Society Notes Honor Miss Martha Emens At Home Event
Wies Emens hosted a theater party in Trinity for Miss Martha Cra Emens and her mother Mrs. W. A. Emens during the holidays. Miss Emens studies at Sullins College in Virginia. Guests at the Greer home included Jack Mason Ruth Johnston Sam White Nell Johnston Tommy Lee Edith Fussell Ben Martin Jr Opton Jack Gillespie Martha Grayson Emens Ben Johnson Louise Walker Atlee Hoff Jean Draper Russell Lynne Dolly Greer Frank Malcolm Martin Elisabeth Pride of Nashville. After the party they saw a film at Princess Theatre and later enjoyed refreshments centering a miniature Christmas tree with red candles and roses. Rendezvous Club host Emmett McClary and wife entertained the Rendezvous Bridge Club Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Mason
Ruth Johnston
Sam White
Nell Johnston
Tommy Lee
Edith Fussell
Ben Martin, Jr
Social and Civic Club Events Highlight Year End
Mrs Frederick Smith hosted a Christmas party with bridge prizes for Mrs Alton Williams and James Ratliffe. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Wilkes and Ruth Rice and Mrs Wilkes won consolation gifts. The Garden Club praised judges for decorations while planning future city beautification. The Woman's Auxiliary meets for Bible study Monday at 3 pm. Luncheon honors Mrs Redding Emens with a trip to Athens Gloria Tea Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Smith
Alton Williams
James Ratliffe
John Wilkes
Leland Woodard
New Modes For Hostesses Sports And Street
Residents visit relatives across states list weeks of guests and travel. Illness and illness updates include Dr W Greer of Tuscumbia and a death in Memphis. Families gather for Christmas meals and attend funerals near Athens and Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Greer
Tuscumbia
Greer
Ae Aptist Hospital
Memphis, Tenn
What Is Ahead for 1931 in a Nation of Rising Standards
This piece urges focus on Main Street over Wall Street and champions a resilient, high standard of living. It cites historic crises like 1921 and 1907 to illustrate national resiliency and calls for individual action as the new year begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Main Street
United States
Napoleon
Personal News From Local Households At Christmas Time
Earle Calvin Jr is ill at his parents home on Oak Street. H D Murphy of Little Rock Ark visits his relatives. Warner Sartor remains ill at home after laryngitis. Miss Helen Bynum of Courtland spends Christmas with sister Mrs B P Wallace. Wellington Bosworth joins Mrs Bosworth for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Calvin, Jr
Oak Street
H. D. Murphy
Little Rock, Ark
Guerrer
H. Murphy
Warner Sartor
Helen Bynum
Courtland
Mrs. B. P Wallace
Bud Morrow
Atlanta
Mrs. E. 8. Morow
Christmas visits and family travels across towns
Local families, including Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Black and others, sent to bedside or traveled for Christmas. Mrs. Black died Christmas day and was buried near Athens. Many relatives planned trips to Birmingham Cullman Nashville and Florence for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Black
Famly
Mrs. Black
H. D. Barnum
Cullman
F. D. Peebles and Son
Orthodox Rabbinate imposes poultry ban in Chicago
The Rabbinaty in Chicago declares a Monday effective ban on poultry. It states that no Jew in Orthodox markets will be kosher after that date. The move targets Shochtirm accused of violating talmudic laws and engaging in racketeering and other infractions.
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Chicago
Rabbinaty
Shochtirm
Ticket agent shoots robbers at Chicago elevated station
George Wells, 65, a ticket agent at a Chicago elevated station, foiled a robbery by shooting seven times after a hold up. Robber Edward Baylock, 19, was fatally wounded, others fled but were captured by police with three accomplices named Floyd Neal 19 Albert Robinson 16 and Walter Blakely 21.
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Chicago
George Wells
Wells
L” Employe
Edward Baylock
Pal
Floyd Neal
Albert Robinson
Walter Blakely
Local notices from Montgomery area events and services
Community updates include Susie Thompson resuming teaching at Pine Level Junior High on Sunday, a large turnout at Brown funeral home, M E Perolio visiting her son in Birmingham, and Rev J D Wallace speaking to Louisville and Nashville shop workers. Upcoming events feature Y M C A Bible class, St Johns Episcopal service with Rodman Martin, and a St Pauls Christmas program. Inventory time for merchants continues as plans form for a Moulton Heights Baptist youth social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Thompson
Montgomery
Pine Level
Nance and King News and City Tax Vote Report
A Nance family in Collinsville and Jed King from Decatur are noted in local updates. Huntsville hospital reports Jed King in serious condition after an automobile crash. The city board votes to raise the Roscoe machine privilege tax to 150 dollars per year. Christmas union rites at St John’s Church and Trinity Parish preparations are mentioned. Roy Ponder visits Birmingham. Winfrey family visits Hartselle. Weather praised as mild.
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Jed King
Peter M. Dennis
St. John’s Church
Trinity Parish
Apron Design Adds Graceful Ruffling For Kitchen Wear
A dainty apron features slender details and self material trim for a feminine touch. It offers front and back protection from spills while working in the kitchen. Pattern 2072 can be made in oeam broadcloth pereale or dimity with rayon options. Available sizes 34 to 44. Size 34 requires 12 yards of 36 inch material.
Wanted: Fifteen Cents for Pattern Request
Public notice inviting payment of fifteen cents in coins or stamps for each pattern. Respond with plain name address and style number, and clearly state the size wanted.
Winter Fashion Book with Models and Transfer Patterns
The Decatur Daily Pattern Department advertises a winter fashion book featuring adult and child models and an assortment of transfer patterns and stamped novelties ideal for gifts. Mail orders are addressed to West 17th Street, New York City.
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Decatur Daily
Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York City
Democrats Watch Republican Row Over Norris Dispute
Morgan county Democrats note a public disagreement in Washington between Senator Norris of Nebraska a Republican and other Republican leaders. They believe the dispute will not trigger a third party movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Washington
Norris
Nebraska
National
Peaches Browning Sues For Divorce
New York December 27 Frances Heenan Browning seeks an absolute divorce from Edward W Daddy ing a multi millionaire real operator served today. Mrs Browning's lawyers Supreme Court Justice Daniel Cohalan and George J. said the suit would be filed in the next two days possibly it will ask temporary alimony of 50000 a year and legal fees of 000 A supreme court order was sought and the action notes Mrs Browning was not many when Browning won a separation three years ago.
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New York
Frances Heenan Browning
Edward W.daddy
Monte Carlo Astir Following Coup
Monte Carlo buzzes after a coup at the gaming tables as the Prince prepares for emergencies with an army of over 100 mobilized to quell possible rioting. The scene recalls the prior unrest when Louis returned to the city.
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Monte Carlo
Astir
Louis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rendezvous Club
Emmett McClary
Rendezvous Bridge Club
Jean Draper
Jane Neville
Misses Green
Evelyn and
Eleanor Green
Ferry Street
J. R. Daniels
H. E. Dryden, Jr
Fayetteville,Tenn
Garden Club
The
First Presbyterian Church
J. W. Cunningham
B. P. Wallace
Elizabeth Pride
Nashville, Tenn
Dolly Greer
Will Emens
Martha Grayson
Trinity
Nashville
Tenn
Perry Jordan Kimberly
Tuka, Lao
Mrs
Z. Jordan
M. EB. Rhea
Gadsden
J.W. Rhea
Fayetteville, Tenn
C. E. Crawford
Decatur
Mary Alice Rhea
A. B. Rhea
J. R. Darnell
J.T. Jones
West Palm Beach, Fla
Bob Oliver
T. M. Jones, Sr
William Kimbrough
Birmingham
Carter Dobbs
the Benevolent Hospital
Sam Thompson
Athens
J. W. Flowers
Mary
D. Nelson
H. L.rhy
C. E. Polk
M. Appard
A. B. Gilliam
Tom
Juliette Compton
North
Alabama
Rex Beach
Gary Cooper
Betty Compson
Kay Johnson
William Boyd
Harry Green
Marlene Dietrich
Imorocco
Wonder Picture
Wonder
Cary Cooper
Marrlene Dietrich Adolphe Menjou
Paramount Picture
Buddy Rogers
Mitchell
Norma Shearer
Marie Dressler
Buck Jones
Lone Rider
Wellington Bosworth
Mrs. Bosworth
Associated Press
Gloria Blackton
J. Stuart Blackton
Pioneer Motion Picture
Cornell Woolrich
Santa Ana
Cal
John W. Jones
Rhea Lide Carson
R. T. Sheppard
B. M. Bloodworth
T. G. Morrow
H. S. Green
Corinth
Jack Calvin
J. H. Calvin
J. R.daniell
Harris Broadus
Charles Stark
Misses Mary Broadus
Jane Irwin
Oscar Morrow
Mrs. W. B. Morrow
W. E. Hefner
Je Weill
Florence
Ticket Agent
Hero
Lewis Brown
Ma Cee
Brown Funeral Home
M. E. Perolio
A. J. Perolio
J. D. Wallace
Louisville & Nashville
E. N. Hart
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Rodman Martin
Moulton Heights
T. L. Baker, Jr
Mrs. Baker
A. Nance
Collinsville, Als
Southland
Roy Ponder
Louis Winfrey
John Winton
Hartselle
Mildred Dorsey
Wellsville
Kan
Elmer Kirkpatrick
Kansas City
Anne “Adams
Peaches Browning
J. W. Clopton
Clawitied
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