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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1930

Page

7

Just Around Home Reports in Five Tennessee Valley Counties

Community notes list visits and travels across Hartselle Decatur Six Miles and surrounding areas. Residents include Mrs J H mies visiting England and relatives in Decatur. J O Guyer in Decatur. Roy Martin from Birmingham to see sister Ida Lee Martin ill at Maggie England’s home. families moving to Trafford. outings to Decatur shows. hospital and bridge party attendance. and Rev S B Mapes family activities.

J. H.mies England Carroll Dave Carro H. F Lyle Leroy Clyde Dutton Trafford J. O. Guyer Decatur Helen Lyie Mary J. Johnston Roy Martin Birmingham Ida Lee Martin Maggie England Henry Johnson Thelma Russell Six Miles Hartselle Fred M. Swift Emma Harlan C. P. Johnston Kate Winton M. T. Swift A. M. White C. E. Holt Nan Henderson Pettus Dunaway Décatur G. E. Holt Miss Henderson John Gurley Earl Gurley Tolly Johnson Co. B. Gilchrist BE. Mapes James the Benévolent Hospital

Community Notes From Cross Chapel Weekend Visits

Rev. Frank Mabry led regular services at Cross Chapel as Ernest and Grady Mabry joined singing. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wood and children, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Turner, and Mollie Shackles with two sons. Maude Pruett returned to Boaz, Wilburn Johnson visited H. D. Pruett, Doris Johnson stayed with Mary Jordan, and H. D. Pruett’s family visited Mt Hope campus. Fresh meats sale for the school named. R. L. Counts of Birmingham planned weekend with J. A. Counts family.

Frank Mabry Cross Ernest and Grady Cross Chapel Carl Wood W. T. Turner Mollie Shackles J. L. McKenney Maude Pruett Boaz Little Wilburn Johnson H. D. Pruett Cross Roads Doris Johnson Mary Jordan H. D. Preutt Eulala Novella Billie Joe 5. L. Law Law

Ardmore Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Guests

Miss Addie Lee McKenney of Elkmont Alabama visits Miss Eva Troxler this week. Ardmore hosts Pulaski neighbors and Athens friends as various visitors stop by. Families including the Hackers Bledsoes Currins Whites Mangrums Gatlin Whitt and Sweeney spend time with relatives and friends in Ardmore and nearby towns.

Addie Lee McKenney Elkmont Ala Eva Troxler Ardmore Debcene Pulaski Irene Hacker Myrah Bledsoe Athens L. E. Currin Mabel White Rev S. S. Hacker B. C. Bledsoe T. Jones Roy White H. B. Mangrum and Son Decatur Gertrude Gatlin Cash Point Vernon Whitt Spring Hill Tenn Ida Sweeney Rosco Hasten Nashville

Mt Hope News Health, Local Travel, and Picnic Date

Miss Lucy Radford is seriously ill at her home about three miles south of Mt Hope. Mr and Mrs B V Johnson carried their daughter Theolene to the clinic in Athens Friday. Mrs W A Pickens and son Mervyn spent Friday in Decatur with relatives. The annual picnic and home coming will be held Friday July.

Lucy Radford Mt. Hope B. V. Johnson Theolene Athens W. A. Pickens Mervyn Decatur

Local social notes from near Nashville Tennessee

Miss Bobbie Thaxton returns home after a year with her sister Mrs Frank Bradley. Mrs John Thompson of Hillsboro visits Mrs J H LeMay. Elaine Owens hosts a birthday party with games and cake. Guests include Josephine Knouff Russell Preuitt Jr Margie Laura Ella Houston Betty Jean Thompson Margaret Norton. Mrs L E Sanderson recovers from a brief illness. Mr and Mrs Frank Bradley and children plan a Florida motor trip. Helen Blair afflicted with chicken pox at home. Mr and Mrs G Owen and daughter Elaine travel to Sheffield. Effie Waldrop attends summer school at Florence Normal.

Bobbie Thaxton Nashville Tenn Frank Bradley John Thompson Hillsboro J. H. LeMay Elaine Owens Josephine Knouff Russell Preuitt, Jr Margie Laura Ella Houston Betty

Community Notes Show Local Visits And Health News

Miss Elna Tanner visits grandmother Mrs. J. F. McKee for a Tuesday dinner. Several residents travel to Cullman and Decatur on business. Miss Dolores Smith visits cousin Miss Verde Creél in Gum Pond. Mrs. Ruby Smith undergoes surgery at Benevolent hospital. Families share gatherings with relatives in Eva Antioch Decatur and Decatur arrangements. Elien Taylor is ill and Miss Evelyn Oden visits Pram Self.

Elna Tanner J. F. McKee V. £. Smith Cullman M. J. Lewis D. M. McKee Monroe Decatur Cecil Tanner Theo Arvel McKee Hughes Oden Center Grove Ruby Smith the Benevolent Hospital Ross Watson Grace J. E. King Mark Allison E. L. Julian Elien Taylor Evelyn Oden Pram Self W. EB. Smith Alice Mason Nettie McKee W. C. Martin W. T. Oden Carrie Neel Antioch Mary Sue Ryan Bettie Ryan Carrie Mason Pauline Henry Nannie Mason

British Cabinet Change Ties McKee Family Gatherings

A Miss Mary. McKee spent Sunday with Miss Beckie McKee. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. McKee spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. McKee.

Mary. McKee Beckie McKee C. J. McKee J .T. McKee

Local Social Notes From Danville Community

Miss Hilda Roberts visited Hart selle with her brother while Nellie and Jessie McKay stayed with Gurtie and Annie McKay. Several households hosted guests including Mrs Lyda Roberts Mrs N M Moore and Mrs W W Hicks. Kiwanis program at school drew many attendees and local residents visited nearby Decatur over Friday and Sunday.

Hilda. Roberts Hartselle Nellie Jessie McKay Miss Gurtie Annie McKay Lyda Roberts N. M. Moore W. W. Hicks Dixie Speake Trannie Roberts Neel Kiwanis Club Fletcher Jones Clifton Montgomery Moulton Annie Hicks Katherine Hardwick Eva Slaton

Community Notes Highlight Visits and Local Events

Burnswick visitors Dr and Mrs Daves of Cullman. Jim Burnett and Melvin Hipps in Gum Pond. funeral of Mrs Smith's sister in Alabama City. numerous social gatherings and birthdays. births announced. singing and church events at Harmony and Baptist church. August 22 harp singing invitation. multiple neighbors ill or visiting, including Miss Exie Lee Holt class picnic near Sandlin Spring.

Ham Burnswick Daves Cullman Jim Burnett Melvin Hipps Gum Pond Buck Smith Acie Lawrence E. B. Puryear Eva Adams Pat Cobb Jim Burnette McClung Gold Ridge Arvin Adams Gladys Moses Verna Hawkins Lester Person Fairview Robert Woodard Woodard Center Grove Mitchell Hipps Ruby Mosteller Minnie Ford Halyard Hawkins Lucille Irene Patterson Marvin Adams Adams W. FP. Ford Harmony A. G. Alridge Dave Boyd Rosefelt Patton Cecil Mosteller Jones Chapel C. C. Mosteller Mrs. Mosteller George’ Johnson Exie ‘Lee Holt the Christian Church Sandlin William Wales Bridgeport Tenn Luther Wales Early Bailey Martha Crabb Anderson Rufus Crabb Sam Kennemer Minor Hill Lauderdale County Grover Jones Saleta Compton T. A. Patterson Decatur Bill Smith Emma Clark Smith Alva Alfrey Hicks Chapin Rosa Black Rachel Roy Johnson G. W. Puckett Tanner

All Day Singing Planned At Antioch Church

Woodland Mills notes an all day singing at Antioch on Sunday. Local gatherings include visits from the Slatens of Natural Bridge and the Day family of Decatur. Clarence Williams funeral held at Waldermose Springs. relatives from Shelbyville attend. Woodland Mills team defeats Rescue 4 to 3 in a close game.

Antioch M. E. Lawrence William Slaten Wade Slaten Natural Bridge Zelma Murphy W. J. Day Clarence Williams Waldermose Springs Elmer Williams Ona Johnson Helen Huskey Otis Johnson Beulah Williams Luther Williams Seldon Williams Willie Loyd Williams Shelbyville Tenn Gordon Grantland Woodland Mills Woodland Clyde Miller Somerville Turney Seldon Day Decatur Dewey Day Albert Hough Lacey's Spring

Social Roundup at Belle Mina Guests and Visits Noted

Mrs Richard Hundley hosted the Card club with flowers and refreshments. Visitors included Miss Annie King from Birmingham and Miss Frances Handley. Several families hosted guests from Decatur Huntsville and Athens with multiple Sunday gatherings and weekend visits noted.

Richard Hundley Annie King Birmingham Frances Handley Stockham R. Riddle Frances Pitts Mary Augusta Bibb Athens College Belle Mina Hal Garren Decatur Susan Beech Garren John Henry Peebles, Jr Hattie Hundley Elliot McCrary Hewlett R. 8. McCrary Bradley Bibb Zeno Bailey Thomas Brad Bibb Bailey G. G. White David White Huntsville D. White Julia Roberts Ida Roberts Sam Smith

Weekend Visits Mark Five Point Community Ties

Five Point residents hosted relatives from Union Grove Oakville Mt Zion and Danville over the weekend. Local clergy Rev Grimes announced sermons at Antioch and Union Grove inviting attendance. Community members also noted a funeral service for Will Taylor at Ball Knob Friday afternoon.

Zola Clark Union Grove Austinville Emmett Owens Oakville Oak Grove Edd Clark J. P. Wade Edna Wade Mt. Zion Gilbert Aldridge Danville H. H. Jones Grimes Antioch Emmett Will Loney Beulah Velma Young C. A. Young Leonardery Moulton Montgomery Will Taylor Ball Knob

Maggie Marshall of Decatur Named in Piney Chapel Notice

A fragment from the Piney Chapel Ephesus notice lists Mrs. Maggie Marshall of Decatur among the stakeholders. The brief item provides limited readable details about the proceeding or action.

Maggie Marshall Decatur

Local Social News From Centerville and Beulah

Mrs J M Raley returned home to Centerville after illness at her parents T F Gray. A J Tucker family attended Beulah church services Sunday morning. Evergreen hosted singing on Sunday. J R Reid visited dinner with Mrs T J Blackman. Katie Humphries visited Mrs Fannie Sheats Sunday afternoon. Myrtle Reid's singing at her home drew many friends. H W Vawter of Centerville stayed with relatives here Friday.

J. M. Raley T. F. Gray Centerville A. J. Tucker Beulah Evergreen J. R. Reid T. J. Blackman Katie Humphries Fannie Sheats Myrtle Reid H. W. Vawter

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