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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1929

Page

2

Rose family gathers for Sunday visits across community

In Other Communities Albert Rose and family were the and Mrs. Will Rose of near Court land, Charlie Rose of near Cleabeat visited his mother Mrs Nancy Rose. Little Elmer Rose visits grandparents Mr and Mrs M G Garner near Anderson while Mr and Mrs T M Shelton and family were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Leeman Rose.

Albert Rose Will Rose Courtland Charlie Rose Cleabeat Nancy Rose Elmer Rose M. G. Garner Anderson T. M. Shelton Leeman Rose

Nesmith and Nix Wedding At Nesmith Home

A wedding of much interest occurred Sunday morning July 21 at the Nesmith home as Erin Nesmith married Woyd Nix of Cleveland Ohio Rev Terring tines officiated Only close friends and relatives attended Mrs Nix is the daughter of Mr and Mrs C F Nesmith The couple are wished a prosperous and happy life by many friends

Tressie Notice Rena Rubie Cole Jewel Sheats Pauline Gerdes Louise Gray Novel Humphries Flora Oldacre Ludie Viola Pearson Morris Ala Ervin Vera Nesmith Kathleen South Dubbie’ Owens Clara Nix Mr. Vernon Amos Freeman Owens Lee Felton Parker Roscoe Gray Roy Humphries Loyd Nix Larkin Lloyd Walker Verne Dewey Bartlett Noel Blackmon Silas Reid Nesmith-Nix Erin Nesmith Woyd Nix Cleveland Ohio Terringtines

Prolific Local Visits and School News in Proctor District

Community notes from Proctor report visitors and homecomings in Birmingham and nearby areas. Mentions of Miss Arineota Koker and Miss Dorothy Adams establishing homes in Birmingham, plus relatives visiting relatives across Cullman Etna Cross Roads and County Line. Summer school opened July 22 with faculty to be announced, Silas Williams to attend, and Centerdale teachers tentatively chosen. Additional updates cover church work, camping trips, fishing trips to Muscle Shoals, road work, and local visits by G OC House, Elizabeth Simmons, Anna Mae Tidwell, and others.

Silas Williams Fairview High School A. G. Dye and Sons Dewitt and Calvin Phinus Dye Muscle Shoals Jewell Vann Etna Centerdale Lois Harbison Boyd Prorter

Willingham News Local Serivices and Visits Report

Rev. McGill conducted the Cross Chapel quarterly conference and preached to a large audience. A. F. Galin with mother and daughter set out on an extended North trip visiting Akron and Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Uras Humphrey were over Sunday guests of T. C. Byram and attended Salem singing.

Effie Mae White Florence Adram Law Boaz J. J. Pruett Howard Sims Cullman Ellis Taylor Franklin County Lionel Law John Wallace Fowler Huden Law Kermit Johnson Salem Beach Decatur A. F. Galin

Corin th News: large crowd attends services and visiting guests

A large crowd attended church services at Sanntay sight and Sunday. Rev Back of Blountsville conducted the meetings. Local residents joined in singing at Battle Ground on Sunday. Visitors include Lelton Heard of Decatur and Gertie Rusk of Huntsville visiting relatives here.

Wrvices Sanntay Sf Blountsville Battle Ground Lelton Heard Decatur Gertie Rusk Huntsville E. J. Maddox John Simpson

Woman's Auxiliary Presbyterian Synod of Alabama Meet

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Synod of Alabama meets in McCorkle Hall at Alabama College for Women in Montevallo July 24 for a week. Leaders include Mrs. J. F. Hooper of Selma and Mrs. Hunter Vaughan of Montgomery. Distinguished speakers from within the church and a sacred concert mark the program.

Montevallo Ala Woman's Auxiliary Presbyterian Synod of Alabama McCorkle Hall Alabama College For Women J. F. Hooper Selma Synodical Hunter Vaughan Montgomery Henry H. Sweets Louisville Palmer C. DuBose China Homer McMillan Atlanta H. V. Carson Louis Yelanjian Springville F. L. Cade Catherine

Local visitors and gatherings reported in Battle Ground area

Mr and Mrs Irving Blair visited Mr and Mrs South of Battle Ground Sunday afternoon. Mrs Donnie Rusk and Mr and Mrs Johnnie Laney of Mt Vernon were guests of Mr and Mrs James McClellan Thursday afternoon. A large number attended the picnic and ball games at Sulphur Springs Saturday. Mr and Mrs George Johnson and family visited their daughter Mrs Belle Heard and family here recently. Mrs Maggie Wilkerson of Lawrence county and son Hodge Wilkerson of Birmingham were guests of Mrs Polly Heard and Langi ster here recently. Miss Bernard Rigsby was guest of Misses Ola and Audrey Bryant Sauadaz for several days, somewhat improved.

Sparkman Vinson Boys Andrews Logan Gertrude Blackman Akron Ohio Luther Andrews Detroit Mich Harvie Andrews Nashville Arineota Koker Birming Dorothy Adams Birmingham Sam Smith College Park Rev. Myers Morgan County Methodist Church Ethridge Self Curtis Kelley Vera Hawkins Etna Missionary Church Irene Bevil Little Simmons Elizabeth Hartselle Davidson P. Loggin Irving Blair South Battle Ground Donnie Rusk Johnnie Laney Mt. Vernon James McClellan Sulphur Springs George Johnson Belle Heard Maggie Wilkerson Lawrence County Hodge Wilkerson Polly Heard Iangister Misa Bernard Rigsby Ola Audrey Bryant Sauadaz Landers W. G. Ransom Sarah Briscoe Inez Oden Marguerite Almon Decatur Church of God Revival Mason Ridge J. S. Martin Ida Lee Martin Lucille Lyle Dallas Baker Lauran Red” Garrison Novel Russell Six Mile Jess Mainard J. A. Garrison Wedowee U. S. Lemmonds Paul Cain Newman Grizzard Weaver Gum Springs Kittie Johnston Felton Lyle R. C Herbert Miller J. O. Missvile Robert Summerford

Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events

Somerville residents share weekend visits from Alabama, Decatur, and Birmingham. A newborn girl Nelle Ruth to C. B. Johnsons at route one. Revival services, school openings, and church events mark a busy local week with many guests and travels.

Stewart Leaves For Harriman Position

James T. Stewart former Crescent Amusement Company manager here departed for Harriman Tennessee to take over management of Crescent theatres there. Many friends regret the transfer noting he made many local friends.

James T. Stewart Crescent Amusement Company Harriman Tenn Crescent Theatres Mr. Stewart

Prominent Women To Lead Discussion At City Mission Meet

Three Alabama women prominent in church welfare work will lead discussions at the seventh annual session of the regional conference on city and rural missions at Lake Junaluska North Carolina July 30 31. sponsored by the Woman s Missionary Council of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Includes Miss Dorothy Crim Birmingham Mrs Mary B Russell and Mrs W F Price with topics Folks Inherited and Our Conference. Delegates from centers of home mission work east of the Mississippi will attend. Mrs F F Stevens of Columbia Missouri will attend as a visitor.

Lake Junaluska N. C Alabama Conference On City and Rural Missions Woman's Missionary Council of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South Mississippi River F. F. Stevens Columbia Dorothy Crim Ensley Mary B. Russell Birmingham

Dance Planned at Valley Country Club

County club hosts the annual mid summer dance Tuesday evening with music by the Louisiana Troubadours who have pleased at many previous dances in town.

Valley Country Club Louisiana Troubadours

Guests of the Decatur Rotary club meet

Guests of the Decatur Rotary club today included Stanley Wyatt Russell Spivey John R Witt A G Patterson Leo Burnett and Jack Rice in a morning gathering at the club house.

Decatur Rotary Club Stanley Wyatt Russell Spivey John R. Witt A. G. Patterson Leo Burnett Jack Rice

Seybourne Lynne Praised by Decatur Rotary Club

Seybourne Lynne, track coach at the University of Alabama, spoke before the Decatur Rotary on track and field progress in the South. He praised Wallace Wade and Wilbur Hutsell, calling Hutsell the best track coach in the United States.

Seybourne Lynne University of Alabama Decatur Rotary Club Lynne South Wallace Wade The University Wilbur Hutsell Auburn United States

Rosemont Woman Seeks Significance of Jefferson Lap Desk

Mrs. William Morgan Smith of Rosemont Virginia claims a lap desk she owns bears writing by Thomas Jefferson on the Declaration of Independence. The assertion centers on the desk’s provenance and historical value.

William Morgan.Smith Rosemont, Va Thomas Jefferson

Hon E B Almon to Speak in North Alabama Tour

Hon Edward B Almon congressman from the Eighth district will address audiences across North Alabama counties. He starts at Monrovia on Thursday at 10 AM during the Monrovia barbecue, then Sco tt sboro Jackson county farmers meet, followed by Decatur Rotary Club on Monday on Aeronautics and the airport for Decatur.

Edward Almon North Alabama Monrovia Scottsboro Jackson County Madison Jackson Decatur Decatur Rotary Club

Cain Barbecue Date Set For August 8

The annual Cain barbecue near Somerville in Morgan county is scheduled for August 8. The event will feature barbecue, baseball games, and a gathering of old acquaintances drawing attendees from across the county. The public is invited.

Cain Morgan County Cain Plantation Somerville

Legion members honored by Decatur Rotary for Fourth of July

Decatur Rotary club read resolutions of congratulation to J A Woods post commander on the American Legion Fourth of July celebration. Prepared by Jervis Jones, the resolutions were adopted on a unanimous vote amid the club meeting.

American Legion Decatur Rotary Club J. A. Woods Rotary Club Jervis Jones

River gauge reads 5.2 feet at Tennessee river

The Tennessee river stood stationary today with a gauge reading of 5.2 feet, indicating no main movement in the water level. Officials note stable conditions along the riverbanks.

Tennessee

Light Rainfall Reported in 24 Hours

A weather bulletin notes a light shower in the area with 0.08 inch of precipitation recorded in the last 24 hours.

Weather Bureau

Is Resting Well After Monday Night Operation

W R Alexander, who had surgery at Benevolent hospital Monday night, is reported resting well today. The update notes his condition has improved with medical staff monitoring.

W. R. Alexander Benevolent Hospital

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