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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1933
Page
4
Mrs John Bragg will entertain the club next week with a regular session of the Junior Music Study Club set for Saturday afternoon at 3 oclock hosted by Miss Nell Beach Dix at her parents home The Woman's Bible class was entertained by Mrs N Wiggins in a separate note forming part of society items from the day
Mrs H D Greer and Mrs John Bragg spend Friday in Pride Alabama with their parents Mr and Mrs L T Pride. Miss Ellen Hildreth visits Montevallo friends this week alongside Mr Rogers who underwent an operation at the Benevolent.
Marlene Likes Em Hospital reports keep as Miss Inez Thombs ill at home with flu. Fayetteville Tennessee visitors arrive to see sister Lethel Smith and husband. Mobile’s Andy Ellner to spend a few days with his mother after returning home. Several residents at Benevolent Hospital and Grant Street homes. Mrs. Earle Williams recovering from appendectomy. Various trips to Birmingham and Nashville for family visits and medical matters.
A hotel guest roster records arrivals at Hotel Lyons including Charles R. Craig and Leo Faukel from Nashville and Atlanta figures like W C Driskell and R P Radford. Others include Mrs J B Grey and Miss Mary Hunter among Birmingham and Knoxville visitors.
Minute interviews describe a playful scene at the capitol as Representative Smith's healed foot is noted and a shoe salesman tale circulates. Representatives George Miller and Byron Christopher, both large administration allies, tour the corridors joking about weight and pledging support to pay the state's debts and back schools.
The Ninth Street Methodist church youths will stage Mrs. Tubbs of Shantytown next Friday at the First Ward School in West Decatur. The program starts at 7 30 p m and the public is invited to attend.
An all day mission parley was in progress today at the Central Methodist church. Pastors and representatives of practically all Methodist churches in Decatur were in attendance.
Special report notes most farmers in Hope are already starting planting season with soil prep and early seedings underway. Local growers anticipate steady yields as weather cooperates and markets show strong demand for new crops.
Three youths from MT HOPE escaped injury when their car overturned en route to a basketball game in Russellville. Marley Williams Winnie Sue Smith and Clanton Bendall were in the vehicle. A cow crossed the road, the driver swerved to avoid it, the car struck the animal and overturned. Williams suffered facial cuts.
A. B. Powell of Birmingham adjutant of Birmingham Post No. 1 American Legion visited Decatur today on business. Powell is one of the best known Legionaires in the state.
G. E. Almon announced the removal of his blacksmith shop from west Moulton Street to east Moulton Street. The business will operate in the building formerly occupied by Sherrill Furniture Company on East Moulton Street.
A strong morning wind toppled a large sign at Mason Cafe on Moulton Street, crashing through a plate glass window. The day also saw minor damage at various city locations.
The focal American Legion post near 200 members is intensifying recruitment using prospect cards. Cards were handed out at last night’s meeting and are reportedly yielding good results.
The vocational department of Mt Hope High School forms a class for boys aged 14 to 20 to study soil improvement. Topics include legumes cover crops terracing and fertilizing. Vocational teacher J Johnson will open his shop weekly for tool repair and sharpening. Awaiting spring and summer projects.
Plans were made for a Legion smoker on Thursday evening February 2 at the local post. Ex servicemen in the area were invited to attend with Gorman R. Jones, former Decatur resident now of Sheffield, set as principal speaker.
Garden column urges readers to prepare soil and sow seeds for early transplants as spring approaches. Tips include soil warming, planting schedules, and careful seed selection for hearty crops and robust yields.
The Morgan County Baptist Association will meet February 7 at Moulton Heights Baptist Church. Rev J E Berkstresser announces a date change to avoid a conflict with a Preachers school. The program lists devotional times, sermons by Heath Collier Smith, lunch, reports and a question box with Rev Berkstresser presiding. Public notices encourage large church delegations.
Detroit plants supply automobile bodies as Ford shuts two Briggs Body Manufacturing units after wage disputes. Nationwide idle plants may affect as many as 150,000 workers. Ford officials cited the Briggs walkouts as the cause, with closures spreading to other facilities.
Mrs Addie Veal aged 28 of Decatur Route 3 died yesterday at Benevolent Hospital at 11 45 am. She leaves husband J B Veal four children and father A F P McNalley plus other relatives. Body moved to Priests for burial and cortege left at 11 am for Etna cemetery near Eva with interment to follow.
Mount Hope notices report Mr Jenkins Sr in a stupor for several days with brief moments of revival. Friends await word on his improvement as he remains at his residence.
During warm days Mrs. Katie Williams walks from home to the stock farm pasture and fishes with a hook. She has caught several fish including some large ones.
An Aniston Alabama report notes Calhoun County's five year effort to eliminate inferior cotton. Starting in 1930 with 46 percent below 7 8 inch staple, the share fell to 4 percent by 1932. From 30 bushels of D P L 4 8 seed the program saved 500 bushels for 1931, then 16 500 for 1932, with more planned for 1933. County Agent Doughty expects near total long staple cotton this year.
Janice Phillips the daughter of Mr and Mrs E W Phillips received the only guest title at the Morgan County Post American Legion meeting. She gave the snappiest salute as the flag passed during the opening ceremony.
Clifton Almon member of Morgan County post of the American Legion and local attorney will be principal speaker at the Lawrence County post rally in Moulton February 2. The assignment was made by D. Trotter Jones state adjutant.
Daily classified notices show a request for a furnished apartment with 3 or 4 rooms in a central location. Contact XYZ care for details.
V M Robinson of Trinity Water Highway brought a dog head to Tennessee Valley Laboratory Thursday for examination. The head tested positive for rabies. Robinson said a stray dog caused the incident by attacking his dogs. The rabid animal was believed to have bitten several other dogs nearby Trinity.
A vacant lot behind Grove and Murdock’s grocery store caught fire at 3 o’clock this morning. The street department and Cherry Street units fought the blaze, which was quickly extinguished thanks to prompt action amid high winds.
Makers of Vicks Vapo Rub unveil Vorazone a low price oral antiseptic for daily use. A 10 ounce bottle normally 35 cents is marketed for 35 cents with trial sizes at 10 cents to prove value and safety.
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