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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1933

Page

4

Circle Two and Four Host Missionary Meetings

Central Methodist Woman's Missionary Society circles meet with Miss Trannie Wiggins and Mrs. O L Reed hosting at East Moulton Street. Activities include prayer, study, a violin solo, and social hour with refreshments. A separate Little Theatre production and a Tuesday dance honoring visiting girls are described, with attendees from multiple cities and a planned July ice cream supper for West Decatur.

Central Methodist Woman's Missionary Society Trannie Wiggins W. H. Winton Crow R. E. Wiggins O. L. Reed Circle Two East Moulton Street L. B. Smith William Reed Mary Louise Reed W. F. Rauschenberg Jesus West Decatur

Personal notices and visits across states listed

The column lists Mrs Lula Dillehay of Pensacola visiting her daughter Miss Mary Love and others here, with extended notes on returns from Tennessee Ohio and Florida. Several friends and relatives are mentioned visiting or staying, including Miss Virginia Graham, Mrs Garnett Young, and Miss Charlotte Williams, among others.

Lula Dillehay Pensacola, Fla Miss Mary Love Virginia Graham Mrs. Garnett Young Payetteville, Tenn Charlotte Williams Moulton

Timely and Tide-Y Hollywood Fashion Notes

Hollywood styled report highlights vintage fabrics for 1930s beach and resort wear. Maureen O'Sullivan sports a blue yellow white plaid gingham bathing suit lined in wool jersey for warmth while Mae Clark embraces linen sportswear with a blue jacket. Dolores Del Rio and Cedric Gibbons vacation in Honolulu in a black and white checked cotton broadcloth suit with bouffant sleeves.

Hollywood Maureen O'Sullivan Maureen Mae Clark Agua Caliente Dolores del Rio Cedric Gibbons Honolulu Dolores

Valley Club Friday Night Dance Guests Local Notables

The Valley Club hosts Friday night dancing with Mrs. Nell Bond of Oklahoma City as a featured guest and Ola Miss Bee Dickerson of Greenville Alabama visiting Miss Myrtle Graves.

Mary Moore Gay Athens Dolly Greer Emily Neville Martha Grayson Emens Trinity the Valley Country Club The Valley Club Nell Bond Oklahoma City Ola Miss Bee Dickerson Greenville, Ala Miss Myrtle Graves

Home Demonstration Agent Arrives in Morgan County

Miss Erin Rowe of Winston county has been chosen as home demonstration agent for Morgan county. She is due in Decatur on Saturday to begin duties early next week, taking charge of the county canning campaign and other home demonstration work.

Erin Rowe Winston County Morgan County Decatur Miss Rowe

Fire at 511 Wilson Ave Blazes at Sherman Home

Decatur departments answered the fourth fire alarm of the month at 3 30 Tuesday afternoon to extinguish a small blaze at the home of S N Sherman caused by sparks. The fire caused only slight damage.

Decatur Wilson Avenue S. N. Sherman

Legion Post Meeting Set on Thursday

Morgan County Post of the American Legion will hold a 7 30 p m meeting Thursday evening at Martin arena. A full attendance is expected as matters of interest will be discussed.

Morgan County The American Legion Martin Arena

Mrs. T. A. McRight Dies at 24 in Asheville

The body of Mrs. T. A. McRight, 24, who passed away Sunday in Asheville North Carolina, arrived at Town Creek on Tuesday over the Southern Railway, and the funeral was held at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Streeter. Survived by her husband and one son in addition to her parents.

Frank Malcolm Martin B. F. Martin Line Street Bama Darlings Katherine Edwards Atlanta T. A. McRight Ashevill N. C Town Creek Southern Railroad R. M. Streeter

Railway Official Visit In Decatur By Birmingham Agent

W. H. Guy of Birmingham, a claim prevention agent for the L N. railway, is in Decatur on a routing business visit today.

W.H. Guy Birmingham L.&n. Railroad Decatur

New Anne Adams Pattern 2596 For Summer Frock

Pattern 2596 offers an afternoon dress with flares and jabot detail in printed crepe or sheer. Sizes 12 through 40, yardage listed for size 16, illustrated instructions included. Send 15 cents for pattern, 15 cents for catalog, to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York City.

Anne. Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West Seventeenth Street New York City

Love Unimproved at the Hospital in Criminial Wound Case

Jack Armstrong, Lawrence County farmer, brought to Benevolent Hospital with a gunshot wound said to be inflicted by Jim Ligon after a garage altercation. C. A. Love, injured in a July 1 Bee Line highway crash with a taxicab, remains in serious condition. Four train wreck victims from the L and N freight No. 76 near Falkville were discharged yesterday.

Jack Armstrong Lawrence County Benevolent Hospital Jim Ligon Moulton C. A. Love Bee Line R. M. Buford Flint Mr. Love Earl Grisham George Johnson Everett Gilland O. E. Johnson North Bround L. & N Falkville

Interesting Side Lights Tell of Fair in Chicago

Mr Andrews describes the fair in Chicago with indirect lighting that avoids glare and allows easy viewing. He notes staff from ticket takers to officials enjoyed serving crowds and that 400000 could be accommodated without congestion. The exposition grounds span 3 1/2 miles long and vary in width from one quarter to a mile.

Andrews Exposition Grounds

Critics Explain Tax Cuts by Georgia Governor Compare to Alabama

The editor argues Georgia financed tax cuts by applying personal income taxes and corporate taxes, contrasting with Alabama. Georgia imposed 1–5 percent personal income tax in 1929 and 4 percent on corporate net earnings in 1931, allowing property and automobile tax relief for those who pay. A tax on income is cited as the mechanism to ease burdens on the less able while preserving revenue.

Decatur Daily Miller Georgia Alabama

Little Margie Sanders Improves From Typhoid Fever

The report from Valder mose states that the young girl Margie Sanders is better today after an attack of typhoid fever.

Margie Sanders Valdermose

Florence cotton dealer M F Shipper in Decatur on business

Florence based cotton trader M F Shipper is in Decatur on business today. He is a well known figure in the local cotton trade visiting the city.

M. F. Shipper Florence Decatur

Whitmans Visit Mt Hope Ala With Family

Mrs C C Whitman spent last week in Mt Hope Alabama with her husband C C Whitman and their family visiting relatives and friends in the area.

MT. Hope C.C. Whitman Ala

Wilder in Birmingham on Decatur business mission

Prominent Decatur businessman J. Eb. Wilder traveled to Birmingham on a business mission today to advance local interests and explore opportunities in the city.

J. EB. Wilder Decatur Birmingham

County acreage signups lag in three counties

A Daily reporter notes acreage signups fall short of the target as 486 Lawrence county farmers sign contracts to reduce about 16000 acres. County Agent Gibbons reports many farmers who signed for small cuts are now seeking larger reductions, with final tallies expected late tomorrow as last minute contracts pour in.

The Daily Carter Ste Lawrence County Gibbons

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