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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1932

Page

5

Parties and visits mark social week in Trinity

Edwin Mason of Birmingham visits Frank Malcolm Martin as the house guest of his parents. Kathryn Jameson of Nashville journeys to Trinity for multiple parties including a lawn bridge hosted by Frances Lil. Several weddings and engagements are noted with local families attending gatherings and trips to Memphis, Cullman, and Nashville.

Frank Malcolm Martin B. F. Martin Edwin Mason Bir Wiss Lile Jameson Kathryn Jameson Nashville Tenn Martha Grayson Emens Trinity Frances Lil Mrs. Dawson Lile A. R. Campbell University Va. R Jane Irwin Diana Deason Birmingham R. L. Parsons Royce Powell Royce, Jr Miami Fia Loyal Biggs Santiago de Cuba Zeina Merritt Fila

Chicago trio and Goulds visit Wohl home

Ben Chelmer, Miss Roselle Gould, Miss Helen Gould, and Stanley Gould of Chicago are house guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. Wohl. Mrs. E. D. Bailey Jr. and daughter Martha Porter visit Rufus Porter parents in Tuscumbia this week.

M. Huff Oe ‘Webb Memphis Tefin Corinth Miss Sam Stephenson W. B. Tatum New Orleans Tatum Kelley Bitting, Jr Bitting Bunting Royce Powell Miami Fla Loyal Biggs Santiago de Cuba Pulaski Tenn J. R. Gibson Cullman Ben Chelmer Roselle Gould Helen Gould Stanley Gould Chicago, Ill H. Wohl E. D. Bailey, Jr Martha Porter Tuscumbia, Ala Rufus Porter

Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues Mixed in Puzzle

Puzzle hints list across clues with numbers and several garbled entries. includes prompts for 6 11 18 letter words and several missing letters. appears to mix clue numbers with partial phrases and mis-typed words. overall readable items indicate a themed crossword portion and a few stray entries from a past puzzle page.

Sidney Nethery Jr Improving After Operation

Sidney Nethery Jr., an attache at Baugh's Infirmary, is steadily improving after an operation performed several days ago. He resides in Belle Mina.

Sidney Nethery, Jr Baugh’s Infirmary Belle Mina

Three Schools May Open in County on July 25

The county may see three schools open on the 25th of July. Eva school is certain to open that date while Union and Ryan schools have not yet decided.

Eva Union Ryan

Decatur Records 95 Degree Peak in Past 24 Hours

The weather bureau reports Decatur reached a high of 95 degrees in the last 24 hours with a noted low elsewhere. The report notes the minimum temperature as unavailable due to text issues.

Decatur Weather Bureau

Mississippi Novel Champion Burman Sells Heaven on Earth

Critics hail Mississippi author Ben Lucien Burman for his first novel Mississippi and its gripping river feud. Universal adapts it as Heaven on Earth starring Lew Ayres with Anita Louise, Elizabeth Patterson, Charley Grapewin. Russell Mack directs.

Mississippi Ben Lucien Burman Edward J. O'Brien America Mississippi River Universal Lew Ayres Heaven On Earth Anita Louise Harry Beresford Elizabeth Patterson Charley Grapewin Russell Mack

Curb Market Mecca Brisk in Decatur Morning Trade

An unusually large turnout of curb sellers offered fresh garden produce in Decatur as buyers crowded the curb. Sales were brisk through the morning before the sun heated the streets.

Decatur

Unusual Cooking Contest at Sterchi Bros Store

A baking demonstration contest will be held at Sterchi Bros store Friday and Saturday where Decatur housewives compete with cake recipes for prizes. Perfection Oil products sponsor with refreshments for visitors all day. an attendance prize is set for 11 p.m. Saturday along with three contestant prizes. Pointer Harlow Grocery Co and Plee-Zing Food Products supply ingredients from the Pleeing Stove Co line. Mr. Rubel leads the factory representation. Women of Decatur are registering today.

Tur Sterchi Bros Perfection Pointer Harlow Grocery Company Decatur Stove Co Rubel

Baking Contest Sees Prizes For Top Cakes

Allotments in the baking contest set one hour for each contestant. Free ingredients for cake baking are provided. Three best cakes, judged by competent officials, will win prizes. Awards announced at 4 p.m. Saturday.

Infant Clarence Bradford Dies of Colitis

Funeral services held at Roselawn cemetery for infant Clarence Bradford son of Mr and Mrs B C Bradford of Pine street east. The child died Wednesday evening at seven after an attack of colitis. Interment followed at Roselawn cemetery Priest directing.

Roselawn Little Clarence Bradford B. C. Bradford Pine Street East Roselawn Cemetery

Free and party undertake ten day Kansas City motor trip

Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Free and Misses Ila and Mellie McCarver completed a ten day motor journey to Kansas City and points west. Miss Jewel McClain of Kansas City returned to spend a month here.

W. D. Free Ila Mellie McCarver Kansas City Jewel McClain

New Wonderful Face Powder Promises Smooth, Lasting Wear

The advertisement touts MELLO GLO Face Powder with a French process for smoother spread and longer wear. It claims to hide tiny lines and pores, prevent shine, and provide a youthful complexion with a pure, long-lasting finish.

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