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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1930
Page
5
Winnie Black portrays a moral quandary as Jane Barry’s influence distorts Jim Barry’s personality and friendships. The piece explores jealousy, dual identities, and the strain on marriage when one partner overwhelms the other.
Salmagundi Club hosted by Mrs. E. E. Graves on Jackson Street featured bridge contests with Mrs. Jesse Crane taking high score. Guests included Miss Janie Intracan and Mrs. Roy Odom among others. drinks and an ice course followed. Additional items cover Canal Street and Ferry Street Rock clubs, Y M C A civic meeting, and church society circles with multiple officers elected or hosting gatherings.
Numerous society items list visits and stays of Ben Dupont family in Trinity and Birmingham, J F Lawhorn in Birmingham, Mrs Mertie Frahn and Ruth from Dayton visiting Mrs J W Frahn, and many others visiting relatives in Atlanta Chattanooga Florence Trinity Birmingham Selma and Dallas. Recovering patients include Glenn Gardner and Hudson Sheats, with several travelers returning home from trips or surgeries.
Mrs C O Sutae writes that after back pain headaches and fatigue she took Cardui as her mother advised and found relief. She states several bottles helped her gain strength restore energy improve sleep and appetite and praises Cardui as a proven remedy used by generations of women.
A humorous column explores marriage dynamics and gender quirks. It contrasts a woman's eruptions with a man's cautious affection, noting how even a supposedly tough bachelor adapts to domestic quirks and signals from his partner.
Judge F Hobbs state campaign manager for Judge B M Miller will speak at the courthouse in Hartselle this afternoon at o clock in support of the Democratic nomination.
Hollywood reports that Broadway and Good News share a fate as Good News is released late while rival college musicals like Sweetie move ahead. Leads Stanley Smith and Mary Lawlor star with Bessie Love and Gus Shy praised for comic turns. Ted Snyder notes long song plugging era shaped music trends from New York beach crowds to summer hits.
The passage notes how vaudeville songs grew in popularity as a form of entertainment and how performance pieces for teams and groups gained attention, signaling a shift in cultural tastes during the era. It emphasizes the integration of music with public performances and the emergence of song-based routines tied to group activities.
Associated Press Photo shows evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson in a Bethlehem costume bought on a recent Holy Land trip in Los Angeles.
At Gilbert White’s Mooresville plantation a church school and parish picnic for St John’s Episcopal Church was held on Wednesday afternoon. Attendees enjoyed riding ponies, games, ice cream, a supper, and a springside gathering with many helping hands from the church and guild.
An adjourned meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen will be held at 4 oclock Monday afternoon to discuss several matters of interest.
The emergence of dance orchestras and the radio expanded audiences and created demand for versatile tunes. Theme songs for movies and later talkies added pressures on composers to craft varied and memorable melodies.
The ad promotes a pleated skirt pattern with a point yoke and slenderizing lines, plus Capelets for summer. It notes material options crepe de chine shantung or silk, adds pastel color appeal, and lists sizes 14 through 42 with yardage details for size 16. Instructions are simple and no dressmaking experience is needed. Send 15 cents per pattern with your name address style number and size.
Next week's community sing will be held at the Ninth Street Methodist church next Thursday evening. The invitation was unanimously accepted by singers in session at the Fairview Baptist church.
Ferdinand Phinizy former Decatur resident now of New Orleans is spending a few days with Ferrow Himes during a local stay in the area.
A public notice states patterns for adults and children plus transfer patterns cost fifteen cents. A ten cent offer applies when patterns are ordered together. Mail and orders go to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department at 243 West 17th Street in New York City.
Local dairyman C C Glenn, saved Wednesday by his collie dog Queen during a bull attack, showed considerable improvement today. Friends express relief at his condition.
Mr. Phillips, an attaché of Hill Chevrolet, visits his mother in Dora Alabama with Mrs. Phillips accompanying.
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