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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1930
Page
5
Writers and readers discuss shifts in gender roles as a man returns home to his father and writes a final letter after his death. The piece reflects on pre war feminine ideals and the renewal of feminine vigor through storytelling and memory.
Dr. William M. Patterson former Columbia faculty member decorated with the Legion of Honor has been named Vice President of Athens College Alabama. He praises smaller colleges noting the nobler educational advantages and the school deserves an enviable position for its small size. Write to Athens College Athens Ala for View Book and catalog.
Mrs. West hosted a Friday bridge gathering with the Bridge Eight and guests from Dallas Birmingham Columbia and Little Rock. Miss Loraine Winton celebrated a sixteenth birthday with Epworth League and B Y P U members at Mr and Mrs R M Winton home, gifts flowers and a cake with sixteen candles noted. The party ended with fruit punch and cake as friends extended best wishes for recovery and future celebrations.
John Davis hosted a weekend house party at Knight's Island featuring swimming horseback riding dancing and card playing. Guests included Barrett C Shelton Bernice Himes Evelyn Irwin Ellen Mitchell Frances Harrison Asbury Malone Marion Russell Tommy Hendrix James Rankin and Dr. Redding Emens. Mrs A T Hanson to host a small gathering on Wednesday at 3 30 at her East Vine Street home.
Earle Calvin Jr attending Camp Transylvania at Brevard North Carolina won first place in the camp swimming contest. He plans to compete in the finals at camp close and his friends believe he will win again due to his determination.
Local society items list many Birmingham trips to visit relatives and friends. Names include EF Bloodworth Jr Earl Bradley Chandler Murray King Roberta Vaughn Sadie Garnett Frances Garnett Marjory Leather J T Jordan L W Jordan Earle Calvin Virginia Prince and others. Mentions weddings visits to Tennessee California and Arkansas plus a hospital stay and travel to New Orleans for a job assignment.
The Princess theatre screens With Byrd at the South Pole for two days starting today. The documentary follows Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd and his small team through twenty months in Antarctica, delivering a vivid record of a daring expedition.
A humorous look at male wanderlust and marriage in 1930s satire. It explores why men seek variety and companionship versus home life, noting both spouses’ frustrations and the idea of a matrimonial vacation away from routine.
A letter from Princess Theatre manager G. P. Baniza invites Decatur mothers to bring their children to see the authentic photographic record "Byrd at the South Pole" now showing at the Princess. The note praises the educational value and urges attendance.
Travelers report crop prospects bright in north Alabama and southern Tennessee this fall. Corn stands out as notably larger than usual this year.
John B. Kirk, recently completing a teaching course at the University of Alabama, returns to Morgan county to teach at Rocky Ford Junior High School. He is well known in Morgan and Limestone counties.
Sheriff Smith reports county politics dull for now with no unusual activity. He expects activity to pick up soon as Lawrence political circles anticipate a return to normalcy.
Travelers along the Jackson highway in Tennessee report that prolonged dry weather has damaged the corn crop more than in Alabama. Corn in silk and tassel is curling and twisting. without rain soon, irreparable harm looms. Morgan county cotton fared better under the dry spell.
Mr and Mrs Dallas Ditty have returned after a four week visit to their old home in Somerville Pennsylvania.
Joseph Rucker and Willard Vander Veer photograph the Byrd polar voyage in Little America on the Bay of Whales. The film portrays the crew’s life during twenty months of isolation and features the daring pole flight, daily humor, and the expedition’s return in good health.
Advertises a 1992 pattern for a flared skirt with sleeve options in silk crepe voile chiffon or similar fabrics. Prints on pastels or black white red navy chartreuse offered in sizes 16 through 42 with specific yardage requirements. Includes simple instructions and requests 15 cents per pattern plus name address style number and size.
W. W. Benson, superintendent of the Decatur school system, and W. T. Jordan, principal of Riverside High School, are attending Peabody College in Nashville, Tenn., taking post graduate work for the next few weeks and keeping in touch with Decatur happenings, returning home each weekend.
Miss Amelia Troy leaves for Montreat North Carolina for a month long stay.
Hartselle visitors Miss Frances and Miss Nevie were among weekend guests in Decatur.
A fragment from The Decatur Pattern Department lists an address at 243 West 170 Street New York City for pattern orders involving patterns and ultimates and related children.
Mr and Mrs Sim Howell welcomed Nancy Laura on July 27 marking the family's ninth child.
Henry Hartung and Mrs are expected to return within a day or two from their vacation where they have been.
Patrolman W. P. Moore has returned to his post after taking a few days off. He resumes his duties at the station and is expected to continue serving the community.
Officials anticipate about 2,000 aircraft will participate in the Chicago air races scheduled for this fall. The event draws teams, pilots, and crowds to the area, highlighting aviation prowess and regional interest in flight competitions.
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