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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1934

Page

5

Alabama Personalities Highlight Decatur Arts and Clubs

The notes cover an Alabama themed program with readings of Alabama poets by Mrs. W B Mahan and poems by Elsie Duncan Sanders, piano numbers by Martha Chenault and Cecil Harteell, plus a salad reception. Garden Club decor prizes span five districts with two business trophies and three negro section awards. Various club meetings and civic notices follow including Young Musicians Club, a birthday event for Evelyn Wells, Easy Ace Club hosting, First Ward P T A, Whist Club postponement until after New Year, Mizpeh Eastern Star meeting, and a South Alabama visit by J T Jones.

W. B. Mahan Alabama Martha Chenault Decatur Chopin Cecil Harteell Harstelle Ala Elsie Duncan Sanders Moulton Literary Digest Scribners R. L. Bowen Travis Williams Downing Duncan Martha and Louise Chenault Franklin County Times Garden Club Decatur Garden Club Central Town East Town South Town West Town

Wide Roster Of Local Residents Heading Home For Holidays

Local social page lists numerous residents and relatives returning to town or traveling for Christmas. Names include Neill family, Duncan family, Morrow family, Daniels, Rives, Hall, Day, Price, Howard, Jervis, Emens, Hutson, Huie, McGlathery, and others from Birmingham, Athens, Montgomery, Gainesville, and Wheaton.

J R Daniels Montgomery R. T. Rives Jesse Hall W. E. Hockensmith Birmingham Mr. Hockensmith

Water And Health: Scientists Advise Copious Daily Intake

A European health note urges women to drink 10 to 12 glasses of water daily to balance fluids, purify the body, and support digestion. Tips include drinking warm water on waking, limiting intake with meals, and avoiding ice cold water to prevent stomach chilling.

Cantata Proves Very Effective Christmas Event

The Woman's Music Study club staged Bliss Bethlehem at Westminster and First Methodist churches under Mrs. Paul Eubanks with lit display and balanced choral and solo parts. Rev E N Hart and Dr James D Wallace read the Biblical Christmas story as Mrs George Jackson played Silent Night.

Woman's Music Study Club Westminster Presbyterian Church First Methodist Church Paul Eubanks Bethlehem E. N. Hart James D. Wallace George Jackson George Perrine H. M. Vickery Lougene Clem Joe Pettey R. L., Maury J. O. Colvard First Methodist W. F. Price Mary Robertson

Moye Ready for Rose Bowl Trip

A L Moye of Decatur said his plans to attend the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day are finalized. His son is a starter on Alabama’s line. Moye will ride the Rose Bowl Special train from Birmingham after dropping air travel plans.

A. L. Moye Crimson Tide Pasadena Mr. Moye Decatur High Alabama

Loyal Builders To Meet Tuesday At Church Social

The Loyal Builders class of the First Christian church will hold their regular business meeting and a social Tuesday evening at eight o clock at the home of Mrs Emmett McClary. All members urged to attend.

First Ward P.T. A First Ward School First Christian Church Emmett McClary

Mrs Landers Home Return After Hospital Treatment

Mrs Frank Landers returned to her home Sunday from Benevolent Society Hospital where she had undergone treatment.

Frank Landers Benevolent Society Hospital

For Rent Apartment In Center City

Central location apartment for rent with steam heat. Phone 1262-W or call 711 Cenel St. to arrange viewing.

Cenel St

Pay as You Go Plan Highlight Of Term Says Miller

Governor B M Miller calls the Fletcher Budget act Alabama’s standout achievement and credits it with keeping the state out of debt. He cites the income tax refinancing debt bonds for teachers, a shift to single heads of agencies, and broader cooperation with the federal government as key gains with a warning on legislative pressure for new governors.

William I Truby Associated Press Montgomery Ala B. M. Miller Capitol Miller Alabama Edgar State Tax Commission Board of Administration Highway Department Bps Pune Shelby Fletcher Madison Senate Monty New York Franklin D. Roosevelt State Capitol Camden United States Senate John Bankhead

Repeat Hi School Show At Princess Theatre

The cast of The Girl In the Pur Coat senior high school play rehearses for a repeat performance Thursday night at the Princess Theatre. The first show was staged at Riverdale, with critics praising the three act comedy drama and its enthusiastic senior cast.

Princess Girl In the Princess Theatre River

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Societ Yi Young Musicians Christine Jones Albert Hodgins Young Artists’ Club Harriett Irwin Mary Vernon Dix Dorothy Buttrey Miss Irwin Our Destiny Miss Jones Ann-Clare Carlisle 8. T. Rollo Miss Carlisle Chaminade A. G. Campbell Eighth* Avenue Evelyn Wells Leonard Nelson 8. H. Wilds C. K. Lide Cleveland Frank C. Lide Virginia Eastern Star Chapter Masonic Temple Phis, Tenn Louis A. Neill Joe Duncan Country Club Ogecar Morrow Mrs. W. B. Morrow Marion Vickrey Billy Day University of Alabama W. H. Day Chappell Price Athens C. E. Price Hugh Curry Louisville Mr. Curry Lucille Emens Greenville Melvin Hutson F. A. Howard West Vine Street Barnes R. Griffith J. D. Jervis Chicago Ill Albery Jervis St. Louis, Mo A. D. Jervis Arthur Arantz A. M. Smith, Jr Tuscaloosa James A. Evans Pulaski, Tenn Sam F. Evans Evans Moulton Street Burks Huie Mrs J. R. Huie Wayland McGlathery Wheaton College Wheaton R. M. McGlathery Bud Morrow Atlanta, Ga Mrs. B. S. Morrow Margaret Crow Fanny Bess Crow Betty Batman Florida Cuba Pane Nell Beach Dix Judson College Marion Paul Dix Jeanne Liston Florala R. T. Liston D. W. McGlathery Falkyville, Ala Union Hardware SAM Frank & Moore Ray Walker Vega Irail Secoed Moye Moye’s Beauty Parlor Goidel Strand Theatre Gladys Glad America Atlantic Mary Carlisle Mrs. Landers Home Subitertium Thorn Night Mre Willard J. Brown Better Fabrics Testing Bureau Wilder Second ITV Beauty Shop Lehar Ballet Mance Qu'a Maxim’s Gay Prines J Hevalier McDonald Lubitsc Klas’ Museal
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