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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1932
Page
5
Mrs. T. M. Wiley hosted a swimming party at Crystal Plunge for her four children and friends, with a luncheon at noon. The column lists numerous visits and trips by residents including O. P. Stinson to Denver, Mrs. Jessie Carter in Mentone, and families traveling to Birmingham, Jasper, and Nashville.
Reports say tension rises as Tennessee imposes license tag restrictions on Alabama farmers selling produce in the Volunteer State. Alabama may retaliate, though no official action is announced.
Judge B. L. Malone is in Birmingham today for the convention of members of the county boards of revenue.
Ivy can decorate living rooms dining rooms sunrooms and desks in pots or wall pockets. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged and wash dusty leaves with soapy water. Root cuttings in sand in shade with moisture until well rooted then pot up and repot as they grow. Next: Beware the Carpenter Bee.
The suit filed by C. P. Phillips as administrator of Claudell Phillips estate seeks $20,000 from Will Burrs of Sheffield. The collision occurred early in June when Burrs driver struck Claudell, who died the following day. The case may be heard in the fall term of the circuit court.
The probate office notes a noticeable shift toward more marriage filings with two licenses granted and another pending. The tone suggests increased activity in the marriage business.
The piece promotes decoupage style pattern 2179 with sizes 14–20 and 32–44 and catalog offers from Anne Adams with 15 cent pattern and catalog prices. It also reviews new Semaine wall clocks and a range of electric clock designs from wall, banjo, and table styles suitable for small spaces and modern apartments.
A Homemaker column discusses clocks as decor and timekeepers Advancing electric clocks eliminates timing irregularities and wind effects The piece emphasizes clocks as part of a room’s decor beyond mere timekeeping standards.
Ten sellers gathered at the curb market with fresh produce for Decatur buyers. Despite hot weather the merchandise held quality and demand remained strong. several vendors noted a need for rainfall in their county regions.
The Auburn board of trustees authorized Governor Miller to name a five member committee to recommend temporary and permanent successors to Dr. Bradford Knapp who resigned to become president of a Texas school. The panel includes Governor Miller Dr A F Harman C W Ashcraft Victor Hanson U D Samford and Lieutenant Governor Hugh Merrill.
Local society notes list Miss Madeline Lile returning from Murphreesboro for the winter. Numerous visitors include Mrs. May Holland of Florence, Mrs. Edwin Matthews and children from Akron, and Gilbert Terry of Morris Chapel. Several trips and gatherings occur among families in Decatur, Florence, and nearby towns.
City fire departments reported only one alarm this month with a grass fire incurring no loss, marking an unusually idle period for the service.
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