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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1933

Page

4

Society Notes Honor Miss Sheats 15 and Weddings

Grayte and Elizabeth Me hosted a Christmas decorated evening for thirty six guests with games contests and dancing. The Woman s Auxiliary of First Presbyterian Church held a meeting with Mrs H McRee presiding and plans for a church history study during the week of prayer. James William Wardlow and Lorene Marie Monk wed December 30 1982 with Judge Malone officiating. Various church meetings and social events followed including Missionary Society gatherings at Central Methodist Ninth Street Methodist and First Christian churches along with hospitality at homes and a hospital board meeting.

First Presbyterian Church H. ©. McRee J. H. Calvin F. 8. Hunt John W. Jones James William Wardlow Lorene Marie Monk B. L. Malone Birmingham Woman's Missionary Society of Central Methodist Church W. P Woman's Missionary Society of the Ninth Street Methodist Church J. F. Butler Guy Jones B. R. Ross Ross First Christian W. M. S H. E. McKelvey Woman's Missionary Society of First Christian Church Preuit. Sims Woman's Missionary Society of the First W. P. Dozier W. H. Ritter Circle James Duncan J. T. Jones

How to Relieve Headaches in Three Minutes

A historical ad touts B. C. as a fast remedy for inorganic headaches and muscular pains. It claims unique principles from eight pharmacists and notes use for colds neuralgia fever and nervous distress without opiates. Sold in 10c and 25c packages.

B. C

One Cent a Day Accident Policy Adverts

The Postal Life & Casualty Insurance Co. of Kansas City offers an accident policy paying up to 100 dollars monthly with a free 10 day inspection. Over 150000 have bought it. Open to men women and children. Send name address age beneficiary and relationship. No money due now. Limited offer.

Postal Life & Casualty Insurance Co Dlerks Building Kansas City

End Serious Coughs With Creomulsion

An advertising snippet promotes Creomulsion as a powerful yet harmless cough remedy. It claims to end serious coughs using seven best-known helps and promises customer satisfaction with money-back appeal.

Bines

Record of Alabama rural and city schools closures across counties

A year end report from Alabama confirms widespread school shutdowns in white rural districts due to funding gaps. Of 826 rural schools serving 85 762 students, many have closed or operate on subscription or tuition. City schools in Fort Payne and Russellville closed, Blountsville agricultural school cut classes. The list details counties and closure dates, with about 2 500 teachers laid off and 1 236 children affected in three cities. Some schools may reopen in the New Year while others run limited terms or on fees.

Montgomery Ala Dale Young State Department of Education Nen Agricultural Fort Payne Russellville Blountsville Autauga Barbour Bullock Calhoun Cherokee Cleburne Conecuh Cullman Monroe Pickens Pike Randolph Russell

Social notes mark holidays with visits and travels

Miss Mary Sharpley of Harts visits Miss Jean Humphrey while Carolyn Sharpley returns from Hartselle. Harry Stinson spends New Year in Monterey Mexico attending a bull fight before returning to Fort Worth. Mrs Hugh Curry visits Louisville relatives. Kathleen Brazelton recovers from flu. Mr and Mrs W T Pritchett visit Pikeville Tenn and return to Dinsmore home. Miss Lila Pritchett resumes teaching after a holiday visit.

Decatur Tennessee Lovella Hoskins J. W. Hoskins Pulaski Tenn Alva L. Burns J. D. Pickens Sixth Avenue Itiss Fay Roskins Camipseil Clemons Evelyn Yarbrough Charlie Ed Howell Burt J. D. L. Burns South Carolyn Sharpley Hartselle Jean Draper Harry Stinson Monterey Mexico Fort Worth Texas Mr. Stinson Hugh Curry Louisville, Ky W. T. Pritchett Pikeville, Tenn W. W. Dinsmore

Holiday visit planned to Columbia by Murdock family

Montgomery Alabama Mrs GM Murdock and her son announce a holiday trip to Columbia Tennessee to visit relatives and friends during the season.

GM. Murdock and Son Columbia, Tenn

Auxiliary Holds Interesting Meet

The Auxiliary gathered at Mrs. W. B. Edmunds home for a weekly session with strong attendance. Mrs. Beeler presided while Mrs. Thompson took the roll. Members reported eight fashionably proper dresses made for the Church Home at Mobile and the House of Happiness in Jackson County.

J. Peter's W. B. Edmundson Smith J. G. Beeler Thompson Mobile House of Happiness Jackson County

Fraternity Hosts Delightful Party With Members and Dates

The Lambda Pi Sigma fraternity entertained with a lively party lasting late into the evening. Refreshments were served to members and their dates, including Richard Watkins with Mary Webster and many others from Florence and surrounding areas.

Lambda Pi Sigma Richard Watkins Mary Webster A. M. Smith Bessie Boyd Ross Billy Nelson Virginia Speer Harold George Weigand Grace Barnard Florence Cecil Edwards Mary Louise Wells Walter Marvin Penny Susan Bibb P. H. Sandlin Doris Richardson John Green Marjorie Chunn Edward Meadows Julia Dent Woodard

Joe Brown Goes Into Swim Tank

A wide eyed Screen favorite Joe Brown enters a marathon swimming race driven by love and fear of water. He overcomes panic on dry land then faces near drowning trials before winning and becoming a hero with Ginger Rogers starring as his leading lady.

Hollywood Joe Ginger Rogers

Officers Elected By Albany Council

Albany Council No. 22 Jr O U A M held its weekly meeting and elected 1933 officers: T. Prant Lewis Councilor Willie Charlie Vice Councilor W Hatchett Financial Secretary F M Levin Recording Secretary Levin Treasurer W L Carpenter Warden.

Albany Council No. 22 T. Prant Lewis Willie Charlie W. Hatchett F. M Levin W. L. Carpenter

Community House Moves to New Market Street Address

The Community House, once at 515 West Market Street, has relocated to 311 West Market. Sunday school will meet there Sunday morning with 120 enrolled and about 90 in attendance. A. Lynne teaches the adult Bible class.

West Market Street West Market A. Lynne

Dogs Test Positive for Rabies at Local Lab

Four dog heads examined at the Tennessee Valley Laboratory over two days proved positive for rabies. Three came from Russellville Cullman and Morgan counties, with no history accompanying the heads and dogs showing peculiar behavior. Another head from RB was examined today.

Tennessee Valley Laboratory Russellville Cullman Morgan

Four Fined in Police Court Here

Four persons two whites and two negroes were fined in police court this morning totaling 74 dollars 40 cents. One white man paid 8 dollars 60 cents for alleged swearing on the street. The other paid 28 dollars 60 cents for driving an automobile under the influence. One negro was fined 8 dollars 60 cents for petty larceny and the other 28 dollars 60 cents for violation of the prohibition laws.

Somerville Resident Recovering After Major Operation

Frank Grevis a well known resident of Somerville Route 2 is recovering at Baugh's Infirmary after undergoing a serious operation there last week.

Frank Grevis Somerville Baugh’s Infirmary

Probate Court Sets Final Settlement in Estate matter

In Morgan County Alabama the estate of Mrs Theo docia Allison shows accounts and vouchers filed for final settlement. The court fixes January 26, 1983 as the hearing date and requires any objections be presented. Judge B L Malone signs the notice.

Notice of Estate Settlement for W T Russell Deceased

J W Russell as administrator of the estate of W T Russell, deceased, filed his settlement in the court. The court fixed January 2, 1933 to hear the settlement, and interested parties may appear to show cause why the settlement should not be passed and allowed.

W. T. Russell J. W. Russell

Arrivals Hotel Lyons Guests List Varied Cities

A catalog of visitors includes J. H. Webb and Florence, Mr. and Mrs. T. Vinel Jr., C. C. Richards, R. F. Spies of Chicago, Edith and Clarence Mattson, R. O. Barnett, M. Graves, M. A. Johnson, C. Y. Allison, pred 8 Ball Jr, H. G. Allen, D. L. Skaggs, Bob White, John W. Sparkman, Roy Smith, David R. Ball, and others from Nashville, Birmingham, Montgomery, Memphis, Atlanta, and Springfield.

J. H. Webb Florence T. Vinel, Jr Phil C. C. Richarda Alth Gadsden R. FP Spies Chicago M. Matteson Ome Cage Edith Mattson Clarence Mattson R. O. Barnett Cc. M. Graves A.C. Breast Nashville Goldthwaite Troy M. A. Johnson SiRemingham C. Y. Allison Ball Montgomery W. A. Curry Memphis H.G. Allen Birmingham D. L. Skaggs M. Johnson Bob White Atlanta John W. Sparkman Roy Smith David R. Ball Asheville N. G E. P. Gilbert Bethel, Tenn Robert Hill R. Roebuck Springfield Til R. Childs A. Myers

Capes for Juniors Pattern 2410 from Anne Adams

Capes for juniors with large comfy fits and two pockets. Pattern 2410 available in sizes 4 through 14, requires fabric and lining yardage, illustrated step by step. The Anne Adams catalog offers 32 pages of fall and winter models for adults and children, order by mail.

Anne Adams Decatu Daily Pattern Department 17Th Street New York City

Personal notices of travel illness and study plans

Mr. and Mrs. Frank and twin daughters Harriett and Rebecca left Sunday for Cleveland Ohio after a holiday visit with Mr. and Mrs. John W. Jones. Mrs. Weeden is ill and staying with her niece Mrs. E Shaw at Flower Hill Farm. Miss Martha Pryor returns to Winston Salem North Carolina to resume studies at Artenny after holidays with Mr. and Mrs. E Shay.

Frank Side Harriett Rebecca Cleveland Ohio John W. Jones Martha Pryor Mobily Artenny Winston Salem N. C Mrs. E. ©. Shay

Final Settlement in estate of H E McKelvy

In Morgan County Probate Court the Morgan County National Bank of Decatur Alabama as administrator of the Insolvent Estate of H E McKelvy deceased filed vouchers for Final Settlement. The court fixed January 31 1933 as the hearing date for objections or approvals.

Foreclosure Notice on Reeves Mortgage in Morgan County

Default on December 29 1926 mortgage to Jemison Company Inc recorded in Morgan County Alabama Probate Office Volume 342 page 70. Property to be sold January 11 1933 at public auction at the court house in Decatur Alabama at 10 o clock in the forenoon. Transferred to Petropolit an Life Insurance Company as transferee.

W. G. Reeves Minnie Reeves W. 2 Reeves Lillie Reeves Jemison & Company, Incorporated Morgan County Alabama Decatur Aoe Mineral and, Land Company Bastein 6Th Avenue Ion Ae Seale Aeme Petropolitan Life Insurance B. Bewley Cae Ingham

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Ming Wilma Sue Sheats R. C. Sims William C. Sims United States Navy U. S. S. Utah Joyce Cranston George P. Taubman Long Beach Cal Sims Navy E. F. Turney Whey Wise Eugene Rogers Ruth Gingrich Jewel Bradshaw Azalee Turney A. Bradshaw Katherine Wright Malcolm Wright Minnie Leeman Thelma Wise China C. A. Edwards B. D. Wright Guy Sullivan Lide Prank P. Lide Aca The Benevolent Hospital Board Benevolent Society Methodist Mothers Club E. M. Chenault Grant Street Brazelton Seventh Avenue O. D. Wise Lonnie Kate Graham Miss Brazelton Jon’ . Wise Denver Party William Kimbrough Bridge George Lawrence T. M. Jones Jr Lewis C. Brown D. A. R. the Stephens Chapter T. A. Bowles Jackson Street Central Sooth Church Evelyn Sivey Shermantreet Mrs. Burns Mr. Burns Sterchi Bros American Cleaners Wr Coal Goidel’s Fox Smith Coal CO Tuscaloosa Young Autanga Dale, Lee Butler Clay Coosa Dallas Elmore Franklin Green Hale Jefferson Marengo Marshall St. Clair Sumter Tallapoosa Wilcox Andalusia Piedmont Tuscumbia Abbeville Athens Cuba Evergreen Weteumpka Mary Sharpley Hartsts Jean Humphrey Kathleen Brazelton Lila Pritchett Mont Gomery and Inverness, Ala Joe Brown Big Community House Ean Theodocia Lyons Lydia E. Pinkham Decatur Daily E. D. Bailey Walter Durhan Points D. W Melgier’s Infirmary Margaret Humphrey State Normal Aranabie Saecen H. E. McKelvy Morgan County National Bank H.E. McKelvy Wallace Beery Ricardo Cortez Karen Morley Jean Hersholt John Miljan Billy Doss
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