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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1931
Page
5
First Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary met Monday with Mrs. John W Jones leading an engaging discourse. The group closed with a benediction and planning notes for future sessions.
The notice lists several regional social visits and guests across Fairview, Trinity, Sheffield, Birmingham, and Amery Mississippi and nearby areas. It mentions a headline reference to a kidnapping gang mastermind, alongside numerous holiday guests and family gatherings involving Neely, Poteet, Hunter, Nabors, Williamson, Neville, Emens, Rauschenberg, Mosé, Byars, and others in early 20th century society columns.
Mrs. Sarah Garner, 80, posed in her home in Detroit Texas after learning that her son, Congress member John N. Garner, had been officially elevated to the speaker ship of the house. She wired her pride to him in a brief telegram.
Bonus checks issued to J. C. Penney Company employees here match the large 1930 sums, reflecting the year's strong sales. Edith McKnight led the local store with the highest sales volume, followed by W. C. Sanders and Miss Sarah Ruth, among others who received rewards.
A scrambled crossword puzzle clue list with across and down entries. The readable items include definitions for banquet flowing for example Ethiopian funeral hymn Chinese sauce and other cryptic hints. Some letters and spacings are distorted in the scan but the overall crossword format is clear.
A simple frosting method mixes the grated rind of one orange with the juice of half an orange into an egg, then blends in confectioners sugar until spreadable. The result yields a bright orange glaze suitable for cakes and desserts.
Charles P. Stewart profiles William Howard Gardiner president of the Navy League. Gardiner, born March 24 1875 in Boston, chairs debates by arguing North America’s dependence and eyeing a large navy. He founded a civilian and retired officer league to push his naval expansion goals.
Wilson and Miss Ora Bartlett attended as Harry Higdon, manager of the Penny store, praised the Christmas sales volume. Higdon said the season compares favorably with 1930 in both merchandise moved and money received, noting the actual volume was stronger during Christmas and helped sales figures rank with 1930 totals.
The article notes that Europe covers about 4,000,000 square miles and states that eleven eighths of this area were directly involved in the ongoing World War conflict.
Residents of Griffin addition west of here request The Daily to voice thanks to Judge Thomas W. Wert for sponsoring a Santa Claus visit. The gesture delighted children and adults alike, with Wert’s country home nearby enhancing the festive spirit.
An ad touts "B. C." a pharmacist compounded remedy said to relieve violent headaches in minutes. It claims multi-ingredient formula works faster than other drugs and also eases muscular pain, colds, neuralgia, fever, and nervous distress without opiates. Available in 10c and 25c packs from drug sellers.
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