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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1929
Page
2
The article lists numerous local residents visiting Huntsville Florence Athens and Decatur with social calls church news and family updates. It mentions births illnesses visits and an annual barbecue set for July 25 plus church services at the school auditorium and Baptist and Methodist congregations.
Local notices list illnesses in Decatur and Somerville families including Nelson G Olinger Jr and Nancie Miller. The Fourth of July featured a large Olinger family reunion with 74 relatives at Daniel Olinger’s home and visits by multiple kin.
Saturday evening services at Penn's school auditorium drew a well attended crowd. The item notes attendance by Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Travis Hogan, and Miss Evelyn Morris at Friendship Sunday. Several local families are mentioned visiting relatives in Austinville and Massey. A revival is planned at Andrews Chapel with Rev. Yates of Hartselle to lead the third Sunday in the month.
Several in Austinville attended a Lawrence county singing at Miss Huldah Roper of Sheffield, visiting her cousin Lois Crow. Mr and Mrs John Brock Austin and son Roy Charles returned to their home, visiting the latter's parents Mr and Mrs P W Spark.
Mrs. Sarah Staton spent the weekend with sister Mrs. Emma Turner. Miss Thelma Buckner of Bethel stayed with Edna Turner. Mr. Mansel Beyer of Nashville returned home after a week with relatives. Luther Turner Jr visited sister Ola Garner in Monrovia. Edna Turner Thelma Buckner E V Ferguson and Floyd Higgins motored to Florence. H A Beyer Evelyn and Lula Staton visited Nashville then returned. Ray Loggins family visited Eunice Bevil of Proctor Sunday.
Edgar Williams visited his ill mother at the home of Elmer Williams. H C Stedham returned from Cullman after a week with his daughter Mrs H C Norman. Rev J F Turney preached Sunday night. Mr and Mrs Robert Willis and sons returned from Stevenson Alabama after visiting the latter's parents.
Albert Baren and family were guests of Mr and Mrs Charlie Barnett Saturday evening. Florence Williams and Ester Berns spent Saturday night with Mrs Coy White. J E Baren of Lauderville visited Saturday afternoon. Oswald Stephenson of Danville stayed with his uncle W F White Saturday night.
Hartssel residents report visits from Cullman Huntsville Decatur and Mobile. Mr and Mrs Henry Dozier of Cullman stayed with his wife's parents. Mrs Mollie Venable improves after hospital stay. Willard Nelson and Lakin Irwin spent weekend with relatives and friends.
Sunday guest lists include Mr and Mrs J M West and children from Oak Ridge and Grady Chas teen from Oak Ridge with Mary and Ruby McClesky of Austinville and Erby Daniel of Birmingham. Evening meals feature Rev J L Tucker and family with Lizie Gardner of Decatur.
FALRVILLE ROUTE TWO reports Mrs. W. A. Morris and her sons Claud and Clyde of Tanner visiting relatives. A Fourth of July picnic was held at the spring near Fairview with many friends attending. Nathaniel Rooker of Cullman and Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Hardin hosted guests Sunday.
A group of friends gathered Saturday at the home of Misses Ruth and Christine Lamont for a cheerful party. Guests included Irene Cleo Louise Robinson Allene Lucille Braswell Annie Ruby Southern Katie Braswell and others with extended visits among Misses and Messrs from nearby communities.
O C Ratliff made a business trip to Birmingham. Mr and Mrs Hacker of Peets Gin visited Mr and Mrs Richard Ray. Cecil Bradford and family drove to Toney to see relatives. Marjorie Bailey visited Robert Bailey. Minnie Kay of Huntsville visited her parents S W Kay. Christal Mae Upton hosts a birthday party. Emma Kate Aldridge and Sara Ratliff Foot visited O C Ratliff. James P Bibb attended a dance in Decatur. Christine Weaver Julia Dykes from Athens College spent weekend at home. Virginia Daisy Massey and others enjoyed Swan Lake picnic. Men of the church continue growing Bible class. R J Ray was in Decatur on business. Several girls ill with chickenpox. E W Pitts family spent Fourth in Decatur. Ratliff Maydorne Bailey and others rode to Decatur for the celebration. Bonnej Mae Houk and Alfred Stewart visitors from Jasper and Madison. Annie Griffin of Decatur spent the Fourth with her father.
Mr and Mrs H M Reid returned to their home after a few days with relatives in Birmingham. Sunday evening guests at Mr and Mrs F O Blair of Corinth included Jewel Sheats Novel Hum phrifies Pauline Louise and Gerdes Gray and Homer Vawter. A large crowd attended the sing-
Miss Evelyn McClure of Decatur spent the weekend with Miss Ann Hamblin. Miss Nell Thompson visited Decatur with Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Thompson. Earl Roberts of Birmingham was weekend guest of his brother Luther Roberts. Mesdames Mat Ellis Ora Privett and son Harris hosted Saturday guests of Mesdames R M Stroup and John. Miss Frances Herbert stayed with Mrs. Andy Meany of Austinville. Earl and Luther Roberts of Birmingham were guests of cousin Mrs Privett.
R. E. Jones and family from Birmingham visit friends in Hillsboro Grove while Ed Heffner of Decatur stops for business. Richard Howell family and Miss Mary Howell from Lock A stay briefly. W. H. Ennis spends Friday afternoon in Huntsville on business. Lois Blake of Houston visits Garnett Ennis and Mr Ennis. Mrs Paul Horton hosts the Community club meeting with J O Hardin presiding and dues collected.
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