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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1929

Page

3

Play Go Slow Mary at Oak Grove School Saturday

The play Go Slow, Mary will be staged Saturday night at Oak Grove school auditorium to benefit the Sunday school auditorium. The program includes piano and saxophone duets, popular songs and readings amid a community gathering with many local guests.

Mary Oak Grove School Johnson’s Chapel Zora Morris Grace Atkins Jeff Landers Bert Allen Loyd White New York Will White H. C. Morris Martin Birmingham Lucian Breedlove Zora Mildred Morris William McDaniel Hartselle Gladstone Branson Isley Earl White Harold Osborn Mildred Mortis Danville Annie Hicks E. L. Rodgers Woodland Mills Earl McCraig Mary Doss

Barbecue and Baseball Highlight Ardmore Celebration

Ardmore plans a July 11 celebration featuring a barbecue and two ball games to raise funds for the Baptist church. Many out of town visitors are expected, joining recent Baptist services with similar crowds. Local social notes include Miss Irene Harker in Huntsville and Miss Mary Rose Callahan visiting from Pulaski, among others.

The Baptist Church Irene Harker Huntsville

Local News Sparks and Socials in Vinemont

Arthur Drake of Birmingham visited his parents Mr and Mrs White Drake over the weekend. Edith and Zeda Duke hosted a surprise party. Epworth League held an ice cream supper praised by Leaguers and the community. The League meets Sundays at 7 15 p.m. Elster Crutchfield visited his parents. Will McClanahan spent Sunday in Birmingham. Jean Thompson is recovering from tonsillitis. Florence Busby visiting Birmingham. G C Burks and Paul Burks with Everett Martin and Buena also mentioned.

Roy Johnson Ephesus Floyd Jackson A. L. Chapin W. T. Disons SY. Es Us J. M. Holt Excle Lee Florence Bertha Wales Roy Taylor Howard Plunket Battle Creek Mich Geo. Johnson Geo. Johnsort Arthur Drake Birmingham Mrs. White Drake Edith Zeda Duke Epworth League Elmer Griffies Herman McCalman Henry Woods Swan Lake Shoals Creek M.N. West Sylacauga Elster Crutchfield

Peete's Gin News: Algia Rogers Weds Robert Bailey Jr

At Peete's Gin on Wednesday Miss Algia Rogers united in marriage with Mr. Robert W. Bailey Jr at three o clock with Rev. S S Hacker officiating. The couple will reside in Glen Allen Mississippi. Both families well known in South Limestone area. Other locals note visits and illnesses among Peete's Gin residents.

Mr. Bailey South Glen Allen Alvin Walburg Sanford Rogers Ashville Peete Algin Rogers Robert Bailey, Jr H. B. Peete Saralou Nellie Hazel Balch Kathleen Balch Ben B. Peete Leo Hacker Murfreesboro Tenn W. J. Baugher Fairview Russell Balch

Radio Teaches Shirley Violinist By Ear Notation

Frank Harvard of Shirley, a 15 year violin veteran, learns new pieces by listening to radio programs since he cannot read sheet music. He keeps his repertoire current entirely by ear and radio exposure.

Shirley Mass Frank Harvard Harvard

Local craftman gains reputation for phonograph records

A local craftsman has built up a notable reputation by developing a distinctive technique in making phonograph records. His work is attracting attention from collectors and nearby enthusiasts.

Girls seek varied futures beyond motherhood at Girls High

In San Francisco on July 3 a vote among 152 Girls' High School graduates showed motherhood is not the primary career goal. Many want acting, music, business work, or sports stardom with several aiming to emulate Helen Wills and Greta Garbo.

San Francisco Thei Helen Wills Avat Greta Garbo

Billy Laval’s USC coaching claim confounds football history

The record notes Billy Laval, famed head coach at the University of South Carolina, is reported as never having played college football, a surprising detail contrasting with typical coaching backgrounds and prompting scrutiny of early USC sports lore.

Billy Laval University of South Carolina

Notre Dame Plans $750000 Stadium Construction

South Bend reports the University of Notre Dame will begin building a $750,000 stadium this fall to replace wooden bleachers. The move follows crowds flocking to see Rockne era teams, with the new facility expected to improve seating and safety.

South Bend Ind University of Notre Dame Rockne

Walkup Refutes Notion of Control Shyness in 15 Complete Games

Fort Worth reports Cat pitcher Jimmy Walkup refutes claims he lacks control as he completes 15 games this season. The former Detroit hurler walked only 13 batters across those starts, finishing every contest for the second division club.

Fort Worth Tex Jimmy Walkup Detroit

Phillies Translate Game Notes Into Readable English

South American papers publish exhaustive reports of major league baseball games translating all team names except the Philadelphia Phillies. The articles preserve game details while keeping the Phillies name in original form.

Phillies

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