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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1931
Page
2
A long attendance at the Miss Vadne Puckett Christmas program. Many visited friends and relatives across the Rock Creek community including Center Grove Eva Union Hill Oden Ridge and Centerville. Community members shared holiday visits and local gatherings with neighbors and kin.
Falkville Route 2 notes a December 11 marriage between Madgie Parker of Evergreen and Seldon Hardin, to reside with J A Hardin's family. The column lists numerous visits, guests, and Christmas gatherings among local residents including Hardin, Yancey, Brooks, and Rooker families across Falkville, Decatur, and nearby communities.
A large crowd attended the singing here Sunday afternoon and many hosted musical programs at homes. Numerous families visited relatives over Christmas including Mr. and Mrs. Astor Heard Mr. and Mrs Wilson Kelly and others. Visitors came from Danville Decatur Falkville Cullman Mt. Vernon and Battle Ground as gatherings extended through Christmas weekend.
Flood threat becomes reality as residents brace for rising waters. Mrs. Johnson of Lawrence County visits daughter Mrs. Belle Heard and family, while authorities monitor conditions and urge preparation amid the rising river levels.
Mr A J Norris spent Christmas holidays with daughter Mrs Vergal Kirkpatrick in Ensley. Norman Parker and family visited Freeman Parker. Families including Gray Parker Morris and Puckett attended Christmas dinner at Neal. Various visits and dinners followed at multiple homes in Danville and Birmingham areas.
Mr and Mrs J B Washburn announce the December wedding of their daughter Miss Katie Mac to Mr Toney Ratliff of Ceddo. The ceremony occurred Saturday December 19 in Decatur with Rev Toon officiating. The couple will reside with the groom’s parents in Ceddo and friends extend best wishes.
City Clerk E W Collier announces public sale of delinquent public improvement lots in Decatur Alabama under Ordinance 178 and 189 with numerous parcels listed and owners named. Sale set for noon January 4 1932 in front of City Hall to collect assessments, interest, and costs.
Hazel Corum visited Mrs. Jessie McBride on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Seldon Slaton of Decatur spent the weekend with their parents, the G. P. Jv Jr. and Mrs. Arthur Doughton have moved to the Newsom Watson farm. Leonard Stewart and family moved to the Hayward place on Hiddenfield. John C. Darmer went to Florence for Christmas with his father W. A. Darmer. Darmer McBride John Wallace Moore and George Collins visited Mrs. Jessie Moore Sunday. Nelson of Decatur was at home with his parents, Mrs. Ed Thompson.
Mrs J A Humphries guest of Mrs T F Gray on Thursday evening. Bo and Mrs Lewis Bartlette and Vera visit Elmore Williams family Saturday night. Pauline and Louise Gray stay with relatives at A Number of friends attended at R H South's Sunday. Reid with Bartlette and the Sheats and Hummar ie family. Virgil Vawter and Mayme Vawter with Gilbert from Centerville spent Sunday.
A Jackson woman R B Douglas reports severe head and back ache from weakness. She credits Cardus for restoring strength after two bottles, continuing use, and relief from gut pain. Her mother advised the remedy and she felt stronger.
Piney Chapel Baptist Church posts Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. led by Rev. H. M. Hitt with public invited. School starts Monday January 4. Various rounded guest visits and holiday gatherings are noted, including families and friends visiting in the area.
Rev. L. F. Campbell of Grassey conducted regular services at Union Grove on Saturday and Sunday. Miss Mary Jane Tyler returned home to Chattanooga after visiting relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. James Brooks of West Point were over Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brooks. Mrs. Mana Bradley and two children were mentioned in the local social notes.
A large crowd enjoyed Woodland Mills Christmas program Thursday night. Elbert Greer, recently ill, is improving and back home after Benevolent Hospital care. Dr. T J Russell also shows improvement after weeks of illness. Miss Vernard Day is on the sick list. Louise Thomas of Lacey's Spring visited Hazel McCutcheon Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Robert Willis and sons and Martha Tate spent last week with C M Tate family at Stevenson. The Will Dalton and Theodore Prince families from Mount Tabor were Friday guests of Mrs Elvira Mur-
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