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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1932
Page
5
Miss Martha Hen dating hosts a reception with Kath erine Hopper Grace Watson and others. In Gurley Ala Mrs E T Branum hosts a family birthday and luncheon gathering for Branum relatives. A Valley Country Club dance features the Bama Darlins and a Swan Lake picnic and a high school party are also reported along with church circles and social favors.
A flurry of visits and moving plans fills the page as Mr. and Mrs. Marion Russell entertain in Birmingham while guests return from Florence. Several families announce future homes and trips to Birmingham, Charlotte, Florida, and Georgia with multiple relatives visiting, touring, or awaiting operations.
The Carnegie Library adds many new books monthly including novels like Loves by Crohm and Old and New by Deeping. Also featured are And Life Goes On by Vicki Baum, The Black Swan by Sabatini, travel and biographies, plus Vogue and National Geographic magazines added to the shelves.
Three thousand veterans camped along Pennsylvania avenue awaiting federal action on the US 10 project. A wrecking contractor and forty laborers stood idle as a large crane loomed to demolish structures. Major Edward Keyes observed for the treasury department while orders moved through channels and had not reached police leadership.
The article lists state plans to use federal funds for highway work in 1933. Illinois has nine thousand men already on state highways with more to come. Iona projects nearly 5.25 million dollars for highways, over 3 million from federal aid. Maryland withholds a 1.02 million decision pending relief survey results. Michigan notes eight and a half million dollars including federal aid. Missouri expects several thousand extra workers with a 3.753 million allocation. Ohio reports nearly five million with about 3.75 million for labor. Oregon allocates two million with a large employment portion. New York will spend 35 million on highways, including six million federal aid.
A tree planted a year ago will be dedicated Sunday morning at the Belle Mina Methodist Sunday school in memory of N W Bradley who served 25 years as superintendent. The Bradley family and visitors from North Alabama are expected to attend during the Sunday school hour.
At the Gadsden American Legion convention Tuscaloosa was eyed as the likely city for the 1933 gathering. Delegates Harry Higdon Charlie Beckas E H Phillips and Solon Robertson returned praising the event and noting strong impact from Congressman Wright Patman of Texas who predicted passage of the soldiers bonus bill.
Tucker Wallace of the Nee community is slowly improving after an illness.
The Tennessee river was rising today according to the government observer with river levels ahead of flood risk. The report notes the river at a rising stage and warns local residents to monitor conditions and prepare for possible water level changes.
Leslie West of Cedar Creek returns home after working in Kansas harvesting wheat. He traveled recently to join seasonal labor and has completed the assignment.
Moss, a well known Oak Ridge resident, is very ill at his home, sources say. The news notes his condition and location without further details.
People of the Woodland Mills community anticipate a revival series starting at Red Oak Grove next Sunday July 31. Announcements regarding the meeting will be made at the opening. The public is invited.
Mrs J B Powell well known Cedar Creek resident remains ill at her home in Cedar Creek as reported in local notices.
Citronella is a fragrant ethereal oil imported from Ceylon used by perfumiers.
Arthur Lockwell announces weekly sing at Westside Presbyterian Church on Seventh Avenue West. The service starts at 7 45 pm Thursday with no special features planned for this week.
The revival at Valhermoso Springs begins Sunday July 31 and will continue for several days. The public is invited to attend all the services.
Rev Blake of Tarrant Ala will conduct revival services at Rock Spring Presbyterian Church near Mt Hope starting next Sunday with two Sunday services at 11 am and 7 30 pm. Evening sermon begins at 8 pm. Mrs Rush Martin leads song services assisted by her sister Miss Eloise Roberson of Haleyville.
Announcement that the Oak Ridge community will hold its 31st all day singing next Sunday. Dinner will be spread on church grounds at noon. Everyone is invited to attend with song books and a basket of dinner.
Mrs Nannie Morrison is critically ill at her Mt Hope home but shows slow improvement and is believed to be on the road to recovery.
Mrs John McGehee left for Birmingham to enter St. Vincent's hospital for a throat operation. Friends here are hopeful for a rapid recovery after the procedure.
W. H. Holt was reported improved today at Benevolent hospital after a collision with a Southern railway train Saturday evening. In the same wreck, a boy named Charles Buchanan was killed.
W. T. Ray, a local insurance man, was called to Birmingham today due to the serious illness of his father, a Birmingham resident.
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