Personal News From Local Figures and Nearby Cities
Barrett Shelton leaves today for relatives in Columbia Tennessee. R G Cortner returns today after a week in New Orleans on business. R M Lipscomb has been in Tennessee on business. L P Troupe returned from Falkville where he attended a conference. Reys Hawkins Matthews Walston and Wells returned from the Methodist Conference in Falkville last night. KR Lipscomb returned from a business trip to Jackson Tennessee. Maxie Lesser, formerly Star ticket taker, promoted to operating room. Paul Brown will take Maxie’s old job. Perkins Carter of Moulton visiting relatives. Dysentery is serious but curable. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy sold by S M Thompson New Tur and Deestur Drug Co Deur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxie Lesser
the Star
Paul Brown
Maxie
S. M. Thompson
Newtur
Deestur Drug Co
Deur
Mothers urged to watch babies bowels in summer
Mothers of young children should monitor for any looseness of the bowels during summer. Prompt attention can prevent serious trouble, and Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is recommended. For sale by 8 M Thompson in New Decatur and Decatur Drug Co. in Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
M. Thompson
New Decatur
Decatur Drug Co
Decatur
Society circle greets Maj. M. C. Burch expected evening
Maj. M. C. Burch is expected to arrive here this evening and his many friends are glad he has recovered sufficiently to again join them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj
M. C. Burch
Help and true love in human nature burns away selfishness
A nostalgic reflection on love as a force that refines character and broadens sympathy. It portrays love as transformative, elevating the mind and expanding the heart, turning the world into a home through selflessness.
Mother's Apron Strings Ode by Nixon Waterman
A reflective poem recalls youth fleeing maternal guidance. The speaker contrasts visions of independence with the comfort of a mother’s protection, acknowledging the pull of safe, nurturing paths while seeking broader worldly experience. The verse laments breaking away and the enduring value of a mother’s care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon Waterman
Local church notes share guest preachers and services
Limeston county high school will hear Rev J P Cotton give the commencement address at E kmont tomorrow while Rev Copeland fills the pulpit. Central Baptist and Ninth Street M E church host sermons by Rev Matthews and Adjunct Halpin and Envoy Lindsay of the Salvation Army for weekend services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Withoughby Presbyterian
J. P. Cotton
Limeston County High School
E Kmont
Copeland
The
Salvation Army
Wm. Halpin
Envoy Lindsay
Birmingham
Army Hall
Grant Street
Halpin
Ninth Street
M. E
Wille
East Town
Luncheon and Chautauqua Guests Highlight Week’s Social
Mrs. R E Sanders hosts Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bingham and others at a prettily decorated luncheon with nasturtium centerpiece. Opie Read lectures at Friday Chautauqua. Bingham draws a large evening crowd. Scout drills, visitors from Merkel, Mooresville, Aspen Hill and Havana, Cuba join a busy social calendar as summer guest lists unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Bingham
R. E Sanders
L. W. Borton
Mesdames Sheets and Porten
Helen Bynum
A. H. Bitt
Opie Read
First Baptist Church Annuar Services Outline
The regular services will be held at the First Baptist church tomorrow with an 11 A M morning service where the pastor will speak on Why People Go Away From Jesus. Evening worship at 8 P M covers Where Do Those Go Who Go Away From Jesus. Sunday school at 9 30 A M Young People's Union at 7 P M Baptism will be administered after the evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist
Sid Lee
Howard College
Central Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Jesus
Young People’s Union
Water famine in San Francisco sparks House hearing
A San Francisco delegation pressed the water shortage issue at a House Public Lands Committee hearing on Hetch Hetchy Valley. The panel urged city and irrigation authorities to negotiate, plan next steps, and draft legislation to address the drought and supply gaps for homes and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
San Francisco
Yosemite National Park
House Public Lands Committee
Irrigation Authoriies
San Francisco Water Company
Marriage Licenses Report From Probate Office
Geo F Solomon of New Decatur wed Miss Gladys Price of New Decatur. Joseph Claude Gill of Norfolk Virginia married Lucy Carshil. Nova Lee Leemon and Pay Tompson listed as issued licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. F. Solomon
New Decatur
Gladys Price
Joseph Claude Gill
Norfolk, Va
Lucy Carshil
Hartselle
Nova Lee Leemon
Pay Tompson
Deputy Sheriff Raid on Bank Street Property Yields No Find
Harvey Wright and Sheriff McCullough raided a property on Bank Street, reportedly linked to Tobe Stout, but nothing was found. A health tip urges outdoor activity and Chamberlain's Tablets for digestion. Sold by H. M. Thompson and Decatur Drug Co.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Buttrey 'S the Store of Fashion
Decaturs
Barrett Shelton
Columbia, Tenn
R. G. Cortner
New Orleans
R. M. Lipscomb
Tennesee
L. P. Troupe
Falkville
Reys
Hauwkins
Matthews
Walston
Wells
KR. M. Lipscomb
Jackson, Tenn
Perkins Carter
Moulton
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothing
Boys’ Ederheimer Stein & Co
Stetson
Howard & Foster Shoes
Manhattan
Gotham
Cheney Silk
Samuel
Spielberger
Ala
First Methodist
Mattie Ashford
Courtland
Ben Dupont
Mrs. C. V. Dupont
B. Warren
Gus Blackwell
Bingham
Read
God
Bill
Ladies of the Benevolent Society
W. J. Rotner
George Brownan
Merkel, Texas
S. L. Britain
Miss Atwood Hill
Mooresville
Mrs. Wyatt
Gladys Warner Ie
Ira Butler
Aspen Hill
Tenn
Bil
S. Eads
Fitzgerald
Parkland
Stanley Gotdel
Nashville
Elizabeth Steadman
Havana
Cuba
B.C. Bracken
Foster H. Pointer
Ocedar
Lee
Decatur Ice
Express Today
Bailey
Delite
House of Thousand Delights
Miss Vivian Rich
Love
A.menoe
Gen. Lee
Part
Gloris
Santeus
Ceceia
Haydn, Govnod
the Guardian Angel
Nazareth
Largo
Lord
Abraham
Elijah
Gounod Mendelssohn
Haydn
Gounod
Handel
Mascagni
Mendelssohn
Rossini
Handy
Faure
KALM
Sherif
Harvey Wright
Bank Street
Tobe Stout
Hot Springs
OWL Drug CO
Marge
Ubs
Red Sweeney
Marian Sais and
Carlyle
Blackwell
Biograph
Pineapple Sherbet Decatur Drug Co
Bank St
Giese
Pena
Y M Williams
Cleveland
Daniel Drug CO
Jesus of Nazareth
Holy Land
Masonic Theatre
J. B. McDonald
Com. Savings Bank and Trust Co
Cartwright
Sanitary Plumbing & Heating Co
Jorrie Clark
Hal Mullen
Grant St
Britain Bros
M’neese & Son
Mouton Street
Decatur Cafenvites Public Inspec
Ion
Pew Ballas
Brighten UP
W. B. Compton
Mgr
Moulten
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