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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1930
Page
6
A rhetorical piece discusses gangsters and the latch key club as factors in youth crime. It questions if poverty parental absence and adult behavior influence boys and girls toward delinquency and eventual gangster activity, noting teachers and mothers' roles.
The author laments changes in American boys and questions training by parents especially mothers. He argues for courage over cowardice and critiques the rise of gangs and perceived female dominance. He contrasts past strength with present social trends and mocks evolutionary theory.
The Inter Se Club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. M. E. McCluskey’s Swan Lake home with a Rook game and extra guests led by Elizabeth Hyde who won the trophy. Other events included a Crystal Plunge swim party hosted by Mrs. W. M. Voorhies with guests from Athens and Memphis, a bridge party hosted by Mrs. H. D. Barnum for Mrs. Stickney, and a Missionary Society meeting at West Decatur Methodist chaired by Mrs. C. S. Napps with studies on Home and Foreign Missions.
Mrs George Harvey and Mrs Russell Breeding attended with clubsters. Mrs James Ratliffe won the high score prize among members. Mrs Harvey received the guest memento for her visit. Refreshments followed the games.
The Wednesday Eight club gathered at Mrs. Rufus Warren’s home with summer blossoms, featuring guests Mrs. Fred Sheats Birmingham Mrs. Shaw Haslett Luling Texas Mrs. A J Sneed Birmingham Mrs E C Strain Columbia Miss and Mrs Ben Hill. Mrs Fred Sheats won the highest guest score and Mrs E D Berry led the club scores. An ice course followed the games. Weekend House Party at Knight's Island hosted by Mr and Mrs John McGehee August 2 with about twenty guests. Night Out Club hosts John Snodgrass and wife for the regular meeting Thursday.
Mrs. Cooper Adams of Fort Sill Oklahoma plans a two month visit with her mother and sister. Captain Adams will attend a polo tournament in Denver for a month. The Alabama Farmers convention will attract Mr. and Mrs. John Snodgrass and Mr. and Mrs. T M Jones Jr to Auburn for a week. Various locals and guests are noted, including illness and social events.
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