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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1929
Page
5
A quoted reflection argues that instructing women uplifts men and enlarges freedom, claiming nations arise from homes and peoples from mothers, emphasizing home as the genesis of societal progress. The wording frames education as a communal duty tied to gender and national improvement.
Mrs Srey entertained her siaks club on Tuesday afternoon at Grant street apartment with two substitutes Mrs E E Adams of Gadsden Ala and Mrs Wellingston Bosworth. Miss Bluette Wallace won the club trophy and Mrs Bosworth the guest souvenir. Salad course served.
First prize awarded to Mrs. George Morris with Mrs. G. R. Hodges taking consolation. Guests included Mrs. Fred Whatley of Georgia and visitors Mrs. D. C. Walker and Mrs. Whatley. A fruit salad course followed and high visitor souvenir went to Mrs. E. A. Tillery. Will Wyker won high card trophy.
Mrs Alton Williams opened her home for the Congenial Twelve weekly meeting with guests Mr and Mrs Emerson McCulloch. Prizes went to Alton Williams and Mrs Herman Kyle. visitor's souvenir to Mr McCulloch. Tempting refreshments were served late. Junior Saturday Club will meet Saturday at 3 pm at Mrs E B Garner's Oak Street home. Married Ladies Bridge Club met with Mrs H A Skeggs. top score prize to Mrs C B Elliott. Easy Ace Club met at Mrs Harry Carpenter's Line Street with several guests. Personal notices mention flu recoveries and travel plans of multiple residents, plus recent illnesses and social visits.
Miss Bronaugh remains a popular Gordon school teacher as neighbors report students and staff attending duties. Several residents, including Mrs. L. E. Bayles and Mrs. Frank Lide, travel for family illness. flu affects Hazel Hodges and Jackson Hodges. The Saturday Club plans a 2:30 gathering with Mrs. Vera Austelle. others visit kin in Alabama and Georgia while updates on relatives’ health continue.
The weather bureau announced a fairly heavy rainfall recorded here in the last day, totaling 0.17 inch. The report notes the measurable precipitation and reflects local rain activity during the 24 hour period.
W. W. Fussell president of City National Bank made a brief business trip to Birmingham Wednesday afternoon.
A. W. Hill and Mrs. Hill left today on a motor trip to several destinations in Georgia, with Hill Chevrolet manager A. W. Hill leading the journey.
Interior renovation of the Gillespie Sisters Bank Street store aims to present a more attractive appearance upon completion.
Cinder roadways are under construction across the new Connecticut mills village in East Decatur. The building program includes 131 houses and is nearly completed.
F A Bloodworth, president of the Morgan County National Bank, has been ill at his home for the past two days.
Editors and publishers from Alabama convene in Birmingham for the first mid winter session of a state program. Victor H. Hanson will award a loving cup to the top weekly paper as chosen by a committee including Grover C. Hall and other editors. The Redmont hotel hosts the 10 o clock gathering with a second session planned for Montgomery on January 26.
Miss Kate Frazier, a well known local resident, was elected church secretary at Central Baptist church during the Wednesday evening business session. She will work with the young people and assist the pastor with visiting and church duties as facilities expand. The pastor called the appointment a fortunate change and said the office will be available at any hour for engagements and information.
Miss Sallye Hamilton former Mor gan county home demonstration agent now in Calhoun county arrives tonight to attend Decatur district meeting of home demonstration agents. She will be guest of Mrs J T Nelson with whom she helped form the Decatur curb market.
Attendance at the Decatur Kiwanis club meeting returned to normal with about 60 members present at noon today at the YMCA. The epidemic of influenza that had reduced turnout is nearing an end, signaling renewed regular participation.
Funeral services were held at 10 o clock for Mrs. George Houston at her limestone county home near Belle Mina. Died yesterday, interment in Athens. She was widely known in Limestone and Morgan counties, and her death caused deep sorrow across the community.
Walter Simmons, Athens resident and eye injury survivor from a late November car crash, is steadily improving at his daughter Mrs J W McBride’s home in Cullman. He was brought to Benevolent hospital in Decatur, then moved to relatives’ home to recuperate.
Washington dispatch reports the Federal Trade Commission reexamining publicity activities of public utility power companies. Leon C. Bradley testifies Alabama survey aimed to study how utilities were taught in schools. Bradley says no pamphlets were distributed to schools, only libraries. bureau funding came from power companies.
A brief item notes a speedy remedy for colds flu and bilious fever with an emphasis on rapid relief and medicinal claims. The notice mentions exposure to common illnesses and promotes a preparative solution designed to alleviate symptoms quickly.
The Methodists announce a February financial campaign to eliminate all indebtedness on the newly built Sunday school building. Pledges already subscribed will be collected during February with aim to finish the education unit debt before starting on the auditorium project and continue the broader building plan.
Healy presented Bradley correspondence showing the Alabama Power chief urging favorable editorials. Bradley said the Wiregrass Journal opposed his stories and tracked interviews, while he claimed he never worked for utilities beyond his bureau directorship. He admitted possible mislabeling of propaganda.
Missionary to Irak related a six year review of conditions and progress in the small kingdom. His concise remarks were well received by the Decatur Kiwanis club during a short furlough visit.
Dudley D. McGehee, prominent business man, is confined at his home with an attack of influenza. The report notes his condition and asks friends to extend sympathies and wishes for a speedy recovery.
Members of Albany Lodge 461, A. F. and A. M., are summoned to meet at the Masonic Hall Friday at one o'clock. They will proceed to the home of the late Ike Scheer and conduct the grave services. ARTHUR NUNN, WM.
Montgomery Jan 9 Alabama led in child welfare and educational progress in 1928. Mrs Alfred M Tunstall director of the child welfare department declared the state has made tremendous strides and its system has been studied and copied by other states. Alabama has maximized its opportunities as no other state has.
Officials report the Morgan County jail virus situation easing today as prisoners show fewer cases and officials express hope the epidemic is beaten.
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