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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1928

Page

2

Community gossip and social notes from Oak Grove

Carl filled his appointment and attended the service. Beatrice Watson and Irwin Gibson were quietly observed with Miss Wilma and Thelma Morgan as guests. Mrs. Gertrude Shankles was a visitor. Kate and Lou Tillery traveled to Florence with Willie Maude McDowell and Janie King visiting Audrey Vawter. Bessie Walker left for Howard College. Miss Mary Yates hosted dinner for Miss Mary Miller. Emmitt McDowell and Roy Upton attended a West Point singing. An all day singing will be held on the fourth of June with all invited.

Emerald Oil Promises Relief for Bunions

A small ad touts Emerald Oil as a simple treatment to reduce bunion pain by soothing toe joints and returning them to normal. It claims to fit any shoe and end discomfort, urging readers to buy from Albany Drug Co. or Thompson.

Albany Drug Co

Farmers lag due to heavy rain and visits noted

The text records farmers behind on work from heavy rainfall. It lists visits and social gatherings including Ervin Belle from Falkville visiting relatives, Mrs. L M Morris staying with sister Mrs. W C Kirkpatrick, Prof Alvin Belle from Leesdale with relatives, Miss Irene and Lorene Dutton visiting Miss Christine and Hazel Crowe, and references to Mrs Jim Morris illness and various weekend visitors.

Local Notes Describe Visits and Illnesses in Hartselle Area

Residents report visits among neighbors in the Hartselle route area. Mrs. Velma Foote is ill with measles, while Lois Story recovers from illness. Several families, including Vandivers, Speakmans, Mullins, and Wests, host relatives and friends during weekends and holidays.

Community Notes From Decatur Area Fishing Day

Children and Mr McVay with two of his children spent Wednesday fishing at W J French s fish pond. George and Jerry French were visitors. Sunday Mrs Kitchens visited her parents Mr and Mrs Privett. W J French was at the home.

Travis Hogan A. J. ‘Mars J. E. Dutton Ruby Reeder T. E. Means Morace B. A. Casteel George Jerry French Mrs John ‘Kitchens J. E. Privett

Wedding Ceremony Fetes Doroth Doty and Teapinens in Hartselle

A wedding Saturday afternoon June 2 united Doroth Doty and Teapinens in a ceremony attended by immediate family and close friends. The groom has long been a prominent figure in Hartselle society and the bride is a well regarded local social figure.

Atco Mg Doty Doroth Hartselle

Local Social News Glimpses From Macedonia Area

Mr and Mrs Minor Washburn of Macedonia hosted guests Mr Van Diver on Saturday night. Jimmie Moss Carl Sparkman Grady Atkins Mosses were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs C B Atkins. Miss Lottie Thompson Basham was week end guest of Stella Sparkman. Cleo Sparkman, baby of Clarence Sparkman, is ill at home. Benjamin Jones spent the week-

C. B. Atkins Gladys Pauline Mosses’ Chapel Mrs Grady Chasteen Dean West Irene Thompson Basham Belle Smith Viola West Minor Washburn Macedonia Wr. Vandiver Messrs Jimmie Moss Carl Sparkman Grady Atkins Mosses Mrs. C. B. Atkins Little Cleo Sparkman Clarence Sparkman

Bell View church to hold Sunday services

Farmers here are behind with crops after heavy rainfall. Preaching at Belle View Sunday morning and night. Henry and Nelson Bullard and Mrs. George Hill ill at home. D B Bullard and others attended junior meeting in Decatur Friday night.

Teinfalle Belle View Henry Nelson Bullard Bullard W. J. Fretch J. L. Lediow Chester Gil Decatur

North Alabama Visitors List Names Local Guests

A roster of visitors from North Alabama includes M. L. Wilson and Mrs. G. Williams with Miss Willie M. Kent of Florence, J. H. Landshaw of Huntsville, Edwin W. Jones of Huntsville, C. O. Reed of Scottsboro, and others such as Mason Brown and J. R. Jolly, plus several Florence and Huntsville residents.

North Alabama M. L. Wilson Florence J. H. Landshaw Huntsville G. Williams Willie M. Kent Edwin W. Jones C. 0. Reed Scottsboro D. Cullman Sam Polytinsky Hartselle Mason Brown C. R. Roberts H. E. Williams Russellville Sallye Hamilton Anniston E. Henderson J. E. Hale L.’.8. Watson Tuscumbia E. W. Mehead J.-R. Jolly

Miracles in Pictures Series at Westminster Church

The Westmin ster Presbyterian will present a Bible study series titled Early Miracles of Christ. Services start at 7:30 p m on Wednesday evening.

Westminster Presbyterian Christ

Honor Man of Class at Annapolis Named From Ohio

Midshipman Charles R. Watts of Zanesville Ohio is named honor man of the current Annapolis graduating class. He also receives the sword donated by the class of 71 for ordnance and the binoculars from the Cleveland Society of Naval Academy Graduates to the top Ohio student.

Zanesville Ohio Charles R. Watts Annapolis Cleveland Society Naval Academy

Beautify the City Park Arenas Campaign Promoted

City officials promote a park makeover campaign urging beautification of arena spaces. The initiative highlights civic pride and community input to reshape public venues and green spaces.

Meeting Held for Sunday School Officers at Church

Officers and teachers of the Presbyterian church Sunday school will meet Wednesday evening at 8 30 at the church. Attendance of all officers and teachers was urged.

Hetuearnest Presbyterian Church

Guests registered at Hotel Lyons last night and morning

Listed guests include Lon Birmingham E W Rogers from Greenville eight C3 W S Hart from Montgomery Mr and Mrs G L Burress from Flint H G Taylor Birmingham T J E A Conway from Atlanta B F Jack from Knoxville Horace Coward Kirk Newell from Birmingham Mrs D L Cleary from Memphis Mrs Theresa Warner R S Hale J B Moody PF Sullivan and K R Lacey J L Russell from Birmingham Anna Nelson J L Davis and wife from Miami W H Appleton and H R Bailey from Montgomery A Trollope from Auburn OC Bell and wife and W H Dernon from Montgomery.

Hotel Lyons Theresa Warner Memphis R. S. Hale Montgomery J. B. Moody T. Sullivan K. R. Lacey Chattanooga J. L. Russell Birmingham Anna Nelson J. L. Davis Miami W.H. Appleton H. R. Bailey A. Trollope Auburn O. C. Bell W. H. Dernon

Parkway flower planting guidance in front of homes

A note advises residents to plant flowers along the parkway in front of their homes today. It emphasizes beautification and curb appeal, encouraging community involvement and timely action to improve the street's appearance.

Will Stop Any Headache in 3 Minutes Claim

An advertisement touts a pain relief formula named B-C that allegedly treats headaches and muscle pains with a blend of ingredients. It promises complete relief without mood changes and notes availability at stores under nominal pricing.

Combina Fon Easi B.S. Re Co Dept Durham

Also Mentioned on This Page

OAK Grove News Carl T. Week Esenter Ts. J Beatrice Watson Irwin Gibson Miss Wilma Thelma Morgan Annie Gibson Cominy Gertrude Shankles Prank Daniels Ey Remon Rt Tansy Kate Lou Tillery Willie Maude McDowell Janie King Audrey Vawter Rego Ge Iyeigee Bessie Walker Howard College Nora ‘Plowers Cullman Mary Yates Mary Miller Suny Emmitt McDowell Roy Upton West Point Atu Neo Danville News Ervin Belle Falkville L.M. Morris W. C. Kirkpatrick Alvin Belle Leesdale Irene Lorene Dutton Christine Hazel Crowe Jim Morris Garynett and W. Tnness Wisconsin Atlowls Henry Clay Pierce International Brule River President Coolidge Charlie Walker J. W. Garnett Thurman Morris Emmon Field Rov. Pritchard Addison Friendship Salem News Velma Foote Seldon Vandiver Russel V. Fiver W.A. Vandiver J. F. Thompson Oak Ridge Ben Roberts Mra Rh Story Seletapaloe Miss Ethel @ullman Julia Melvin “Blackwood Lois Bonnie Lee Speakman Ruby Mullins Lois Story Near Forest Chapel Osgar Dobbs Mrs. Depriest Clyde Vandiver W. A. Vandiver Sparkman Little Crgil Sparkman Leona Sparkman Mr. l Mrs. W. L. Sparkman MT. Zion News Addie Hill J. E. ‘Means Chapel Hill L. M. Reed Ruby Hill Clarence Hill Carl Jones Bertha Vergieard Mr. H .Bullard Mrs. Pearlie Thomas Brother Chester Gilland J. T. Taylor Lucian McCulloch Ferman Jones Roy Privett Della Singleton Teia Lovelady Bertha Bullard Lenzy Fuller Piamer J. L. Ledlow W. J. French Bar Gretchen WOR The Cole, bin Chain ACME Decatur Coal & Mfg. Co Arthur Jones Mgr OAK Ridge News Benjamin Jones Oie AM Motor Oil Cally Petroleum Corporation KIP Semdac Auto Polish Buperla D. S. Bullard George Hill J. EB. Privett Seldon Green J. E. Privett, Jr Clase Hotel Lyons Rey Startles Motor Industry Dodge Motor Co Walter Chrysler Motor World Dillon Read Ge Y
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