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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1929

Page

5

Bride Luncheon in Pink for Miss Katherine Smith

Mrs. S. M. Thompson hosted a Saturday bride luncheon for Miss Katherine Smith at her elegantly furnished home. Guests enjoyed a pink and white two course meal, ornate decorations, and prizes for bridge. Other social items include an afternoon party for Miss Hackworth and a radio party to hear Westminster Abbey services. Engagement announced for Sarah Leone Gibson to Charles W. Nelson.

Iss Smith S. M. Thompson Bridge Katherine Smith Thompson Letha Brown Frances McDermott Louise Hodges Emerson McCulloch Carl Thomas Sarah Blackwell Irene Lougene Clem Otto Owen James Stewart Charles Harvey Earl Lee James Ratliffe Raphael Sartor P. J. Brown Thelma Hatfield Margaret Walden Rome Miss Hackworth I. V. Timberlake Nancy Hackworth Stevenson Ala Loudie Moore Pointer Mary Battle Hendrix Mary Wallace Smiley Frances Mason Bernice Himes Margaret Holmes Birmingham Elizabeth Malone R. E. Wardlow Westminster Abbey London England King George United States National Broadcasting Company Sydney Australia Canada

MELLO GLO Face Powder Ad Promises Lasting Beauty

An advertisement touts MELLO GLO Face Powder as pure and smoothing for a youthful glow. Made by a new French process it promises longer wear and government approval, with distribution by Thompson Drug Co Albany Drug Co and Alabama Drug Co.

Thompson Drug Co Albany Drug Co Alabama Drug Co Adv

Personal notices of neighbors and travelers in Pulaski

Miss Vera Phillips returns home from visit in Pulaski Tennessee and many residents are noted visiting Birmingham Chattanooga Springfield and other locales. The column lists returns trips business trips illness recoveries and motor visits among families and individuals with multiple names and locations.

Vera Phillips Pulaski, Tenn Ruby Phillips

Fifth Bank In State Closes Run On Funds

The text notes the fifth bank in the state closing with a run on funds. Dr Bell was drowned after cramps and swift current. J B Lassiter, president of City Bank & Trust Co and Avondale Bank & Savings Co, remained ill in New York hospital after collapsing when his banks closed. County Solicitor George Lewis Bailes and Attorney General Charlie C McCall prepared for a grand jury investigation, with the jury scheduled to convene today.

Fifth Bank Bell J. B. Lassiter City Bank & Trust Co Avondale Bank & Savings Co New York George Lewis Bailes Charlie C. McCall

Mrs Wood helps arrest husband and Holt in Sturgis bank hold

Mrs Wood, after four days in jail, secured bond and prompted the arrest of her husband and Holt on charges of robbing a Sturgis bank. The two men were taken to Sturgis and held briefly before arraignment, though they presented alibis placing them in Detroit at the time of the holdup.

Grand jury probes Hagerty death in search of crime

A grand jury investigation examined whether a crime occurred in the slaying of Hagerty. The investigation's results have not yet been released.

Hagerty

Bitter Real Estate Plot Ends In Tragedy At Wyandotte

In Wyandotte Michigan a staged plan to abduct and kill Wood led to a fatal shootout. Eighteen officers acting on Holt’s tip surrounded Wood’s real estate office at night. Holt Hagerty and others planned to arrest Wood after forcing him into a car but Wood opened fire killing Hagerty. Thompson and Pierce fled but were later arrested. Mrs Wood claimed the mission was only to recover papers from the office safe.

Wyandotte Detroit Holt Woods Wood Thompson Pierce Ambrose L. Hagerty Hagerty

Births James Lewis and Carl Murrell born to Grants and Boley

Born to Mr. and Mrs Carl Grants land a nine pound son James Lewis on July 5. Born to Mr. and Mrs Charles A Boley a nine pound son on July 5 and they name him Carl Murrell.

Carl Grantsland James Lewis Charles A. Boley Carl Murrell

Home Permit Granted for Frame Dwelling on 9th Avenue West

A $3 000 home building permit was issued to Mrs. Nannie E Neill for a frame dwelling on 9th Avenue West. The project will cost about $7 000 and require six weeks to complete.

Nannie E. Neill 9Th Avenue West

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