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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1927

Page

5

Birthday Party for Little Mary Sue Ryan Celebrates Seventh

Mary Sue Ryan marked her seventh birthday on July 22 from 4 to 6 pm with a large gathering of friends and relatives. Guests included many local names, games were played, a souvenir was given to Annie Ruth Phillips, and lemonade plus ice cream and cake were served by Mrs. S. L. Ryan and helpers.

Mary Sue Ryan Odessa Atha Creel Margaret Self Sam Stanley Doris Bud Lee Katherline Harrison Nellie Clark Roan Martha Frances Kilgore Annie Aline Grantlin Maxie Childs Helen Ross Marcel Lonnie Shearwood Gladys Izell Haynes Aaron Marion Williams Harvey Sharp Gene Huie Olene Sharp Marion Joyce Hue B. G. Ryan C. R. Lanier

Gown and social notes from a Georgia Alabama region evening

A mauve Latin style gown with crystal bead fringe is described for Louise Brooks. The column lists numerous social visits and travel, mentioning Louise Brooks, Ruth Chase, Mrs. McGlathery, Miss Chase, and many others across Huntsville, Birmingham, Fayetteville, and nearby towns with confirmations of hospital stays and family trips.

Louise Brooks

Tribble Family Milestone Celebrated With Large Gathering

Mrs. R D Tribble hosted a joyful event with over 125 relatives attending. Out-of-town guests included J F Tribble and his Indianapolis family. The afternoon featured a sermon by Rev N F Rowe as all twelve Tribble children were present.

Trotman R D. Tribble

Local Figures Visit and Travel Notes Across Town

Social notes list guests and visitors including George Hawthorne and Wallace from London Canada arriving to stay with the Griffins on Canal street. Several locals travel or host relatives in Alabama Georgia Florida and Birmingham with health updates for Miss Margaret Liston and Master Jimmy Tillery.

George Hawthorne and Son Wallace London Can Walter Griffin Canal Street

De catur Baptist social to introduce new pastor at homes

Evening Circle three of De catur Baptist Church holds a social Tuesday at 7 on the lawns of Mrs. J. T. Bryant and Mrs. W. M. Simmons to introduce Rev. McReady. The young college and high school set enjoyed a dance at Russell Humphrey's home for visiting guests.

Decatur Baptist Church J. T. Bryant W. M. Simmons Rev. McReady Russell Humphrey

Local Happenings in Falkville and Florida Visits

Misses Olive Isbell Inez and Allie Tillery of Falkville plan a trip to St Augustine Florida for nursing courses at Flagler hospital. Mrs W P Baugh just returned from an extended Florida visit to Miami Tampa Palm Beach St Petersburg and Lakeland. Mrs Hal Bareliff of Hartselle and Mrs Zem Sanders of Lakeland are noted in the personals.

Olive Isbell Inez Allie Tillery Falkville St. Augustine, Fla Flagler Hospital W. P. Baugh Florida Miami Tampa Palm Beach St. Petersburg Lakeland Hal Barelift Hartselle Zem Sanders

Local Social News Notes and Visits Mentioned

Mrs. Preuit Cart and several others drove Joy Birmingham to spend Monday. Mrs. W. Bailey, Mrs. W. M. Bailey, Mrs. E. B. Garner, and Miss Babye Bess Bailey are noted in the social round. Clyde Loosier visits grandmother Mrs. C. M. Bivley.

Local Notes On Visits And Arrivals Around Moulton

Moulton community updates include Mrs. RR Moseley and two daughters visiting Birmingham with her sister Mrs. Allen. Mrs. Halvey of Madison visits her daughter Mrs. Herbert Thornton. Mr. and Mrs. Massey of Vina spent time with Miss Rowena Baker and returned home on Sunday. Dr and Mrs Auhirkin move into a new brick bungalow at Oak and Cherry Streets. Mrs. W. M. Jolly visits relatives in Cullman. Mrs. W. N. Cowden and Frances return from weeks with Mrs. Brenner Smith. Mrs. Jennie Byars is critically ill at Mrs. Gibson’s home in Moulton Heights.

Roy Kierbow Betty Jean Cullman Mr. Kierbow Dorothy Ann Parks W. M. Parks Elkton Tenn J. Moseley Missese and Jenn Mrs. Allen Birmingham Mrs. Halvey Madison Mrs. Herbert Thornton James Massey Vina Rowena Baker Mr. Massey Jennie Byars Gibson Moulton Heights

Temperature Range Report From Government Weather Office

The weather office records a 24 hour high of 87 degrees and a low of 64 degrees. The report notes the latest temperature readings as part of daily weather data.

Government Weather Office

Judge Lowe Heads to Brevard for Brief Visit

Judge W. T. Lowe of Morgan County Court expects to leave tonight for Brevard North Carolina where he will join Mrs. Lowe for a short visit.

W. T. Lowe Morgan County Court Brevard, N. C

Juniors Plan First Social Stew Gathering

The Brunewick stew committee invites all members to gather at 7 30 at Malone Hall for a ride to The Cabin where the stew will be served at eight. This marks the organization’s initial social meeting with expected record attendance.

Thomas W. Wert Malone Hall

Layman Returns From Long Trip

Horace M. Layman district Lane day school superintendent for the Presbyterian church has returned from an extended tour of Alabama and Mississippi points in the interest of church work.

Horace M. Layman Lane Day The Presbyterian Church Haa Retu Mississippi

Juniors Meet Directors Urged to Attend Weekly Meeting

All directors of the Junior Chamber of Commerce are urged to be present Monday evening at 7 30 oclock for the weekly directors meeting at The Daily office.

Chamber of Commerce

River levels dip as Tennessee river measures 3.9 feet

The Tennessee river level shows a reading of 3.9 feet today marking a continuing decline. Local gauging indicates river flow easing with no immediate flood risk observed in the region.

Tennessee

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Margaret C. Shelton Decatur Williams McBride Loyal Friends First Christian Church Malone Park J. B. Harlow J. W. Atkins Sam Trotman J. B. Trotman Madigan Tub Sikes Georgette Rainey’s Fashion Parlor Sie Jackson St Princess Babe J. B. Cassela Frank P. Lide Letheb Pares Jack R. F. Warren Fred Sheats F. W. Haas Bill, Jr P. J Atlanta, Ga C. W. Knight E. T. Hammerly Tuscumbia Neal Lee the Benevolent Hospital Elles F. D. Peebles Herman Whaley Maurice Dorothy Mary Katherine Holmes Laura Davis Athens Hartwell Davis Mrs. Davis West A. Polytinsky St. Vincent's Hospital Dan Hogan Deatsville Peepers Montgomery Ala Pensacola Fla A. B. Domingos J. H. Hall Finance Co Bainbridge, Ga J. R. Daniels J. C. White Oak Street Will Sanders Stevenson Mrs J.T. Bryant I. V. Timberlake Fanny Godfrey Points Elmer Bradley Moulton W. C. Tucker Clearwater, Fla W. C. Holland Willie R. Norton Yates City, Kan Miss Pearl Godsey Dayton Chattanooga, Tenn Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Holland Edd_ Griffi West Palm Beach, Fla H. C. McCord Bernice Ora Ruth McConnell Truda Dahil Garden of Hearts Cupid Corinth Iuka Margaret Walker Clarence Lipscomb Slydell, la Margaret Liston Nashville Ee Earle Calvin Oak and Walnut Streets Jackson, Miss Alex Darnell Alabama Georgia Fanny Stringer J. H. McMath Mrs. Sanders South Johnny Dave Johns Jesse Hail Fort Meade, Fla J. R. Daniel Jimmy Tillery E. A. Tillery LaFayette Street C. M. Sivley Moulton-Morris Katie Pearl Sivley John Seiler Florence Malone Health Department Lessee Washington Betty Chilton Henry Gaity Clyde Loosier Mrs. C. M. Bivley Moulton-Morrin W. M. Jolly Cullman, Ala Brevard Layman Dixie Market Kansas City P. S Dixie Abi Albany J. R, Doss Second Avenue
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