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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1930
Page
9
John, Peggy, and the Little Black Clock discover the Wind family naps in a mossy peaceful spot. The Wind family rests in hidden quiet homes, and the clock explains their sleep as a special treat with soft forest sounds.
Clyde Ponder hosted a Saturday party for Dorothy and Virginia Levin with many friends in attendance. Numerous guests and family members were noted visiting or dining with locals, including Braswell, Mitchell, Southern, and Hodges households, with multiple out-of-town visitors from Athens, Decatur, and Nashville. A variety of social events such as dinners, dominos, and picnics are mentioned along with illness updates and a funeral in Hazelgreen Alabama.
Mr and Mrs Horace Layman of Decatur visited C E Layman and wife Tuesday night. Thomas Reed Hudson is ill at home. J E Howell of Birne and party stayed with Mrs Ruby Bussey Tuesday night. Louise Wright returned to Birmingham after two weeks with Lurleen Norris. Elmer Neville and children spent the day with Nettie McClellan. Dave Norris and family attended a Sunday school meeting in Hartselle. Mrs Dave Norris hosted a gift shower for Mrs Oran Wright, the recent bride. The house was prettily decorated.
Mrs. Fannie McDonald remains quite ill at her home and friends regret the condition. Mrs. Halindia Atkins has recovered after a short illness. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Jackson of Dalytown visited Bunk Rochell and family Sunday.
The crossword puzzle clogs with clues and scrambled phrases listing across and down entries for multiple themes and wordplay. Readers chase terms for constellations objects and phrases across varying lengths amid sporadic misprints and jumbled segments.
Misses Elnora and Cleo Kirkpatrick and Irene Dutton joined Mrs. L. M. Morris for Sunday coffee. Floyd Hogan and Opal Inez Gray attended an all day singing at Lebanon. Brice Miller Homer Miller and Vernice Miller moved from Vinemont to join the community. L. M. Morris travels to Birmingham for college. Ansley Smith and Fort Bennings guests visit relatives. Guy Holladay and Zack Pittman visited the Hogans. Elnora Kirkpatrick visits from Decatur. Lonnie Hogan family spent a week with the D. W. Hogans.
A Sunday decoration at Hamby’s Chapel drew many local attendees. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Dunlap and children, Coy Alford, J. T. Holmes, H. F. Holmes and families were present, with many visitors from other areas. Clem Hamilton of Oklahoma visited relatives in town.
A son named Robert Walden was born to Mr. and Mrs. R E Crafton on June 13 weighing ten pounds.
The Daily announces phone only classified ads accepted except for certain categories. Errors limited to one insertion. advertisers must report corrections immediately. Ads close at 11:00 a.m. on publication date. offices stay open until 6:00 p.m. for patrons.
Complete Body Service, Wrecked bodies and towing offered by Ducoing Wrecker Service. All automobile line items available at Hill Chevrolet Co on Lee and Line Streets. Dial 117 for 1928 Chevrolet coupe and 1928 Chevrolet coach and 1929 Whippet sedan.
Mrs. Coates and Mrs. Meridith Hickey and baby of Oklahoma City are guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Smiley for a few days. Miss Dolly Greer and Dorothy Patterson return from Pride's Station. Virginia Brennen visiting en route home to Miami. Rachael Carlisle returns to Huntsville after visiting here. Dolly Greer plans a visit to Corinth next week. Mrs. P. J. Blizzard visiting Okmulgee. Also car advertisements for 1928 Buick Sedan 1929 Plymouth Roadster 1928 Erskin Sedan, Tip-Top shape with easy terms. Bank St. Rogers Bros. & Green.
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