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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1932

Page

4

Mrs Sewell Honored At Bridge and Tea Party

Mrs. John Banks Sewell, new bride of Trin My, was feted in an Emens home gathering. Mrs. W. A. Emens and others hosted colorful rooms, bridge games with Ruth Banks high and F. F. Tidwell low scores, a wedding cake centerpiece, and pastel souvenirs. Attire featured a blue trimmed dress and pastel corsage.

Ruth Banks F. F. Tidwell Harry Fennell Leighton Emens Martha Grayson Emens Frances Lile Sewell Sarah Pearl Sam Lile Dawson John McGehee Britnell John C. Bragg F. A. Bloodworth, Jr

Bridge Party and Social Events Highlight Week

Miss Elizabeth Lamon hosted a Friday bridge party honoring Miss Sarah Marlory with guests from Birmingham and Montgomery. Prizes went to Mrs. H. C. Fore and Miss Thompson. consolation to Miss Annie Laurie Speer. Other notes cover a Carnegie Library parent education class by Mrs. Crawford and a Valley Country Club dance with plate luncheon. Also planned are a Miss Emens informal party for sister Mrs. Sewell, Legion Auxiliary officer elections, and YW A meetings at Central Baptist Church with "White Elephant Sale" feature.

Elizabeth Lamon Bridge Sarah Marlory Shelbyville Tenn Katie Marvin Thompson H. C. Fore Montgomery Thompson Annie Laurie Speer Lamon Miss Marlory Miss Thompson Elsie Roper Viola Speer Dorothy Rasch Pauline Lamon Nevie Winton Hartselle Bess Lamon Louise Winfrey Birmingham

Personal notices of locals plan meetings and visits

Martha and Mary Guild meet Monday afternoon with Mrs. H. O. Goidel hosting. Several residents prepare trips to Birmingham for wrestling events, and many families host or visit relatives across Decatur, Birmingham, Montgomery, Pensacola, and Memphis. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Roy Billings and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Kennedy planning Birmingham trip.

Martha and Mary Guild Roy Billings Dick Kennedy Birmingham Legion

Kilby Confident Of His Election In Primary Vote

Telegraph reports from Alabama counties show Kilby leading in Autauga Madison Etowah Clay and Birmingham with Kilby supporters claiming strong majorities. Jefferson county Kilby gains seen while Governor heads to Mobile for final campaign speech.

Kilby Autauga County Birmingham Jefferson County Everg Y Alabama Mobile

Higson Plans Naval Academy Attendance at Annapolis

John Higson son of Mr and Mrs 8 E Arvidson of Jackson Street will leave early in July for Annapolis Maryland after passing entrance exams to the United States Naval Academy. He recently completed studies at Columbia Military Academy this spring and has aimed for the academy. Friends express great pleasure at his progress.

John Higson E. Arvidson Jackson _ street Annapolis United States Naval Academy Young Higson Columbia Military Academy

Health Dept Grants Approval for Crystal Plunge Pool

Morgan County laboratory confirms Crystal Plunge meets water purity and sanitation standards after routine health inspections. Water tests for bacteria are part of regular checks to ensure pool safety.

Morgan County Laboratory The Health Department

S. S. Council to Meet on Tuesday

The Sunday school council of the First Methodist church will meet Tuesday evening at 6 30 in the basement. The mothers of the intermediate department teachers will serve supper in honor of the teachers. About 40 guests are expected.

The First Methodist Church

Pastor J D Pickens to Lead Crow's Chapel Service

Rev J D Pickens pastor of Southside Baptist church will fill Crow's Chapel pulpit next Sunday afternoon at two. Public invitation extended. The Cap stone orchestra directed by Gene Gibson will play aboard City of Savannah during the summer months. Malcolm Austelle plans a few days in Monteagle Tennessee next week.

J. D. Pickens Southside Baptist Church Crow’s Chapel Mr. Gibson Savannah New York City Capstone Orchestra Gene Gibson Malcolm Austelle Monteagle Tenn

Outbreak of Hog Cholera Warned by County Agent

Lime stone county farm agent J T Belue warns farmers to watch for hog cholera as several outbreaks are reported. He explains the disease is highly contagious, caused by a microscopic organism, and preventable only by hog cholera serum and virus. He urges vaccination and strict precautions to protect hog herds.

J. T. Belue Limestone County Mr. Belue

Huddle Brings Ramon Navarro To Screen Here

Ramon Navarro stars in Huddle as Tony Amatto a steel mill worker who wins a Yale scholarship. The film set at a factory and Yale campus follows his adjustment to a new social world in Sam Wood’s production with Madge Evans and Una Merkel in supporting roles.

Ramon Novarro Tony Amatto Yale University Sam Wood Yale

Miss Smith Much Improved After Hospital Stay

Friends announce Miss Sadie Smith continues to improve after returning home Saturday from Vanderbilt hospital in Nashville. She is expected to sit up within a week.

Sadie Smith Vanderbilt Hospital Nashville Miss Smith

Pilot Club President to Attend International Convention

Miss Inez Tombs, new president of the Decatur Pilot Club, will depart Thursday for Atlanta to attend the international convention of Pilot clubs. The convention will be in session Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

Inez Tombs Decatur

Twenty Youths Leave Decatur Camp Ki-Y Outing

Twenty youngsters left Decatur at eight this morning bound for Camp Ki-Y for a weeklong outing. They travel under supervisor Carlton Kelley with assistants Elbert Patterson John Higson and Sam ite. The Decatur Kiwanis club sponsors the camp this year and the program will run three weeks.

Decatur Camp Ki-Y Carlton Kelley Elbert Patterson John Higson Samite Decatur Kiwanis Club

Rising Sun Lodge to Elect Officers Tuesday Evening

Rising Sun Lodge No. 29 A F and A M will meet Tuesday evening in the lodge rooms on Bank Street for the election of officers for the ensuing term. All members are urged to attend.

American Legion Auxiliary Tennessee Valley Bank Rising Sun Lodge No A. F A. M Bank Street

Baptists to Meet at Shady Grove Church

Morgan County Baptists will hold a monthly session Tuesday at Shady Church near Danville. The gathering starts at 10 o clock and runs through the day.

Shady Grove Morgan County Baptists Shady Church Neal Danville

Mrs Farnham Recovers After Morning Operation

Mrs Earl C Farnham of Ocean Springs Mississippi rests at Baugh's Infirmary after a morning operation. She is visiting with her sister Mrs James Lamb as her guest.

Kathleen Hood Hartselle E. H. Phillips Earl C Farnham Ocean Springs Miss Baugh’s Infirmary Farnham James Lamb

Taken Home for Mrs J A Tapscott in Hartselle

Mrs J A Tapscott a well known Hartselle resident was taken home Sunday after spending several days at Baugh's Infirmary.

J. A. Tapscott Hartselle Baugh’s Infirmary

Mrs Morris Goes Home After Treatment

Mrs Dave Norris of Flint was taken to her home on Sunday afternoon after receiving treatment at Baugh's infirmary for several days.

Morris Dave Norris Flint Baugh’s Infirmary

Bible School Enrolls 90 and Enters Second Week

With enrollment at 90, the Bible School enters its second week at 11 30 a m. The capable faculty includes Rev Vance Grdon Miss Kate Prater of Athens Halfacre Miss Lillian Gordon Miss Judnita Frasier and Miss Katherine McRae. The school is open to the public.

Vance Grdon Kate Prater Athens Halfacre Lillian Gordon Judnita Frasier Katherine McRae

Taken to Home after Appendicitis Operation

Mrs. R. C. Delcour was removed to her home on Ninth Avenue South this morning after recovering from an appendicitis operation at Benevolent hospital.

R. C. Delcour Ninth Avenue South Benevolent Hospital

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Margaret Perry Georgette the Valley Country Club Miss Emens Sarah Pearl Emens John Banks Sewell Central Baptist Church Frank H. Kirby William Steele Washington, D. C J. Y. Hamill Garner Pride Mrs. Jarvis Billy Love Dalton, Ga A. W. Hill Harry Jarvis Archie Wallace Hill N. K. Bitting, Jr Forsyth Relaves Birdie Boetler Jasper Ala Memphis Billy Joe Boetler Memphis, Tenn Mrs. J. T. Halbrooks Letha Collier H. C. Winfrey Bessie Lamon Frederick Hunt, Jr Pensacola, Fla R.O T. C Port Barrancas Jimmy Bloodworth Master Carlisle Gardner Terry Frye Martha Mary Webster Pine Bluff, Ark E. H. Garrison Mrs. I. G. Safley D. A. Vaughn Columbia, Tenn T. J. Burt Frank Cook Columbia Wilson, Brazelton Seventh Avenue West Ben Porter Scottsboro Haywood Hansel Fort Oglethorpe, Ga Reginald Vance Jare Ae W. M. Moseley T. G. Green Louise Robert Blackwell Ada Halkett Daytona Beach Fla Emily Neville Elizabeth Neville Ohio Kimrick Kostenbader New York Kostenbader International Producing Co Mary Love Pensacola Ruth Ross St. Louis Grace Landers Municipal Opera Hotel Statler Roof Garden B. C. Landers Grace St. Louis, Mo Vera Austelle Panny Wallace Monteagle Tenn J. N. Gibson George Rowe Billings, N. C Duke Sudberry Blytheville, Ark Hal Williamson Capstone Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia E Roscoe Ates Madge Evans Una Merkel Ralph Graves Allen’s Beauty G.O Chicago Stadium Windy City Miss Mar Tha Johnson Higson Health Dept S. S. Council Belue Bette Davis Rising Sun Alabama Utilities Bible School Cardus R B. Douglas Jackson, Miss Russ Cardui Eugene MOVE Woodall Moulton Highway Decatur Cleaners
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