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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1930

Page

5

Miss Jones Weds Mr Shelton in Presbyterian Wedding

Miss Suzanne Jones and Mr Clinton Barrett Shelton were wed at the First Presbyterian church in a June ceremony conducted by Dr James D Wallace before a large gathering. Attendants wore lace gowns, music featured Mendelssohn and Lohengrin, and the couple plans a two week East honeymoon before returning to Decatur.

Suzanne Jones Clinton Barrett Shelton First Presbyterian Church James D. Wallace Lahleen Kinney Tracy Pratt Huntsville William McNeill Mendelsshon Lohengrin John Henry Jones Julian Hall Dothan Norman Harris Jackson Calvin Skerys Crawford Carolyn Fussel Mary Battle Hendrix Emmie Frances Polhill Eliza Lee Miller Julia Leigh Lynne Walter D. Sanders Macon Charles Kortrecht Memphis Tenn Arthur Alvin Jones B. M. Bloodworth Shelton Jones Alabama Georgia Ward-Belmont College Tennessee Kentucky Sheppard William Randolph Shelton Decatur Daily Washington and Lee University Decatur W. R. Shelton Eighth Avenue East H. A. Skeggs Shelton-Jones Barrett C. Shelton Peace Ens Hotel Lyons Carolyn Fussell Miss Jones Miss Fussell Miss Polhill

Personal notices of visits and greetings across towns

Roy Odom ill but improved Monday morning. Julian Hall of Dothan leaving for Birmingham after attending Sheila Shelton-Jones wedding events. Numerous relatives and friends visit Birmingham, Fayetteville, Florence, and other cities, with travel to Jacksonville, Portland, Nashville and beyond for social occasions and family gatherings.

Julian Hall Dothan W. R . Shelton Birmingham Mr. Hall Shelton-Jones

Bush Family Visiting In Columbia Tenn For Visit

Mr and Mrs W F Bush and their sons Billy and Jack are visiting Mrs J M Roberts in Columbia Tennessee to spend time with her during the trip.

Mrs A. L. Curtis West Palm Beach, Fla F. M. Milam N.R. Carrell 8. M. White Sheffield Mrs. J. Lewis Broadway John Lewis Portland, Ore H. O. Cline Mrs. W. F. Bush Billy and Jack Mrs. Bush

When Do You Bathe Saturday or Daily

A humorous look at bathing habits across nations and eras as a Western city debates water use. The piece contrasts daily baths with Saturday night routines, noting civic water shortages and social quirks with references to Tin Hat tubs in England and hand basins in France.

Winifred Black England France Bobby Newspaper Feature Service, Inc

The Marry Round Slump in heart balm and profit

A King Features column mocks the idea of suing for lost affection, comparing it to car troubles and a beloved husband swapping hands. It argues that true steady love is priceless, while pursuing spurious heart balm is vanity and profiteering. Copyright 1930.

King Features Syndicate, Inc

Morgan County Baptist Associational Meeting Agenda

The Morgan County Monthly Associational meeting will be held Tuesday at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church. Program lineup includes devotions by Pastor J. T. Anderson and Pastor B. P. Collier, messages by Evangelist D. W. Griffin and Pastor Bunyan Smith, a noon luncheon, a 1 00 p m devotional by John A. Thomason, 1 15 p m associational business, and 1 45 p m a message by Pastor James Allen Smith.

Morgan County Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Devotonal J. T. Anderson B. P. Collier D. W. Griffin Bunyan Smith John A. Thomason James Allen Smith

Decatur Sees River of Wrecks in City Traffic

A Decatur garage operator told a Daily reporter that there are more automobile wrecks in and around Decatur than in any city of its size in the country. The reporter viewed two mangled cars from an incident described as an argument between vehicles.

Decatur the Daily

Committees Plan Mooresville Barbecue June 26

Committees on arrangements for the barbecue to be given by the men of the Mooresville Belle Mina section will meet Tuesday night to discuss various phases. The community is expected to entertain between 3000 and 5000 visitors and a number of prominent candidates will be heard during the day.

Mooresville Belle Mina

Improvement At Hut Underway In Mentone

Will Spanabel and C L Cobbs stay at Mentone this week to finish improvements on the Morgan County Association hut. The building will be ready for occupancy on June 15 when the encampment opens.

Will Spanabel C. L. Cobbs Mentone Morgan County Association

Patriotic Rally Planned for Austinville July Fourth

Plans are being perfected for a patriotic rally at Austinville on July Fourth. The program will include addresses by a number of candidates for county and state offices. Full details of the event will be announced later.

Austinville

Play At Local Church Draws Overflow Crowd

The Church of God Sunday program drew an overflow audience as young performers staged an impressive production. Cast members delivered strong performances despite the crowding.

Church of God

Pattern 1933 dress collar and bodice design brief

Delightfully styled geometric collar with a lace trim over a sleeveless bodice adaptable to noon or informal evening wear. Pattern 1933 offers georgette chiffon crepe options with plain colors or prints and adds lace accents. sizes 14 through 46 with fabric and trimming requirements and a 15 cent pattern order.

Camp Ki YIs Opens at Vinemont With Local Boys

Camp Ki YI opened at Vinemont this morning with Decatur boys ready for real sport. Officials report the drinking water test at the state laboratory showed it excellent and the camp has been screened for flies and other precautions taken to ensure the campers health and comfort.

Vinemont Decatur State Laboratory

Mrs H H Field Laid To Rest At Sixteenth Avenue Baptist

The funeral for Mrs H H Feild was held at 2 30 Sunday afternoon at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church with Rev Frank T Smith officiating. Burial followed in the family plot with Brown in charge of arrangements.

H. H. Field H. H. Feild Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church Frank T. Smith Brown

Splendid Report For Presbyterians

Westminster Presbyterian church members heard Rev. Ernest N. Hart recount the general assembly report from Cincinnati. The pastor described an encouraging progress and was given close attention as he outlined church developments.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Ernest N. Hart General Assembly of the Cincinnati

Nazarene Revival Draws Big Crowds on Sixth Avenue

Large crowds attend the Nazarene revival along Sixth avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets. Services run nightly at 7 30 with the minister delivering messages that draw deep interest.

Sixth Avenue Fourth Fifth Streets

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Mr. Shelton Bessie Rebekah Austinville School Trinity Mountain Central Baptist Sunday School Elbert Weaver Trinity Mount Dorothy Frazier Katherine McRae Viola Speer Doris Richardson Elizabeth Elizabeth Surles Wiesehan Annie Mi Gamble Rere Harry Higdon Assevelyn Mc Lake Morgan County American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Swan Lake Marvin Kelly Hartselle Legion Chapter Condor Morgan County Post Huntsville Post Legion Band Roy Odom P. J. Brown Ed Humphrey Goat Wall Alberta Dallas Texas Mary J. Banks L V. Jolly Memphis, Sa Mary Fulton, Mosby Fulton Mattie Gray Fayetteville, Tenn G. W. Harbin Willie Cottingham Mrs. Workman Akron S. H. Malone Florence Irene Clem Jacksonville, Fla W. F. Loring J. B. Loring Homer Jones Ralph Homer Louis Mrs. Durrell W. E. Odom Billy Asheville, N. C E. M. Odom Sam Byars Harry L. Holmes W. F. Clarkson Athens Lillian Moore Mrs. Prank Side B. F. Gray Sunda Gues Ruth Banks le Clem C. Terrell Kiwanis Club WLAC Nashville Decatur Kiwanis C. M. Kortrecht W. K. Sheddan Columbia, Tenn Allie A Ee and Eilson Farmer Oope Nancy Pierce Hunts James Edward Aod Princess Eo Et Tauxite Ingis Georgeous Columbia Helen Rowland Association Anne Adams West 17Th St York City GROVE Associated Press
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