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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1936

Page

5

Goolsby Hoover Wedding in Decatur

Mrs. Nettie Lee Hoover and Mr. Sam Eugene Goolsby of Decatur wed Sunday at 4 30 PM in H L Kirbys Church of Christ studio on Second Avenue. They will reside in Decatur. Sewing Circle to Meet at 428 Johnston Street Tuesday at 10 AM with covered dishes. Luncheon honor for Mrs M EB Edwards nee Julia Bingham hosted by Miss Fanny Bess Crow and Mrs Thomas Stewart Jr in Hartselle with gladioli decor. Decatur Garden Club to meet Thursday at 10 30 AM at the president Mrs F S Hunt Sr on Canal Street.

Goolsby-Hoover Nettie Lee Hoover Sam Eugene Goolsby Decatur H. L. Kirby Church of Christ Second Avenue Mary Lou Dancy M. EB. Edwards Julia Bingham Fanny Bess Crow Thomas Stewart, Jr Hartselle Decatur Garden Club Presint F. S. Hunt Canal Reet

Local Personal Mentions Include Visitors and Travel Plans

Mrs. Bonnie Young of Chattanooga and Mrs. E L Padgett of Rome are due in Decatur August 1 to visit sister Mrs. L R and family on Grant street. Mrs. H L Thornton is bedbound at home. Virginia Graham and Ella Davis visit their brother in Tuscumbia. Rayburn Neville visits Memphis with Edward Moseley and sisters Jane and Sarah Neville remaining there. Ella Davis arrives from Memphis to stay with Virginia Graham. H D Barnum and family take a coast vacation to Alabama and Florida. DeWitt Shaw, Bob Eppard and daughter Mary Dell visit Birmingham relatives. Marveleen and June Shaw return home.

Bonnie- Young Chattanooga, Tenn E. L. Padgett Rome Decatur L. R Grant Street Virginia Graham Ella Davis Tuscumbia Rayburn Neville Edward Moseley Memphis Tenn Jane Sarah Neville

Local residents host friends and relatives across the region

Birmingham area guests included Tommy Carson at Blount Springs and Lewis C. Brown en route from Atlanta. Numerous visitors traveled to Florence, Muscle Shoals, Nashville, and Guntersville while locals hosted relatives and friends. updates note trips to Daytona Beach, Mitchell, and a Rotary meeting in Sheffield Owen.

Polio Halts City Summer School Reopening Plans

Prof. W. W. Benson announced that opening of classes depends on polio conditions and board of health approval. If resumed by Monday next week, the term could finish by September, but Saturday sessions may be needed to complete the work after a delayed second six weeks.

W. W. Benson Board of Health

Two Face Grand Larceny Charge

Gus Williams and Joe Miller are jailed in Morgan county on $500 bonds after arraignment for grand larceny in the theft of a car from Bank street. Police say the suspects admitted taking the vehicle and were arrested Friday night in Tuscumbia by local officers.

K. M. Bentley Gus Williams Joe Miller Morgan County J. W.bailey Tuscumbia Bank Street

Divorce suit filed in San Francisco against Lewis Luckenbach

Comely Mrs Gladys Luckenbach has filed for divorce from Lewis Luckenbach vice president of Luckenbach Steamship Co in San Francisco. Pending trial she is awarded 250 dollars monthly for herself and child support after seeking 1000 dollars a month.

Lewis Luckenbach The Luckenbach Steamship Co San Francisco Gladys Luckenbach

Ancient salt rubs for skin and refreshment described

An article extols salt as a beauty aid from ancient times. It outlines methods for salt rubs and salt baths to invigorate, refresh, and tone the skin, including steps with showers or tubs, rinsing, towel rubs, and scented powders. It notes salts' historical religious use and modern kitchen role.

Plans for University Center in Decatur

Decatur residents may see a University of Alabama extension center here as Dr. R E Tidwell confirms plans are being drafted. He says the center's placement depends on local interest and support.

Decatur

Central Baptist Church Announces Vacation Plan

A church message from Decatur expresses the pastor’s vacation plans and commitment to return to lead services once churches reopen. It asks members to pray and support offerings during the closure while cooperating with doctors and the health department to stamp out the epidemic.

Central Baptist Church Decatur Daily

Pilgrims descendant runs as Socialist for Tennessee governor

Kate Bradford Stockton, descendant of Mayflower passenger William Bradford and former Plymouth Colony governor, announced her candidacy for Tennessee governor on the Socialist ticket in Chattanooga. She expects limited chances this year but aims to build a real campaign for 1938.

William Bradford Plymouth Colony Kate Bradford Stockton Chattanooga Tenn Tennessee Stockton

School Census Nears Completion After Paralyzing Break

City enumerators in the school census pause due to an infantile paralysis outbreak. They must finish and report to Prof. W. W. Benson at Central High School. Reports are to be turned in by 10 a m, with partial totals suggesting a total equal to prior counts.

W. W. Benson Central High School Benson

Storm Warning For Coast Issued Near Bahamas

The weather bureau issued advisory at 9:30 a.m. for a tropical disturbance southeast of Cat Island Bahamas about 325 miles east of Miami moving slowly west northwestward with fresh to strong winds near the center. Caution urged for the northern and central Bahamas and small vessels in its path as the barometer fell to 29.70 inches.

Jacksonville Fila Weather Bureau Cat Island Bahamas Miami

Anne Adams pattern X4029 a ready to wear fall frock pattern

Advertises pattern X4029 by Anne Adams for a shirtwaist style fall frock in rayon Darby Lambskin with mustard gold color and hunting motif. Features youthful collar, fitted bodice, front pleats, optional long sleeves, sizes 14 to 42, fabric need 3 1 2 yards, includes illustrated sewing steps, price 15 cents pattern or 25 cents for both book and pattern, orders via Decatur Daily Pattern Department 243 West 17th St New York.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th St New York N. Y

First arrest under Montgomery noise ordinance hits street

W C Pugh, 19, became the citys first arrestee for violating the new anti noise law by blowing his horn for curb service at a hot dog stand in Montgomery Alabama. A prior ice cream vendor was fined five dollars for horn blowing under an older ordinance.

Montgomery Ala W. C. Pugh Pugh

Fire-Ravaged Grandstand Shuts Alabama State Fair Grounds

A wooden grandstand at the Alabama State Fair grounds in Montgomery burned today. Fire origin undetermined. The city property was heavily damaged as crews fought the blaze.

Montgomery Ala

Australia bids to reclaim cup in Wimbledon tennis

Australia trails England 2 1 after Jack Crawford and Adrian Quist beat Charlie Tuckey and Pat Hughes in doubles 6-2 4-6 7-5 10-8. Austin beat Crawford and Perry earlier, leaving Australia needing two wins to the cup while England needs one more victory for a fourth straight title.

Wimbledon Engl Australia Jack Crawford Adrian Quist England Charlie Tuckey Pat Hughes H. W Bunny) Austin Crawford Fred Perry Quist Perry Spetay Bo Crawford Austin Autralia Vic

City Officials Cite 1924 Cost and Insurance for Structure

City officials said the cost to build the structure in 1924 was insured. The statement notes the project’s historical financing and coverage details as part of a long running inquiry.

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