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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1931
Page
3
Dr. M. D. Clendening extols fishing as a full body workout that strengthens but also trains the eye, nervous system, and even the soul. He links fishing to biology and evolution, noting gill clefts and the recurrent laryngeal nerve as curious remnants from our fishy ancestors.
In Other Communities Mr and Mrs Elvie Robert and daughter Trannie of Neel spent Friday night with Mr and Mrs L J Wallace. Mrs Ethel Smith and children have returned home after visiting relatives here. Mrs Hassie Cooper spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs W L Sparkman. Mr and Mrs Billie Roberts of Rocky Ford were Friday guests of their daughter Mrs Noah Wynn and Mr Wynn. Mr and Mrs I L Hardin attended Mt Zion church services Sunday. Mrs Raymond McCrosky and son of Tennessee spent the past week with his parents Mr and Mrs W A McCrosky. Mr and Mrs Dan Simpson of Decatur spent Monday in Falkville visiting Mr and Mrs W E Clark and family. B G Hall and W L Jenkins made a business trip to Auburn Monday. Mrs R V Ford is spending a few days in Athens with her parents. Sheriff A B Davis and Mrs Davis visited Falkville.
Reverend Frank F. Smith conducted Sunday services at Falkville and Mt. Zion delivering sermons on Christ's way of financing the church Used Power and They all had a mind to work The Junior B Y P U and the senior Woman's missionary society shared in a program and refreshments were served to a list of attendees over the weekend Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs W E Clark and other local families
Mrs John Norwood of Decatur returned home after visit with relatives. Mr and Mrs T K Hogan were guests of Mr and Mrs J Ed Hogan in Belle Mina. Danville hosted a public installation of officers and an all day picnic with visitors from nearby areas. Dr Lovelady grandmaster of Birmingham spoke morning and Dr Shackleford spoke afternoon. Several local residents and guests were mentioned with visits to Belle Mina Hartselle Moulton and Double Springs.
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. E L Hill on June 26. Mrs. G W Hill and Mrs. Joe Wade were Sunday dinner guests of the Hills. A dinner and ball game honoring Rev. J P Wade drew many friends. Marolene Sims is improving at home with her parents Mr. and Mrs A B Sims. A large crowd attended Rev. Wade’s musical at his home Saturday evening. Vergie Bullard visited Ruby Hill. Maggie Terry has returned to Morris Chapel.
Merchants who signed a prior petition for half holiday closing will stay open all day on the Fourth of July. Many Decatur stores will operate Saturday hours as usual and town sections will be dressed in national colors for the holiday.
A severe windstorm in Somerville causes roof loss to a barn at Jack Tapscott’s, topples trees, and unseals another barn roof. Rain accompanied the storm, aiding local planters after the high winds.
For the first time in many days the mercury stayed under ninety with a Thursday reading of eighty nine degrees. The low reached seventy three as DecaturEND area had endured a prolonged June heat wave pushing temperatures over the hundred degree mark for a week or more.
A baby boy named Benjamin Ray Lee was born to Mr and Mrs R A Lee on July 1 weighing eight and one half pounds. Mother and child are reported doing fine.
The Negro First Baptist Church on Corner Grove and Vine Streets led by Minister Robert Lawrence Puller offers a week of services starting with 9:30 a m Sunday school and 11:00 a m morning worship with the sermon Love in Tears. 3:00 p m evangelist Chuck Carter preaches as the church prominence contest closes and King's memorial choir performs. 7:30 p m evening worship features The Eagle Stirring Her Nest. The pastor leaves for Cleveland Ohio after Sunday for the summer. Junior choir performs at morning and evening services. Special music announced by president David McCrary.
Symonds overhears Lady Mooring arranging a fast change of heart with her mysterious beloved Perseus while Ann Carmichael and Mrs. Carmichael adjust to sudden fortune. Burney stays cautious as he guides them in a hotel setup, awaiting developments amid unseen links to Amos Lamovit.
Representatives John Patterson Tennis Tidwell and Senator Marvin Kelley return Friday night from Montgomery where they have been attending legislative sessions. Regular Classified readers are bound to receive regular profit.
Splendid rains drenched Decatur and surrounding areas bringing 0.67 inches of rain the heaviest in weeks. Farmers and home gardeners expect vegetation to benefit greatly with additional showers in Eva Limestone and Lawrence counties. A light shower followed, helping preserve moisture overnight.
Over a 24 hour period ending at 7 am rainfall in Decatur measured twelve one hundredths of an inch. The two day total precipitation amounts to about three quarters of an inch as reported by the official weather observer.
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