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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1938

Page

10

Morgan County Florette festive gatherings and visits

The Morgan County Florette group hosted a Christmas party for Sunday School members with gifts, decorations, and lighted candles. Members and guests from St. Louis Guntersville Eva and Decatur areas attended, with demonstrations on color in the home and a Santa visit.

Vann John Palmer L. E. Vincent Birmingham James Palmer Ben Russell St. Louis G. C. Vincent Gertrude Allred Guntersville Arnold Palmer M. G. Peck Clifford Smith Eva Russell Peck Lonnie Clemmons Will Boden Joe Peck Jean Palmer Miss Peck Waugh James Gurley Jr Harold Waugh James Lynn, Jr Tom Crawford Ina Lee Weaver Emma Sue Lynn Hazel Pence Lawson Lynn Ralph Pence Cecil Weaver Florette Home Demonstration Club Nancy Cey James Gurley, Jr Julia St. John Miss Rowe Santa Beatrice Brindley Jo Peck Henry Fowler Leonard Turney Everette Blevins Sim Watkins James Gurley Nancy Coney Liston Coney Alex Dunn James Lynn Byron Vann J. M. Palmer G. C. Vin Eval Peck Harselle Decatur Bryan St. John Billy Hittle Apeetese Nell

Doubting Tommy Thomas Court Case Over Social Security Card

In Chicago, December 22, Thomas Thomas gave police a fictitious name to avoid being thought a joke. Officers found his real name on his Social Security card. He explained fear of disbelief led to the lie. the disorderly conduct charge was dismissed.

Tommy Thomas Chicago Thomas Thomas Thomas

Forrest Chapel News Recap From Morgan County

Forrest Chapel church invites all to hear Brother Marvin Bridges next Sunday at 11. The Stewards met with the pastor to plan the year's activities. Attendees and visitors include many local families and guests, with notes on harvest day attendance, showers, and social visits across Morgan County.

Marvin Bridges Seldon Higdon William Warren Tom Speakman W. JD. Bullard Byrd West Decatur Walter Ward Petway Roberts Louise Higdon Othello Rodgers L. H. Jones Elmer Lee Simon Speakman Ben Roberts Jimmy Neel Pervin Wallace Will Sparkman Leonard Sparkman Hartselle Erby Tompson L. J. Sandlin Taldon Higdon Oscar Sybert Ozelle Vest Frasier West Rock Springs Tennis Slaten and Son Lawrence County Erwin Story Windes Vera Dobbs Brandon West Pruitt Vest Oak Ridge Lewis Sandlin Wilson William Judson James Johnnie Curtis Smith

Death Claims Homer Hornbuckle’s Father in Morgan County

In Morgan County Sunday morning the Death Angel claimed Mr. Alex Hornbuckle, father of Homer Hornbuckle, as friends extend sympathy. The community notes widespread flu illness. Local visits include Mrs. Onie Lawrence with Mrs. Alta Curry, and others such as Verlin Helms and family at Virgie Helms. Reba Sue Edwards suffers flu and diphtheria. Lillie McClure visits Mrs. Edwards. several residents share Sunday visits and guestings across the area.

Homer Hornbuckle Alex Hornbuckle Onie Lawrence Alta Curry Jud Pritchet Bernice Thomas Verlin Verna Helms Wilma, Coy Alvin Moon Virg Wilbur White Wilburn Bray Joe Lawrence W. E. Helms H. M. Helms Mesdames Claudie Winnie Edwards Anna Hennessee Flora Helms Angie Whisenant Ella Pettit W. Pettit KE. B Lillie McClure

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Morgan County Florette Purina Layena and Turner Coal & Grain Co Checkerboard Moulton Street Bernice Goetz Ecuador Henry Goetz Cleveland New York Miss Goetz Morgan County Forrest Chapel Morgan County Rescue Ines Job Sterchi Jubilee Savings Sessions Electric Clock Wey Spee Standerd Toyland Sessions Jubilee Philco Radio
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