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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1929
Page
5
A quotation celebrates books as constant companions in all life stages. It argues that readers are known by their books and by the people they keep, since books offer patient friendship, solace in distress, and cheerful instruction from youth to old age.
Word arrives from Athens of the marriage of David Clay formerly of Athens and Justine Weidling of Fort Lauderdale Florida. They wed at the Little Church Around the Corner in New York on December 24 and will reside in New York City.
Mrs. E. E. Graves invites Salmagundi club members to a regular Friday afternoon gathering. United Daughters of the Confederacy set January meeting for Thursday at 2 30 p m at Mrs. D C Almon's home.
The Tuesday Club will not meet this week. The Berean Club is postponed due to many illnesses. The Tuesday afternoon Bridge Club will gather at Mrs. W. B. Markstein's Ferry Street home. The Wednesday Bridge Club will meet with Mrs. R. M. Buchanan this week.
A brief item notes an Easy Ace Club gathering on Wednesday hosted by Mrs Harry Carpenter. The notice highlights a social meeting aimed at club members and neighbors, with details on time and location to be announced locally.
Miss Evelyn Lee returns to study at State Normal Florence after recovering from flu. Several others, including Mrs. H. R. Summer and son Benjamin, and Miss Edythe Bloodworth, report improved or ill with influenza. Travel and visit notes mention Mr. and Mrs. Cassper in Birmingham, Miss Grace Anderson of Clarendon Arkansas visiting, and trips to Macon, New York, Cincinnati and Cullman among friends and relatives.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary A Nichols aged 62 will be held Tuesday at Barton. She died Saturday night at 10 after a week-long illness of flu and pneumonia at her Albany Route 2 residence. Survived by husband Frank Nichols and five sons. A highly respected county resident.
Three members of Frank Nichols family on Albany Route 2 remain seriously ill with influenza and pneumonia. Nichols and two of his sons are ill, while two other sons have not contracted the disease. Mrs. Mary A. Nichols, wife of Frank Nichols, died Saturday after a pneumonia attack.
Gradually getting back to normal after an influenza outbreak left as many as seven members of the Daily’s staff out. J. M. Hatfield, circulation manager, remains at home. W. Rhodes, compositor, was stricken on Sunday. Herman Safley returned to work after a Saturday illness. Kyle Prasier in advertising remains at home with influenza.
In Havana the Cuban government bans airs reminiscent of colonial days citing their association with executions of Cuban patriots. The move targets music linked to colonial authorities and historic figures, reflecting a cultural censorship push in Havana.
A Decatur group of boys will assemble at the YMCA this afternoon at 3 o clock for a meeting and a play program featuring the gathering.
Paris dispatch reports Serge Rachmaninoff stating New York is the world’s musical capital and American concertgoers are more generous and discerning. He cites dramatic growth in U S taste since 1909 and says New York now outranks Berlin as the center of music with Philadelphia boasting the finest orchestra he has heard.
Athens News reports County Solicitor W. S. Sherrill states nickel in the slot machines operating in Athens violate state law. He outlines penalties and urges citizens to comply, noting fines and imprisonment for reckless driving and drunken driving, and warns of grand jury action after holiday drunken driving incidents.
Paris police report an anti drowning campaign cut Seine deaths by half. Police Chief Chiappe told the municipal council the effort has reduced fatal incidents by about 50 percent in the river.
Moscow reports vodka consumption under the state monopoly is 40 percent lower than prewar levels. In the last year over 530 million litres were sold, reflecting a sharp decline in consumption since the war began.
The Benevolent Society hospital board of directors will convene Wednesday afternoon at 3 o clock in the hospital. Officials urged attendance by every director.
Born to Mr and Mrs Thomas B Conley on December 13 a 10 pound son. Born to Mr and Mrs J M Hatfield a daughter January 7.
A list of meals and beverages includes poached eggs on buttered toast, broiled bacon, coffee, luncheon toast, toasted cheese sandwiches, tea, gingersnaps, baked apples, dinner meat loaf, bread with butter, mashed potatoes, cakes, baked peach and celery salad, cottage cheese, and a note about adding chocolate sauce.
A kitchen guide outlines four quick dishes using leftovers and pantry staples. Recipes include cheese butter toast melts, meat loaf bake, peach and celery salad served in lettuce cups, and a cottage pudding with chocolate sauce.
A cake is ready when the top is golden brown and it springs back when gently pressed.
In Athens on January 7 special, Dr. L. R. Murphree the county health officer and his family were housebound with mild flu. Despite illness he sent articles from his bedside to Athens papers on flu prevention. A timed exposure theory is suggested as the epidemic spreads countywide.
All Morgan county schools resumed today after delays due to influenza. Decatur schools stayed closed and are not expected to open until January 14, with delays extending at least another week for them.
Police continued today to investigate the safe blowing at the Coca Cola Bottling Co office Friday night. An undetermined amount of cash was taken, a hatchet left as the sole clue, and investigators believe the job was perhaps done by amateurs.
The public recalls 1918 and responds to health warnings by avoiding colds. Demand for Vicks VapoRub has shattered previous records as output hits over 375000 jars per day. Production runs at triple 1918 capacity with night shifts. The current epidemic has affected over a million people and continues to rise.
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