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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1927
Page
2
Lily returns to Monteplier road for Christmas after a breakup with Pat. She finds a maid, reclaims her old room, and celebrates a momentary comfort in familiar routines and perfume, while wrestling with her conflicted feelings and pride.
Charles Wesley Burns a Methodist bishop in Chico voices blunt opinions to residents. He attacks modern youth and facial appearance but urges preachers to shed horror, melt their collars, and preach the old-time gospel of salvation while noting his 112 churches built nationwide.
A report notes that a meat purveyor involved with a train incident may overestimate his driving expertise. Officials review his understanding of operating trains amid the inquiry.
Miss Irene Ellis and Miss Annie Belle Jones arrive to spend Christmas with Athens College families. Nashville visitors Reece Tapscott clan join relatives here. Mr and Mrs Spurge Williams and Mrs Ruby Bussey hosted by Norris. Monroe’s John McClellan visits mother Nettie McClellan for holidays. Helen Hendricks returns from Agnes Scott College. Van Gilbert home from Washington and Lee. Ebbie Nelsons announce birth of a son December 18. Howard returns from fishing trip to Mississippi. Nelson and Black at home from Branham and Hughes school in Spring Hill. Ellen Young of Henderson is guest of Dr and Mrs Willis from Auburn. Ronald Gray Jr from Webb School. David Peebles to join family for holidays. Athens College students and faculty depart for vacation. Augusta Dunbar visiting Columbus. Dances planned during the season. James and Hope Chambers mentioned.
Somerville notes the death of Mrs. Charlie Adams after a four day illness from a stroke. She had heart trouble and high blood pressure and was buried at Blue Springs cemetery. She is survived by a sister and two stepsons in Decatur and many friends.
Mrs. Char lie Adams funeral attended on Sunday. N E Winton and C P ton traveled to Hartague on Saturday. A Christmas tree is planned at the school Friday afternoon. Mrs P L Guyer hosted a birthday party for her son Thomas Leigh on his third anniversary. Visitors and remembrances noted for Mrs Bryan Abbott and Charles of Decatur. Herbert Miller from Cull man High to spend holidays with his mother Mrs Myrtlewine. The second basketball team met at Winton Tuesday and lost 19 to 9 to Fowler of Somerville, seven points by Fowler in five minutes.
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