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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1929

Page

7

Community Guests and Visits Dot P Gandy’s Cove News

Local residents and visitors share weekend calls and a Christmas break. Names include Claud Murphy, Cecil Johnson, Grace Alford, Ina Neill, Ella Sharp, D W Turney, J C Tidwell, and Irene Beams. Several trips to Decatur, Danville, Montevallo, and Oak Ridge noted along with church attendance and family gatherings.

Claud Murphy Kdren P. N. Ford Cecil Johnson Mary Cecil Ina Neill Grace Alford Dellur D. W. Turney Falkville J. C. Tidwell Ella Sharp Near Decatur E. J. Brown G. M. Dumas Danville Lucy McCormack Ella ‘Ae Neill Montevalle Alabama College A. J. Smith Here

Local Notes Show Wide Social Visits and Family News

Born to Mr and Mrs Marion George a son on December 10. Lester Jenkins of Decatur visited friends here Friday night. Numerous gatherings feature Mrs Macon McNeal Mrs Holley Mrs Louise Moore and other locals at homes near Madison Belle Mina and Chase.

Marion George Lester Jenkins Decatur W. A. George Chase Bradford Henry Powell Tom Powell Detroit Mich Etta Mae Hicks Emma Hicks Etta Mae Gladys Hicks Bill Stewart F. T. Moore Louise Moore Macon McNeal Holley Mildred Weaver Sarah Holley Ethel Newby Elizabeth Brosmer Jack George J. M. Weaver Prank Ennis Bob McCurry Belle Mina Irene Ennis L. H. Henderson John Bafford Steve Brown Will Brown Birmingham W. T. Brown George Parvin Bertha George J. G. Jenkins Goldin Magdalene Jenkins Mrs. Bradford William Blowe William Tennessee Ollie Holley Athens Earl Burgreen J. P. Landers Huntsville

Austinville News Briefs Include Local Singing Attendees

Several residents attended the singing at Moulton Heights on Sunday. Oliver Gordon remains very ill at home. Mr and Mrs Reid Crow and daughter Katie of Montgomery visit relatives here. F B Sparkman of Oak Ridge is mentioned in the local notes.

Melvin Hardin Falkville Clydile Maples A. J. Jones Kathreine Mae Byars W. T. Byars J. D. Jenkins Decatur L. F. Kilpatrick Near West Center Sid Parker E. J. Jones Henry Holmes Dalton and Delton J. H. Hardin W. A. Hardin Cullman Near Lebanon Buel Kilpatrick Near Evergreen Lelton Kilpatrick M. Lb. Hradin Ebenezer Troy Glasscock Edgar and Larry Austinville Moulton Heights Oliver Gordon J. A. Sparkman T. B. Johnson and Son F. A. Johnson W. O. Allen, Jr Mr. Mitchell Melvin Tennessee A. L. Mitchell J. T. Norris Grace Voss E. G. Wallace, Jr A. G. Roper Hazel P. J. Roper Howard Haygood Linderman

Daily Crossword Puzzle Clues and Local Notices

Crossword clues mixed with a string of garbled entries and a long list of local person notices. The text includes names and weekend visitor reports from Decatur and nearby towns with pneumonia, guests and illnesses, and travel quips about trains.

Trinity Neighborhood Notes Highlight Weekend Visits

Lola Beams of Decatur spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs J M Beams. Several local youths and families hosted or visited relatives in Franklin Tennessee and Decatur. Students in the ninth and tenth grades at Trinity took mid term exams at Moulton Heights on Saturday December 14.

Lola Beams Decatur J. M Martha Ruth Sara Ns Morris Dysart Franklin Tenn Madeline Summers Dear Jane Neville K. K Ill Emens Grace Elizabeth Me Wilma Sue Sheats J. R. Sherrill Sam Sherrill E. L. Wallace J E.ttles Lee Johnson Iiselle D._B. Mooney Mamie Nelson Lena Battles Willie McCondal Austinville E. L. Lowery Trinity Moulton Heights Pol Clarence Birdashaw Bes D. McBride W. A. Nelson Jernice Felix Nelson

Midnight Flyer on a Night Train Adventure

John Peggy and the Little Black Clock ride in front with the engineer aboard a night train called the Midnight Flyer. Passengers on the platform watch as the train departs, a first for night travel, while the clock explains the thrill of speed and time travel on this adventurous journey.

Mary Graham Bonner John Peggy Tle

Farmers From Five Counties Gather At Decatur Center

Farmers from five counties travel to Decatur to convene as the valley farming center, drawing regional growers, traders, and agricultural leaders for distribution and exchange of crops, methods, and market insights.

Decatur

Elmira Reformatory Chief Named Acting Auburn Warden

Dr Frank L Christian superintendent of the Elmira reformatory has been named acting warden of Auburn state prison by Governor Franklin D Roosevelt. The appointment places the Dr Christian in charge at Auburn New York.

Frank L. Christian Elmira Reformatory Auburn N. Y Franklin D. Roosevelt

Thru Different Eyes Opens at Princess Theatre Today

Mary Duncan delivers a personal triumph in Thru Different Eyes a Fox Movietone murder trial mystery. Warner Baxter Edmund Lowe co star with Duncan in a three facet role arrangement praised for vocal clarity and sharp photography plus strong supporting turns by Sylvia Sidney Florence Lake Natalie Moorehead and Earle Foxe.

Princess Theatre Mary Duncan Fox Movietoné Fox Movietone Warner Baxter Edmund Lowe Arizona Miss Duncan Viola Manning Harvey Manning Jack Winfield Baxter Winfield Lowe Manning Caeesin Old Arizoria Cisco Kid Mickey Dunn Sylvia Sidneys Valerie Eriand Florence Lake Natalie Moorehead

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Pgandy’s Cove News Frank Alred Tennis Ellis Madeline Lile Irene Beams Oak Ridge J. M. Beams Josephine Sheats Clifford Sims Pauline Beams Dorothy Smey Terry Oakland News Austinville News Dalon Bor W. E. Stephenson Chester King Forest Chapel Grady Earwood Memphis Charlie Earwood Trinity News Central National Bank Sundown Stories Associated Press Ray Alabama Brick & Tile Co Alabama Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs. Fred Davey Madison, Kansas the Hancock Hancock West Moulton Street
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