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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1932

Page

5

Women’s Circle of Den al Methodist meets for barbecue

The Society Women’s Circle gathered with husbands and families at six o’clock for a plentiful picnic supper. Mrs. R. Moore led the session with a hymn, scripture from Proverbs 15, and prayers by Mrs. J. F. Levin. Committees reported and plans for an August play were discussed. Visitors included the pastor Rev. A. B. Nabors and Mrs. Nabors, Mrs. Pugh and daughter Mary Nell of Memphis, Tenn., Mrs. Edgar Fennell and Mrs. Raymond Hodges.

Denal Methodist Church R. ©. Moore Jesus Cir A. B. Nabors Nabors Pugh Mary Nell Memphis, Tenn Edgar Fennell Raymond Hodges

Social News Notes from Athens Area Gathers and Visits

Miss Gertrude Harvey and Miss Earline Harvey left for Danville after visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Pipkin. Numerous locals travel for visits or return home, including Mrs. F. C. Sedberry in Montgomery and Mrs. G. L. Morris visiting Birmingham and Montgomery with daughter Esther.

Gertrude Earline Harvey J. W. Pipkin Danville G. L. Morris Birmingham Montgomery Esther Kate Lile Leighton Ben Fennell

Fourth Week of Ki Y Camp Ends Soon

The Ki Y camp enters its fourth week starting July 6 and runs to July 1. Campers listed include Amos Levin A M Smith Jack Kelley George Obrien William Dennis Withers Peebles Homer Tankersley Charles Wade Calvin Petty Cranston Gray Lewis Hoff Smith Trimble and John Felix White.

Amos Levin A. M. Smith Jack Kelley George Obrien William Dennis Withers Peebles Homer Tankersley Charles Wade Calvin Petty Cranston Gray Lewis Hoff Smith Trimble John Felix White Frank Troup Joe Hughes John D. Grimes Henry Day John D. Rae Dennis Joe Ral Decatur Carlton Kelley

Sub crew feared alive as air bubbles hint at rescue

Reports say Promethee submarine trials failed to be fully ready for a long voyage. About 49 crewmen and 17 others disappeared when the ship sank, with Le Matin listing up to 70 victims. Marine experts, meanwhile, offered cautious hope of survivors.

Paris le Matin

Unclear fragmentary note mentions Tennessee visit

Fragmentary line notes someone being in Tennessee for an extended visit to relatives.

Tennessee

Grant Co Opens Los Angeles Store Expands National Reach

The W T Grant Co opens a Los Angeles store to join a nationwide expansion plan adding fifty new stores and modernization of older plants. The LA location sits in the central shopping district with a 60 foot by 160 foot footprint and uses both floors for sales. A large mezzanine will house a major luncheonette and the largest tiled bar of its kind, seating 105 around a horseshoe shaped exposed kitchen.

W. T. Grant Co Second Avenue Los Angeles California Los Angles

Submarine Sinks After Sudden Flooding

Report notes the vessel rapidly filled with seawater after a fatal rush, as crew members might have secured watertight hatches before the disaster.

Réno divorce ends with $1 million settlement for mother and child

A Réno divorce concluded after months of legal battles, awarding the wife $500,000 and an equal amount for their baby daughter as part of the settlement. The case details reflect a significant financial division and ongoing family considerations.

Dower Rights Questioned in Reynolds Estate

A divorce agreement was approved and filed in superior court. Under North Carolina law, the former Mrs Holman would be entitled to dower rights in Reynolds possessions, but whether she would have any title to his share of the Reynolds estate remained an unresolved question.

Vorce North Carolina

Welch Dinsmore Returns From Vacation Trip

Local businessman Welch Dinsmore returned Thursday night from a vacation trip, details of destination and activities not disclosed in the brief OCR excerpt.

Welch Dinsmore South Arabsk

Resting Well After Minor Illness for Sidney Nethery Jr

Sidney J. Nethery Jr of Baile Mina, an attache of an infirmary, underwent an operation for appendicitis two days ago and is doing nicely today. Taken up two hogs by payment of expenses. See T C Russell at The Happy Feed Store.

Sidney J. Nethery, Jr Baile Mina T. C. Russell Happy Feed Store

Also Mentioned on This Page

F. C. Sedberry Fred Simmons, Jr Line Street James Gasaway Betty Jean Culleoka Columbia Tean Frances Culleoka, Tenn Mrs. Butler Hime Tuscaloosa, Ala Gladys Garnett State Normal At Florence Mabel Ann Hanson Mildred Haley Athens College Nell Beach Dix Jeanne Draper Billie Mae Lawrence Oullooka Tenn Mary Broadus Warrior River Vivian Swaim Tuscaloosa Ala Frances Matthews Huntsville M. A. Dinsmore Marjorie Pussell Gadsden Tommy Gephart Jimie Weldon Madeline Dix Moulton W. J. Bronaugh Madison T. A. Caddell Esther Poole Hartselle E. Arvidson John Higson Carl Jones South Alabama J. P. Melvin Beth Springfield, Tenn J. C. Trimble Nora Tillman Florence Tillman Mrs. L. C. Reynolds and Sons Marvin and Kendall Clanton W. H. Thompson Robert J. Tweedy, Jr Courtland Eliza Lee Miller Atlantic Beach Fla Horace Levin East Moulton Street 8. Snead Rufus Warren Elizabeth Warren Miami, Fla Moulton Heights Mrs. Gillis C. H. Eyster Beacon Beach Rayburn Neville Jane Sarah Memphis Lillie Baker Tuscumbia W. M. Pierce Edward Moseley Trinity Kathryn Jameson Nashville, Tenn Martha Grayson Emens SD. Johnson C. B. Sanders Zem Sanders Jacksonville Arthur Stephenson Hart‘selle R. M. McGlathery Lesiie Doss Leslie Ki-Y Resort Tomoerro Trail Bob Steele THE International Billy Nashville Grant ST Coca-Cola Bottling CO Decatur, Alabama Ceu Coca-Cola CO North Ave N. W Atlanta, Ga Ldla Bailey Allen Barrymore America Daddy John Daddy Hollywood Tiny John Blythe Barrymore John Barrymore Dolores Costello Rant Company West Coast Chain Nationwide First Step Campbell & Street Eoickaas Rae Ee Dse Bama George Washington Aan Mary Astor Honolulu Franklin Thorpe Miss Thorpe Cold Stream Pink Alaska Tallcan Yugyon Club Gingerale, Boxtie Micy Gingerale IONA Campbell’s Tomato Elrio Sunnyfield Rajan Pennsylvania White House Minnesota
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