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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1939

Page

7

Community Health and Social News from Limestone County

The Limestone County column reports many residents with colds and bronchial pneumonia recovery tales. It notes visits and social gatherings around Wooley Springs Holland’s area with multiple families mentioned including the Brock Powers Williamson Gill and Colwell households. It also mentions relocations to Wooley Springs Coxey and Decatur and welcomes pastor Mallie Hargroves and family.

Floyd Self Luke Mitchell Ronald Frances Brock Ida Williamson Wooley Springs Mesdames Alton Ernest Brock Alma Brock Lillie Macor Holland's Rossie Roper Rowe Taylor Toney Ruby Gill James Puttman Mark Colwell Jim Colwell Birdie Church Lawrenceburg Tenn Cecil Powers Jack Fisk Montgomery Alvie Brock Decatur Arthur Sanderson Coxey Elden Powers Holman Scoggins

Local Notes From Lawrence County and Decatur

Mrs. King Sherrill visits daughter Mrs. Wilmer Gayes in Decatur. Mr. Robert Sanderson and Miss Bertha Terry wed Saturday night. Cecil Terry in Decatur on business Tuesday. Archie Thompson's baby improving after flu. Jack Letson buried Saturday at old Bethal cemetery after collapsing at work. Miss Am Clark from Decatur spends days with Mr. and Mrs. Quinton Yarbrough.

King Sherrill Wilmer Gayes Decatur Robert Sanderson Bertha Terry Cecil Terry Archie Thompson Jack Letson Old Bethal Miss Am Clark Spe Quinton Yarbrough

Sunday Socials and Visits in Decatur District

A local column lists gatherings across Lawrence County including visits by Wilson Hicks family from Decatur route 3 and the Hills of Hartsel, plus numerous Sunday meals with Hicks Wright Lee Parker and other neighbors. It notes a Round Top play January 11 titled The Romance of Ruth and various kinship visits and outings through the weekend.

Wilson Hicks Gestone, Paul Eddie Belle Lowtise Decatur Clayton Hicks Elmer Lee Hartselle Johnson Lee A. W. Lee John Earl Garner Jones’ Chapel Irvin Garner Here Oscar Waugh Somerville L. E. Wright Mattie Lee Harris Pannell Geneva Jeanne Ruth Margret Thomason Mattie Zettie Lee Granny Wright Otto Winsett Thesy Knox Olene Buddie Leesdale Less Parker George Eaton Opal Jean Don Edward Wright Quallar Williams Clarence Lee Cullman J. N. Williams Billa Rufus Williams Windes Louise Towns

Wedding Joy Marks Community Event In Morgan County

For Morgan County Tennessee communities, a wedding unites Elbert Bell and Estell Hall at Rev W C Brown's home. Guests include Ruth Smith and the Braswells visiting Wood, Dunlap gatherings, and plans for local singings at Dunlap and Newel Dunlap homes.

Demaris ‘Taylor Ruth Smith Zelma Braswell Luther Wood Elbert Bell Estell Hall W. C. Brown Louie Dunlap Walter Lawrence Newel Dunlap Curtis Hall Hollis Hall B. G. Hall Cisroe Brown Aaron Hall Hubert Hall Harold Walling Newborn Bates Thomas Robinson Ella Sue Walling Audrey Jeffers Reamer Anderson Manchester Tennessee

Carey's Limestone County Letter Neighborhood Notes

Mrs. Bill Cosby hosted a candy making gathering on a Wednesday night. Several locals visited relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs Charley Dungy, Mr and Mrs Will Broadway and others. Born to Mr and Mrs Pepper on December 31 a fine daughter with mother and baby doing well. Many residents ill with colds and several visits among families in the area. We report deaths briefly noting the passing of Junior Reyer and express condolences to the bereaved.

Howard Griffin Holland Gin Charley Dungy BE. D. Wallace Pettusville Will Broadway Pepper John Griffin Zera Smith Doris Nell Pepper Christeen Hubert Robinson J. M. Smith Mack Craig B. L. Vinson Elkmont Dorothy Vinson Reba Sullivan Jim Smith Bonnie Lee Smith Greenbrier B. F. Vinson Buddie Smith Charlies Dungy Cecil Ann Hollingsworth Hartselle Cc. G. Birch Jim Hansley Gladys Spring Hill Tenn Junior Reyer Bill Cosby

Five Points Community Notes and Visitors

Mitchell Smith is ill with pneumonia. Mrs. Dorothy Byars and Mr. Charlie Byars hosted in Oakville. Numerous local residents and families shared Christmas and New Year greetings, visits, and dinners across Five Points and nearby Oakville, Decatur, and Hartselle.

Community Sing At Enon Draws Large Crowd

Lawrence County reports a sizable turnout for the Enon Sunday night singing. Obituary notice notes the death of Shirley Fay Weaver from Guntersville Laverne. Local families, including the McCaghrens and Hensleys, visited relatives and engaged in quilting and social visits over the weekend.

Enon Orval McCaghren Lee McCaghren Ozelle Hensley Ora Myers Little Shirley Fay Weaver Guntersville,Laverne Hensley Mildred Myers

Daily crossword puzzle clues and answers from 1938 syndicate

A scrambled page of crossword clues and partial solutions including entries and hints for across and down words. The layout shows numbered clues with mixed language fragments and partial answer indicators, ending with copyright and syndicate credit.

Pine Ridge Community News Highlights Local Visits

Mrs. Maggie Wilson spent Friday with her daughter Mrs. Ruth Criscoe. Huntsville visitors Mrs. Grady Crunk and children joined others at various neighbors’ homes including C. R. Wells and Clara Wells. Many local families hosted guests and shared Sunday gatherings with diverse relatives and friends across Morgan County Pine Ridge during the week.

Maggie Wilson Ruth Criscoe Grady Crunk Alice John Grady Jr Wilma Pean Walker Huntsville C. R. Wells Clara Wells Gradin Criscoe Eldridge Otis Wilson John Crank Hubert Hershel Compton E. B. Compton Jens Bramlett Harvey Helms Edd Thomas Harvey Curry

Surprise birthday dinner for Mrs. Marcus Briscoe in Morgan County

Friends and relatives attended a surprise birthday dinner January first for Mrs. Marcus Briscoe at Morgan County. The gathering included multiple neighbors and family members from Hartselle and nearby towns, with gifts exchanged and social chatter noted. Several residents were mentioned moving, visiting, or attending events, including Ike Maze family planning a move to Mt. Tabor and visits by Ben Russell and Herman Puckett of Hartselle.

Marcus Briscoe Jan Ist Charlie Percel Mack Ralph Doc Leeth Margie Pearlie Ir V. Leeth Edna Sue Mert Hawkins Susie Leeth Willis Fowler Vera Nell Vice Elgin Bowen Louise _Vice Hartselle Ben Russell Herman Puckett Ike Maze Mt. Tabor Chunn Waldermose Rolphe St. Louis Minnie Eubanks Bessemer Orsborn Sam Orsborn Will Orsborn Tennessee Thurman Ford Eva

Community Notes From Morgan County Church and School

A lively Morgan County page records a Sunday crowd at Woodland Mills and a flurry of moving in the community. Otto Roberts and family relocate from Florette while students return to school after holidays. Local households host New Year visitors, including Dr. Howard Russell and Pryor McRee with others visiting Mrs. T. J. Russell. several families are noted as guests over the week.

Mra Otto Roberts Florette Howard Russell New Orleans Pryor McRee Decatur R. O. Fussel Richard Birmingham T. J. Russell William Turney Gravel Ridge W. J. Day Marie McCutcheon Glenn Brown

Local notices list visiting friends and students in Morgan County

The column records numerous Tuesday Wednesday and Sunday visits across Morgan County. It notes Thelma and Mary Rus, Lenoxs, McCutcheon and Campbell families, and many local residents hosting or visiting relatives. It mentions Florence State Teachers College students Layelle Shoemaker Elizabeth Oldacre and Auburn bound student Owen W Reeder among others.

Thelma Mary Russell Thomas Kathleen Lenox Howard Thomas Hollis Bates Union Hill Leroy Thomas Mary Virginia Russell le. R. McCutcheon Robert Willis Fd Fowler Huntaville Mian Annie B. Campbell William Smith Somerville William Campbell Velma Murphy Mlizabeth Oldacre Florence State Teachers College Chariie Dean Lula Dean Floyd Dean Paul Grady Willie Lawrence W. N. Dalton

Local Happenings in Morgan County and Surrounding Visits

Mrs J O Parker improves after a serious illness J B Sewell recovers from a multi day bed rest Fay and Eugenia Berry hosted a New Year Eve party Ke R Clements Jr Howard College student visited parents EF R Clements Sr Richard Scarborough a guest Kathleen Thompson of Decatur visited sister and brother in law Prof and Mrs W F Briacoe Mahlon Cantrell family from Decatur visited Rev S W Brooks Decatur guests visited Harteelle teacher Grace McBride Woodrow Glasacock visited Claudie McBride family Lile family traveled to Montgomery Rev S W Brooks spent time in Lauderdale County Prof EB McDaniel holiday visit in Mississippi Distretti home economics teacher spent holidays in Memphis

J. O. Parker J. B. Sewell Fay Eugenia Berry F. D. Lile Virginia KE. R. Clements, Jr Howard College EF. R. Clements Clements Richard Scarborough Kathleen Thompson Decatur W. F. Briacoe Mahlon Cantrell S. W. Brooks Grace McBride Harteelle Woodrow Glasacock Claudie McBride Mra P. Lile Montgomery Lauderdale County EB. C. McDaniel Mississippi Misa Dist

Nine School Months Tuition at Twelve Dollars Per Month

A school advertises tuition totaling twelve dollars per month for nine months. The listing specifies the monthly rate and total duration, indicating label pricing and installment structure. The notice presents a straightforward payment plan for the academic term.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Terry Gene Aker Limestone County Concord Lawrence County Loosier Murdock Decatur Maid Thrift Lebanon Kenjim Terence Kirby Frank Myers R. S. Hensley A. W. Jones C. C. Hensley J.T. Reeves R. I. Hensley Laura Owen Hubert McCaghren Hoyt Elmer Owen Jane Arley Weaver Clarence Hensley Morgan County Dripping Springs Albert Bell Carey Mitchell Smith Dorothy Charlie Byars Mins Ovine Kathleen Lindsey Oakville Ovine Lindsey Dorothy Byars Wilbur Jackson W. H. Jackson Melba Hilde Audrey Jackson Anon Church Fred Byars Ruth McNut Kate Sullivan Hilda Melba Maude Sullivan Kate Madeline Jackson Wanda Annie Jackson Misa Mae Ruthie Bert Crow Infen Grove “Church Travis Crow Aaron Jackao Cecil Wallace Little Aaron Jackson Ernest Jackson Bert Lowery Winnie Gann J. Smith Kathleen McCaghren Corine Ruby Jenkins Otto Hensley W. D. Lynne Dorothy Oweng Sallie Daily Cross U. S Contec Abe Ray Africa Aly King Features Syndicate, Inc Pine Ridge Ary Colsan Tom Sawyer Clem Bevins Sheriff Slocum Clara Blandick Aunt Polly Donald Small Fry O'Connor Huck Finn Billy Cook Detective Woodland Mills Raymon Minter Jim Angle Mary Woodruff M. H. Wilson Albertville Sue Jones Auburn Willie Reeder Alabama Robert Angle Allon Praytor Laula Praytor R. O. Camp Points Florida Trinity Ernest’s Grocery Decatur Daily Henmanship Hematics Machine Mathematics EL English Alabama Business Institute Grant Building
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