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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1935

Page

6

Social events and club notices fill weekly pages

A jumble of social engagements in the community includes an Alfresco dinner for First Metro church women at 6 30 on July 2 with guests from local families, a Dutch buffet menu for Miss Martyes and many others, garden party swimming gatherings for visitors from Staunton and Birmingham, and upcoming meetings of the Eastern Star Chapter and the Decatur Federation of Women’s Clubs with notices of location and attendance requests.

Alfresco First Metro A T. Jones R. L. Stephenson

Personal notices from Oklahoma City and beyond

Mrs. Nell Bond of Oklahoma City left for two months in Chicago and other Lakes states after a six week visit with her sister Mrs. J R Smiley. Mrs. W B Edmundson remains very ill at home. Miss Adine Harris of Birmingham visits Dr and Mrs R C. Mr and Mrs Guy Bowman of Georgia sailed on the Normandie for a six months trip abroad visiting various places including the Land.

Miss Moseley F. A. Bloodworth Katherine Nell Bond Oklahoma City Okla Chicago, Jr Lakes J. R. Smiley Adine Harris Birmingham Mrs.r.c Guy Bowman Eee Ga Normandie Land C. C. Noble Emily Moseley Staunton, Va

Exams For Teachers Held In Limestone County

Athens Alabama July 11 Amos C Clanton superintendent of education announced that state examinations for applicants to Limestone county will take place July 16 and 17 at the office of the superintendent of education. A number of applicants are scheduled to be examined.

Athens Als Amos C. Clanton Perintendent of Education Gay Superintendent of Education

Rawls Grandson Admitted to West Point

Col. Rawls grandson Robert M. Rawls of Washington D C was admitted to West Point after a successful examination. He is the son of Major Walter A Rawls former Athenian and West Point graduate now on the army general staff.

Athens Als Jly Robert M. Rawls Ton D. C M. Rawls Alsbams Courier Pet West Point Walter A. Rawls Army General Staff

Family and friends gather as visitors tour and call upon

Relatives and guests travel and stay with local families across the area. Mrs. Charles Blackard and son Charles Jr. return from Nashville after a 10 day visit with relatives. Miss Betty Irwin of Knoxville to visit Judge Lowe. Several others, including Miss Elizabeth Alford and Miss Louise Davis, join ongoing social visits and trips.

Charles Blackard Charles, Jr Nashville E. M. Chenault Charles Betty Irwin Knoxville, Tenn W. T. Lowe

Birth of an Eleven Pound Son Named Bobby Van

Born on July 6 to Mr and Mrs Herman a new son weighing eleven pounds named Bobby Van.

Mrs. Herman Bobby van

Oppose Limits on Production Policy Sparks Hearing Report

A Chicago report from hearings with bankers farmers economists and a Illinois official rebuts limits on production and argues scarcity plus high prices harm prosperity. It says grain marketing works, blames trade barriers for lower prices, and urges no vague legislation and longer work hours only after productivity rises.

Chicago Mace Aeld Ill Tllingis Farmers Coe Dealers Association Ity Congress

Recital by Roy Archer and Miss Josephine Puckett in Hartselle

Roy Archer of Chicago and Miss Josephine Puckett of Hartselle will present a recital at Morgan County High School tomorrow night at 7:30 sponsored by the Louise Robinson Circle of the First Methodist church missionary society. Accompanied by Mrs. C. I. Lee.

Roy Archer Chicago Josephine Puckett Hartselle Morgan County High School Louise Robinson First Methodist Church Missionary Society Comus Arne Secchi Arcady Michael Head Mr. Archer Burleigh Dawson Theodosia Garrison Miss Puckett Ferrari Scarlatti Massenet Clouds Ernest Charles Tresa del Riego Cadman C. I. Lee

Orangemen Plan Huge Celebration in Boyne Commemoration

Belfast reports tens of thousands prepare to join Orange celebrations marking King William III’s 1690 Battle of the Boyne victory. Premier Lord Craigavon visited Carrickfergus, birthplace of William’s landing, as court rulings allow bands to play but restrict provocative performances.

Belfast Northern Ireland Ulster William Battle of the Boyne Lord Craigavon Carrickfergus James II France

Rocky Ford Sunday School and Events At Local Church

Rocky Ford community notes a 2 PM Sunday Sunday school and 8 PM prayer meeting with a welcome for all. Miss Lulleen Wallace of Danville visits. many locals attend gatherings at Swan Lake and a Sunday night supper hosted by Mr and Mrs A W Taylor. The senior class and many families are listed among attendees.

Brother Payne Lulleen Wallace Danville B. O. McNutt Homer Johnson Kathryn Edwards Edwards Plorence West Oiston Kyle Omer Morris Etta Wal Frasier Vest Lavern Breedlove Leamon Cox Oxelle Vest Oscar Syberts A. W. Taylor A. W. Wallace John Wallace Gaines McNutt Pet Roberts George Sims Mable Halbrook George Payne

Urge Citizens To Vote School Taxes

Athens Alabama July 11 Special The city board of education J M Cannon superintendent and Amos C Clanton county superintendent urged local citizens to vote for three mills and one mill for 20 years to replace expiring taxes in 1937 The special election is set for July 23.

Athens Ala City Board of Education J. M. Cannon Amos C. Clanton

Educator David M. Cluxton Dies at 76

Pioneer county educator Prof. David M. Cluxton died at his home this week after heart trouble. His remains were sent to Weston Ohio for burial. He left a widow two sons and two daughters.

Athens Ala David M. Cluxton Here Weston, O

Alleged Slayers Found In Prison

Montgomery Alabama July 11 sheriff Haygood Paterson announced the slaying of John Clark a Montgomery fireman Two Negroes were electrocuted and a third is serving a life sentence for the slaying aboard a freight train en route from Montgomery to Mobile in 1931

Montgomery Ala Heriff Haygood Paterson John Clark Clark Mobile

Death notice for mother and sister Lillie Milan

The family thanks friends and relatives for kindness and sympathy after the death of our beloved mother and sister. Special thanks to Dr. Baugh and the nurses. Signed by Mrs. John Hamlin and Childrey, Mrs. R. G. McClure, Mrs. Charley Hardwick, Addie Stroup and F. Stroup.

Baugh John Hamlin Childrey R. G. McClure Charley Hardwick Lillie Milan F. Stroup Addie Stroup

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