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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1930
Page
5
A humorous column contrasts youth and Grandma guardian norms as a seventy six year old matriarch faces modern values. The piece questions pettiness versus wisdom, recalling the writer’s own childhood and the aunt’s resemblance to a poor little rich girl.
Mrs Sadie Webb of 7 DeCamp Street Greenville describes years of biliousness and severe sick headaches with dizziness and faintness. She credits Thedford s Black Draught as a laxative and relief, noting it costs only 1 cent a dose and is widely available.
The Wednesday Eight met at Mrs. A Elmer s home shifting Friday for bridge and luncheon. Mrs B D Berry posted a high score as sixteen members and one guest enjoyed games. Mary Lou Dancy Sewing Circle hosted by Mrs Elmer Bowden and Mrs R M Sibley with Mrs East as guest elected officers for next year then adjourned for summer. OO E S Chapter 320 will meet at Masonic Hall Bank Street for initiation and annual business.
Worthy matron Mrs Charles Johnson calls all members to attend. First Methodist Woman's Circle shifts to 4 pm with six circles led by Mrs Lee Echols Gallant Cowden and others next Monday. Westminster Auxiliary circles meet in four venues. Mizpah Chapter election follows and Flag Day remarks mark the DAR closing. Various society and club gatherings are noted with hostesses and guests.
A ponderous syndicated column critiques gender roles with quips on jealousy value and appearance. It muses on how men and women view romance money and self image, joking that true equality remains distant and that marital happiness rides on type and vanity.
The president calls for every member to be present as business of importance is discussed.
Local students listed for Athens college summer term include Mrs. Alice Weaver Mrs. Elbert Weaver Mrs. Johnny Hodges Mrs. Stone Miss Elizabeth Davis Miss Nell Wilhite and Mrs. Joseph Woods.
The revival campaign at Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church ends Sunday night with Rev. M B Smith of Nashville delivering strong gospel messages. About twenty professions of faith are reported with many joining the church by baptism or letter and renewal of faith.
The Westminster Senior Christian Endeavor Society will hold the regular meeting at 6 30 p m A very interesting program has been arranged by Miss Margaret Hauk Every member was urged to come and enjoy the program All young people will find a friendly welcome.
A fire heavily damaged a residence owned by S. N. Sherman at 502 Market Street and occupied by H. F. Andrews. Fire officials said a span falling on the shingle roof started the blaze. The fire department responded quickly and had the flames under control.
Mrs. Sarah Coon once confined by a paralytic stroke and living in this section has shown considerable improvement. She has been moved to the home of her brother J. E. Leeman on Somerville Route 2 in Birmingham.
The circuit court entered judgment for the plaintiff in the Belknap Hardware Company versus O. L. Newsom doing business as Newsom Furniture Company case. The suit was filed several months ago.
Mrs. Guy Watson and her son Wendell visit their brother A. L. Bryant in Nashville joined by Miss Cleo Bryant during the trip.
Pattern 1953 offers a chic cape collar and pointed des tails frock in flat crepe shantung georgette or chiffon. Sizes 14 through 42 with belt ties and long sleeves optional. yardage listed. Send 15 cents per pattern plus order to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department New York City.
Mr and Mrs Sam Malone have returned after a short visit to friends and relatives in Columbia Tennessee.
Edna Robb Webster, famed writer of features, introduces her first serial novel Dad's Girl. She discusses her career, travel, and motherhood, and previews the story’s themes of adventure romance and determination as the daily installment begins Monday June 16.
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