Personal Visitors and Travels Notice in Decatur Area
Local residents and guests are listed with brief travel plans and visits. Birmingham couple Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Gardner and son spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. Malone. Doris Gardner visited friends for three weeks. Anne Frances Harris and mother Anne New Orleans visitors left for Courtland. Rev. and Mrs. Vance Gordon and baby plan six weeks in Bridgeport Conn. Rev. H. A. Tucker from Tampa and Vance Gordon visit then go to Monte Sano. Bradford Shelton of Huntsville visited Decatur. Sarah Neville returns home to Trinity after visiting Jane Malone. H. C. Hutchinson returns to El Dorado Ark with children Sam Brock and Geraldine for weeks. Ben Britnell leaves for a business trip to New Orleans with Mrs. Redding Emens for Louisiana visit. Rotary leaders motor to Wilson Dam clubhouse for two days. Mrs. F. A. Bloodworth recovering at home. Ruth and Sylvia Sneed of Brundidge return home after visiting Joe and family.
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R. C. Gardner and Son
Birmingham
H. C. Hutchinson
el Dorado
Ark
J. O. Camp
Sam Brock
Geraldine
Ben Britnell
New Orleans
Redding Emens
Louisiana
Local social notes list visits and travels of residents
Jaunty Tweed Mrs. C. H. Chunn prepares to visit Spiegner Alabama while Webster McLeod travels to Bay Minette for an extended stay. Many others depart or visit Birmingham Huntsville Chattanooga and New York with family updates and health notes.
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Webster McLeod
Bay Minette, Ala
Canning Demonstrations Offered Across Morgan County
Demonstrations on canning vegetables fruits soups and juices begin today in Morgan County at Austinville Trinity Decatur Priceville and Hartselle. Residents are urged to contact local coordinators for meeting places times and further details plus tips on drying greens and planning fall gardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Decatur
Rev. Wilson
Elmer Bussey
Estelle Crow
Trinity
Prank Emens
Sam Lile
Rayburn Neville
Tom Price
B. P. Collier
G. A. Weinman
Hartselle
Toch
G. B. Hale
C'Nl. Lee
Stalyne Hardwick
Rum-maker Facundo Bacardi dies after accidental gun injury
Facundo Bacardi the 40 year old head of the Bacardi rum business died after a gun misfire injure him in the abdomen a week ago. The Bacardi family which built the distillery from a grandfather founded enterprise faced tragedy as pneumonia and septic poisoning followed the wound. The firm produces 250000 gallons of rum daily and contributes millions to the family fortune. The Bacardi legacy includes links to US education and noted family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacardi
Facundo Bacardi
United States
Baacardis
Facundo
Bacardi Company
Cornell University
Pen
Serene Per Theamily
Gun Fire Wounds Several in Kentucky Restaurant Shooting
In Evarts Kentucky late Saturday night a gunman fired three volleys through a restaurant window wounding several people including deputy constable Dillard Middleton, 28, and others. A second incident saw two shots fired at Patrolman Anse Bowling from a passing car. no one was hit and the suspects fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Cusick
Anse Bowling
This Model at Home Pattern 2373 for Frocks
Decatur Daily Pattern announces Pattern 2373 a spring frock design sized 36 to 48. The long lines slim the figure with pointed seaming stitched pleats and bow details. Catalog offers Annie Adams styles. price 15c for catalog, 25c for catalog and pattern. Orders to Decatur Daily Pattern Dept New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Adams
Decatur Daily Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York City
PALS SAVE LIFE AS BOY NEAR DROWNING IN LACON
Lewis Partin of Lacon nearly drowned Sunday afternoon while swimming with friends. Cramps struck him. pals swam to his rescue and pulled him ashore. Medical help arrived promptly and he was treated after the stomach was emptied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Partin
Lacon
Partin
Swaim
Bonanza Quartet To Perform In Courtland Tonight
The Bonanza Quartet will journey to Courtland for a 30 minute musical program after the weekly community singing at 7 30. Large crowds from Lawrence and Morgan counties attend these sings and the Decatur quartet is expected to join tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonanza
Courtland
Lawrence
Morgan Counties
Decatur
Manson McDougal Is Placed In Hospital
Decatur route three resident Manson McDougal has been admitted to Benevolent hospital after a long throat illness. He was brought by Priest’s ambulance on Sunday and will likely stay several days for treatment.
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Manson McDougal
Decatur
Benevolent Hospital
McDougal
Fred Chastain Infirmary After Weekend Auto Mishap
Fred Chastain of Second Avenue West is in Baugh's Infirmary after a Saturday afternoon automobile mishap near Cullman. He lost control, left the road into a ditch, received first aid in Cullman, and was transported by Brown's ambulance from Decatur to the infirmary. He suffers a badly strained back and shoulder muscle injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Chastain
Second Avenue
West
Baugh
Cullman
Chastain
Brown
Decatur
Squealer Bound Over to Await September Jury
In Douglasville Georgia Fred Pierce linked to the Densmore slaying near a still destruction scene bound over to the September grand jury with bail set at 10000 Pierce contends the gun fired accidentally during a dispute while Clarence Densmore and a companion rode in a car Pierce remains jailed awaiting bail notice from Sheriff after Judge Hutcheson granted the bail Saturday
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Douglasville
Fred Pierce
Clarence Densmore
Afton
Densmore
Pierce
John B. Hutcheson
Money Picture For Government Shown
Washington reports a large federal cash balance yet the treasury borrows 650 million dollars for relief and other needs. The Federal Reserve June report shows banks hold 942 million over reserve requirements. The treasury offers 227 million to refund debt, the rest funds relief and government operations. Much new money will reach the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Treasury
Federal Reserve Monthly
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Canning Tips for Beans and Other Vegetables
Instructions cover preparing string beans lima beans and okra for drying. Steps include washing trimming blanching cooling drying at 110 to 145 F, using towels or sun for moisture removal, and specific times for steaming blanching and dry heat.
Annual Meeting Comes to Decatur for Primitive Baptist Session
The Primitive Baptist association will convene in Decatur at the church on West Wilson Avenue starting September 16 for four days. Delegates from many states are expected, with Rev. W. Betts of Tanner presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the Ninth
Street Methodist Church
Swan Lake
Primitive Baptist (Negro) Association
Decatur
West Wilson Avenue
W. Betts of
Tanner
Mrs. Roy Williams Taken to Benevolent Hospital
Mrs. Roy Williams of Decatur route four was brought to Benevolent hospital for treatment on Sunday afternoon. She was transported by Priest's ambulance to the infirmary for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Williams
Decatur
Benevolent Hospital
Williams
Priest’s Ambulance
Armstrong Dies at Town Creek After Long Illness
J R Armstrong 76 a longtime Town Creek businessman and partner in Armstrong and Sanderson died Sunday at his home after a six month illness. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ in Town Creek with Reverend Holt of Florence and Reverend Harding of Columbia Tenn. officiating. Interment followed at Tuscumbia with Priest of Decatur directing. He is survived by his daughter Mrs Mattie Knauff, one brother J F Armstrong, a sister Mrs Naomi Pierce and three grandchildren. The death is mourned by Town Creek and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J R. Armstrong
Town Creek
Armstrong and Sanderson
Church of Christ
Holt
Florence
Harding
Columbia Tenn
Tuscumbia
Decatur
Mattie Knauff
J. F. Armstrong
Naomi Pierce
Rhodes of The Daily Stricken at Home on Moulton Street
Cecil Rhodes of The Daily was taken ill at home on Moulton Street and is likely to be away from duties for several days after being at work on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil " Rhodes
The
Daily
Moulton Street
Mr. Rhodes
Vergil Among Rome’s Greatest Poets
The article notes Publius Vergilius Maro known as Vergil as one of Rome’s most celebrated poets highlighting his enduring literary legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publius Vergilius Maro Vergil
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al Waller
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J. N. Hodges
E. C. Shaw
A. T
Henry Ccullom, JR
John Cullom
Henry Cullom, Jr
Henry Cullom
Woodall’s
Cullom
John Felix White
Enid Young
Thomas Bailey
Elizabeth Pride
Pride
Sarah Neville
Nancy Worth Jones
Marge Erick Jones
Comer Ezell
OSI
Bama Darlin
Bama Darlin’s
MR. and
Mrs. Hamilton
John Hamilton
Westside Presbyterian
Third Avenue West
Christian Endeavor Society
Willoughby Presbyterian Church
ST. Anne's Church
St. Anne’s Catholic Church
Ome Group
Elgin Ladies
Griffin Jewelry Shop
Frank Harris
Anne Frances
W. R. Rogers
Vance Gordon
Baby
Bridgeport
Conn
H. A. Tucker
Tampa
Fla
Rey
Monte Sano
Huntsville
Bradford Shelton
Jane Malone
BE. M. Chenault
Joe Woods
Peter M. Dennis
Wilson Dam
Rotary Club
F. A. Bloodworth
Ruth
Sylvia Sneed
Brundidge, Ala
Mrs
Joe Sneed
C. H. Chunn
Mr. Chunn
Spiegner, Ala
G. T. Middlebrooks
Haddock, Ga
Harry Hodd
St. Augustine
G.S. Lawrence
June Oldacre
J. R. Gibson
Chattanooga, Tenn
G. T. Sewell
G. W. Webb
Pauline and
Katherine Stevens
Danville
Mrs. Freeman
Landers
Carl Gibson
Carl Hubert
A. C. Stott
8. D. Brock
Mrs. Eldon Jones
Mr. Jones
Cincinnati
Ohio
Hubert Young
L. T. Pride
Ala
John Bragg
H. D. Greer
H. D Greer
Gene Young
Bragg
J. G. McGehee
Dolly Greer
Charlotte Porter
Marjorie
Charlotte Reeves
Leighton
H. B. Williams
Jane Bragg
Moulton
Miss
Birdie
Ruth McLeod
Mobile
E. W. McLeod
Jolly
E. L. Jolly
Eighth Avenue
Adrianne Allen
Princess
Robinson
Kentucky
Anne Adams
Lydia E. Pinkham
Arcried
Squealer
Armstrong
Goidel
Gronr
R. E. Chandler Stock
H. R. Speare
Sterchi’s
Steechi Meee Ee Chis
Decatur, Alabama
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