Misses Aycock and Hudson Visit and Local Notes
Misses Lillie Mie Aycock and Mae Hudson visited friends in the community last week and called on Miss eee who is ill. Sherrill visited John Knox Thursday and Friday. Roy Penn visited relatives Saturday night. Bill Cole traveled to Falkville Saturday. Wayne Nelson was in the community Monday. Chester Bryant of Hartselle was here Sunday afternoon. Flu cases are reported locally with an M. E. church appointment planned Sunday afternoon if weather allows. Alvie Roberts and Bob Sybert host visit from Oak Ridge. Albert Looney and Pauline Smith returned home Sunday after visiting M. M. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Mie Aycock
Mae Hudson
Eee
M. E
Alvie Roberts
Bob Sybert
Oak Ridge
Albert Looney
Pauline Smith
Decatur
M. M. White
George Sapp
Oakville
Albert Ferguson
Avado Kenum
Arline Clark
H. H. Jones
Aosie
J. M. Head
Ardmore
Tenn
Clara Pitman
Pitman
Bessie Robinson
J. O. Harlow
Ella Ruth Jackson
Athens
W. B. Spence
Rubyn Spence
Mattie Pettus
Athens College
E. L. Hardin
Benevolent Hospital
Joye Woodall
Columbus
Miss
D. P. Woodall
O. Hardin
Columbia
Joe
Garnet Ennis
E. D. Odom
Kathleen Odom
Molly Landers
John Beall
J. F. Huey
Harry Beall
Moulton
Kymneth Odom
Lenard Bailey Terry
Clint Terry
Courtland
Hillsboro
Sid Grant
W. L. Fretwell
Robert Berriman
Town Creek
Ben Corum
Douglas and
Beatrice
William Darnel
Duke Bailey
John Grant
Wade Gray
Edna
Lock A
Gray
Central High School
Samuel Agee
Local families report flu and weather disrupts school
Mr and Mrs A G Maddox and children are confined at home with flu. Mrs L B McAbee and baby also ill. Sleet blocked the school bus Friday and Monday. Several residents suffer flu while others visit kin in nearby towns. Union Grove and Mt Zion communities report illness and Christmas visiting plans. Rev Benson to preach at Mt Hope next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Maddox
Walton Johnson
Bertha Brown
Austinville
Messrs
Willard and
Riley Lake
Texas
D. D. Lake
R. C. Clark
Union Grove
Herman Casteel
Mee Effie Wade
Corine and
Gertrude
Centerville
Tenn
Mt. Zion
Millard White
Liberty
Ben Bates
J. H. Ferguson
Falkville
Decatur
Rev. Benson
Mt. Hope
Paul Callahan
Lonely Child Christmas Appeal Promotes Joyful Giving
Dear Lonely Child urges readers to be gift bearers on Christmas Eve. It calls for deeds of love, peace on earth, and bringing joy to children in the community, asking readers to fill out a coupon to participate and pledge Christmas cheer.
Local notes from Pettusville detail illnesses and a fatality
Sam W. Hargrove recovers after an attack while Mrs. Howard Head and Miss Mavis Robinson suffer flu. Ben Phillips injures his hand when a mule kicks him but shows steady improvement. Mrs. Clara Pitman dies near Ardmore Tennessee after a short illness. interment at Old Mt. Pleasant cemetery. Mrs Pitman, daughter of Callie Hodges, resided near Holland’s gin and leaves many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam W. Hargrove
Howard Head
Mavis Robinson
Ben Phillips
Clara Hodges Pitman
Bee Pitman
Ardmore
Tenn
Missionary Baptist Church
Old Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Holland’s Gin
Pitman
Callie Hodges
Mr. Pitman
Hillsboro Community News Highlights Local Visits and Illnesses
Mrs. E L Hardin returns home after appendectomy at Benevolent Hospital Decatur. Joye Woodall visits from Columbus Miss for holidays. Flu illnesses confine several residents. many travel to Decatur for shopping or visits. Christmas tree and program planned at local school with community attendance.
Pitman Family Of Holland's Gin Listed In Obituary
The obituary lists nine immediate Pitman relatives including Mr Jerry Pitman of San Antonio Texas Laney and Brock Pitman of Holland's Gin Bennie Pitman of Tuscaloosa Cleve Pitman of Ardmore Tenn Mrs Leo Maggerson and Misses Clara Addie and Margaret Pitman of near Ardmore Tenn Seven Hodges brothers Tom Joe Charlie Ray Hez zie Louise and Johnnie of Holland's Gin and one sister Mrs Tom Johnson of Holland's Gin plus numerous other near relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Pitman
San Antonio
Texas
Laney
Brock Pitman
Holland's Gin
Bennie Pitman
Tuscaloosa
Cleve Pitman
Ardmore
Tenn
Leo Maggerson
Clara
Addie
Margaret Pitman
Messrs
Tom Hodges
Joe Hodges
Charlie Hodges
Ray Hodges
Hezzie Hodges
Louise Hodges
Johnnie Hodges
Holland’s Gin
Tom Johnson
Center Grove PTA Opens Meeting With Educational Talks
The Center Grove school PTA met at the regular time on Friday and presented an evening program on topics including what the home should expect of the school and how to develop a child’s imagination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T. A
Center Grove
Local Social Updates Highlight Visits and House Guests
Miss Zell Ryan spent Thursday night with Miss Martha Turney near Somerville. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. McKee and children were guests of relatives at Rock Creek Sunday. Spent a few days recently with his father G. D. Fowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Fowler
Zell Ryan
Martha Turney
Somerville
H. J. McKee
Rock Creek
Pettysville News Bride Joins In Athens Ceremony
Johnnie Martin and Miss Love Pitts wed in Athens on November 30 with Judge A M McConnell presiding near New Bethel. Betty Joyce named at December birth to Mr and Mrs Alfred Alli. Local notes list illnesses visits and social calls among Pettysville residents with several travel mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Martin
L. E. Dunnavant
Mildred Sentell
Bob Powers
Fannie McDonald
Mary Williams
Edgar Adcock
Ardmore
Tenn
Sam W. Hargrove
Frank Spence
Veto
Howard Head
L. D. Coffman
Richard Coffman
Robert Coffman
Windell Taylor
Alvin Wright
Edgar Harlow
Davis Harlow
Mable Harlow
Frances Daly
Delmore Brother
Virginia Gilbert
Dalytown
Knox Phillips
Baker Family to Honor Edwin H Baker and Jennie Houghton
Miss Howena Baker arrives from New York to attend funeral services for Edwin H Baker, with Miss Jennie Houghton of Winchester Tennessee an aunt arriving today for the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howena Baker
New York
Edwin H. Baker
Jennie Houghton
Winchester
Tenn
Vanderbilt student to spend holidays with homefolks
Jack Smith arrives today from Nashville where he studies at Vanderbilt University to spend the holidays with his family in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Smith
Nashville
Vanderbilt
Morgan County High School Christmas Programs Highlight Holiday Spirit
The Alabama Day program by Senior I class, chapel plans led by Ruby Winfrey, and reflections on Alabama Day featured in Senior II. Ruth Moore led devotional, Prof Stough spoke on Alabama, and students discussed Commercialized Christmas. Absences due to flu noted. holidays extended to January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Witt
Ruth Moore
Professor Stough
Gladys Speake
Nell Thompson
Marie Stover
Frances Lee
Ruby Oakes
Charles Anders
Luther Roberts
Mr. Stallings
ITI
Florette P T A Meets Despite Bad Weather
The P T A met at night despite heavy rain and discussed functions and values. High waters and illness kept several pupils out of school while attendance remained eventful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T. A
Weather report incomplete at 7 am
A maximum temperature and a minimum of 38 degrees were recorded during the hour period ending at 7 o'clock in the morning.
Tennessee River Gauge Drops to 12.2 Feet at 7
The Tennessee river level fell today with a gauge reading of 12.2 feet at seven o'clock, indicating a continuing decline in water height.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Mrs J W Moore Arrives With Family For Holidays
Mrs J W Moore and family from Nashville arrive today to visit her father J Sam Smith and spend the holidays in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Moore and
Nashville
J. Sam Smith
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Lance Fowler
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