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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1932

Page

4

Methodist Circles and Club Meetings Across Local Church

Circles One Two and Three of the First Methodist Woman's Missionary Society meet with hosts Mrs. Ramage Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Trimble sharing Bible study prayer and business. Community House sale plans led by Martha and Mary Guild with Mrs. Mitchell presiding. House party at Watt Bradley home in Belle Mina features swimming tennis and social events for visiting youths. Local Legion Auxiliary to skip meeting due to state convention in Gadsden.

Methodist Woman's Missionary Society L. J. Ramage Mattie Jones J. T. Jones Jones W. F. Price Duncan Jesus Lowe James H. Johnson Grimes Sheffield Martha and Mary Guild Maynard Layman East Moulton St Shepard Place Sherman Street Irvin Mitchell Watt Bradley Belle Mina Limestone County Christine Kimnery Nolansville Tenn Louise Wilkinson Columbus Ethel Harrison Ann Mary Augusta Bibb Florence Woodard Elkmont Springs Clarence Bibb Watkinson C. C. Cox Ben Lee Bibb Sidney Nethery S. J. Nethery J. A. Henderson Grant Street Central Methodist Church Emerson McCulloch A. H. Nabors A. M. Richards American Legion Auxiliary State Convention of Legion Auxiliaries Gadsden Central Baptist Church H. R. Sherard Circle Jackson Street J. R. Huie Ernest Walker Leslie Doss John Wilkes Mary Hosey O’hara

Personal Notices From Garden City Visit Homecomings

Mrs R L Furst visits her parents in Garden City this week. Miss Ethel Harrison returns from Belle Mina after a week on a house party. Miss Hilda Carpenter attends an executive session with Pan Hellenic and Mortar Board leaders in Tuscaloosa. Mrs Robert Cain of Madison visits relatives Tuesday. Mr and Mrs H E Dryden and son depart for Montgomery after visiting parents. Thomas Hodson leaves August first for Louisville on L N R R transfer. Mrs Hodson stays with children and may move in November. Hodsons to relocate after thirteen years of community involvement.

Mrs. R. L. Furst Mrs. Dean Garden City Ethel Harrison Belle Mina Hilda Carpenter Tuscaloosa H. E. Dryden H. E. Iti Thomas Hodson Louisville

Patterned Sport Frock by Anne Adams Features

This ad presents a sport dress pattern with cap sleeves and a surplice bodice accent, noting size ranges 14 to 20 and 32 to 42, with fabric needs 3 1 8 yards of 36 inch material and 38 yards of contrast. It offers a 32 page fashion catalog for summer styles, lingerie, and kiddie models, priced separately.

Anne Adams

Planning to Attend Magic City Session

James L. Draper and A. D. Sample of Morgan county board of revenue plan to attend the statewide meeting of county boards of revenue in Birmingham. Sample is in Birmingham. Draper will leave today or Wednesday. Judge B L Malone may attend part of the sessions Wednesday.

James L. Draper A. D. Sample Morgan County Board of Revenue Birmingham

Good Pictures In Store For Decatur This Fall

G. P. Banniza, manager of the Princess theatre, reports an unusually good lineup of pictures for Decatur and surrounding areas. He notes starting in August the schedule will feature strong films as he returns from Nashville, Tennessee after a brief business trip.

G. P. Banniza Princess Theatre Nashville Tenn Decatur Ban- Niza

Stronger Pork Prices Expected in Alabama Fall Market

Montgomery Ala July 26 The Alabama pork market is expected to rise this Fall according to F W Gist state and Federal statistician Alabama has 414000 pigs up 6 percent from last year while the national average declines by T percent Gist says the higher production should yield better prices for farmers this season.

Montgomery Ala Alabama F. W. Gist Gist

Morgan County Revenue Board Called Meeting

The Morgan county board of revenue held a called meeting at 10 o clock to discuss an industrial matter of county interest. The session continued until shortly before noon.

Morgan County Board of Revenue

Rainfall Needed in South Limestone County Corn Crops at Risk

Rainfall is urgently needed in parts of South Limestone County as Decatur area reports heavy rain but other sections show drought. Officials warn corn crops may suffer moisture stress without rain in the coming days.

South Limestone Decatur Limestone County

Cullman Receiving Rabies Treatments

Since July 18, 21 anti rabies treatments have been sent to Cullman, per Dr A J Perolio, director of the Tennessee Valley Laboratory.

Cullman A. J. Perolio Tennessee Valley Laboratory

June Health Department Activity Report Details Typhoid Control Efforts

Morgan county health department reports June work across health education school hygiene infant and maternal care and sanitation. Highlights include 339 lab specimens examined 145 venereal disease treatments and 22 dairies supervised with 14 producing grade A milk 80 percent pasteurization and 9 promotional visits.

Morgan County Health Department H. C. McRee

No Preliminary Hearing Sought by Henry Southern

Henry Southern remains in Madison county jail after a shooting of William D. Norman. Justice J. W. Bailey said Southern has not demanded a preliminary hearing, which would normally be held before him.

Henry Southern Madison County William D. Norman

No Reports Of Boll Weevil In Limestone County

A south Limestone County resident said today there were no reports of boll weevil infestation in his area. He noted little chance to speak with neighbor farmers and saw no evidence of boll weevil in six acres of cotton on his property.

South Limestone County

Holt Rests Well After Train Auto Collision

W. H. Holt, injured in a collision between a Southern railway train and an automobile Saturday night, was described at noon today as resting well at Benevolent Hospital. He suffered painful injuries but none considered serious. Charles Buchanan, 15, died from injuries in the same wreck.

W. H. Holt Southern Railway Benevolent Hospital Holt Charles Buchanan

Market Sellers Pleased With Busy Decatur Curb Market

Sellers on the Decatur curb market reported strong sales early today. A good variety of produce drew many buyers to the curb for Decatur tables.

Decatur

Six More Lawyers Graduate at Alabama University

Alabama added six new lawyers last week through a special graduation at the University of Alabama. Horace Flurry of Montgomery, John Foshee of Maplesville, Kenneth Griffith of Cullman, Charles La Prance of Syracuse New York, Barnes Lovelace of Brewton, and Harold Weeks of Cullman received their law degrees. Dr. George Denny conferred the degrees to allow immediate admission to the state bar without the August summer commencement delay.

University Ala Alabama University of Alabama Horace Flurry Montgomery John Foshee Maplesville Kenneth Griffith Cullman Charles la Prance Syracuse N. Y Barnes Lovelace Brewton Harold Weeks George Denny State

Another Law on the Auto License Dates

Alabama allows residents living in Mississippi to stay 145 days without a Mississippi tag but must get a non resident permit within 25 days from any Mississippi sheriff. No fee is charged for the non resident permit.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Mississippi

Boy Sustains Foot Cut in Hardware Store Accident

Athens Alabama July 26 a visiting boy from Rome Georgia name Jimmie Martin cut his foot when an axe near him in a local hardware store. The injury required eight stitches and the child is reported resting well with his grandfather W L Martin at Athens awaiting further care.

Athens Ala Jimmie Martin Rome

Death Toll in Birmingham Higher for Year to July 9

Birmingham recorded 71 auto deaths in the year ending July 9, higher than 48 within city limits the prior year. Nationwide 522 auto fatalities occurred in 86 cities for the year, down from 695 in 1931.

Birmingham Department of Commerce U.S

New York Ratifies Constitution On This Day 1788

On this day in 1788 the state of New York ratified the United States Constitution adopting the framework that guides the federal government. The action solidified support for a new national charter amid heated political debates and set the stage for the republic’s early governance.

New York United States

Chastain Recovers at Home After Auto Mishap

Fred Chastain is back home on Second Avenue West after treatment at Baugh's Infirmary for a sprained back suffered in a Saturday afternoon automobile accident.

Fred Chastain Second Avenue West Baugh’s Infirmary Mr. Chastain

Wrights to Return About August First

Circuit Solicitor Wade Wright and his wife plan to return to Decatur around August first after a pleasant visit with relatives in Virginia They are currently in Manassas Virginia at the home of Mrs Wrights relatives.

Circuit Wade Wright

Ardmore Woman Is Home After Infirmary Stay

Mrs. B B Gatlin of Ardmore has been discharged from Baugh's Infirmary after several weeks of treatment and returned home on Sunday.

Ardmore B B. Gatlin Baugh’s Infirmary

Martha Ruth Woodard Undergoes Hand Operation

Miss Martha Ruth Woodard of Columbia Tennessee underwent an operation on her hand Monday at Baugh's Infirmary and is recuperating rapidly today at the home of her sister Mrs Ben Gilbert.

Martha Ruth Woodard Columbia, Tenn Baugh’s Infirmary Ben Gilbert

Six Treatments Administered for Rabies Exposure in Decatur Family

Six members of the Sherrill family in Decatur received rabies post exposure treatments at the Tennessee Valley Laboratory. A bull puppy reportedly went mad, biting three people while three others were exposed to the disease.

Tennessee Valley Laboratory Decatur Sherrill

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First Presbyterian Bible Class Sae Martha and Bradley Archie Wallace Hill Ruth Banks Mary Louise Garrett Hill George Lawrence N. K. Bitting, Jr Henry Cullom, Jr Nancy Worth Jones John Cullom Mary Penick Jones Billy Kirby Jane Malone Frank Kirby, Jr Frances Cowden Clifford Smith Jean Gray Thomas Bailey Elizabeth Pride Pride Frank Malcolm Martin Margaret Ann Rogers Fred Trimble Doris Gard- Haddock Patricia Hart Julian Bibb, Jr Sarah Neville Trinity George O’brien Jane Bragg Jimmy Tillery Peggy Brown John Felix White Enid Young Washington, D. C Randall Cullom Shirley Pride Gene Young Washington D. C Methodist Central Baptist Circles Katherine Lola Hawley Wabash Ind Muscle Shoals Bob Hassinger Arthur Stephenson Hartselle R. G. Sherrill and and Son Lakeland, Fla Zem Sanders Jacksonville Fla R. M. McGlathery Guy Wayland Knoxville, Tenn C. R. Green Fairhope, Ala Mrs C. C. Green J. W. Cunningham A. J. Harris Fairhope J. H. Calvin Lahleen Kinney Weber Opelika Ben Collier Clarksdale, Miss E. W. Collier Red Boiling Springs Wanda del R. A. Dews Ira G. Dews West Moultontreet Ernest Dodd Miss Dorothy Dodd Bir Carrie Ross Red Mountain Charles C. Johnson Pensacola Fila Edward G Codinson Richard Arlen Jack Oakie Robert Coogan Virginia Bruce the Sky Princess Ccuaea Robert Cain Madison Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City Magic City Pictres the Revenue Board Southern Boll Post Axe Luke Ham Spartan Radio Clarion Radio Zennette Radio Clarion, Jr E. E. Forbes and Sons Piano Co DR. Riggs Riggs Nungester Drug CO Bank Street Riggs Dental Laboratory, Inc Orlando, Fla Chastain Wrights
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