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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1933

Page

4

Skidmore Ryan Tie The Arab ceremony June 5

Miss Arlene Ryan of Fiorette and Marvin L. Skidmore of Arab wed at 6 30 p m Wednesday at Rev Seals home in Arab Attendants were Mrs Paul Collier Miss Roberta Skidmore and Gil bert Riggsty They will reside in Arab Also notes on a local girls dance and several social events plus Morgan County W M U executive meeting at Bethel church

Arlene Ryan Fiorette Marvin L. Skidmore Arab Rev. Seals of Paul Collier Roberta Skidmore Gilbert Riggsty Valley Country Club Thomas Bailey John C. Bragg Jane Brags Gene Young New York Elizabeth Pride Nashville Morgan County Bethel Church

Personal notices of a busy social scene with visitors and travels

Mrs Leonard Traywick and infant Leonard III move Monday to Mc Neill apartments from Benevolent Hospital. A long list of visitors includes Major John H Skeggs of San Francisco, George Jackson Jr of Mobile, and many locally known residents visiting relatives, attending events, or traveling to Chicago and Cuba. Several recovering or visiting doings noted with family and friends in the community.

Leonard Traywick Leonard, III McNeill Apartments Benevolent Hospital John H. Skeggs San Francisco Calif W. E. Crawford Frank B. Skeggs New York

Penney’s reports June sales rise and six month gain

J C Penney Co reports June 1933 sales of 14 617 388 95 compared with 12 024 970 91 in June 1932 a 21 56 percent rise The six month total 71 018 888 40 versus 69 280 242 21 last year shows a 2 51 percent gain reflecting better consumer buying after early losses.

J. C. Penney Company

Movie Stars Shine in Brillant Satin at Hollywood Night

NEA Service notes Hollywood fashion as satin dominates party wear. Helen Vinson flaunts flesh crepe with strass trims and a high waist. Jean Parker appears in black satin with white ruching. Dorothy Wilson wears phosphor satin with green draped band. Stewart couple attend Montecito Copper Club opening in Santa Barbara. Frances Dee opts for blue green satin with quilted jacket at Sardi's with William Gargan.

NEA Hollywood Helen Vinson Jean Parker Jean Gregory LaCava Dorothy Wilson Donald Odgen Stewart Santa Barbara Stewart Frances Dee Sardi’s William Gargan

Records broken at Sunday singing in Morgan County

Sunday assembly at the Tabernacle east of Hartselle drew a large crowd for the Morgan County Singing Convention's second day. Leaders directed fifty three songs with praise noted as the best yet, and attendees traveled from Lawrence Limestone Cullman and Colbert counties and beyond.

Tabernacle Hartselle Morgan County W. Blythe G. T. Speer Vaughn Music Company Lawrenceburg Tenn Keifer Vaughn W. O. Cooper Winston County L. O. Brock Cullman County Lawrence Limestone Cullman Colbert Tennis Sparkman Sparkman

Lewis H. Haugene Dies After Long Illness

Lewis H. Haugene, 64, longtime L N railroad employee, died at 5 30 Sunday morning at his residence on Eighth street and Eighteen avenue east after a long illness. He is survived by his widow, a daughter Mrs Louella Nelson Flint Mich two sons Henry and Sanders Haugene Minnesota. Funeral services were held at 5 oclock Sunday afternoon at city cemetery chapel with Rev James Allen Smith of Central Baptist church officiating. Interment followed Brown directing. Mr Haugene was born in Norway but had lived in Decatur for many years.

Lewis H. Haugene L. & N. Railroad Company Eighth Street Louella Nelson Flint Henry Sanders Haugene Minnesota City Cemetery Chapel Jas. Allen Smith Central Baptist Church Brown Haugene Norway Decatur

Lawrence County Board Holds Special Meeting

A Lawrence county board of education session in Moulton Alabama considered school welfare matters. Hearings were held for trustees and patrons from several districts as transfers and re hires, including vocational teachers, were discussed with focus on a full term and maternity policy.

Moulton Ala Jay C Lawrence County Board of Education

Moulton PTA Presents The Flapper Grandmother

The Moulton Parent-Teachers Association staged The Flapper Grandmother a three act musical comedy at the county high school auditorium. Miss Louise Pickens directed the production drawing the largest attendance since the low mood began.

Moulton Ala Parent-Teachers Association Louise Pickens

Notice of Will Probate in State of Alsbams County

In the Probate Court of Morgan County a notice to heirs and interested parties announces a will petition for Leroy L R Robertson deceased. Eva Robertson Baxter and many relatives are named with addresses. a will dated 3 July 1933 is offered for probate. hearing set for 3 August 1933 before Judge Malone.

Alsbams Morgan County Leroy L. R.) Robertson Eva Robertson Baxter Griffin Georgia Charles McAlister College Avenue Columbis A. C. Porter Locust St Owensboro Stanley M. Robertson Paul Robertson Melvin Robertson Stanley Robertson, Jr Roy Robertson Evelyn Baxter Robertson Howard Street Hagerstown E. G. Hoseley West 70Th Terrace Kansas City Lucien Tichenor Emerson Avenue Detroit Mich Guy 8 Stateler Byron Avenue Nashville Tennessee William Robertson North Hardesty Street Robertson P. E. Railway Co Los Angeles Cal Albert Robertson

Repeal Promises Tax Cuts Amid Federal Changes

W H Laas argues that repealing the 18th amendment would reduce taxes by ending several federal levies. He points to a 5 percent corporate dividend tax, a capital stock tax, an excess profits tax, and higher income tax on consolidated returns, with gasoline tax rising now but planned to fall after balance.

W. H. Laas

Local PTA Presents Child Actors in School Support Play

Seventy local people participated and reflected in their acting the excellent training by Miss Pickens. The play opened a series of entertainments by the PTA to assure a full term of school for children in Moulton and surrounding district.

Miss Pickens P.T. A Moulton

River Gauge Reads Three Feet With Stationery Flow

The Tennessee river gauge stood at 3 feet this morning and was reported stationery as water movement stalled.

Cove Creek Dam First Objective Morgan and Board

Dr. Morgan outlines Cove Creek and Muscle Shoals plans stressing social and economic gains. He envisions intensive training and model farms for displaced residents while urging fair accounting and politics removed from utility operations.

Cove Creek Morgan and Board Morgan Muscle Shoals

Star Ointment advertised for itching and skin infections

An advertisement promotes Star Ointment as a remedy for itch rash tetter foot itch ringworm and eczema. It claims the ointment contains medicines that melt and soak in to kill germs and relieve symptoms.

Political Reform Debate Highlights Administrative Residence

The discussion centers on selecting a beat man for administration or political work. Stakeholders emphasize the need for a trusted figure to manage residences and political duties effectively.

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad

Stop chills and fever with Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. For fifty years Grove's Chill has been a remedy for malaria, destroying infection and building up the blood. Pleasant to take and harmless, suitable for old and young. Get a bottle today.

Grove

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Skidmore Ryan T. Z. Bailey Gherman Street Frank Malcolm Martin Line Street Miss Baird Mesdames Lamar Penney Marvin Rankin Betty Baird Pasadena W. R. Johnson Rankin Sara Sue Hughes Sarah Bloodworth Marjory Phinizy Donnie Blackwell Mary Kate Troup Susan Bibb Virginia Neely Prank Mrs. Walk Birmingham George Jackson, Jr Mobile Als Par Sherman Street R. M. McGlathery Falkville W. R. Nelson Eastchurch Street T. G. Morrow Corinth Miss Betty Baird Points Ohio Ruth Fitts Pontotoc, Miss Ben Britnell Elinor Black Columbia, Tenn Mrs Henry Gurley Eleanor Fleming Lynneville, Tenn J. B. Fleming Perry Edwards New York City P. J. Edwards Railroad Street James Stringer Talladega, Ala J. H. McMath A. E. Humphrey Russell Humphrey Sabine Dupont Chicago Ill Miss Dupont Martin Phelan Mary Turley Lougene Clem Charles C. Johnson Cuba Miami Carl Arantz Oak Street Lelia Grubbs Red Roiling Springs Clarence Hercery Pine Bluff Ark Mary Howell W. H. Thompson Mrs. H.®. Burham Florence Brad Bibb Bam A. Z. Bailey East Gordon Drive Trinity Mountain Elizabeth Nash Memphis, Tenn Jeanne Townes Huntsville Tennis Tidwell L. W. Barton D. W. Irwin, Jr D.W. Irwin Canal Street Jack Witt Chicago, Ill National Educational Association G. A. Wall Aberleen, Texas Mary J. Banks UGS Goidel Arthur Moye Atlanta G. E. Clark Moye’s Beauty Parlor Hunter Penney Frances City B. L. Malone Dr. Morgan Roosevelt Tennessee Press Association Woodall Moulton Highway Clem Scott Beauty Ruth Evans Warner Bros Gadsden North Alabama 42Nd Street With Warren William Joan Blondell Aline Macmahan Guy Kibbee Ned Sparks Ruby Keeler Dick Powell Ginger Rogers Warner Bros. Pictures The Crescent Amusement Co
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