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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1929

Page

3

Harvest News Briefs From Alabama Communities

Harvest neighbors share updates on illness including Mrs Will Allen and her Huntsville doctors at her home. Several residents travel for visits, including Dr W B Allen and Mrs Lola Pitts. The Fo rds Chapel youth society shifts meeting day after the third Sunday and Miss Clarice Steelman wed Mr Irving Dorning in Harvest.

Will Allen Harvest W. D. Tuck Capshaw McAllister Huntsville The Young Peoples Missionary Society of Ford J. R M. Power W. B. Allen Charles Shelton Bridges Monrovia Bryan Allen Clarice Steelman Athens Irving Dorning Allen Steelman Dorning Katherine Sheperd Birmingham J. S. Hovis R. W- Tuck Gurley Marion Sanderson Lola Pitts Nashville J. R. M. Power

Farmers Busy Chopping and Plowing in Eva News

In Eva area farmers are engaged in chopping and plowing crops. Mr and Mrs W A Parker visited relatives here last week en route to Pinson after Florence Normal graduation. Miss Mildred Parker graduated, and Miss Lula Jane Millwood is also mentioned.

W. A. Parker Pinson Florence Normal Mildred Parker Lula Jane Millwood

Local Social Notes from Lacey’s Springs

Miss Louise Thomas visits sister Mrs Leonard Atkinson of Madison. Robert Atkinson was in Guntersville Thursday. Mrs W E Lipscomb visits relatives at Union Grove Sunday. Miss Ethel Davis Gamble stays with friends at Guntersville Thursday. E J Hill visits here Sunday. Carl Hough spends weekend at home. Misses Louise and Ruth Thomas visit Union Grove Sunday.

Robert Atkinson Guntersville W. E. Lipscomb Union Grove Ethel Davis Gamble E. J. Hill Carl Hough Louise and Ruth Thomas

Flint Social Notes Highlight Oklahoma City Visit

Mrs Bert Norris returns home after a pleasant trip to Oklahoma City to visit her sister Mrs Key. Mr and Mrs J E Howell of Birmingham stayed overnight with her mother Mrs Nettie McClellan on Friday night. Mrs Lou McCant was called to

Birmingham John Cane Rubye Bussey J. E. Howell Birmingha Grover Mann Tom Mann Lurleen Norris Bert Norris Oklahoma City Key Nettie McClellan Lou McCant

Indigestion remedy promises quick relief

An advertisement touts GORDON'S internal antiseptic to stop stomach fermentation, soothe inflamed lining, and relieve indigestion dyspepsia gas heartburn and sour stomach. It claims rapid results and low cost per dose with druggist availability.

Vacation notices travel through Alabama and neighboring states

Stenographer Esther Jackson visits family near Route 3 Moulton while Nannie Simms visits Mississippi with her brother Ernest Simms. Families and educators plan trips to Iowa Nebraska Texas and Alabama cities as conferences and state university events unfold.

Esther Jackson Siluria Moulton Nannie Simms Ernest Simms Mississippi Dixie Construction Company Wash Montgomery Geo. D. Montgomery Alabama National Forest Wren C. G. Horton Birmingham Horton County Board of Education State University E. F. Weatherwax Anice Weatherwax Bertha Weatherwax Cédar Rapids Iowa Nebraska Archie Aston Little One E. Q. Burch Will Free Plainview Texas H. L. Tidwell Earl M. Hodson Earl Hodson, Jr

Holland's Gin Attendees at Ardmore Singing Convention

Local residents including Miss Edith Moore and Miss Lucy Holland joined the Ardmore singing convention on Sunday. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Lewis Hasting on June 9.

Ardmore Lewis Hasting Howard Puckett Edith Moore Mabel Johnson Lucy Holland Esma Broadway Rev. Stein Kirby Broadway Ezra Brock

Local Social Greetings and Church Sermon Noted

Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Garrett and family of Aroa visited the Veal family on Sunday. Irene and Annett Powell visited Miss Hettie Bryant. Eva Thompson spent the day with Eunice Thompson. Mrs. T. A. Hill is ill. D G Eddleman visited relatives near Antioch. Ovella Gordon of Cullman visits grandmother Mrs. T. M. Gordon. Edgar Rhinehart and Estelle Parch of Grassy visited Eunice Veal. George Veal spent Saturday night with Belton Veal. Rev. Love preached a large Sunday sermon at the local church.

Florence Normal Geneva Tanner Calvin Dye Mt. Vernon Hettie Bryant Louise Williams Hubert Andrews Dorothy Davie Helton Tennessee Amos Helton Nina Mae Bessemer Max Lane Etna Irene and Annett Powell Eva Thompson Eunice Thompson T. A. Hill D. G. Eddleman Antioch Ovella Gordon Cullman T. M. Gordon Edgar Rhinehart Estelle Parch Grassy Eunice Veal George Veal

Monrovia Socials and Visits Highlight Weekend

Miss Willie Belle Hopkins visited Huntsville while Mr and Mrs Oddie Bridges hosted a large Saturday evening gathering. Harry Dupree made a Huntsville business trip and other locals visited Athens and Mt Zion as Rev Rice conducted revival services.

Willie Belle Hopkins Huntsville Oddie Bridges

Washington 4-H Camp awards top honors at national camp

Delegates from 38 states and Hawaii attend the third national boys and girls 4-H camp in Washington. One boy and one girl will win a cup for outstanding service, each receiving a trophy bearing the winner’s name and inscription. The camp runs June 9 to 25 with daily routines from reveille at 6 am to taps at 10 pm.

Washington Hawaii State Co-Operative Extension Service

Over Sunday Guests and Local Visitors

Mrs. Ver gie Kennedy hosted over Sunday guests. Mr and Mrs Earl Philip of Shoalford were visitors to the community on Monday.

Vergie Kennedy Earl Philip Shoalford

Land Spring News Update on Local Farmers and Residents

Farmers in the community are progressing well with their work. Miss Bera Moore is ill at home. Rev. John Bland and family were Saturday night guests of Edward Hobbs and family. Mr and Mrs S B Moore G C Rhinehart and Miss Lillie Ruff motored to Athens Saturday.

Bera Moore John Bland Edward Hobbs S. B. Moore G. C. Rhinehart Lillie Ruff Athens

Mrs H E Holmes Hospitalized As Friends Offer Prayers

The article notes Mrs. H. E. Holmes is confined in Benevolent Hospital for treatment. It mentions local visits by Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Patrick and daughter Fannie of Cullman, and other social trips including Mary Eunice Willis of Nashville staying with Geneva Julian, and C. M. Ryan returning from Cullman.

H. E. Holmes Benevolent Hospital G.l.patrick Fannie Cullman Mary Eunice Willis Nashville Tenn Geneva Julian C. M. Ryan Daisy Jewell Crawford Mentone Cecil Julian M. G. Julian Mattie Mae Barnard Decatur

Union Grove News Highlights Local Visitors and Illnesses

Mrs Hattie Layman has improved after pneumonia. Families from Lily Flag, Waldermose, and Decatur visited Union Grove. Cora Ella Gilley recovered from whooping cough. The Union Grove church singing drew crowds. Rev Campbell preached. several residents hosted or visited relatives and friends in Huntsville and Huntsville area.

Hattie Layman E. H. Hill Vera Vivian Ralph Avis Lily Flag Jefferson Gilley Arthur Hendrix Dewey Steadham Dovie Gloria Ziephia Amelia E. C. Steadham Ary. Culbrea Carl Ditto Bruce Hornbuckle Homer Hornbuckle Decatur Johnnie Hughes Clara Russell Oliver Huntsville Rev. Campbell Union Grove Rence C. H. Layman Alexander

Local Social Visit Notes From Neel Area

Neel News reports Mr. and Mrs. Edd Rogers visited Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Jones of Moulton. Irene Ratliffe and children were Friday guests of D. D. Lake. Minnie Herbert was Friday guest of R. M. Stroup. Hamlin family from Bol ton Texas to spend summer with Mrs. Stroup. Billy Winters visited friends near Hartselle. Mat Ellis returned from Oklahoma City to visit family. Harris and Bill Privett were Sunday dinner guests of Dick Herbert. Lucile Johnson of Austinville spent weekend with her parents, G. W. Johnson.

Edd Rogers Eugene Jones Moulton Irene Ratliffe D. D. Lake Minnie Herbert R. M. Stroup Hamlin Bolton Texas Billy Winters Hartselle Mat Ellis Oklahoma City Okla Haywood Roberts Bill Privett Harris Dick Herbert Lucile Johnson Austinville G. W. Johnson

Local social notes from Leesdale feature visits and gatherings

Miss Lois Jewell and Jessie Her ring attended a singing in Lebanon. Miss Columbia Ryan hosted a rock party with Miss Mary Sue Wells and guests including Katheleen Dean, Pauline Wade, Willie Steigpen, Bill Judson, Paul Knight, Jack Ingram, and Vernon Ryan. Bud Esco of Birmingham visited relatives. James Storie joined his sister Mrs E C Ryan in Sunny.

Lois Jewell Jessie Herring Lebanon Columbia Ethel Ryan Mary Sue Wells Katheleen Dean Pauline Wade Willie Steigpen Bill Judson Paul Knight Jack Ingram Vernon Ryan Bud Esco Birmingham Columbia Ryan James Storie E. C. Ryan Sunny B. Lackey Birm Lester Decatur

Union Hill News Social Roster Ties Families Across Town

Miss Connie Sheats of Decatur visits grandfather J N Sheats and Miss Irene Sheats. Mr and Mrs Bayne of near Caddo visit daughter Mrs J D Johnson and Mr Johnson. Mr and Mrs Ben Lamon of Macedonia visit relatives Saturday. Mr and Mrs W L Washburn and family of Macedonia join the Lamons for the Sunday visit.

Connie” Sheats Decatur J. N. Sheats Irene Sheats Bayne Caddo J. D. Johnson Johnson Ben Lamon Macedonia W. L. Washburn and W. FP. Lamon

Cent a Day Accident Policy Offers $100 Monthly

An advertisement from the National Protective Insurance Assn of Kansas City offers an accident policy paying up to 100 dollars a month for one cent a day. Over 123 policies are already in force. Requests only name age address and beneficiary for a 10 day free inspection. No money due unless the policy is to be kept for a year.

National Protective Insurance Assn Scarritt, Bldg Kansas City

Gold Bullets ends old murder with packed twist

A coded tale reveals Andrew Aden killed by Dillon who wore the boy’s flannels. Omens unfold as Ogden confronts past deceit while Luc y and Jerry wed amid fear regret and a moral reckoning. The mystery shifts toward Lundy’s bar and a daring tomorrow’s chapter promise.

Andrew Aden Furie Ogden Dillon Jerry Lucy John Deacon Henry Andrew Lundy's MacNair Macc Nair

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