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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1927

Page

5

Social Evening Highlights and Wedding Notices

A social gathering at Ferry Street home honors Miss Julia Leigh and Miss Ann Morrow with souvenirs as guests mingle among many attendees. Edith Croft Hines Jr and groom are married in a quiet ceremony in Georgia and will live with family. Mrs Gebria Miller hosts a party for her daughter Liza Lee Miller during the holiday season.

W. c. Ee Ferry Julia Leigh Rede John Andew Caddell Elizabh Ann Morrow Bennie Eae Frances Mason Omas’ Bowles, Jr Elizabeth Malone Charles Malone Elizabeth ‘Ann Morrow Sasereee Oathee Lee Fussell Johnny Caddell SF Louise’‘Almon Edward Singleton Imogene Nungester Eugene Morrow, Jr Margaret, Harrison Seybourne Lynne Edith Croft Hines, Jr Meinhardt Gebria Miller Liza Lee Miller

Local society notes list holiday visits and travel

The item catalogs numerous families and individuals visiting or hosting relatives for Christmas and holidays. Names include Wardlow, Crosby, Austin, Bailey, Giles, Duffey, Couch, Wardlow, Minor, Nelson, Beauchamp, Davis, West, Sartor, Webb, and others. Many travel from Birmingham, Huntsville, Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and Montgomery to spend time with relatives in Pulaski, Athens, and nearby towns.

Fifth And Last Of Teachers Group Meetings Held Friday

In Austinville on Friday December 16 the fifth and last of the county teachers group meetings drew 70 teachers including all 11 Austinville educators. Demonstrations across reading language spelling health and classroom organization showcased work by primary middle and high school staff with county supervisor E L Hays stressing room appearance and leadership and urging support for the $20 000 000 school bond issue.

Austinville Morgan County Eva Somerville Datéville Fannie Moore Berith McCrosky Vera Groover Annie Seay Hill Jno N. Irwin Sara English Estelle Crow S. 0. Maner F. W. Holliman Lucile Clark Evelyn Murphree Ora Barnard E. L. Hays Hays

Health Official Called After Florida University President Found Dead

Dr. C. L. Murphree, Tennessee Valley health officer, was summoned to Gainesville after the sudden death of Prof. Murphree, president of the University of Florida, who was found dead in his bed early Tuesday.

C. L. Murphree Tennessee Valley ‘Health Officer Gainesville Fla Murphree University of Florida

Five Brick Stores Rise in Hartselle on Bee Line Highway

Five brick store buildings are being completed in Hartselle by Mr. Doss. The structures rise along the Bee Line highway south of the First National Bank building.

Hartselle Doss Bee Line Highway First National Bank

Truett Sewell Home for Holidays After Notable Quarter

Truett Sewell, a student at Annis ton Military Academy, is visiting with his parents for the holidays. He posted an excellent record over the last three months, reflecting strong progress and achievement.

Joe Broadus Washington and Lee University Thomas. Bailey Mrs Zeno Bailey Truett Sewell Anniston Military Academy Young Sewell

Trade with Decatur Institutions For The Best

Decatur institutions are urged to offer the best products and services, ensuring customers receive top quality from trusted local sources. The campaign emphasizes reliability, community ties, and superior value available at home.

Decatur

Trade at home and double duty dollars for you

A compact home trade concept promises to stretch dollars by yielding purchasing power locally and returning value to the buyer through reinvestment or rebates, emphasizing domestic markets and thrifty spending.

Film Fashions From Film Land

Hollywood fashion notes describe toothhem trims on dinner gowns worn by Aileen Pringle and sparkly jackets for winter evening wear. Norma Shearer showcases crystal amethyst jewelry sets, while Gwen Lee introduces a pocket powder puff on handkerchiefs. Clarence Burton is depicted dying on screen in various ways.

Hollywood Cal Aileen Pringle Miss Pringle Gwen Lee Clarence Burton

Decatur Weather Record and City Boost Message

Weather report shows a 24 hour high of 37 degrees and a low of 16 degrees. A Daily representative urges readers to support growth in Decatur and take part in the city’s development efforts.

Decatur

Tennessee Valley Laboratory Closing for Holidays

The Tennessee Valley laboratory will close Saturday at noon and stay closed until Tuesday morning. Only emergency cases will be handled during the holidays.

Tennessee Valley Laboratory A. J. Perolio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Hines Ite Hines Miss Miller B. C. Wardlow Witvyersld John Wardlow Pulaski, Tenn Carrie Rapkin Birmingham Zola Mae Crosby Gadsden High School Mrs. C. H. Austin Brad, Bibb and Son Daud Belle Mina Bessie Elam Henry Elam Springfield, Tenn Sanrday Roy Billings Billy Giles Auburn Mr. and Es. W. T. Giles English E. T. Ashford Frank Duffey Haltsville Gurley Mrs. Hail Jane Seeeeee New York J. M. Minor Howard Couch Knoxville J. W. Couch E.r.hartselle Ellen Greendyke H. H. Osborne Corinth A. CG. Bailey and Billy’ Voorhies J. B. Cole Bimingham H. L. Kirby M. N. Norris Marvin Norris Oak Ridge Sam ,Stephenson Elizabeth “Ann Mt. Pleasant, Tenn M. C. Dugger John L. Nelson Athens John B. Buebirian D. D. Burleson Ingham Milton Andrews Atlanta Milton Carter Sheffield The Buick “Agency S. M. White John L. Buchanan Margaret Buchanan Lucy Cowles Nashville H. S. Roberts Lindsay Smith Yuletide Pleasant Grove Lynneville Tenn A. S Brazelton Mrs. McAbee Mrs. Gordon Warden Huntsville Mrs. L. D. White Christ 9 Munsey, Nd John Grimes Claude West Coffeyville, Kansas H. O Troup H. O. Troup Coffeeville Kansas Chester Sartor Montgomery Elizabeth Webb Bethel College Hopkinsville, Ky C. E. Malone James Allen Smith Knoxville, Tenn Central Baptist Church E.malone Hugh Curry Louisville, Ky Mrs. Grady Little and Children Rainey’s Jackson Street L Musicar Comedy CO William Fox Namie’s Market West Vine Street Annette Bradshaw Sewell Film International News Service Berens 98 Pla Norma Shearer R. B. Bearden Fanny May Dneumonia Waa Tate Vicks Con Henry Norton Second Avenue Hkael Spirit Nelson Nelson’s Tennessee Valley
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