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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1928

Page

5

Local social notes recount weddings and gatherings in Decatur

Guests attended a long series of events including a December wedding with Dr. James Allen Smith performing, and receptions on Canal Street. The notices list attendees, outfits, and confirms a farewell party for Misses Mary Bane and Caroline Oliver, plus church circle activities and holiday visits among families in Decatur and nearby areas.

Marie Coy Free James Allen Smith Marie Ballas Canal Street Mary Bane Caroline Oliver Weat Palm Beach Fla J. T. Jones James Bridge Mary Bare Elkins Himes

Personal News Briefs Include Recoveries and Death

Miss Wylodine Reeves is able to be out after having had her tonsils and adenoids removed. Mrs Clarke was 80 years old and suffered a stroke a few days ago, from which she did not rally and died.

Miss Wylodine Reeves N Place Clarke

Nativity Celebration Set for Christmas Morning Service

The Nativity of Christ will be celebrated with a festival service on Christmas Morning at 6:30. Rev R K Ing announced the era of the season and the sermon titled The Wonderful Child. Walter Deine conduct announced a plea for December relief to be distributed to children.

RK. Ing Walter Deine

School Holiday Starts Thursday for Students

The article notes several thousand students will be away from school starting Thursday and remain on holiday until December 31, resuming classes after the New Year holiday period.

Mrs. W. EB. Todd New York

Births in Marshall Texas Delights Family News

A daughter named Marjorie O'Dell was born to Mr and Mrs 8 B Flanaghan on December 13. A son was born to Mr and Mrs A L Shelton of Marshall Texas. Mrs Shelton formerly Miss Pearl Haynes and the Sheltons are former residents of the city.

Carolyn Fussell Alabama College Montevallo D. CO. Almon T. H. Alexander Nashville Tenn R. B. Wright Ralph, Jr Cullman A. L. Shelton Marshall, Texas Mr. Shelton City Shelton Miss Pearl Haynes

Birth of Clara Frances Hanek Declared

Born to Mr and Mrs E Hanek a daughter named Clara Frances arrived on December 18th in an event noted by local watch.

Mrs. E Hanek Pound Clara Frances

Gadsden Visit Highlights Malone Bennie Ma Lone Trip

Charles Malone and Bennie Malone returned from a trip to Gadsden to observe the effects of an entrance into the city. The report notes their activity and the location of their visit.

Charles Malone Bennie Malone Gadsden

Catarrh Remedies Promoted as Cure for Cols and Flu

An advertisement touts catarrh as the main cause of colds and flu and promotes Union’s White Wonder Salve applied in the nostrils as a guaranteed relief. It claims the product strengthens breathing, sleep, and overall health, promising money-back if not satisfied.

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