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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1936

Page

5

Society officers elected at Mary Lou Dancy Chapter meeting

The Mary Lou Dancy Chapter No. 320 O E S at Masonic Temple elected officers for the coming year led by Mrs. Howard Lively as worthy patron and Albert McCauley as worthy patron. Appointive posts were announced, with plans for installation services in the near future.

Masonic Temple Howard Lively Albert McCauley J. ©. Richardson Will Roberts Rue Robertson Eewarder Grover Sheats Sener

Cowboy Hero Hopalong Cassidy at Princess Theatre Saturday

William Boyd returns as Hopalong Cassidy in Clarence E B Mulford’s The Eagle's Brood for Paramount showing at the Princess theatre this Saturday. The famed western figure fields action packed scenes and vivid frontier intrigue for fans.

William Boyd Fiction Hopalong” Cassidy Clarence EB. Mulford Paramount Princess Theatre

Redman Announces Engagement of Annie Kate to Alvin Moore

Mr and Mrs A F Redman Jr of Courtland announce the engagement of their daughter Annie Kate to Alvin OBrien Moore of Murfreesboro Tennessee. The wedding is set for July 8.

A. F. Redman, Jr Courtland Annie Kate Alvin O'Brien Moore Murfreesboro Tenn

Naylor and Harvell Marriage Set For May 23

Mrs. P. J. Messer announces the marriage of her daughter Imogene Naylor to Oscar Harvell. The ceremony was held in Pulaski Tennessee. The couple will reside in Decatur.

P. J. Messer Imogene Naylor Oscar Harvell Pulaski Tenn

Rutledge Thomas Host Birthday Evening for Muriel

Mr and Mrs Rutledge Thomas entertain Monday evening from 7 30 to 10 p m at their home to honor their daughter Muriel on her birth anniversary. The event promises a delightful gathering.

Mountain Brook Riding Academy Show Draws Local Visitors

Mr and Mrs Chester Sartor and other local residents plan Birmingham Saturday for the Mountain Brook Riding Academy Horse Show. Ed Hathcoat will assist in children events. Several Birmingham guests attend with families visiting relatives and friends. Injury updates include young Jean Russell slightly improved at Benevolent Society Hospital. Mrs Ben B Stewart from Atlanta visiting Mr and Mrs DeWitt Shaw with other local guests tomorrow.

Chester Sartor Birmingham Mountain Brook C. B. Elliott W. H. Anderson Mountain Brook Riding Academy Ed Hathcoat Hathcoat Ponsonby Kyle Garner Pride Birmingh Frank Richardson, Jr Mooresville Jean Russell Eugene Russell Benevolent Society Hospital Ben B. Stewart Atlanta Mrs. DeWitt Shaw

Notice of Sale of Collateral Securities Alabama

State of Alabama Morgan County. The undersigned will sell collateral securities listed below on June 18, 1936 at 1 30 p m at the Court House Door in Decatur Alabama Certificate No 061 for two shares Preferred stock in the Alabama Water Service Company Dated at Degatur Alabama this the 12th day of June 1936 Clyde Hendrix

Alabama Morgan County Court House Decatur Alabama Water Service Company Degatur Clyde Hendrix

Probate Court Notice in Estate of James Carl Osborne

The Probate Court issues a notice in the matter of the estate of James Carl Osborne a minor. Morgan County National Bank as guardian filed accounts for final settlement to be heard July 8 1936 with leave to show cause why the settlement should not be passed. Judge B I Malone signs the notice June 12 1936.

State of Alabama Morgan County James Carl Osborne Morgan County National Bank

Morgan County petitions to condemn land for rock quarry

In probate court Morgan County Alabama filed an application to condemn for a rock quarry a half acre in the NW quarter and a half acre in the NW quarter of the NW quarter Section 21 Township 7 Range 2 West in Morgan County Alabama. The hearing is set for June 30, 1936 at 10:00 A M at Decatur courthouse. Interested parties may appear and contest.

State of Alabama Morgan County Union Central Life Insurance Company Cincinnati Ohio Alabama Decatur

Social Notes and Local Visits Highlight Evening Dance

Florence and a guest plan to attend a dance that evening. Miss Helen Bynum left for Memphis for a two week visit. Mrs. Al Jones of Montgomery arrived to be with her niece at Benevolent Society Hospital. Friends lament the illness of T. Long who has been ill for three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Pride of Pride Ala visit their daughter Mrs. John Bragg. Miss Mary Lane Hagin of Elkton returned home after a short visit with Miss Glyn Lively.

Mary J. Banks Mildred Banks Mary Banks Terrell Mary Stuart Terrell Texas Dallas George Wall Abilene Tex Helen Bynum al Jones Montgomery Jean Russell Benevolent Society Hospital T. Long Mrs. L. T. Pride Pride, Ala John ©. Bragg Mary Lane Hagin Elkmont

Former Actress Heads Company in New Orleans

Mary P. Williams widow of Louisiana magnate and art enthusiast Marguerite Clark, was elected president of Wedell-Williams Air Service Corporation to succeed her husband James R. Wedell. Williams, who previously supported Wedell’s air exploits, takes the helm after the fatal May 19 air crash near Baton Rouge that killed Williams and pilot John Worthen.

New Orleans Mary P. Williams Louisiana Marguerite Clark Williams John Worthen Baton Rouge Wedell-Williams Air Service Corporation James _R.Jdimmy Wee Dell

Optical Illusion Des Moines Jailer and Driver Disagree on Moon

In Des Moines on June 12, Jailer Ott Johnson and patrol wagon driver Louis Volz argued over the description of Ralph Moon, arrested for intoxication. Moon, they concluded after a cell visit, wore no hair on top, being bald, despite Volz claiming a side part.

Des Moines Ott Johnson Louis Vols Ralph Moon Volz Johnson Moon

Witness Statement Dated May 28 1939

A partial handwritten document bears the signature of B. L. Malone with dates May 2 and June 5 12. The text notes a formal witness statement or acknowledgment dated the 28th day of May 1939.

Feen a Mint Laxative Ad for Adults and Children

An old advertisement promotes Feen a Mint as a non habit forming laxative for adults and children. It claims mint flavor soothes the stomach and aids digestion, describing swift digestion through the system and a minty mouth feel. The ad touts a money back guarantee and a family pack priced at 25 cents.

Aggie FFA Chapter Elects Officers at Athens

The Athens Aggies FFA chapter elects officers led by Walter Green as president and David Beaman as vice president. Billy Vinson is secretary Bennet Sims treasurer J. G. Paterson reporter and William Varnell sergeant at arm.

The Future Partners of America Walter Green David Beaman Billie Vinson Bennet Sims J. G. Paterson William Varnell

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Joe Wheeler P.T. A Joe Wheeler School Leila Cantwell Seton Hall Board of Governors Pore Oeare Louis A. Neill Joseph Woods Springfield Til J. H. Calvin Garden Club Yolande Club Estelle Hendrix Browns’ Point Trinity Mountain Susan Bibb Louis Hoff Elinor Green Alfred Wilson Evelyn Green Bobby Anderson Melvin Ozier Margaret King Donald Barnum Marjorie Phinizy John Felix White Kathleen Hodges Tommy Lee Katherine Weaver Lyons Éiven Fannie Bess Crow Tom Stewart, Jr Margaret Crow Hartselle Rane Johnston Street America Sullivan Edward Worth Second Athens Cowboy Hero Betty Grimsley Mrs. F. A. Grimsley Bill Martin Jack Carr Annie Orr Clyde Handley Mrs. V. 8. Jamieson Mary Bloodworth Johnston Mrs. Jackson Calvin Mary Ellen Smith Florence Will Ava Cassidy Adolph Zuker Laren Emalfords Buck Jones B. L. Malone Goidel Albany Grain Davis Street Pheme Aggie Unit FFA Als Athens Aggies Decatur Discount Company Second Avenue Decatur, Ala David Copperfield Lord Fauntleroy China Seas Upreer Loveyos Damon Runyon Vern Ton Bel Victor Melaclen Freddie Bartholomew Princess Gloria Stuart Constance Collier Michael Whalen C. Henry Gordon Grunow Ceed Carrene Rashid Grunows R Tva E. E Forbes & Sons Piano Company
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