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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1931

Page

4

Two Marriages Highlight Christmas Week in Hartselle

Miss Marguerite Frances Spiegle wed Ernest Seibert at Paul Lutheran parsonage with only close relatives present Rev E T Town officiated. The Seiberts will live at 1108 Third Avenue South after a post ceremony reception at the groom's parents home.

Paul Lutheran Church Marguerite Frances Spiegle Ernest Seibert E. T. Town Leverne Spiegle Miss Spiegle A. H. Spiegie Dave Seibert Schwarzgenbach-Huber Company Third Avenue South

Kidnapped woman freed after negotiations in Kansas City

Wealthy woman released unharmed after kidnapers threatened to blind her. Former Senator James A. Reid involved in negotiations with captors. Photo shows Mrs Donnelly, her husband Paul Donnelly and the Donnelly home. Also notes lodge meeting and Christmas tree program at Community House with Santa and carols. Miss Lucy Bell directs preparations.

C. Y. Quinn Hal Barclift Mary Paul Barclift E. FE. Hargrove E. E. Hargrove R. C. Berry Decatur Lafayette Street Price Berkstresser Wallace Nabors Turley Facult James A. Reid Donnelly Paul Donnelly Garment Concern Kansas City Santa Claus Lucy Bell Nell Donnelly

Misses Wade and Littrell Visit Sheffield Friends

Misses Jane Wade and Grace Littrell motored to Sheffield for a several days visit with friends. Various locals report holidays with relatives in Jacksonville Huntsville Montgomery and Birmingham as Christmas season notices continue.

Jane Wade Grace Littrell Sheffield Aline Cooper Graham Huntsville D. C. Adams

Weekend Visit Planned With Stevenson Relatives

The note states a plan to leave Thursday for Stevenson to spend the weekend holidays with relatives including Mrs D C Adams and a grandfather figure. It records travel and family visiting intentions with limited additional details.

Jack Chase and Son Jacksonville, Fla Mary Bloodworth Tommy Grubbs Clayton Stevenson

Prayer Services at Central Methodist Church Wednesday

Rev. A. H. Nabors will return from Birmingham to lead Wednesday prayer services at Central Methodist Church starting at seven o clock.

Central Methodist Church A. H. Nabors Birmingham

Birth of an 8 Pound Baby Prompts Family Announcement

Mr and Mrs Pierce Matkin announce the birth of an eight pound baby on December 16. The first New York subway opened October 27, 1904, with 62 miles of track.

Mrs Pierce New York

Lost Package Containing Silk Dress Material Found

A lost package described as brown silk dress material with tan trimming is reported. Finder is asked to contact Mrs. F. O. Pettey by phone to return the items.

F. O. Pettey

Almon Speaks on Muscle Shoals Plan in House

Representative Almon delivered a brief Muscle Shoals speech in the House on Saturday afternoon. The talk was well received and highlighted strong interest among members, especially newcomers, in passing legislation to operate Muscle Shoals to secure affordable fertilizer for farmers as the time for action seems ripe.

Almon House

Christmas Service for Prayer Hour

Christmas services will feature a prayer hour with songs readings and communal reflections led by local clergy. Worshippers are invited to join in a quiet candlelit service emphasizing hope and fellowship during the holiday season.

Change of Life Relief Promises New Pep and Sleep

Nervous, tired readers hear that change of life can strain marriages and energy. Mrs. E Buck shares her improvement after Vinol from Thompson's Drug Store and Albany Drug Company, claiming iron, lime and cod liver peptone restore vigor, appetite and rest.

Vinci

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