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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1932

Page

2

Just Around Home Notes in Five Tennessee Valley Counties

Mr and Mrs Donald Law of Boas visited relatives in Ross and Gadsden with J D Law and J A Johnson families. Doris Johnson stayed with cousin Fieda Law. A birthday supper for Ervil Baker drew a large crowd at C M Baker's home on December 29. Marlin Fowler and several youths visited Eunice Ridgeway. Adrian Law visited his parents J J Jackson. Mrs T C Byron and Vera Byron are ill at home. Mrs M A Jones and others visited Mrs Judge Fawkersly. Joppa teacher Kermit Johnson was ill with indigestion but recovered enough to return home.

Donald Law Boas J.D. Law J. A. Johnson Wilbur Fo Ross Gadsden Doris Johnson Fieda Law C. M. Baker Homor Ervil Marlin Fowler Ivis and Fines Atha Lovell Eunice Ridgeway Adrian Law J. J. Jackson T. C. Byron Vera Byron M. A. Jones T. M. Hark Connie Kuglar Judge Fawkersly Kermit Johnson Uice

Lacey's Spring Community Gathers for Visits and Events

Local notes report improvements after an automobile wreck involving J P Lipecomb. visits from the Houghs and Ralph, numerous church events, a mule collision on the new river bridge, quiet marriages, school activities, dances, and repeated community gatherings in Lacey's Spring with mentions of Union Grove Huntsville Cullman and Oak Ridge.

Quiet Wedding In Huntsville Court House

Local news notes a quiet marriage of Mr. Charlie Day and Mrs. Pearl Womack at the Huntsville courthouse. Their friends anticipate they will reside in the area. Front page mentions visits by Mrs. J Lipscomb and Pauline Edwards, and training student Annie Byars visiting from De Kalb.

Union Grove Allie Kinney J. ©. Edwards Pauline J. P. Lipscomb Miss Puckett Faculty of Place Rosie Pot John White Charlie Day Pearl Womack Huntsville Court House

Woodland Mills Community Health Report and Social Notes

The community health is good. Mrs. Lacey Lenox returns home after visiting daughter Mrs. Roy McCutcheon. Aubrey Johnson of Horton comes home after two weeks with relatives. Roy Roberts attended singing at Oak Ridge. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Williams were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Willis. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Lawrence and son visited M. E. Lawrence. Miss Orville and Doll Day guests of Miss Dottie Augusta and Hazel McCutcheon. Mrs. Comfort Willis hosted a Friday night party. Mr. and Mrs. Matcus McCutcheon visited Mr. Johnson. Dr. T. J. Russell ill but hopes to attend Sunday school next week.

J. P. Lipecomb T. C. Hough Ralph Union Grove Maud McCutcheon Marshal County Ceres George McCut Francis Farley Ala Methodist Church Karl Hough Decatur Hartselle Red Harold Sanders Lacey New River Bridge Pee At- Misearias Grace Hough Karl George McCutcheon Jno White Epworth League Methodist C. E. Day Pearl ‘Womack Day Eva Adcock Methodist Conference Bruce Mosterller Lawrence Cove Verna Halyard Hawkins Ethe Minnie Gravis Ford Cullman Jewell Vann Fred Morgan Carl Hough A. P. —Stephens Tuscaloosa Lacey Lenox Roy McCutcheon Aubrey Johnson Horton Roy Roberts Oak Ridge Elmer Williams Robert Willis Willie Lawrence F and Son M. E. Lawrence Orville Doll Day Dottie ‘Augusta Hazel McCutcheon Comfort Willis Matcus McCutcheon Johnson T. J. Russell Myrtle Brooks James Brooks West Point Loris Mary Yancey Ruby Bonds Earle Yancey Prank Whisenant Arab J. D. Whisenant E. H. Hill

Pleasant View Baptist service fills vacancy Saturday

Rev Wilson of Pleasant View filled Rev White's Baptist church appointment on Saturday as White could not travel from Winston. Miss Lolan Lindier spent Friday with Irene Patterson. Williams spent Friday with his brother and Danville boys played the game.

Wilson Pleasant View White Baptist Church Winston Lolan Lindier Irene Patterson Williams and Seoian Williams Danville Boys

Union Grove News Socials and Local Visits

Miss Clara Yancey and Mr. Buford Hippe were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ebert Yancey. The Union Hill teams hosted Lacey's Spring Friday. Various residents visited relatives in Union Hill and nearby towns over the weekend. notable names include Miss Vera Hill, Miss Corella Gilley, Mrs. Felix King, Mrs. Homer Brooks, and Miss Carrie Bowling. Edward Crawford left for Tennessee to join Bond Brothers.

Clara Yancey Buford Hippe Ebert Yancey Homer Calvin. Owens Homer Brooks A. B. Tucker Imogean McComack Haster Irvin West Point Elbert Yancey J. G. Gilley Near Rescue Nancy Clark Myrtle Brooks Mary Gaylord Corella Gilley Baba Hill Henry Brooks Daphine W. F. Brooks J. E. Smith Edward Crawford Tennessee Bond Brothers Cross the Company Huntsville Carrie Bowling Union Hill J. By Pritchett

Singing Convention Outing Ties Local Families To Oak Ridge

Postings show residents from Basham attending an Oak Ridge singing convention over the weekend. Several families, including the Wattey Lane and Rose households, plus McCluskey and Thomp son kin, visited relatives and friends in Oak Ridge.

Danville Route One Social Roundup

Mr and Mrs Irie Summerford visited her sister Mrs Fitz gerald on Sunday. A surprise party at Miss Irene Duttons home drew a large crowd Saturday night. Mrs Emma Doss visited son Neal Doss on Sunday. Opal and Inez Gray spent Friday night with sister.

Irie Summerford Fitzgerald Flaudie Minter Della Adcock Neal Doss Emma Jean Richard Morris J.A. Morris Oak Ridge Irene Dutton Emma Doss Alice Parker Opal Inez Gray Wess Elbert Doss Bell Coleman Gray

W M B Meeting Aims For A Bigger Christian Year

The W M B met at Mrs. Prank Emens home to start the new year with business and spiritual goals. Incoming president Mrs Stallings led, pledges were handed out, two new members joined, and thanks were given to past president Mrs Rayburn Neville.

W. M Prank Emens Will Emens Rayburn Neville

New Hope News Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mr. and Mrs. Billy Barnes of near Courtland visit daughter Mrs. E A Goodwin and Mr Goodwin. Pauline, Helen Terry and Christine Letson dine with Plara and Erline Cross. Miss Linnie Gladys and Baron Key and G T Cross visit Courtland school. Mrs M B Cross visits son M B Cross and family. Flora Cross guests Christine Letson. G T Cross and Herbert Key noted among local visitors.

Mac Cross E. A. Goodwin Courtland Eunice Cross Edna Cross G. B. Cross G. T Cross F. R. Cross Billy Barnes Near Courtland Mr. Goodwin Pauline Helen Terry Christine Letson Plara Erline Cross Linnie Gladys Baron Key G. T. Cross M. B. Cross Flora Cross Herbert Key

Death of Miss Fannie Heard in Corinth at 58

Miss Fannie Heard died at the home of Mr and Mrs Candler Pittman in Lawrence County after a brief illness. She lived in Corinth caring for her mother until her death. Survived by brother Barto Heard and sister Mrs Merriwill Little, several nieces and nephews. Funeral conducted by Rev George Dobbs at Pine Grove with Drinkard of Falkville directing.

Barto Heard Merriwill Little Haleyville Pine Grove Richard Barnett James McClellan Andrews Chapel W. B. Bird Jim Holmes Emma Ethridge Lucile Woods Francis

Community Notes From Vinemont And Nearby

Wednesday morning prayer service at Mrs. Tom Fowler’s home with 10 women present. P T A met at the school with Miss Gertrude Dickenson in charge. Circle members helped organize at Cullman lodge and included several named local residents. Mrs. 8. V. Burks is ill. Louise Powell hosted Music Study Club. Visits and weekends with relatives noted. Mrs. V. O. Callahan to undergo throat operation in Birmingham.

Tom Fowler W. A. Parnell Gertrude Dickenson Vinemont Woodman Cullman Lodge Dep. Blackburn

Local Social Calendar Notes This Weekend

South guests visited Miss Milderd Kelly Sunday. Younger residents attended a party at Mr. and Mrs. Russell Saturday. Rev Pestinell of Crane Hill will preach Sunday at 11. Audrey Bryant visited Battle Ground school Friday. Public urged to attend singing every fourth Sunday. Mr and Mrs R E Holmes hosted friends for a birthday anniversary dinner Sunday.

South Mildred Kelly Russell Pestinell Crane Hill Audrey Bryant Battle Ground

Social visits and local movers in Decatur area

A parade of local residents made Sunday visits and Saturday calls across Decatur Huntsville and Arab. Notables include Miss Culeene Hughes Pauline and Ima Edwards Vera Hill J E Smith E H Hill Vera J C Edwards and Bruce Hornbuckle along with J D Whisenant other families and neighbors visiting relatives and hosting gatherings.

Social visit notes and recoveries near Lacey's Spring

Miss Cherie Giers of Valdermosa Springs spent Friday afternoon with Miss Estelle Lipscomb and Mr and Mrs Jophey Brooks of West Point were visitors to Latey's Springs Friday. Mr and Mrs J P Lipscomb of this place are slowly recovering after an automobile accident on the highway between Lacey's Spring and the Whitesburg bridge Wednesday night. Miss Alma Lee Moore of this place is visiting Huntsville. Estelle Lipscomb spent Tuesday with Misses Connie and Izola.

Cherie Giers Valdermosa Springs Estelle Lipscomb Jophey,Brooks West. Point Latey’s Springs J. P. Lipscomb Lacey’s Spring Whitesburg Bridge Alma Lee Moore Huntsville Connie and Izola

Community Notes From Macedonia Social Roundup

Mr and Mrs Dan Sparkman visited relatives in Oak Ridge. The McDougal and Washburn families hosted guests across the week. Jim McCleskey is ill at home. Katherine Gibson and Stella Mae McCulloch, Eleanor Sams and J A Washburn, Ruth Ducan Mildred McCulloch, Lee Carpenter and John Sams shared Sunday visits. The Rogers sisters Josie Katherine Rogers joined Rubye Ruth Washburn for Sunday meals.

Dan Sparkman Oak Ridge R. M. Owens Manson McDougal J. C. Miller P. FP. Washburn T. B. Southern Chapel Hill Dewey Miller Beamer Anderson Katherine Josie” Rogers Rubye Ruth Washburn Bertha McCleskey Eva Kitchens

Sunday Socials Reach Trinity Area Families

CADDO NEWS reports Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sims and son of Trinity visited Mr. and Mrs. James A. Stewart for Sunday dinner. Effie and Irene Whitlow stayed with their grandmother Mrs. Whitlow. Rev. J. H. Hil dined with Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Bayne.

Edward Sims Trinity James A. Stewart Effie Irene Whitlow Mrs. Whitlow J. H. Hil L. M. Bayne G. T. Simis Near Annie Whitlow Dallas Hames J. H. Puller W. W. Hames Andrew Stewart Mary Stewart Erma Fuller

Health concerns and community notes in Five Point region

The Five Point area reports widespread cold symptoms amid several cases of pneumonia including Lucian McMillion of Fairfield. births, visits, church events, and upcoming Lawrence County singing convention at Antioch church are noted, with Epworth League programs and local visits spanning Mt. Zion to Kitchens Mill.

Center Grove Social Notes Include Visits and Hospital

Mrs Mack Ralph spent Sunday with Mrs M W Ratiffs. Mrs T B Wilber was guest of Mrs Jim Lynn Sunday. Mr and Mrs Alex Dunn spent Sunday night with Mrs Nancy Covey of Florette. T B Wilber and Mr Bruce depart for Eldorado for a few days. James Ryan and Miss Vera Fowler attend various visits with neighbors. Several families travel to Hartselle Rock Creek and local households host relatives. Mayme Sue Dunn visits with Lois Moon.

Mack Ralph M.W. Ratiffs T. B. Wilber Jim Lynn Alex Dunn Nancy Covey Florette Bruce Eldorado Laaoon Jimmie Moon Hartselle W. D. Hamilton Benevolent H. J. McKee Rock Creek C. J. McKee S. M. Ryan J. W. McKee James Ryan Bill Crawford Vera Fowler Mary McKee John Dunn Mayme Sue Lois Moon Ruby Hamilton Laynoitte, Hipp

Piney Chapel Ephesus Notes and Local Socials

Ted Hitt returns to walking without crutches after a fall injury from a school bus. The column reports hog butchering totals, family visits and guests in the Piney Chapel and Ephesus area, with multiple names and travels between Athens Ardmore Pulaski and Pulaski Tennessee. Social calls include Mrs Ella Hasting, Mrs Perry, B L Rainey, Robi Hamilton, and others among the local families.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tennessee Valley Counties Willingham News L. H. Merrell Peggie Merrell A. P V. P. Hughes Dan P.T. A Eva Study Club Rob Adams Adams Hipps Willard Casey Edd Paryear Casey Earl Rose Walter Rose M. M. White Stella Jones Atha Martin William Butler Philip England Washington Eva Dill Owens Oakville Annie Byars Benevolent Hospital Congress Hoover Jas. R. Cox Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Capitol Father Cox James J. Davis Senate Woodland Mills News EVA News Union Grove News Wattey Lane Mary Ruby McCluskey Irene Opal Thompson J. G. Mayfield E. EF. Messer R. H. Venson Lou McCleskey J. F. Thompson Evelyn White Zola Mae Martin Wallace Martin Boman Mayfield G. B. Legg Kats Rose Bowman Mayfield J.T. Thompson Danville Trinity News John B. Sewell Arthur Emens Redding Emens Sam Lile Sarah Ruth Emens Maurice Dysart Gus Burt John Canterberry J. H. Roach Fackler Ruby Morrison 8. R. Ferguson Gertrude Clardy Mexico Bill Clardy Sanderson Town Creek Otis Bass George Parker Maurice Chapel Tom Terry Lester Jones Tustumbia Annie Wheeler Durham Dean of Wheeler J. C. Cross Eric Terry Jim Baxton NEW Hope News Corinth News Venemony News Louise Powell Clyde Huie V. Burks Edward Grof Near Cullman Effie Heath Lucy Speigle Birmingham Dora Callahan Black Creek V. O. Callahan Gladys Wilhite Mrs. R. E. Holmes Ane Jane Weeaenee Culeene Hughes Ima Edwards Vera Hill Dewey H. Steadham Lee Huskey Erskine Hughes Joseph Lois Yancey George Tyler Chattanooga Ora Huskey J. C Edwards Vera J. C. Edwards Zededee Hill Bruce Hornbuckle Macedonia News Caddo News Cora Fuller A. I. Fuller Esther Mae Fuller Five Point News Lucian McMillion Fairfield Robert. Sandlin Berlie Riddle Austinville T. A. Hensley Speake Betty Jane Fred Follette Jack Callahan Arthur Bud Callahan Mt. Zion Maud Hamilton Theo Stoner Moulton Antioch Church George Hampton Kitchens Mill Robert Sandlin Pred Fol Lawrence County Jones Smith Freeman Strawn Woodland Mills Willam Dene Hensley Lavern Center Grove News Piney Ephesus Ted Hitt Monroe Broadway Ella Hasting Perry B. L. Rainey Retha Lee A. L Bettie Rain Ben Pettus Athens Hastings Rainey Excle Lee Holt Mooresville Bertha Robinson Ardmore John Hays George Puckett Pulaski Tenn Frances Todd Ethel Hamilton Lévi Hitt H. M. Hitt Helen Rogers Doris Alfrey Robi Broadway Murdock Barney Manchester Cahaba Red Ash Cahaba Turner Coal & Grain Co E. Moulton St
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