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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1935
Page
5
Society notes recount P T A monthly meeting with devotionals by J M Givens and a strong treasurer’s balance thanks to December Stunt Night. Clubs host Emily Dickinson programs while the Tennessee Valley Roosevelt Memorial Association seeks names for a President Roosevelt birthday greeting and charity funding.
Miss Jennie Davidson is confined to her home with flu and laryngitis. Misses Margaret Louise and Martha Nash are both in bed at their East Walnut street home. Mrs. George Lawrence of Tuscumbia visits Decatur relatives. Mrs. N. K. Bitting Jr. of Athens spent the day with friends in Decatur. Mrs. Thompson is ill at her East Moulton street home. Mrs. W. E. Crawford returns from Birmingham after attending the funeral of H. P. Hearon of Mobile.
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce closes its third full year with Dr. Lee Bidgood delivering a detailed talk on The Forgotten Generation covering the South from 1860 to 1912 and Reconstruction heroism. E W McLeod and others are elected to the board, while praise is voiced for President Nash’s leadership and for Dr Bidgood’s address.
Decatur Kiwanis Club members will hear a recount of the Alabama Stanford clash at the noon Thursday meeting. Obourne Lynee and the Public Affairs Committee present the program with Baynard Malone John Patterson Clyde Hendrix on the committee with Judge Lynne. Eleven members were absent last week with many out of town and some ill. Ned Polhill Garner Pride and Milton Andrews have returned from the Rose Bowl trip and will likely attend when the meeting opens.
Fourteen firemen from Mana Yunk request a fire to justify fuel funds after the council failed to appropriate money for heat. The fire house has lacked heating due to the budget shortfall.
Engagement of Helen M. McCollam an RFC secretary and daughter of an unemployed Washington bricklayer and William Dern second son of the Secretary of War has become known. Dern wooed her while both worked in the same office despite efforts to keep it secret.
Mrs. Leona Lotz 37 of IT Bank street died at Benevolent Society Hospital after reportedly swallowing lysol at her home. Brown's Funeral Parlors to handle arrangements with funeral Thursday at City Cemetery Chapel. Survived by husband M. R. Lotz and three sons Floyd D George H and J. W. Pallbearers named. Coronera C. Brown investigated and ruled as intentional dose.
The Morgan County Council of Social Workers held its regular meeting at the superintendent of child welfare’s office. Mrs J A Woods was chosen as chairwoman after Mrs Mattie James resigned. Mrs Alma Murphy of the state health department spoke on tuberculosis and sanatorium prospects in Flint. Natives from Decatur Hartselle and Eva attended.
A section describes a yo-yo throw and return sequence with a prompt to obtain a free chart diagram by calling the office. The note urges readers entering the tournament to secure the diagram and mentions a new trick to be explained tomorrow.
A public works vessel christening marks a milestone as the PWA unveils its first submarine boat. Officials and engineers gather to honor the ceremony with traditional rites and local observers noting the project’s significance.
Burglars entered the Charles Wiggins home at 509 Jackson Street Tuesday night and escaped with a ladies white gold wrist watch. Police were investigating today, and no other valuables were reported missing.
Popeye the Sailor is coming to Decatur for a kids event organized by the Decatur Daily and Capitol Theatre. The visit promises a big surprise for youngsters and a special appearance in action, with details to follow in Thursday's Daily.
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