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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1933

Page

4

Christmas Pageant at First Presbyterian Church

A Christmas pageant portraying the nativity was presented by the Auxiliary at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening. The program featured carols after the pageant and a cast including Miss Mary Thompson and Mrs. Jackson Calvin. Mrs. T. G. Morrow presided and Dr. Wallace delivered the invocation.

First Presbyterian Church Harriett Irwin Dorothy Buttrey Nancy Worth Jones Elizabeth Wallace Jack Witt Gang Mary Thompson Jackson Calvin Barbara Sutherland Sally Burnum Peggy Wilds Denson Burnum Ned Frazier Billy Kirby Ben Holmes, Jr Dorothy Jean Godfrey Sue Bitting Lawrence T. G. Morrow Dr. Wallace

Local Society Happenings and Holiday Guests

Mrs J T Bryant is ill at home on Sixth Avenue. Greenville Mississippi guests, Mr and Mrs H A Wiley and Betty Jane, visit Wiley home for a family reunion. Corinth Mississippi couple J F Harwell and infant arrive as Christmas guests. University of Alabama students A M Smith Burks Huie and John Green Jr visit. Mrs A M Roan improves after operation at Highland Avenue Baptist Infirmary. M O Nelson of Memphis returns home after visit. Various relatives arrive for holidays including Mr and Mrs T M Wiley, Mrs Anne Gertrude Wiley, Mrs Tom Burch, Mrs Kimball Jones, Miss Margaret Humphrey, and others. Several Local residents travel to Birmingham, Nashville, Huntsville, and Florence for holidays and hospital stays.

H. A. Wiley Betty Jane Greenville Miss T. M. Wiley J. F. Harwell Corinth B. F. Holmes A. M. Smith Burks Huie John Green, Jr University of Alabama A. M. Roan Highland Avenue Baptist Infirmary Birmingham

Lovey Doves Team in Jimmy and Sally at Princess Theatre

James Dunn and Claire Trevor star in the Fox film Jimmy and Sally arriving today and tomorrow at the Princess Theatre. The romance follows two youths in hardship who delay marriage, leading to rising quarrels as their plans collide with poverty and idealism.

Lovey Doves Jimmy Sally America James Dunn Claire Trevor Jimmy and Princess Theatre Dunn Miss Trevor Spencer Tracy Harvey Stephens Paris Lyn Lys Jed Prouty Gloria Roy Alma Lloyd Joan Arledge James Tinling Paul Schofield Marguerite Roberts Jay Gorney Sidney Clare

NRA and National Labor Board grid on recovery act test

The piece notes the NRA and National Labor Board preparing for a likely constitutional challenge to the recovery act, focusing on section 7a which guarantees collective bargaining. It highlights key figures like Rex Tugwell and Edward S. Stettinius Jr., the Harriman siblings in NRA roles, and the Endowment's anti inflation campaign influencing public policy.

NRA Johnson Keezer John Public Rosso Laboulaye Ambassador National Labor Board Jack Levin Congressional Library Rex Tugwell University of Pennsylvania Harrimans E. H. Harriman Mary Harriman Rumsey William A. Harriman Industrial Advisory Board Handsome Edward R. Stettinius, Jr U. S. Steel Corporation Duke Endowment Germany Andrew D. White France United Feature Syndicate, Inc

Christmas Guests and Travel Highlight Local Notables

Days here of Lawrence Parker en route to Okmulgee for holidays. University of Oklahoma student Lewis Hardage to be Xmas guest. Don Smith of New York, student at University Medical depart ment, to visit Seybourn. Several locals return from New Orleans and others plan Christmas visits with Mr and Mrs Robert McCann and relatives in Athens and Nashville.

Mary Talley W. J Mary Elizabeth Cincinnati Ohio Dick Harris, Jr Lawrence Parker Columbia, Tenn Okmulgee Okla Lewis Hardage The University of Oklahoma Don Smith New York University Medical Department Seybourn Lynne Sim McCann Alice McCann Athens J.W. McCann Nashville Robert

Toys Presented By Legion Post For Needy Children

At the Martin arena an intermission ceremony saw Cliff Almon of the American Legion present toys to the American Red Cross and the Decatur Charity Council for Christmas relief. He urged donations of toys in any condition to be repaired and given to children, with Rev. Peter M. Dennis thanking the Legion for the effort.

Martin Cliff Almon American Legion American Red Cross Decatur Charity Council Almon Legion Peter M. Dennis The

Trinity Basketball Teams to Be Honored at Sheats Home

Miss Elizabeth Mc Bride Grace Mc Bride and Wilma Sue Sheats will host a Friday evening luncheon for Trinity boys and girls basketball teams. A few other guests are invited to attend.

Elizabeth Grace McBride Wilma Sue Sheats Trinity Miss Sheats

Miss Claudie Thombs to Spend Holidays with Mother

Miss Claudie Thombs, a teacher in Collins near Hartsele, will arrive Friday to spend the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Jesse Thombs, on Somerville road.

Jean Liston Florala High School Florala, Ala R. T. Liston Claudie Thombs Collins Hartsele Jesse Thombs Somerville Road

Birth Announcement for William Fred Anderson

Born at Benevolent Society Hospital to Mr and Mrs Joe D Anderson of Belle Mina on December 17 an eight pound son named William Fred.

Benevolent Society Hospital Joe D. Anderson Belle Mina William Fred

Cavalry Officer to Visit Sister Here

Major A. W. Roffe instructor at Fort Riley Kansas and his family will spend Christmas with Mr and Mrs Milton Andrews. Roffe is Mrs Andrews brother. In 1928 he commanded American jumping horses at Amsterdam Olympics and rode in several events.

A. W. Roffe Fort Riley Kansas Milton Andrews Major Roffe Mrs. Andrews Amsterdam Major Rolfe

Thanks Expressed to Legion Post and Red Cross

The American Red Cross and the Decatur Charity Council express thanks to the American Legion for its splendid work on behalf of needy children in Decatur. They repaired a vast number of toys to be distributed by the two organizations this Christmas.

The American Red Cross Decatur

Play Is Scheduled At Florette School

A play will be presented at Florette school Saturday night at seven o'clock. The title is Here Comes Charlie. Proceeds will go to the church.

Florette School Charlie

Two Fine Hogs Held in Local Notice

Two fine hogs are held by local authorities, owner may reclaim by paying expenses and advertising. Ira Draper of 11th Ave, West, appears in the notice.

Ira Draper 11Th Ave West

Christmas Seals Still Unpaid In Morgan County Drive

Some recipients of Christmas seals have not sent in payment or returned the seals. The Morgan Tuberculosis Committee chairwoman is Mrs. Skeggs Crawford and Rev. Peter Dennis heads the sale effort.

Skeggs Crawford Morgan Peter Dennis

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