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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1940

Page

3

Local notices from Limestone County Pettusville area

Births and illnesses among residents are noted including a son born to Postmaster Robert Coffman family and several local health updates. A number of visitors and moving plans are listed with social gatherings and holiday visits around Elkmont Athens Decatur and Veto through early January.

Robert Coffman Veto Phil. Thomas Vaulton Wallace Mary Bet Hodges Powers Hospital

Reverend Lang to Fill Regular Appointment at New Zion

Lawrence County community notes detail Rev Sialas Lang's upcoming regular appointment at New Zion on the second Sunday of January. Local life includes Christmas tree at the school house, condolences for J A Bradford, visits by Comner Bradford from Detroit, and family holiday activities across the area.

Sialas Lang New Zion J. A. Bradford Comner Bradford Detroit Mich Norman Anderton Lelon Saint J. S. Pearce Sulligent Hampton Marie Hampton J. S Pride Saint Hatton

Policeman Guthrie Seeks Missing Possum Hound

Washington Indiana January report says Policeman Christopher D Guthrie is seeking his missing possum hound that disappeared after seeing an ironing board and reacting to a pelt stretching board. The dog allegedly would catch a possum matching the board’s skin size if present.

Baron Munghausen Washington Ind Christopher D. Guthrie

Room and Board By Gene Aker

Island on my old pirate life forms the backdrop for this reflective column by Gene Aker. The author muses on memory, solitude, and a sailor’s stubborn independence as tides and time shape a shoreline of choices.

Return of Fabienne and Ambitions at Home

Fabienne TELL BILL GOODBYE and discusses her return and ambitions. Ellen urges rest while Fabienne reveals tensions with her mother Gertrude over marriage and a possible interest in surgeon Bill Whiting. Fabienne admits happiness at home and plans to stay, prioritizing independence and personal goals.

Fabienne Ellen Gertrude Maryland Bill Mother Italy Tyrol Paris Edna Fab Nicky Elen Bob Whiting Ogden Ni--Mor Bartlett

Fifth Sunday Singing At Stringer Draws Small Crowd

Morgan County notes a Sunday singing at Stringer with a small crowd but strong participation. Several county singers attended while townsfolk report a pleasant gathering and plan for a larger turnout next month.

Stringer Morgan County Mattie McKee Lena James Lockwood Lillie Mae Ryan Danville Harvey McKee Winfred Holmes Cecila Tanner Hilda Weaver Elbert Julian Audry Jones Mia

Flag Quiz Recounts American Flag History

The questions note the Flag’s anniversary date June 14 proclaimed by President Wilson in 1915. They cite Washington on flag colors with Heaven blue stars and stripes signifying independence and liberty. They list inscriptions for Pine Tree and Rattlesnake flags and origins in Massachusetts and North Carolina.

Wilson George Washington Massachusetts North Carolina

Milk bottle decoy theft reported in Alton

Milk bottles labeled 30 cent decoys were displayed to raise funds for the poor. When bottles were collected one was found to be short 11 cents, indicating theft in the process.

Alton, II

Darling and Dinner Plans Spark Tense Encounter

Ellen greets Nicky while Fabienne frames the reunion as a dinner with “us” present. Nicky skirts engagement, sharing a cautious reply as he glances at Ellen, signaling unresolved tensions.

Nicky Ellen Fabienne

Local Happenings in Morgan County Community

Morgan County residents host and visit family and friends over the weekend. Huntsville native Gussie Campbell enjoyed time with sister Mrs. H M Helms, while Miss Lillian Compton stayed with Miss Earlyne Helms. Catherine Owens and Goodson Ponder wed Friday night. J D Hennessee recovering from a fall.

Gussie Campbell Huntsville CCC H. M. Helms Lillian Compton Earlyne Helms Edward Lawrence Jewell Opal Curry Claudie Edwards Henry Edwards Tradi Hornbuckle W. G. Whisenant Ella Pettit Catherine Owens Goodson Ponder Minnie Edwards Dewy Moon J. D. Hennessee Ruth Earlene Culbreath Pine Ridge Claudie Wiley Edwards M. W. Pettit

Local families gather during holidays in Lawrence County

Mulga and surrounding communities host guests for holiday visits. Weddings and engagements include Girtha Butler and Herbert McGregor at Landers home with vows read by B E Hagood. Ada Kidd and Mildred Beck wed with Elmer Beck present as father of the groom.

Dewey Glover Mulga W. H. Haddock Hayes Williams Jimmy Birmingham W. R. Taylor Butler-McGregor Girtha Butler Herbert McGregor R. M. ‘Landers, Jr Morgan County Hatton High School Florence T. C Mae Foster Bear Creek OH. Butler Hettie Lene Graysville Tenn Crawford Copeland Chattanooga Nelia Copeland Lewis McCreless Blonnie Beck Bessemer Woodie Wilson Chaleybeate Springs J. M. Wilson Beck Kidd Ada Kidd K. Parker R. C. Beckett Miss Beckett Horace Crutchfield Langdale Leon—Posey Jessie Jeffreys Jéssie Junior Malcolm Randolph Panama Canal U.S. Army R. M. Landers, Jr

Flower Hill gathers for tacky party and holiday notices

Dee 30 hosted a tacky party with cakes for tackiest boy and girl. Numerous friends attended games with many Noble, Moore, Ausborn, and Lott family members named. Rev Oscar Allen preached at Flower Hill. Louisville visitors stayed with James H Moore family. Christmas Eve guests and Sunday dinners noted. Local men hunted rabbit using sticks and dogs after a Sunday snow.

Dee Mary E. Payne Thomas Moore Ruby Noble Ruby Esther Noble Evelyn Moore Odessa Ausborn Pauline Alred Howard Buck Lott Raymond Lester Noble Thomas Rupert Moore Clarence Cottingham Ray Peebles Dee Hutto Thomas Decatur William Godsey Pete Lavern Williams James H. Moore Nancy Ausborn Roy Peebles Howard Lott Dawson Cottingham Johnnie Sims Gurthie Ahead Eddie

Local Social Notes From Morgan County Area

Morgan County residents host guests and visit kin across Rock Springs Neel Hartselle and nearby towns. Elbert Self and Mae Stephenson family visits noted while influenza illness limits Rosa Brown and substitute teaching at C C Smith school.

Elbert Self Claude Pearson Richard Wallace Neel Mae Stephenson Opal Roberts Rosa Roberts BE. Brown Hartselle

Daily Crossword Puzzle Across and Down Snippet

Readable clues span across and down entries. includes Foretell and Open poet etc with partial letter counts and a few broken spellings. The fragment lists many common crossword fill terms and hints like River islets One To wander Trust A folder Suction Maple tree Withered Strange Feminine Wings Metal tag Blaze Mattress Imitation ivory Talk So be it Single Rowing implements Sediment Short poem.

Strange Blaze

Local Social Notes Highlight Morgan area neighbors

The column lists many neighbors visiting relatives and spending time with families in Hartselle Moulton and surrounding communities. It notes moves and visits involving the Wrights Hicks Barkleys McCaigs Shaneyfelts Bonded families and attendees at gatherings with names such as L. E Wright Mrs. Brown Mrs. Lee and Mr. Lee among others.

Christmas Holiday Guests In Morgan County

Christmas greetings and visits fill Morgan County as residents from Plainview Westminister and Baileyton gather with local families. Several relatives travel to and from Decatur Huntsville and Woodland Mills for holiday meals while flu illnesses sweep the community and families host relatives.

Marshal Pettit Plainview Graden Criscoe Robert Brown Westminister D. C J. R. Brown J. W .Wilson Relatves Texas Grady Cobb Woodland Mills Otis Wilson Robert C. R. Wells Lacey Clark Priceville Lois Wh Baileyton J. W. Wilson Milford Compton Decatur Elmer Compton Albert Johnson Huntsville Walter Wilson

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Limestone County Pettysville J R. E. Hodges A. M. Jones Bessie Robinson Jeanette Spence Cathren King Winnie Hargrove Beulah Spence Martha Alara Wright Ruth Bishop Hartsellé Lelia Locke Elkmont Howard Head Winford M. A. Creel Athiens W. A Mary Frances Kirk Dunnavant Bee Holt Johnnie Atkinson Louis_King Denton Selvin Allen Oscar Hodges Athens Earl Hargrove Hays Mill Hargrove John E. Reynolds, Jr Ardmore Thomas W. Pettus Frank Williams Whitfield Williams T. A. Whitfield Joe Whitfield Nashville Lawrence .County C. Smith Anchor Stove & Range Co Coal & Feed CO Gene Aker And Caribbean Sea Snof Marie Lizard Releas Catral Prem Association Scott R. J. Scott North America Asia Central America Bering Strait S Syndicate Toe Rock Creek Elsie McKee John Albert Alvin McKee Marshall County Martha—Martin Lois Tanner Florence Tanner Martha Ann ‘Holmes J. B. King Elbert King Frank Self Or. Self Lanier Darry Roan Dave McKee hig _ sister Beckie McKee William Martin Elmus Rutledge Ard McKee Mr. Hooper Gum Springs Auburn McKee Mattie Woodall Monroe McKee Linda Darnell Tyrone Power Princess Theatre Morgan County Rescue Lawrence County Orolona Rock Springs Ernest McCrelus C. C. Smith School Daily Cross Albert King Features Syndicate Ina Morgan OO Lebanon Otto Hartselle Clive Shaneyfelt Moulton @ CC Marshall Osborn Hopewell J. N. Williams Aless Lawrence Moultonooo Lester Sandhin Misa Mattie Lee A. D. McCaig Aaron McCaig S. J. McCaig Dorman Ray Lae A. W. Lae Millard Brown Clayton Hicks Louise Segars Mildred McCaig Robert Wright Billa Williams Arthur Lee Hubert Lawrence Zion Hubert Lee Johnson Lee Edward L. Sandlin A. W. Lee Trene Margaret Barkley Ethel Ettiebelle Brown Louise Aaron McCalg Horace Windsett The Associated Press Western Evergreen Wreaths City Park Flower Shop
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