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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1930
Page
5
Winifred Black notes the Johnsons vacate for California and the Robertsons move in. The Johnsons hosted late meals, casual fireside gatherings, and artists or actors drawn to their open home. The Robertson household promises order, a polished floor, and a pristine nursery for the new baby.
Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Bitting hosted a garden style party on Sherman Street with guests including Mrs. George Lawrence and Mrs. Kelley Bitting Jr. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. Elliott and Mrs. McRee, with Banks winning a consolation souvenir. Later gatherings featured Miss Keys at a bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs. Julia Lewis and Mrs. Louis Neill entertaining for Mrs. Sanders with Mrs. Bluette Wallace high scorer.
The passage describes a plan to tidy a long-standing home making it neat, respectable, and orderly. It hints at loneliness and a reluctance to seek others for comfort or joy, underscoring a quiet transformation.
To compliment Mrs. Walter D Sanders of Newman Ga Miss Emmie Frances Pothill drove friends to the Gloria Tea Room in Athens for a prettily appointed luncheon. Guests included Mrs. Walter D Sanders Mrs. Duane M Carr Mrs. James Stewart Miss Ellen Hildreth Mrs. William Kimbrough Miss Carolyn Fussell Miss Lucille Giles Miss Bernice Himes and Miss Frances Mason.
A humorous essay on two women in a man life complicating love and marriage. It explores the idea that men seek harmony between a wife and a mistress and the impossibility of making two women coexist peacefully.
Mr and Mrs M K Bitting Sr plan a Georgia visit. Mrs Walter D Sanders returns home after a Atlanta stay with her parents. A flurry of social courtesies marks her visit. The Todd and Garren households announce upcoming trips and camping plans. Several locals including Miss Murphy and Miss Dickey are mentioned with ill health and family visits.
The city street tax is due July 5 with a delinquency date ten days later. Ordinance No 187 imposes arrest and fines from 10 to 25 dollars for delinquent taxpayers, while the tax itself is only 5 dollars. Tax Collector John Wilks has issued notices and expects completion in a few days.
Hartselle Lions Club will install newly elected officers at 7 30 this evening. A notable program is planned to accompany the installation exercises.
A one piece autumn ensemble debuts with a full length black tweed coat lined in striped red black and white jersey. A black cardigan jacket with jersey trim complements the look.
A pageant directed by Mrs. Lucia Lee will close the two week session of the daily vacation Bible school at First Methodist Church Hart selle on Sunday evening.
A reader asks how to gain popularity and friends. The columnist says there is no straight road to popularity and that a sweet sympathetic nature, even temper, and cheerful outlook foster enduring friendship.
Cullman County traffic reports include J D Logan of Birmingham seriously injured when his car left a road near Hanceville and other locals with bruises. A second crash near Good Hope left Lee Hamrick and Carl Kinney with cuts. A Sunday ascent to the Gadsden trip ended in a fatal gas tank explosion injuring preacher Cox near Albertville.
Today was visitors day at the Methodist vocational Bible school in Hartselle. Many people were expected to examine the operating machinery of the school before the day ends. The school has been in progress for some time with excellent attendance.
Clouds threatened rain this afternoon drawing hopeful responses from farmers needing moisture and heat exhausted city dwellers. The period labeled as the hottest yet continued through Thursday and today.
The article notes that summer officially starts tomorrow with the longest day of the year, featuring more than fourteen hours of daylight and just over nine hours of darkness tonight and tomorrow night.
Prof W T Tiller principal of Morgan county high school studied in Chicago as a University of Chicago summer student. He will earn a master’s degree after completing the program.
Anne Adams outlines Pattern 1975 a short sleeve frock with jabot trim and skirt flare to slim the silhouette. sizes 36 38 40 42 44 46 require yardage and trimming details and simple instructions. order 15 cents with name address style number and size.
Montgomery Ala June 20 The state tax commission announced a $2 223 966 increase in assessed valuation for Hill Grocery properties after an audit. Original valuation 234 680. new valuation 2 467 646. Long said the Hill company was treated like any other and denied antagonism to chain stores.
Clayton Alabama June 20 two Barbour county merchants Thomas L Cravey of Clio and his brother in law J C English of Blue Springs were indicted by a grand jury on four counts of arson and a joint count of explosive set off The explosion and fire last Sunday damaged four buildings with total losses estimated at twenty five thousand dollars
Miss Lorene Fischer, a Morgan County High School faculty member, leaves today for Washington D C for a day or two before proceeding to New York to embark for Europe for an extended stay.
An advertisement announces patterns for adults and children and transfer patterns offered at fifteen cents, ten cents when ordered with a pattern. Mail orders to The Decature Pattern Department, 243 West 17th St., New York City.
An open meeting of Pythagoras Lodge No. 199 Knights of Pythias will be held in Hartselle on Monday evening June 30. Newly elected officers will be installed and the Temple of Pythian Sisters will be honored guests.
Louis E Bolling of Union Grove Route 3 was seen socializing with friends in Decatur today.
Mrs J H Dickey has gone to New Hope Alabama for a month long stay.
Decatur reports that Charles F. Collier of Albany Route 2 was in town this morning on a business mission.
Official figures show Decatur’s population growing by 225 percent over the past decade. The dramatic increase highlights shifting demographics and urban development within the city.
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