redding Emens
Trinity
Opal Lamon Marries Mel in Hill Announcement
Owen Lamon of Hill and Mrs A H Lamon announce the marriage of their daughter Opal to Mr Mel in a local notice. Details are brief with no further names or dates provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Lamon
Hill
Opal
Mel
Child Bride Hides From Parents
Mrs J W McKee items note a child bride hiding from her parents on Saturday afternoon. The column lists visits and movements among local residents from Cairo Illinois to Cullman and Decatur Alabama, including hospital enfermedad and ailing Henry Carrol Ryan.
Louise Robinson Circle Meets at Mrs Wiggin’s Home
Louise Robinson Circle of the Methodist Missionary Society met Monday afternoon at 3:00 at Mrs G P Wiggins home on Barcliff Street. The group planned fundraising ideas, discussed a bazaar, and heard a missionary report from Annie Ruth Waldsmith on the Athens conference. Mrs Wiggins and her sister served refreshments for about 15 members. Next Monday the circle will meet with Mrs C I Lee at 3:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Robinson
Methodist Missionary Society
G. P. Wiggins
Barcliff Street
Owen Wedding Ties West Point to Rescue Community
vin Owen of West Point wed Friday December 11 in Rescue near Lacey's Spring with Rev Cash presiding. Bride attended by sister Mrs Japhey Brooks and Mr Brooks. couple to reside in West Point. Union Hill and Union Grove play recaps dominate local sports notes with Union Hill girls beating Union Grove 20-3 and boys games varying outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vin Owen
West Point
Boniet
Ig Boys
Union Hill
Somerville Girls
Union Grove
Marshall County
Union Hil
Union Grove social notes feature local visits and departures
Mrs J P Lipscomb of Lacey's Spring visited Mrs J C Edwards while Mr Erskine Hughes and son Joe from Decatur were Sunday guests. Several local residents hosted friends including Hazelle Couch Opal Arrah and Estelle Lipscomb. Al Kimney and family will move to Lacey's Spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Lipscomb
Lacey's Spring
J. C. Edwards
Erskine Hughes
Joe
Decatur
Hazelle Couch
Arab
Opal Arrah
Union Hill
M. A. Hornbuckle
Fannie King
Seldon Cooper
John McCutcheon
Arthur Hendrix
al Kimney
Jophey Brooks
Brook
AH. Lamon
Woodland Mills Community News Highlights
Local notes report holiday schedule with Woodland Mills students released Friday December 18. Several residents visit relatives, including Evie Brown and 80Rey of Natural Bridge with F re me elms. Weather flood impacts noted as Cotaco Creek overflows after heavy rain.
Center Grove News Visitors and Guests Reported
Misses Mayme Hamilton Ruby Hamilton and Zell Ryan were Sunday guests of Miss Vera Fowler. Mr and Mrs H J McKee and E C Ryan were visitors to Decatur Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jeddie McKee were also noted as visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme
Ruby Hamilton
Zell Ryan
Vera Fowler
H. J. McKee
E. C. Ryan
Decatur
Jeddie McKee
FALRVILLE ROUTE TWO Visits and Church Guests
John Russell Walker of Fort Meade Florida visits friends in the community. Roy Morris and Melvin Hardin hosts. Rev Owens of Hartselle fills regular appointment at Fairview. Mrs Howard Patterson of Birmingham visits sister Mrs EJ Jones. J J Byars of Friendship attends Fairview services. Harvey Parker and spouse guests of relatives near Evergreen.
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John Russell Walker
Fort Meade
Pla
Roy Morris
Melvin Hardin
Rev Owens
Hartselle
Fairview
Howard Patterson
Birmingham
EJ. Jones
J. J. Byars
Friendship
Harvey Parker
Evergreen
College Grove Social Roundup of Visiting Kin and Local Guests
Mrs John Moore visited Decatur last Monday to see her parents Mr and Mrs J D Wallace. Mrs Sim Howell traveled to Decatur Wednesday for dental work. Miss Marian Moore stayed with Mrs Jessie McBride Friday. Mrs Ollie Potter returned to Decatur Friday after four weeks with relatives. Mr and Mrs Seidon Slaton spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs G P Collins. Mrs Eliza Terry and grandsons Willie and Fretwell Terry were guests of Mr and Mrs Ellis Terry. John C Darmer went to Florence Monday to visit his father W A Darmer, returning Wednesday. Mrs Garnett Ennis visited Mr and Mrs Charlie McBride Monday. Mr I M Rogers of Macedia community visited Monday. Mr S A McBride of Trinity spent Monday with daughter Mrs G Y Corum. Edgar Berryhill was dinner guest of Mr and Mrs G Y Corum. he has rented S A McBride’s farm for next year. Mrs John Thompson was the
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moore
Decatur
J. D- Wallace
Sim Howell
Marian Moore
Jessie McBride
Ollie Potter
Seidon Slaton
G. P. Collins
Eliza Terry
Willie
Fretwell Terry
Ellis Terry
John C. Darmer
Florence
W. A. Darmer
Garnett Ennis
Charlie McBride
I. M. Rogers
Macedonia
A. McBride
Trinity
G. Y. Corum
Edgar Berryhill
Berryhill
S. A. McBride
John Thompson
Joint Meeting Is Set For Thursday
A joint meeting of the American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary is scheduled for Thursday night at 7 30 in the Tennessee Valley bank building. All members of each unit were urged to be present. Mrs G Y Corum hosted Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
the Legion Auxiliary
Tennessee Valley Bank
University of Alabama ad seeks ideal social suitor
A Crimson White inquiry from a dean among Gracious University readers outlines ideal Alabama co ed preferences. It lists traits for a partner including honesty, thoughtfulness, humor, and gentlemanly conduct, with requirements on appearance and temperament, while noting professional men are in demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
John D. Rockefeller Back on Lines in South
At 92 years old John D. Rockefeller continues to travel and perform public appearances in the South. The octogenarian magnate maintains his activity amid years of business leadership and philanthropic work, drawing attention from regional press.
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John D
South
John D. Rockefeller
Ormond Beach
Fla
Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Kuhn Visits Decatur Sees Better Health Outlook
J. Kuhn, long established in the area, makes a brief Decatur visit and looks well, expressing optimism for the future though remaining conservative. He notes that he considers conditions in the United States more favorable than in some other nations, with emphasis on Germany.
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J. Kuhn
Decatur
Kuhn
Germany
Professor on Trial for Life in Kane Murder Case
The first court photo from Hampton Virginia shows Prof Elisha Kent Kane in trial for the murder of his wife Jenny Kane who drowned during a summer swim with him. He is pictured at night with his brother Dr Thomas Kane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisha Kent~Kane
Hampton, Va
Jenny
Ming
University of Tennessee
Thomas Kane
Miss Nell Wasson Is Critically Ill
HARTSELLE Dec 16. Miss Nell Wasson beloved resident is critically ill at her home. Ill for about a month with no improvement. She has many friends in this section hoping for early signs of improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
Nell Wasson
Miss Wasson
Four Year Old Orr Child Dies After Long Illness
Danville reports the death of the four year old son of Mr and Mrs Burl Orr of route one after a long illness. Funeral services were held Monday at Herring cemetery and the death caused sincere regret throughout the area.
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Danville
Burl Orr
Route One
Herring Cemetery
No Rainfall Recorded Over 24 Hours
No rainfall occurred during the 24-hour period ending at seven o'clock this morning.
Horoscope for those born today celebrates reading and memory
Individuals born on this day are praised for strong reading habits and excellent memory. The tone emphasizes intellectual interests and retention, framing them as perceptive, curious, and capable of absorbing details swiftly. Expect success in study, research, and reflective work.
Notice of delinquent land sale in Decatur Alabama
E W Collier city clerk announces sale of parcels to satisfy delinquent public improvement assessments under Section 2217 of the Alabama code. Sale set for January 4, 1932 at 12 noon in front of Decatur City Hall, listing numerous ordinance numbers, lot numbers, owners or claimants and amounts due with interest and costs.
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Alabama
E. W. Collier
Decatur
City of
Railroad Street
Decatur Land Co
Emma A. Dinsmore
Spragins, Fietcher, Beard and Knight
Fletcher, Beard and Knight
Spragins
Decatur Land O Co
Beard Knight
Mite
Teen Knight
Aan
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Malindra Atkinson
Belle Mina
Mooresville
Owen-Lamnon
J. W. McKee
Ben Russell
Cairo
Til
Alex Dunn
Nancy Corey
Flore
EB. C
E. Ae
Urab
W. D. Holder
Hamilton
Wesley Moon
Cullman
T. B. Wilbur
Eldorado, Ark
John Dunn
Jim Ryan
Hanceville
Cullman County
Seldon Penn
Mike Crawford
Henry Carrol Ryan
R. E. Ryan
Nany Covey
John Barclay
Monclair
N. J
Bevis Pickerer
Beatrice
Center Grove School
Aileene Hughes
Alfred Pritchett
J. ©. Edwards
Japhey Brooks
Melvin Owen
Pauline
Ima Edwards Satuday
Corenella Gilley
Veragar
Union Grove News
Newl Muller
Union Hill School
Somerville
Estelle Lipscomb
Connie
Izola Gasset
Parley
Lonetta Edwards
Woodland Mills
Evie Brown
80Rey
Elms
Sallie McCutcheon
Fannie Edwards
Lacey’s
Alma Lenox
Lenox
Winfrey
Benson McCutcheon
Clyde Miller
Helen Huskey
Martha Tate
Robert Willis
Elbert Greer
Benevolent Hospital
T. J. Russell
G. W
Hazel McCutcheon
Novel Miller
Dewey Day and Son
W. J. Day
Leona Williams
Little Son
Comfort Willis
Pryor McRee
Ruth Tapscott
Center Grove News
Falrville
College Grove
Fred Darnell
Spencer Darnell Place
Clarence Coffey
Christine Collins
Nadine Jones
Ellie Stewart
Little Orr
Decatur Land
Spregins
J. E
K. M. Penney
K. M
Katherine Francis Sullivan
Spragins, Fletcher, Beard and Knight
D. L
Katherine Fra. Sullivan
Ss. Fletcher
Beard
Knee
Fletcher
Beard and Knight
J.H
W. T. Pride
J. H
Decatur Land. Co
Decatur Land .Co
Decatur Land * Co
Christian Science Church
Decatur Land Co. Christian Science Church
D. H. Edwards
J. D. Adams
J. R
J. L. Doss
F. C
Robert Sobotka
Oscar Whitaker
Irene Wells
Somerville Road
Holly Street
Commercial
Ar Decatur Land Co. Sp
Beard & Knight
E. W. Colvier
Ala Des
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