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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1930

Page

5

Christmas Socials and School Festivities Highlight Community

Woman's Music Study Club hosted a Christmas gathering at Mrs. Harry Wyatt's home with carols readings and piano numbers led by Mrs. W. P. Baugh and Mrs. C. C. Ferrell. Edmundson school children enjoyed a holiday program with songs readings and a visit from Santa Claus.

Woman's Music Study Club Harry Wyatt L. P. Troup H. O. Troup William Norton Mesdames Joseph Pettey Edmundson Sch Cliff Penney Roy Wyatt Reading L. W. Johnson Gil Crane, Jr Esther Morris J. B. Hill Willard Young Santa Claus

Zetomen Club Christmas Meeting Teases Festive Host

Mrs A Z Bailey will host the Zetomen club Christmas gathering on Tuesday December 23. Friday Thirteen guests included Mrs J H Calvin and visitor Mrs Joseph Woods. Mrs E B Morrow led with top score as Mrs C C Ferrell joined the club.

Zetomen, Club A. Z. Bailey Zetomen Club J. H. Calvin Joseph Woods

Vernon's News of Holidays and Travel Ties

Vernon Alabama lists numerous holiday visitors and homecomings. Families like Purifoy Hulse Roberts and many named relatives travel from Atlanta Birmingham Memphis and Nashville to spend Christmas with kin. Several students and staff from local schools and colleges plan returns or arrivals for the festive period.

Confections Galore Testing The Christmas Chief Cooks

Home made candies and confections are described as attractive gifts with a personal touch. Instructions cover cooling packaging in waxed paper and airtight boxes, plus various recipes for Penoche Peanut Brittle Candied Fruit Peel and Chocolate Nut Roll with steps and proportions.

Mes Alexander George

YF Vecatur's Iary Rev Hart Bible class and city invitation

Rev E N Hart continues Whole Bible study at the Y M C A Bible class at 8 20 am with a cordial invitation to all city men. Mrs Z K Goode and son Joe sail to Detroit for Christmas with relatives. Judge Wiggins returns from Birmingham on business. James Crow visits from Spring Hill military academy for holidays.

E. N. Hart Y. M James Crow Branham & Hughes Military Academy Spring Hill Tenn Hodges Crow

Local families plan Christmas visits and travel

Multiple residents including Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Jourdan Mrs. Samuel Blackwell Dr. T. A. McAmis and family Frances Dinsmore Cynthia Davis and others prepare for Christmas holidays visiting relatives in Iuka Cortner Bell Buckle Lawrenceburg Blosburg Montgomery Somerville and Birmingham. Bud Morrow of Atlanta will spend Christmas Eve with his parents. Jean Russell and Joanna Neill will join relatives during the holiday weekend.

Roy Hendrix Birmingham Harry Stinson Nashville Mrs Oo. W. Stinson T. A. Bowles Thomas, Jr Davidson College North Carolina Samuel Blackwell T. A. McAmis Lawrenceburg Tenn McAmis Blackwe Cynthia Davis Trinity Bud Morrow Atlanta, Ga Mrs. E. 8. Morrow Jean Russell Montgomery Mrs. W. P. Russell

Christmas Return for Russell Child

A child named Russell will be returned home on Sunday after a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Eugene Russell.

Eugene Russell

Canadian Governor General to become Viceroy of India in 1931

London dispatch says Viscount Willingdon aged 64 will succeed Lord Irwin as viceroy of India when the current viceroy retires in March 1931. The announcement highlights his tall stature and distinguished bearing.

London Canada Viscount Wellingdon Lord Irwin

Hoover Says No Extra Session Will Be Called

President Hoover stated at the White House that he has no intention of calling an extra session and will not have the Senate consider the world situation at this time.

Decatur Lutheran Church Washington Hoover White House Senate

Rochelle Hudson Leaves Claremore For Hollywood Start

Rochelle Hudson, from Claremore Oklahoma, travels to Hollywood to begin an acting career after being hired by an executive. The 17 year old has already performed at clubs and bazaars since age four, showcasing singing and dancing talents.

Rochelle Hudson Hollywood Will Rogers Claremore Okla Oklahoma Rochelle Bis Hudson

Birth Announcement for Parathenia Fitzgerald

Mr and Mrs Pitzgerald of Walnut street announce the birth of their daughter named Parathenia.

George Clarke Addie Clarke Mrs. Powers Augusta Mrs. Clark Pitzgerald Walnut Street Othy Parathenia

Christmas Gift Offers Spark Classifieds Spotlight

A classifieds section highlights numerous advantageous gift offers titled Christmas Suggestions. The page blends seasonal ideas with promotions, aiming to attract holiday shoppers through bold pricing and limited-time deals.

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Central Baptist W. M H. 5. Roberts Central Baptist M. 8 J. N. Hendrix Johnston Street First Presbyterian Church Associated Press Margaret Budd Osborne Ralph Budd The Great Northern Railroad Minneapolis Willis Osborne Versonals W. P. Russell David Hulse Mrs. H.S. Roberts H. M. Purifoy Atlanta G. L. Hulse H H. 8. Roberts Mrs. Sylvester New York City A. J. Harris Julia Lovin J. F. Lovin Levin Elkmont Elizabeth Ann Hutson Melvin Hutson Miss Hutson Bob Jones College Florida Neal Speake, Jr Seventh Avenue West Cleo Lovin Vernon, Ala Pearl Stewart Billy Edward Moseley Memphis, Tenn Cornelia Wall Greenville Ala J. M. Sheats Berea J. E Morrow Miss Marjory Morrow Claudia Moss Elaine Glyn Iris Lively Nashville, Tenn Sree Howard Yely Hammond Carpenter Clinton College Clinton, D. C J. B. Morton Mex. Winton and Sons Tuscumbia J. B. Hendrix George Lane Jack Hendrix Dewey Matthews Betty Jewel Harriman W. H. Winton W. W. Davidson F. B. Barnett Pauline Wear Teachers College Florence Maud Odom Bessemer E. M. Odom Fanny Brown Collier E. W. Collier Inez Thombs Elmo Thombs Auburn Jesse Thombs R. T. Sheppard Bentley Hendley Mr. Hendley Rappertown Columbia, Tenn W. K. Sheddan Joel W. and L. A. Carter Phillip Gilchrist Johnny Caddell T. A. Caddell John Henry Bitting Oglethorpe University M. K. Bitting James Ferrell University of Alabama Joe Conone Ferrell Eunice Davis Neal P. E. Kimberly Perry Jourdan Iuka H. C. McRee M. D. Wiggins Helen Hardy State Department of Education W. W. Callahan Circuit Court James Madison Ford Olliera Holmes Warren W. Carter Roselee Buckley Lemuel E. George Mary M. Hudgins Wiens Greek Board of Mayor and Aldermen Consideras Tennessee Valley Laboratory Franklin County Lucile Smith Frankie Smith Mae Lynn Cowan Ruth Sivley Athens College Lutheran Sunday School Howard Rockey Decatur Daily Roberta Semple -McPherson Angelus Temple Los Angeles Aimee Semple McPherson Mrs. J. T. Jourdan Iss Frances Dinsmore Alabama College Montevallo J. T. Jourdan Mrs. E. D. Humphrey P. J. Brown Blosburg Clapton William Lanmo Ferrow Himes Tennessee Cortner and Belluckle Ann Cooper Gill Joanna Neill Somerville Katherine Weaver Broadway Delite Ferguso Siler Elsie Ferguson Grant Withers Marion Nixon North Alabama Aula Hell’s Island Jack Holt Ralph Graves Dorothy Sebastian Or. S Lette Stories Little Stars Stan CG. A. Elmer Louise Holtman Ann Claire Carlisle Eran Church St. John's A. M. Smith of Moulton 2 J. H. Puller A. M. Stover Moulton No. 2 L. M. Aday Decatur 3 W. F. Howell Moulton R No. 2 T. J. Adcock L. Rhodes Catur T. G. Bramlett Lacey L. W. Brown Danville Harriet Mason Camden, Ark Hendrix- Henderson College Conway, Ark Decatur Cafe Rex Beach Gary Cooper Betty Compnen Marry Ray Johnson Willian
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