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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1929

Page

5

Birmingham and Mooresville hostesses honor Mrs Himes at bridge luncheon

Mrs W B Smith of Birmingham and Mrs Henry Zeitler of Mooresville hosted a Friday bridge luncheon for cousin Mrs Ferrow Himes nee Frances Cortner at the Cortner home on Grant Street. The event featured a flower-filled décor, a one o clock luncheon, and bridge games with Mrs Frank Lide winning the score prize. A silver covered dish souvenir was presented to the guest of honor.

W. B. Smith Birmingham Henry Zeitler Mooresville R. G. Cortner Grant Street Ferrow Himes Frances Cortner Himes Smith Frank Lide W. H. Anderson Frances Himes Emmett Himes E. B. Garner S. W. Irwin Marjory Workman New York City Comer Ezell B. P. Wallace Wellington Bosworth, Jr W. K. McNeill Early Phinizy W. G. Gardner J. R. Smiley J. Y. Hamil J. R. Daniels J. H. Calvin Joe Woods A. E. Humphrey A. A. Hardage Roline Teasley Sanders Cortner F. P. Lide John W. Jones C. W. Knight

Westminster Circle One Meets Monday

Westminster Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary Circle One meets Monday at 3 p.m. with Mrs. Lamar Penney.

Westminster Circle Westminster Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary Lamar Penney

Decatur Mothers Club meeting honors community house

Mrs. B F Martin hosted a Decatur Mothers Club gathering with a business session led by president Mrs. W P Baugh. A linen chest donation to the Community House followed, then papers on Children Parent Relationship and a talk Keeping Step With the Youth of Today. Dinner featured plate salad and charlotte Rousse. Next meeting February first hosted by Mrs W H Anderson and Mrs J B Schimmel.

W. P. Baugh J. M. Elam J. L. Draper A. Z. Bailey

Circle meets of First Presbyterian church group

The Woman's Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church will hold a meeting Monday at 3 p m at Mrs H D Burnum's home on Ferry Street.

St. John’s Guild and Auxiliary L. A. Hobart James Duncan The First Methodist Church E. E. Hargrove First Presbyterian Church H. D. Burnum Ferry Street

Canal Street Rook Club Meets With Guest Hartwell Davis

The Canal Street Rook Club met Friday afternoon with Mrs J P Brock and one guest Mrs Hartwell Davis. Mrs J B Cassels won the high score and a salad course followed. Mrs Mason Matthews of Crowton Ala was operated on for appendicitis and rests well. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Phil Sandlin has pneumonia. Cotaco Literary Club Mrs W R Johnson will host the group Wednesday at 3 pm at her Johnson Street home.

A. Lynne Ferry Street R. E. Hewlett Lelia Grubbs Hall W. W. Fussell W. T. Lowe Canal Street J. P. Brock Hartwell Davis J. B. Cassels Mason Matthews Crowton, Ala The Benevolent Hospital Mrs Phil Sandlin W. R. Johnson Cotaco Literary Club Johnson Street

Helping oinemaker Cakes For Children School Lunch

Simple frosting ideas for cake appeal plus a menu of salmon loaf with sauce and cabbage salad. Includes a chocolate sauce recipe with step by step directions and serving notes.

Local residents prepare moves and travels this week

Mrs Car Lee shows signs of improvement after illness. Mr and Mrs Wellington Bos and Mr and Mrs Rowland plan to move into an apartment at Mrs Anna Goodman’s home on Sherman Street. Mr and Mrs T C Chandler expect to move into McNeill apartments on Ferry Street next week. The Wallaces’ family plans Florida residence after visiting relatives. Mrs E Lyons and grandson Billy McNeill will visit daughter Mrs Davis in Los Angeles. Mrs W P Russell and family will relocate to McNeill apartments. Miss Julia Leigh Lynne leaves Sunday for the University of Alabama. Mr and Mrs Charles Alexander will soon occupy a McNeill apartment in the new building.

Mrs. Rowland Anna Goodman Sherman Street T. C. Chandler McNeill Ferry Street Julia Leigh Lynne University of Alabama At Charles Alexander McNeill Apartments

Car Hits Wagon And One Man Is Killed

Clifton Lemley 24 of Elon died when the car he drove crashed into a wagon on a highway near Taylorsville in Madison county Alabama. Erwin Desherse of Huntsville, a passenger, was seriously injured. Lemley suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries.

Huntsville Ala Clifton Lemley Elon Madison County Taylorsville Erwin Desherse Lemley Lemsley

Still Quite Ill Pepper Family Is Reported Improved

Mr and Mrs J M Pepper and family have been ill for some time with influenza and remain confined to home though showing some improvement, according to local health notes.

J. M. Pepper

Five Points Resident Mrs Lentz Named Daily Cor respondent

Mrs Ben Lentz of Five Points Moulton route 2 visited the city on business and will serve The Daily as cor respondent at Five Points.

Ben Lentz Five Points Moulton Lentz

Miss Lilly Caldwell to Spend Weekend in Birmingham

Miss Lilly May Caldwell feature writer for the Birmingham News will spend the week end here as the guest of Miss Margaret Liston.

Lilly May Caldwell The Birmingham News Margaret Liston

Death notice for Hazel Rogers in Union Grove

News of the death of little Hazel Rogers in the Union Grove section at her parents home was received with sincere regret by many friends of the family.

Little Hazel Rogers Union Grove

Road Between Decatur and Birmingham Reaches Good Condition

Jack Smiley reports the Decatur to Birmingham road is good after returning home from a brief visit with relatives in the Magic City. The update reflects local travel conditions and Mr Smiley’s firsthand assessment.

Decatur Birmingham Jack Smiley Magic City

Taken To Home After Influenza Recovery

Mrs J N Powell has recovered from influenza and will be taken to her home in Falkville today, following hospital treatment at Benevolent hospital.

J. N. Powell Benevolent Hospital Falkville

Personal notices from Florence column relapsing flu

Mrs C W Knight visits her parents Mr and Mrs E T Hammerly in Florence and suffers a flu relapse. Esther and Estella Redding of Biloxi visit friends Rex Finley. Lt and Mrs Emmett Hiblack of Fort Bragg and Biloxi drop by for a few days. W A Curry plans a Sunday night trip for a brief business visit to Harris Broadus and Billy Lee, son of Mr and Mrs.

C. W. Knight E. T. Hammerly Florence Esther and Estella Redding Biloxi Emmett Hiblack Fort Bragg N. C Miss Rex Finley

Measures Suggested To Fight The Flu

Public health guidance argues for limiting crowds in confined spaces and avoiding common shared items. Key advice urges thorough hand washing, skipping unproven cures, avoiding alcohol and stimulants, bed rest when sick, open windows, consult a physician, and simple fluids and foods if a doctor is unavailable.

Local Resident R N Harris Attacked Then Hospitalized

R N Harris, a well known local resident, suffered an attack that led to his removal to Benevolent Hospital this afternoon for treatment of appendicitis.

R. N. Harris Benevolent Hospital

Cadet Sponsor Coralie Grifoil Ties LSU ROTC Cadet Battalion

Coralie Grifoil of Lake Providence Louisiana serves as sponsor for the ROTC cadet battalion at Louisiana State University, showing support and ceremonial roles for military training students.

Coralie Grifoil Lake Providence, la Louisiana State University

Texas Beauty Cora Pomeroy to Represent Galveston

Cora Pomeroy has been chosen to represent Galveston Texas in the Mardi Gras beauty pageant held at Davana. Her selection highlights Galveston’s entry in the coastal Mardi Gras event and marks a notable local accolade for Pomeroy.

Cora Pomeroy Galveston Tex Davana

Priceville Resident Brought To Benevolent Hospital

Mrs. N. A. Wheoten, a Priceville resident, was brought to Benevolent Hospital today for medical care and attention.

N. A. “Wheoten Priceville Benevolent Hospital

Guiding Your F Child by Mrs Agnes Lyne

In modern homes fairy tales fall from favor for alleged immorality and fantasy. The piece argues fairy tales offer a safe escape from adult standards and provide swift narratives and compact structure, enriching a child's reading with memorable formal finish.

Agnes Lyne

Bee Line highway fill progress near Flint crossing curve

Good progress has been made in building the fill for the new route of the Bee Line highway between Flint crossing curve and Hartselle. Practically all of the fill on the north side of Flint creek having been completed.

Bee Line Flint Crossing Curve Hartselle Flint Creek

Improvement Shown for J B Gilchrist at Ben Evolent Hospital

J B Gilchrist, a prominent Court land resident, is improving at Ben Evolent hospital where he is undergoing treatment.

J. B. Gilchrist Courtland Benevolent Hospital

Railway Executive Is Killed By Truck

DOTHAN Ala Jan H Hill manager of the near Florida Alabama railroad was fatally struck by a gasoline truck while crossing a street. Rex Palmer 19 of Midland City driver fled after witnesses corroborated his story. Hill died from a fractured skull after being thrown to the ground. He will be buried tomorrow in Ocilla Ga. Survived by widow mother and two brothers.

Dothan Ala H. Hill Near Rex Palmer Midland City Palmer Hil Hill Ocilla

Bee Line Highway Receiving Praise from Motorists

The Bee Line highway is receiving much praise from motorists traveling the north and south route. With only a few miles of detour needed, the trip from here to Birmingham is declared by drivers to be a pleasant journey.

Birmingham

Illustrated Lecture Invitation At St Pauls Lutheran Church

Rev. R. W. Hahn invites the public to an illustrated lecture on Sunday evening at 7 30 at St Pauls Lutheran Church presented by Rev. H. Meyer of Cullman.

R. W. Hahn St. Paul’s Lutheran Church H. Meyer Cullman

Mrs Parker Taken To Benevolent Hospital

Mrs C P Parker of 620 12th avenue west was removed to Benevolent hospital Thursday afternoon.

C. P. Parker 12Th Avenue West Benevolent Hospital

Hall Improved After Christmas Stabbing in Moulton

Clarence Hall of Moulton, stabbed Christmas Day, has been treated at the Benevolent hospital and shows marked improvement today.

Clarence Hall Moulton Benevolent Hospital

Births New Daughter Blanche Marie to Higdon Couple

A daughter Blanche Marie was born January 14 to Mr. and Mrs. L. EB. Higdon. Another daughter arrived January 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Will Elkins.

L. EB. Higdon Blanche Marie Will Elkins

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Margaret C. Shelton Milton Harvey P. J. Brown Garner Pride Jane Knight Earle Calvin R. T. Sheppard B. 5S. Cortner T. A. Bowles Zeno Bailey Richard Hundley Belle Mina Helen Bynum Atwood Hill Mathis Will Pride Madison D. C. Almon Will & A Asher Progressive Culture Club Princess Arkansas Geraldine Brannon Little Rock Bertha Mae Churchman Tuckerman, Ark Galloway Woman’s College Searcy, Ark Mothers’ Club B. F. Martin Decatur Mothers’ Club League of Women Voters Kiwanis Club Rotary Club W. B. Edmundson Zetomen Club O. C. Parker W. A. Brittain Parker James Duncan Circle Meeting Central Methodist Society Central Methodist Missionary Society John Turner Carswell A. G. Patterson Ninth Street W. M Ninth Street Methodist Church Nashville Lyons Hotel Union Transfer CO First Presbyterian Circle Mrs. Brock Rook Club Cael Car Lee Mr. and Wellington Bos W. P. Russell Mc Neill Apartments Slieee W. A. Curry Harris Broadus Billy Lee Cadet Texas Helen Lowe St. Simon Island Mise Wesleyan Wesleyan College Macon, Ga Hall Harry Lauder Ivan Petrovic Rex Ingram
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