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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1928

Page

5

Social and Personal Club Notices

Social and Personal column notes a holiday pause for the Tuesday Club with Jan 6 as the next meeting date. Westminster Women's Auxiliary convenes Tuesday at 10 at Mrs. Harry Wyatt’s home. A Christmas party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R G Cortner at Rentroc near Flint includes a dance. Junior Saturday Club led by Mrs. Gillman Doss covers India and Alabama Day celebrations with Mrs. Roy Wyatt and Elizabeth Houston contributing remarks.

Westminster Woman’s Auxiliary Harry Wyatt Rentroc R. G. Cortner Flint Elizabeth Houston Stelling Piona Ye Dig ‘E ‘Bama Roy Wyatt

Thought and Poetry Excerpt on Charity and Inner Work

Brief religious reflection contrasts doing good without praise with living to help others. It notes the value of inner effort toward God and the idea that true sainthood shows restraint in giving oneself. The excerpt emphasizes humility and active benevolence.

Nelson’s Decatur

Personal notices from Walter Johnson visit to relatives

Mr and Mrs Walter Johnson and ming are visiting relatives for a few days. Mrs J R Smiley has moved to her Eighth Street home after a week at Benevolent hospital. Many locals return for holidays from Birmingham Auburn Huntsville and Montgomery while students plan home visits.

J. R. Smiley Eighth Street The Benevolent Hospital George Bloomworth Mrs Fred Bloodworth Johnson Street

Prohibition Debate Before Senate Committee Discusses League

Senator Reed of Missouri spoke at length against the league of nations as petitions urged ratification. The committee decided to hold daily sessions on the document.

Ay Nations Committee Reed Missouri League of Nations

Three Suspects Named in Double Death Slaying Case

Identification of three suspects revealed motives in a double homicide where a man and his wife were killed after the wife learned of her husband's role as a leader. The motive centers on the husband being targeted as the alleged chief.

Mayer

Birth of Ward Reilly Jr announced

The newspaper notes the birth of Ward Reilly Jr to Mr. Ward Reilly and family, with details indicating a newborn son and official record of the event.

Ward Reilly, Jr Mr. Reilly Is A

Catarrh Described as Common Cold Cause and Remedy

An advertisement argues catarrh drives colds and flu, claiming it weakens the body. It touts White Wonder Balve as a superior local remedy that nasal application relieves symptoms and offers money back satisfaction.

Tony Allke Meena Adv

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