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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1931

Page

2

Christmas News and Proclamation in Belle Mina and Mt Hope

Local notes report Miss Katherine Massey and others visiting relatives over holidays, church programs and festive decorations at Belle Mina. A gubernatorial proclamation announces a January 6, 1932 election on Mobile tax amendment, with details of locations and constitutional limits.

State of Alabama Imnich I. B. M. Ver State of N Mobile Dama Mery

Wedding News and Local Notices From Moulton Area

A December 24 1932 wedding tied Miss Grace Jacobs to Hendrix Clemons in Moulton with well wishes from family and friends. Local reports note illness recoveries church visits Epworth League meetings holiday guests Christmas school reopening and social visits among the Hogan McKay Speake and Wallace families with several homes hosting relatives and friends. Nicotine origin traced to John Nicot who introduced tobacco to France in 1560.

John Nicot France

Union Grove News Social Roundup Reflects Holiday Visits

Local items note visits by Japhey and Myrtle Brooks as well as A H Lamon A J Allan J Edwards and Lipscomb families during Christmas. Huntsville and Lacey's Spring outings include Edwards Crisco Wilson and Yancey guests. Illnesses and weekend travels mix with several neighbors hosting and visiting through Sunday night.

Mt Tabor Community News Notes Weekly Schedule

Regular monthly appointment by Rev E T Town in Bethlehem is reported. Social visits include McCutchen and Ryan families from Fairview and Birmingham. A surprise party for Roy Moore occurred Monday night. School resumes January 4 after two weeks of holidays. Community singing events planned with local families attending in Hartselle and Mt Zion.

J. F. Luker Bernard Golfe Bernardine Falkville Paul Luker Little Paul, Jr Birmingham Roy Moore Elbert Sanders Fairview Curry New Center Freeman Bassit Florence

Community visits and traveler notes from Somerville area

Mr. C. H. Adams and Atlee Grantland returned Monday after Christmas with Mrs. William McQuin near Sylacauga. N. E. Winton of Hartselle visited briefly. Phil Wasson and John Foote of Danville joined Rev. A. N. Burns family Tuesday night and Wednesday. Miss Novel Miller left Saturday to visit Miss Hattie Owens Town Creek then Florence to Edna Goad’s sister. Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn Wade and family of Gum Springs visited Wednesday. G. Mikell returned to Union after several days here. Herbert Miller visited in Decatur Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Swift of Hartselle spent the day with Miss Emma Harlan. Mrs. W. S. Johnston has been ill. Little Alice Marie Hardin of Cullman visits her sister Mrs. P. R. Waugh. Mrs. Helen Lyle and Decatur children visited her mother Mrs. Kittie Johnston Tuesday and Wednesday.

C. H. Adams Atlee Grantland William McQuin Sylacauga N. E. Winton Hartselle Phil Wasson John Foote Danville A. N. Burns J. O. Guyer Lyle Cain Florence Edna Goad Wilburn Wade Gum Springs G. Mikell Union Herbert Miller Decatur Fred M. Swift Emma Harlan W. 8 Johnston Alice Marie Hardin Cullman P. R. Waugh Helen Lyle Kittie Johnston

Somerville Roughnecks Triumph In Close 32 to 33 Showdown

Woodland Mills brief notes report Somerville Roughnecks edged Out Siders 33 to 32 with Thomas and Murphy scoring for Woodland. Local social items list guests including Louise and Juanita Thomas, Lillie Mae McCutcheon, and Vera Murphy. several visits and family news noted among residents and neighboring towns.

Basham News Highlights Barn Events and Weddings

Rév Blythe delivered his first message at Basham Chapel on Sunday afternoon. The wedding of Mr. Rowan May field to Miss Mayo Legg drew much interest. Several local families hosted and visited, including Mr. and Mrs. Toney Ratliff of Caddo, and many neighbors attended gatherings at the homes of the Jones, Thompson, and Rose families. The United States adopted standard time in 1883 on the initiative of the American Railway Association.

Blythe Basham Chapel Rowan Mayfield Mayo Legg United States The American Railway Association

Lacey's Spring News: Friday Guests and Local Visit Segments

Miss Izola Gosset was the Friday guest of Miss Estelle Lipscomb. Mr and Mrs Japhéy Brooks Casper Lamon and Pauline Edwards visited Mr and Mrs Willie Lipscomb Tuesday. The Monday night party hosted by Miss Ruby Winfrey was noted.

Ima Loretta Pauline Edwards Estelle Lipscomb Stan Wilson Huntsville J. G. Yancey J. E. Smith Gilbert Crisco Ottlie Wilson Ima Edwards Center Grove Elijah Lambert Ezekial Henderson Lacey Huske Izola Gosset Japhéy Brooks Casper Lamon Willie Lipscomb Ruby Winfrey

Local Visitors and Holiday Gatherings Highlight Town Notes

Several friends enjoyed gatherings as William Moebes of Austinvile visited last week. Mr and Mrs George Walter and family from Decatur spent Christmas with relatives. Rubye Oakes visited Estelle Lipscomb. C A Lipscomb and Robert visited Huntsville. Pete West stayed with Mr and Mrs Moore. Lottie White Norene Garrison Ruby Winfrey Alma Leigh Moore visited Estelle and Evelyn Lipscomb Friday.

William Moebes Austinville George Walter Decatur Rubye Oakes Estelle Lipscomb C. A. Lipscomb Robert Huntsville Pete West Mrs. Moore Lottie White Norene Garrison Ruby Winfrey Alma Leigh Moore Estelle Evelyn Lipscomb

Swell as an adjective in vulgar speech

The note discusses the use of the word swell as a vulgar adjective, clarifying its offensive tone and social implications in informal American English. It cites examples and contrasts with nonvulgar usage to illustrate acceptable and unacceptable contexts.

Poragas hots O Tila. Oy Ge Sea to see the good in others

The text presents unclear phrases and names, listing abstract sentiments about seeing goodness in others and acting with justice and thoughtfulness. It appears as fragmented, non-standard prose without a clear event or reportable fact.

First American almanac published by William Pierce in 1639

The entry notes that the first American almanac was published in 1639 by William Pierce, associated with a bridge. This brief historical detail anchors early American print and publishing history with a named author and date.

William Pierce Bridge

Black-Draught Praised For Gentle Laxative Effect

Texas resident George W Cassidy with forty five years of use reports Black-Draught provides quick relief with a single dose and does not require nightly use. He notes feeling as good as ever after starting the laxative and that a new box remains effective. Drug stores sell the product.

He Drug Stores

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