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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1932

Page

2

Local notes from Lacey's Spring Route 1 area

Marvin Owen remains anxious for early recovery while Clara Yancey suffers severe appendicitis. Various residents and visitors are listed with illnesses visits and moves, including flu cases at D. H. Steadham's and updates on school and church activities in the community.

Marvin Owen Clara Yancey Alma Lee Moore Lyle Hough Gilbert Lipscomb Loretta Edwards D. H. Steadham Henry Zilphie Bete West Birmingham Decatur Will Moore Jos Water and Family Venice Pine Bluff

Oak Ridge NTWS Religious and Social Gatherings

Rev. McDonald led a regular church service with a large crowd present. Ed Sparkman and his wife hosted Mr. and Mrs. Will Sparkman for Sunday night. A sizable attendance joined the singing at the Mabrey home Saturday. Mrs. Norman Sharrott and children visited her mother Mrs. Norris. The Leggs and their children visited the Sparkmans on Sunday. Mrs. Moriah Smith stayed overnight with the Sparkmans. Sparkman is ill with flu at home. New homes welcomed the Bailey and Reeves families moving to Lawrence County. A home singing event was held.

McDonald Will Sparkman Ed Sparkman Sparkman Moss Chapel Freeman Mabrey Norman Sharrott M. N. Norris G. B. Legg Clarence Sparkman Moriah Smith Newt Bailey Ernest Reeves Lawrence County Alvie Mitchell Little Son Austinville Marjorie Mabrey Dock Jones Hassie Cooper L. W Judge Jones Basham Jessie Gay Mabrey Erby Thompson

Santa Claus Letters From Five Points

Local letters from children in Five Points and surrounding areas thank Santa and request gifts such as dolls, dishes, candy, clothing and toys. Names include Clyde Rogers Bertha Bullard David Leroy Field and other Bay area references with relatives and neighbors noted in holiday pleas.

Miss Kate Winton Visits Friends in Warrior Area

Miss Kate Winton visited friends in Warrior and nearby areas on Wednesday. The report notes various local movements including Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Johnston at Welfare Workers meeting in Decatur and shoppers in Decatur on Monday.

Kate Winton Ln Warrior Warrior Austinville League Jim Cain Decatur C. P. Johnston Arto Johnston Welfare Workers Little Helen Lyle Floyd Lyle Mortis Lyle

Community Health Bright. Santa Letters From Decatur Children

Health of the Lawrence Cove area is good. Residents share holiday greetings and many children in Decatur and nearby areas write letters to Santa Claus listing gifts they hope for. Names include PEARL DRINKARD, CLARA BTINSON, OSCAR etc., with addresses and little notes from boys and girls across several local communities.

Santa Claus Pearl Drinkard Clara Btinson Neville Oden Guy Baker Walter Jones Daddy Clifford Lacey's Ala Union Hill 6Th Ave South Decatur Als Alta Russell Fathee Gladys Santa. Claus Joe Mary Ann

River Gauge Falls as Tennessee River Dips to Fourteen Feet

The Tennessee River dropped to 14 feet at 7 o'clock today, signaling rising water concerns. Residents along the banks monitor levels as authorities issue alerts and prepare flood precautions.

Tennessee

Weather Today Temperatures Reach 42/32

The weather report records a high of 42 degrees and a low of 32 as of today. Conditions are mild with no precipitation noted.

the Weather Bureau Today

Flour Period Ends At Seven This Morning

A flour period concluded at 7 o'clock this morning marking the end of a sale or distribution window. Details on entities or locations are not provided in the fragment.

No Rainfall Recorded Overnight

No rainfall occurred during the 24 hour period ending at 7 o'clock this morning.

Holiday Guests From Albany Visit Mrs. W. G. Koin

Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Davis of Albany, Ga. are holiday guests of their mother Mrs. W. G. Koin.

H. £. Davis Abany, Ga W. G. Koin

Mrs J R McCarver Spends Winter in Tampa

Mrs J R McCarver is spending the winter in Tampa Florida with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs R F Johnson. The arrangement places her with relatives for the season.

J. R. McCarver Tampa, Fla R. F. Johnson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lacey's Spring John L. Saylor Casper Layman Melvin Owen Mr. Owen Stedham J. H. Hazel Grassy J. ©. Edwards M. C. Owen Kathleen Yancey J. C. Edwards Peetes Gin News Kathleen Balch Russell Balch New Hope Church W. M. VA James Weaver Athens Macon McNeal Near Here Marion George George Parvin Fisk Maple Grove Larkin Davis Green Brier Hezzie Baugher Vickers Foster Miller Ernest Balch J. D. Elliott Florida Tanner High School Lebanon News John Knox Curtiss Sherrill Ted Freeman Carl Coleman Jim Rockard Steele, Mo Dewey Denton Cherokee Clayton Hicks Shaw Gibson Gladys Coleman Ruby McCutcheon Hartselle Emmett Barkley Wright M. N. Matkin Marcella Cedar Plains Willard Segars Falkville Christine West Moorland Laster Phillips Curlee Wilder Wrxies Turner Coal & Grain Co Louisville & Nashville Railroad United States First Avenue Grant Street Albany Grain & Coal Co Dixie Market Davis Hodges Thompson's Drug Store Wilder’s—Men’s Wear Oak Ridge Clyde Rogers Mr. Zion Bertha Bullard Hill Pairview David and Leroy Field Decatur, Ala Anta Claus Somerville News Merville New Lawrence Cove News Bobbie Pfoff Winton Olen James Douglas Evans Danville Herbert Harvey Parker Ana Gris With Love Bettymae Edwards Santa Second Ward Yours Truly, Annie Dee Pickens Xmas Te Still Mr. Santa Roy Gene Hendrix Carl Mele Bolzy Hubert Boqley James Wilsom Wilson Renavenet Beatrice Scott Oak Street Dea Tam Bettie Harris Syble Francis Jack Hughes Fifth Ave West Boy Harry Felix Pearce Wilder’s Marvel OF Crosley RADIO Thomas Furniture CO Eke PSN Mistol
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