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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1937
Page
3
TVA officials say removing lake stumps would be costly and unnecessary as exposed stumps rot in four to five years. Stumps create fish refuge boosting bass and bream populations while mud banks reduce boating gains. They advise stump guards on inboard motors and caution boaters about sudden wind and waves.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Walker of Leighton spent the weekend here with the Walker family. Mrs W O Simmons returned from Jasper after visiting relatives. Dick Johnson Elvira and Bernie Payne visited F S Holmes. Storie family returned from Birmingham after a hospital visit for Mary Lee Storie W. Simmons visited Guntersville on business. Bessie Mickels and children of Cullman visited W H Walker family. A large crowd enjoyed Thursday night singing. Mrs W H Walker improves after illness. John Foote and wife spent the weekend with his parents R D Foote and wife.
Marcia endures Ellen’s bold talk about a blind date with Tony after a late party. She doubts the pairing, fears its impact on her life, and focuses on work to prove herself to Sandy as Abe pressures marketing projects and new accounts.
Hillsboro residents recount weekend visits with friends and relatives including Mrs Joe Hames and Mrs Garnett Ennis in Iuka and Hamlet North Carolina. Several locals travel to Florence to enroll, while others plan summer trips to South Alabama and Florida.
Doris Hames and children enjoyed a bountiful picnic lunch in Rogersville on Sunday. Corine Thompson visited relatives over the weekend. Nell Howard attended the air circus in Birmingham. Juanita Scoggins of Decatur visited her sister L A Ryan. Mrs B L Terry and son Bailey hosted a birthday party in Courtland. Church services conducted at M B E church at 11 am and 7 pm with Sunday school at 10 am.
The puzzle list includes clues such as the pole of a vehicle drawn by two animals and various down clues. Answers refer to common crossword entries like eyelids noon and acee. The old format presents wordplay entries and a final meta answer from the prior puzzle.
Plans are moving steadily for the 1987 horse show at Benson Field on June 29. Officials include announcer Ben L. Britnell caller Gua Burt ring master Duke Echols prize in charge Garner Pride ring Inspector BP Reed Rogers assistant ring Inspector C. B. Elliott greeter Allan Wallace jumpings events. A highlighted act features Miss Leland jumper owned by Dr. K. L. Witte of Leland Mississippi performing 48 tricks and stunts.
Funeral services were held Wednesday for J. H. Meales who died at age 72 after a two month illness. Burial was at Leggtown cemetery. Survived by his widow two sons and one daughter.
Mrs Catherine Maro told Judge Joseph B David that John Maro sought a divorce for three reasons. He killed her two pet canaries, strangled her chow dog over slippers, and smashed the radio because she wanted to hear a barn dance program. The divorce was granted.
Col W Wamsley of Charleston donated a collection to the Philadelphia Zoo in 1898. In gratitude the zoo issued him a lifetime pass, which he used for the first time this week with Mrs Wamsley, saving 60 cents on admission.
The Lee Highway will be paved for the entire Alabama crossing with only an eight mile county link left. Limestone County approved $22,000 for its portion while state grants total $43,000 and federal funds $66,000, bringing the county project to $131,000.
Bozeman boosters announce a July Montana Day event encouraging participants to wear cowboy costumes with bow legs and wire stays in pant legs for a comical effect. The plan aims to draw attention to the celebration with playful mischief.
In Y Ala an ongoing change-over at the former M Hospital is underway as administrators review service transitions and staffing adjustments amid ongoing facility realignment.
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