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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1932

Page

2

Christmas at the Moore spa home in Decatur with gala party

Wallace Moore James and Miss Marion Moore hosted a Christmas gathering at their Decatur spa home. Guests included many relatives and local families, with a Christmas program, tree, and homegrown treats. Revival services at Flower Hill and church news featured in the week.

Wallace Moore James Marion Moore de Terry Lillian Marion John Ae Miss Thompson I. Q. Thomp- George Eugene Raa Christine Edna Bee Col- Buford John Dean Bessie Hazel Corum Novia Sueda Austin Wann Terry Venable Pauline Darnell Baker Clyde Neuszbaum Lilian Velma Virgie Walter Marion Holt Grant Peoples Clyde Rodioe Blaxton J. D Jessie McBride Jesus

Fire destroys farm house. life of young child ends in Athens

A fire on a Pettusville farm destroyed the house of L E Durmavant occupied by Alton Hargrove and family. The death occurred at Powers Hospital in Athens on December 30 near 4 PM. A two year old, born May 1927, died after a brief illness and hospital treatment. He is survived by his parents a sister a brother and extended family. Interment was at Pettusville cemetery with Rev Davis officiating.

L. E. Durmavant Pettusville Davis Methodist Episcopal Church

Notable social week in Cullman area families

Mr and Mrs Real Humphries and child Pauline of Cullman spent the past week with Will Ovis Walker and wife. Miss Marie Smith and sister Madge visited their uncle Mit Smith. Glenn Upchurch of Birmingham visited Erma Walker. Claude Lockley and Florida relatives spent time with his father. Henry Earwood Tom Oliver and Warren Humphrey traveled to Cullman for business. Mrs R L Hamilton and Opal Kate Shelton visited relatives. A Tackey Party hosted by Enna Walker drew a large crowd with attendees including Christine Goslin Armand Earwood Lovelle Dodd Ruth Lora Mitchell Mary Whaley Harvie Hendrick Amos Earwood Horace Baker Hoyt Smith Exell Floyd. Hubert Walker visited G C Walker.

Real Humphries Uttle Pauline Cullman Will Ovis Walker Lin G. C. Walker Marie Smith Madge Emmit Smith Glenn Upchurch Birmingham Erma Walker Claude Lockley Florida Henry Earwood Tom Oliver Warren Humphrey R. L. Hamilton Roy Hamilton Opal Kate Shelton R. H. Hamilton Enna Walker Christine Goslin Armand Earwood Lovelle Dodd Ruth and Lora Mitchell Mary Whaley Harvie Hendrick Amos Earwood Horace Baker Hoyt Smith Exell Floyd Freddie McKelvie Noma Putman Edward Hamilton Hubert Walker

Mrs Chambers Ill With Flu In Somerville

Mrs. Chambers is ill with flu at her daughter Mrs W L Groover's home. Dorothy and Aleta Jacobs of Decatur spent a few days this week visiting their aunt Mrs R C Miller. PF Peck conducted business in Hartselle and Friday. Mr and Mrs C P Johnston shopped in Decatur Thursday. Rev and Mrs A N Burns visited in Hartselle Friday at the home of Rev and Mrs Roy Hewlett. Dr T B Brindley of Hartselle was here on professional duty Thursday afternoon. Miss Novel Miller and Herbert Miller visited Misses Mable and others.

T. B. Brindley Hartselle

Proctor News Highlights 1932 Community Changes

Limestone County residents Hayes and Myrtle Hayes spent holidays with family in Pulaski. Buford Bevils visited local friends during the break. School resumed January 4 under Miss Hayes and Miss Balch. A shift in community roles is planned for 1932 and Miss Fannie Laweon has been ill.

Limestone County Hayes Pulaski Myrtle Hayes Buford Bevils Miss Hayes Miss Balch James Miss Swanner Mabry Clyde William Marie Leggtown Fannie Laweon

Hartselle Personal Notes Reflect Local Travel Visits

Miss Frances Schnable of Huntsville spent part of last week with Miss Maxie Gill here. Miss Vivian Ford and Clarence Ford of Payette are visiting friends here. Miss Frances Lee has returned from a short visit at Fayette. Hoyt and Hubert Abernathy of Fayette are the guests of friends here this week. Dunbar Boger of Tampa Fla is the guest of his parents. Ed Gordman and sister Eva Gordman of Nashville spent the weekend with friends. Milton Winsett has returned to Great Lakes, Ill after spending Christmas here. Miss Barbara Peck is visiting relatives in Decatur. Rev Roy Hewlett and family spent the first of the week in Birmingham with friends. Otto Speake spent Monday in Birmingham. Perry Orr of Memphis Tenn spent week here. Gibson is the guest of friends in Birmingham. Friends of Mr and Mrs Levim Puckett will be glad to know they moved back here to their home after living in Moulton.

Lester Ryan Little Son Decatur Mariselle Ernest Bogle Alma Annie Lee Roberts Flower Hill John Rich Duke Bailey W. L. Hokett Courtland Jewel Smith Mt. Hope Anita Fretwell Lacey Terry Irwin Terry John Arthur Eugenia Bogle Chalybeate Springs Bud Bynum Moulton J. D. Streit Patterson Brick F .D. King Terry Birmingham Cleveland Cross John Henry Cross J. H. Cross Jonas Cross Wheeler Church News Frances Schnable Huntsville Maxie Gill Vivian Ford Clarence Ford Payette Frances Lee Fayette Hoyt Hubert Abernathy Dunbar Boger Tampa Fla W. A. Boger Ed Gordman Eva Gordman Nashville Levim Puckett

Belle Mina Mooresville Community Notes

Friends report James Pitts improving at Baughs Infirmary in Decatur. Local events include visits by W B Lockwell, Sidney Nethery’s return to study, and Miss Pearly Taylor’s Tanner visit. The Belle Mina Mooresville school resumes on Monday.

Belle Mina-Mooresville

Marcia Moyer Leaves Mitchelfield for National Cosmetics Work

Marcia Moyer, a Mitchelfield cosmetics clerk supporting five relatives, attracts a New York company executive who offers her a chance to travel the country demonstrating products. Ted Stanton loves her, but she eyes escape and romance beyond the town as she agrees to the opportunity despite her mother’s and Ted’s sorrow.

Marcia Moyer Mitchelfield Ted Stanton Marcia Ted New York Percy DuMott

Marcia Prepares for a World Beyond Sand

Marcia advances toward a career and travel as she trains with DuMott and accepts new opportunities. Ted and Dave wrestle with guarding her independence while she imagines a broader life beyond Sand, aided by arrangements and support for an ambitious future.

Marcia Ted Dave Mr. Pappe DuMott David

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Tennessee Valley Counties College Grove John Wallace’ Moore Darmer W. A. Darmer Ax Varense Sarah Mayers Stewart, Jr Austinville Sim Howell John Moore J. L. Stewart Sarah Moyers Tom Stewart Tom, Jr Miaas L. S. Stewart Wallace D. Wallace Jessie Mae Elva Alvis Falkville Imogen Edith M- L- Whitfeld Alvis Wallace Fia Sim Howell Latte Rock Pine Bluff Ark M. L. Whitfield Non Miss Marion Moore Jack Nancy Hilllsboro Stanley Busch Mollie Landers Walter Horn Baby Frank Coram Richard Howell Wade Gray Lock A Mary Howell Priceville Mellie Mays Oscar Terrie Oak Ridge Tom Morris E. M. Odom Lillian Odom Mollie Odom Maud Odom H. Bradley Rosa West Zona Dean Bradley Roy Odom Emma Woodard Ruben Sparkman H- Bell Margaret Kirkpatric Ire Bell T. H. Wilson Song Thomas Clare Tuscaloosa W- T. Fikes Robert James Nabors Alstinville Maurice Sparkman R. L. Wilson S. H. Bradley Walter Moore Mat Roberts Billie Wiley Billie Roberts Austinville Methodist Church R. L. Stallings Trinity Brunswick Epworth Olivia Schieeh Margaret Ransom Mazelie Holloway Miss Ransom Kate Winton Hubert Plemons Wooten Natural Bridge L. L. Lyle Herbert Miller Auburn A. P I Myrtle Miller Kate Doss Alipetick Joretta Central Press Association, Inc Cardus Chas. W. Gibson Brinkley, Ark Eee Cardus Austinville News Misses Elsie Mildred Mays Decature Stone Barnett Somerville Road Old Ferry Landing Hulaco News Somerville News Stanback Proctor News Bellemina Mooresville James Pitts Baugh Lockwell Tuscumbia Sidney Nethery Miss Pearly Taylor Tanner Virginia Massey James R. Magsey 8. J. Nethery Campbell Nethery Elkmont Springs Julia Dukes Martha Pryor D. C. Shaw Russel Erskine Hotel R. A. McCurley Marvin Griffin T. K. Hogan Danville J. E. Hogan Florence Woodard W. PF. Dukes Emily Ann Peebles Atlee Hoff Christine Kimnery Mary Augusta Bibb R. L. Hundley Bridge Claude Baugher Williams Watkins Bradley Prairie Inn Miss Moyer Percy East Mar.cho Ercy DuMott Jets Tmleetia Cos Lydia E. Pinkham Blue Lydia E. Ham Southern Bert Teremone and Telegraph Company Incorporated
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