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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1928

Page

5

Recital, Dance, and Club News From Birmingham Area

Abigail Crawford studios invite attendance to a June 1928 graduate piano recital by Miss Ruth Garrett at Cable Hall Birmingham eight thirty p.m. Gibson and Winn announce a quiet wedding at Central Methodist parsonage. League of Women Voters meets at the Y M C A with a key address by T M Dix.

League League of Women Voters W. B. Edmundson Sara Jeffries C. A. Moore T. M. Dix

Local club programs and notices from Decatur area

Kiwanis president spoke on Citizenship. Mrs Rutledge gave a piano solo. Health Unit discussion proved informative. Luncheon club meetings monthly at Lyons. City knowledge program adopted. Decatur Baptist Circle Three meets Wednesday at 2:30 pm hosted by Mrs G E Price. Alma Louise Harvey to Paul Mayhew Penney wed May 15, 1928 in Birmingham. Central Methodist Society circles meet. leadership re-elected. Missionary activities include Bible study, music, and talks on non Christian homes. Montgomery visitor contributes ideas.

Kiwanis Club Rutledge Thomas Lyons League of Women Voters Decatur Baptist Circle Decatur Baptist Church G. E. Price Ninth Avenue Central Methodist Society Central Methodist Woman's Missionary Society Harry Malone Fourth Avenue W. H. Day First Corinthians B. A. Ross Raymond Ross Ruth Phillips Ey Ca Erin Wer Pinter McCaaft Vaughn Montgomery

Personal notices from Florence and nearby towns

Mrs. Louis Argend and children return from Florence visit. Mrs. N C Thornhill and children leave for Springfield Missouri to visit relatives. Mrs. Robrig recovering from tongue operation. Mrs. E M Beaven and son Horace en route home from Bell Seikl and Nashville Tenn to visit Mrs. Virginia Pride. James Nelson Bloodworth ill with flu. Frances Burt leaves to attend Florence Normal for summer term. Mrs. J B Schimmel visiting Birmingham. Mr and Mrs W H Long at home in new Fifth Avenue residence. Clay Rockwell of Cincinnati returns after visit with Rev R T Liston. Helen Rauschenberg visiting aunt Mrs Rayburn Neville in Trinity. Emma Sue Morris to return home to Trinity. Mrs William Davis in Birmingham. J W Johnson visiting daughter Mrs W G McKain. Tom Bates of Birmingham visiting Carl Gallagher en route to Nashville to visit parents. Mrs M Patterson of Baugh Tenn arrives to be...

The Library Window Floral Design Feature

The window area frames a floral design and a chair with upholstery matching the same material. A casement window, painted aged green, complements book shelves and table in the same color. A bench stands with a vase arrangement and sunlight accents brighten the scene.

Local Social News Highlights From Families and Guests

A string of visits and travels fills the social page. Bernice McClure and family travel toward Nash to enroll at Peabody for summer. The Olshine family from Nashville stay with the McClures. Julia Lovin Joy Flautt and Katherine Weaver head to a North Alabama league assembly. Bobby McDougald is ill at home. Cleo Lovin visits Talladega friends. Lottie Dever returns from Athens, Florence Matthews visits in Athens, and Evelyn Moore returns from Tuscumbia. J M Clark Jr. visits Nashville on business. Married Ladies Bridge Club notes victory. Miss Colorado wins a pageant title before competing with American and foreign beauties.

Bernice McClure Birming Mrs. G." McClure Nash Peabody Lege Julia Lovin Joy Flautt Katherine Weaver Dein North Alabama League Assembly

Beauty Crown Mary Drew to Compete International Pageant

Oklahoma City student Mary Drew heads to Texas to represent her school in the International Pulchritude contest. The honor student will join contestants from around the world in the event seen as a showcase of beauty and poise.

Mary Drew Oklahoma City Galy Texas

Sture Head Named to Direct Mississippi Reengineering Plan

New York civil engineer C. W. Sture tevant is to head a committee directing a 15 million engineering feat to harness the Mississippi. The project surpasses the scale of the Panama Canal.

C. W. Sturetevant New York Panama Canal

Westminster Sets Three Services for Children's Day

Westminster Presbyterian church will observe Children's Day next Sunday with three services. A special Sunday school program is planned for the morning, with a missions offering taken. The day is also observed as Decision Day in the Sunday school. Rev. EB M Hart invites the public to attend all services.

Westminster Presbyterian Church EB. N. Hart

Julian Harris to Graduate in Law at UVA

Julian Harris of Decatur will graduate from the University of Virginia with a law degree. He is the son of Mr and Mrs A J Harris of this city. Mrs Harris and son Norman plan to attend the commencement.

Julian Harris Law University of Virginia Decatur A. J. Harris Harris Virginia School

Trust and Agency in Decatur Spotlight

In Decatur residents weigh trust in a local woman’s leadership and her capacity to move projects forward, while community members consider personal initiative and self driven action to support progress.

Annual Singing at Evergreen Church Announces June Event

Evergreen Church announces its annual singing event on the third Sunday in June. Massey promises a large crowd and invites everyone to attend with the event set for June 1% at the church. All are welcome.

Evergreen Church Ey Green Masseyt

Crum Improves After Mill Accident

James Crum, an employee at a Connecticut mill, suffered a severe foot injury days ago. He continues to improve and is expected to be able to leave the hospital within a few days.

James Crum

Births Announce Ruby Elizabeth Akers at 8 12 pounds

Born to Mr and Mrs Akers at 706 Fifth Avenue on May 30 Ruby Elizabeth Akers weighed eight pounds twelve ounces and blessed the family with the arrival.

Mr. and 2 Brown Fifth Avenue Nolene Edith Akers Ruby Elizabeth

Hysterical Anderson 8 in city recounts illness and relief

An 8 year old girl, Anderson, describes long illness and nervous breakdown after a fall. She recalls pain in back and limbs and credits a treatment named Cardul for improvement, while mentioning Mrs. Lie Pruitt and a city setting.

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