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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1931

Page

2

Oak Grove News Highlights Local Social Circuit

A lively Oak Grove event drew a crowd of young people for music and dancing at Hopewell Sun. Agnes Bean joined Miss Louise Rod-Pree and her daughter Eydie for a weekend visit. Relatives from Decatur and Hartselle were guests, with Mrs. Mildred Morris hosting.

Hopewell Agnes Bean Louise Rod- Pree Eydie Johnnieon Wilson Decatur Mary Lou Atkins Baielet

Miss Annie Martin accompanies sister in hospital visit

Mt Hope notes Miss Annie Martin motored to Liorence Friday to be at the bed side of her sister Mrs Hubert Elkins. Mrs J G Roberson of Haleyville spent a few days here with her parents. Comer Counts of Montgomery, son of Mr and Mrs G B Counts, married last week. Friends extend congratulations. Curtis Smith and J A Counts made a business trip to Haleyville Thursday. Emmett Mitchell and daughter Susie visited the Counts family Sunday. Wren folks attended the Baptist church singing Sunday afternoon. Farmers finished planting and plan to chop cotton and corn. One farmer harvested forty nine loads of oats and another ten loads of wheat. Willie Sue Martin returned home Tuesday after a week in Haleyville with her grandparents Gip Roberson.

Claude Roberson Maleyville Gip Roberson Moulton Ollen D. Roberson Hollywood Town Creek Katie Williams Hazel and Neal Sheffield Bernice Counts Headland Kirk Howell Kirk, Jr Annie Martin Liorence Hubert Elkins J. G. Roberson Haleysville Comer Counts Montgomery G. B. Counts Curtis Smith J. A. Counts Haleyville Emmett Mitchell Susie Wren Baptist Church W. A. Pickens Willie Sue Martin

Somerville News Roundup of Local Travel and Visits

Rev A N Burns Richmond Ran som and Miss Eva Lee West and Margaret Ransom traveled to Birmingham on Wednesday. T C Mighell of route one was here on business Thursday. Mrs Gilbert Lemmonds is recovering after an operation at Baughs. J W Henderson of Harteelle visited his parents Thursday. Mr and Mrs L L Lyle and daughter Lucille and Mrs J W Winton attended revival services in Austinville Thursday night. W T Wade and Herbert Miller went to Cullman for a ball game Wednesday. A M Dunaway visited Decatur Friday on business. Rev A N Burns helped conduct funeral services for Mrs Hogeboon Thursday at Valdemosa.

A. N. Burns Richmond Ransom Eva Lee West Margaret Ransom Birmingham T. C. Mighell Gilbert Lemmonds Baugh’s J. W. Henderson Harteelle R. L. Henderson L. L. Lyle Lucille J. W .Winton Church of God Austinville W. T. Wade Herbert Miller Cullman A. M. Dunaway Decatur Rev Hogeboon Valdermosa J. W. Winton Ada Herron Huntsville

Hillsboro Social Notes Dwellings and Visits

Local news from Hillsboro lists visits and travels. William Norris and family returned to Birmingham after a two week stay with his mother Mrs. Bert Norris. Rev C L Cobb and Mrs Cobb dined with Vernie Day. Huey McClellan and sister Mrs Ruby Bussey visited Birmingham relatives and returned home. Mrs Bert Norris and Mrs Mary Vandiver attended Mrs Roger’s funeral in Decatur. The Tapscotts from Nashville visited their mothers Nettie McClellan and Laura Tapscott. Charlie Carter family of Birmingham spent Sunday with aunt Mrs Mollie Hughes. Evelyn Meyers visiting her sister Cleave Normore in Decatur. Mrs Robert Bradford and daughter Martha Jane joined dinner with Rev Walter Moore in Decatur. Mrs Huller of Decatur was guest of Mrs Bessie Baker Tuesday.

William Norris Birmingham Bert Norris C. L. Cobb Vernie Huey McClellan Ruby Bussey Grover Mann Elmer Neville Mary Vandiver Roger Decatur Reece Tapscott Nashville Nettie McClellan Laura Tapscott Charlie Carter Mollie Hughes Evelyn Meyers Cleave Normore

Community notes of visits and outings in Corinth area

A regional roundup records numerous local visits and gatherings. Residents attended decorations and singing at Sardis and Piney Grove, with many families hosting or visiting relatives in nearby towns including Decatur Birmingham Memphis and Austinville. Additionally the community mourns the death of Mrs Decia Ann Royer of Miami Florida.

Miss Opal Meadows Returns Home From Visit

Miss Opal Meadows has returned to her Memphis home after spending a week with her aunt Mrs. Rufus Hooper. Mr and Mrs Butler Ellis and daughter Marie of Moulton were guests.

Opal Meadows Memphis Rufus Hooper Butler Ellis Marie Moulton

Regular Classified Readers Are Bound to Profit

A brief item notes regular classified readers can expect steady returns. It emphasizes consistency and the potential for ongoing profit from routine listings.

Classified Ad Promises Daily Action to Boost Business

A concise classified offer urges readers that one act a day can bring customers to their business. The message promotes steady daily actions as a practical path to increased sales and visibility.

Taxation and holidays highlighted in early 1930s quiz

Illustrated question box notes taxation without representation in Washington DC where owners pay taxes yet cannot vote. It lists Confederate Memorial Day observances by state, birthstone and birth month trivia, and Library of Congress origins, citing 1800 establishment and a later building completion date.

Washington, D. C District of Columbia Alabama Texas Arkansas Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi N. Carolina Carolina Virginia Jeffe Davis Nessee Geeorgia N.carolina S.carolina Central Press Association Congress Library of Congress

Taxpayers to Face Board of Review over Limestone County Assessments

In Athens Alabama May 31 special taxpaying residents of Limestone County plan to appear before the county board of review to protest property assessments and seek a 20 percent reduction for the year. The move follows an Alabama attorney general ruling that blanket reductions on farm land must be protested individually and heard on their merits.

Athens Ala Limestone County County Board of Review Alabama LiNgel

Fellowship Class To Hear Plans For Birthday Observance

T E Williams president of the Fellowship Bible Class of Central Baptist Sunday school announced that June 7th marks the class first anniversary. The group grew from six men to about 75, with over 50 average attendance, aiding the school efforts toward a 600 member total and a 75 man quota.

T. E. Williams Fellowship Bible Class Central Baptist Sunday School

Nashville banker visits over weekend

Joe Broadus of Nashville Tennessee was weekend guest of relatives here and returned Sunday night to his job at a local banking institution.

Joe Broadus Nashville, Tenn Nashville

Limestone county solicitor Woodroof visits Decatur over weekend

Thomas W. Woodroof, the Limestone county solicitor from Athens, spent Sunday in Decatur on a brief visit, according to local notes.

Thomas W. Woodroof Limestone County Athens Decatur

Thrift Rules Spotlighted in Classified Action

A feature outlines thrift rules and regulations guiding classified ads. The piece highlights budgeting tips, item valuation, and ethical posting standards to ensure fair exchanges and clear listings across local markets.

Condor the Mascot Takes to Skies for 24-Hour Flight Record

The 6 week old High-Hat mascot pup named Condor soars in a sky-helmet hammock from Rockwell Field in California. He reportedly set a 24 hour airborne record with no forced landings, remaining the property of the United Air Yards operating there.

Condor Rockwell Field Ornia

Merchants Plan Summer Afternoon Closings

A petition circulated among local merchants seeks unanimous agreement to close on Thursday afternoons during June July and August. The half holiday plan has been followed for several years and further announcements are expected in coming days.

Dr Powers On Recovery Road After Mayo Operation

Dr A D Powers of Athens Alabama, a local surgeon and owner of Powers Hospital, is reported well on the road to recovery after a serious operation at Mayo's hospital in Rochester Minnesota. He plans to stay at Mayo's for six more weeks to take special courses in surgical treatments and methods.

Athens Ala A. Dd. Powers Powers Hospital of Mayo’s Rochester Minn Powers

Mrs Ryan Improving After March 10 Operation

Mrs J W Ryan of 1411 12th Avenue South is improving at home after surgery on March 10. Friends will be pleased to hear of her steady recovery.

J. W. Ryan 12Th Aveue, South

Autos for Sale Guide Realistic Used Car Values

The autos for sale column serves as a daily guide to genuine prices in the used car market. It helps buyers compare makes models and conditions to gauge fair values and spot deals across listings.

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