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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1934

Page

4

Decatur Society Notes Include Weddings And Parties

Mrs. Alex Terry announces the marriage of Pamela to Roston Hoover on Saturday December 30 and they will reside in Decatur. A Nash ville visitor Elizabeth Allen is honored at a watch party hosted by Miss Mabel Wilson with games dancing and a New Year welcome in the dining room. Joy Neill celebrates her seventh birthday with games and a cake bearing seven candles. Various gatherings include Elliott McCutchen’s Akron visit and many Decatur social events.

Alex Terry Pamelia Roston Hoover Decatur Mabel Wilson Elizabeth Allen Nashville Tenn Mabel Carswell Mahaffey Reg ‘ Higdon Roy Goslin Letha Dutton Dorsey Speer Marvin Nance Ruby Nance John Cauldwell Louisville Rosella Allford Nelson Buck Pauline Lee Gordon Buck Lester Rogers Clifford Ledbetter Milton Wilson Fred Lee Joy Neill R. Neill Daugher Margaret Frances Barringer Nashville, Tenn Harold Lile W.A. Farrer The Missionary Society of the West Decatur Ida Hall Hill Mooresville

Local Personal Notes Highlight Community Moves

Miss Ethel Harrison recovers at home on Sherman street after illness. Mrs. W. P. Baugh also hopes to be up soon. The Stanley-Wyatts welcome daughter Betty Ware at 511 Sherman street. C. H. Reed returns home from McRae Georgia after visit with Dr. and Mrs. Walker. Herman Kyle family depart for Birmingham to begin new home. Ankle sprain heals for Mrs. T. A. Caddel. S. C. Biggerstaff and family from Lexington Ky. guests of J. H. Alexander. Eugene Clem returns from Huntsville after wedding attendance of cousin Lettie Sue Whitaker. Florence Tillman of Athens College visits Decatur. A. W. Hill visits Gadsden. Mary Jones and Sarah Bloodworth resume duties at University of Alabama after holidays. Mrs. D. P. Humphrey recuperating at Johnston street home. Ralph Guinn of Columbia Tennessee visits Lorraine Winton en route to south Alabama. Mrs. R. T. Sheppard continues to recover at home after illness. Margaret Humphrey resumes studies at Florence State Teachers College. H. M. Jernigan family at 311 Canal street. Rob Hewlett family and daughter Sarah leave for new destination.

Frantic Mother Seeks Son Missing Since 1933

A New Rochelle mother asks The Daily Decatur for help locating her son Chester Ross who disappeared October 23, 1933. She reports possible sightings in Florida heading toward Muscle Shoals Alabama and asks readers to publish his photo and details to aid the search.

Daily Today Anne. G. Ross North Avenue New Rochelle N. Y Muscle Shoals District Chester W. Ross Poundridge Road Bedford N. Y Pundridge Anna G. Ross North Ave N.S Florida St. Augustine Fla Muscle Shoals Ala

Modern pattern for a six size light woolen or velvet dress

A sewing pattern sketch offers sizes 14 through 42 with corresponding bust measures and yardage for 54 inch or 35 inch fabric. To obtain pattern No. 0708x from Julia Boyd at 103 Park Avenue New York readers mail the sketch with 15 cents and a note including name address size and newspaper name.

Julia Boyd Park Avenue New York N. Y Decatur Daily Fashion Bureau

Rev Hart to Attend Alabama Synod Conference

Reverend E N Hart travels to Birmingham on Thursday for Synod of Alabama meetings. As chairman, he will help outline next year’s promotional work for Alabama churches and discuss plans with the Alabama Young Peoples Conference Committee for the annual Athens College gathering.

E. N. Hart Birmingham Synod of Alabama Churches of Alabama Alabama Young Peoples Conference Athens College

Lady for a Day becomes Princess Theatre feature

Columbia Pictures opens Lady for a Day at the Princess Theatre today and Thursday. Damon Runyon story adapted by Robert Riskin follows Apple Annie a fruit vendor transformed into a lady for a day with a strong cast led by May Robson Warren William and a bevy of talent including Kibbee Farrell Parker Connolly Sparks and Bosworth.

Frank Capra Warren William May Robson Guy Kibbee Glenda Farrell Ned Sparks Jean Parker Barry Norton Connolly Screem Danone Runyon Robert Riskin Columbia Pictures Princess Theatre Columbia Cosmopolitan Columbia Studio Ace General_yen Warren William Dave Runyon May Robson Walter Connolly Hobart Bosworth

Center Grove Home Demonstration Club Meeting

The Home Demonstration Club will meet at Center Grove school on January 11 from 9 30 a m to 3 45 p m. All members urged to attend with Miss Brein Rowe meeting the group.

Center Grove Home Demonstration Club Miss _Brein Rowe

Bank liquidating agent unnamed after Fussell resignation

No liquidating agent has been named for the Farmers & Merchants Bank of Athens since W W Fussell resigned to become treasurer of the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of New Orleans. Harry Taft, assistant to the liquidating agent, remains in charge.

Athens Ala Farmers & Merchants Bank of W.W. Fussell Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of New Orleans Harry Taft

Judge Johnson Seeks Full Term in Congress

Judge Johnson declares his bid for a full term in Congress. He cites cooperation with President Roosevelt on Tennessee Valley development and says he will run in the Democratic primary on May 1 after a districtwide survey and backing from supporters.

Johnson Congress Washington House Senate Roosevelt Tennessee Judge Johnson Edward B Almon of Alabama Alabama

Mrs Eaves Better After Severe Illness

Friends report Mrs T D Eaves is steadily improving following a severe illness.

Mrs. Eaves T. D. Eaves

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Hoover Terry Irene Little Sadie Hand Misses McCutchens Lottie Madgie McCutchen Fairview Elliott McCutchen Akron Ohio Kathryn Jane Mary Thornhills Mills Johnny Garrison Mable Edna Hendon Maroline Sanders Messers James Compton Elbert Seibert Cecil Cooper Floyd Cooper Buford J. B. McCutchen Lillie Mae Louise McCutchen Ruth Luker Leon McCutchen Bill Ryan Hartselle Eleise Ryan John D. Ryan Paul Free Coleman Holmes Cedar Creek Weymar McCutchen Columbia, Tenn Bill Sanders Somerville Mothers Club Decatur Mothers Club EB. M. Chenault Grant Street Alpha Bible Club Lorraine Winton Miss Hill Silk Stocking Club John W. Jones Ik Stocking _ Club Allene Pope Ike Scheer Jackson Street Bridge Club BE. N. Penick W. R.smith W. B. Markstein Hudnut Goidel’s Tre N_.Y Evening Journal Bane Olombia Princess Ethel Harrison Sherman Street W. P. Baugh Mrs Stanley-Wyatt Betty Ware C. H. Reed McRae D. C. Walker Herman Kyle Jimmy T. A. Caddel S. C. Biggerstaff Lexington, Ky J. H. Alexander Eougene Clem Huntsville Lettie Sue Whitaker Florence Tillman A. W. Hill Gadsden Mary Jones Sarah Bloodworth University of Alabama D. P. Humphrey Johnston Street Ralph Guinn Columbia,Tenn Vigit Points South Alabama R. T. Sheppard Margaret Humphrey State Teachers College Florence D. P.humphrey H. M. Jernigan Canal Street Rob Hewlett Sarah Lad the Daily Atlanta Mr. Hewlett M. A. Hewlett J. J. Rose Mildred Nicholson J. R. Nicholson Miss Nicholson Bowling Green Bowling Green College Jimmy Godfrey Ater Jean Humphrey Priceville Lelia Grubbs Hall H. R. Summer Lawrence Lambert Lillian Ussery Louise Ussery Ciicavitalg John Ballas Tom Burch Wilmington M. G H. R. Davis Suedes Decatur Daily
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