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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1930
Page
5
Winifred Black questions shifting gender roles after a rich young man divorces his wife who allegedly beat him Her piece mocks the idea of independent women and asks if a new era of “cave women” is emerging while noting public fascination with the divorce case Copyright 1930 Newspaper Feature Service Inc
Society notes announce Bessie Rebekah Lodge No. 61 will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m for the annual officer election. Mrs C H Eyster hosts an informal afternoon bridge party Monday for her guest Miss Kitty Lamar of Selma. A bridge luncheon is planned Wednesday at one oclock hosted by Mesdames John D Wyker and F S Hunt for Mrs Shelton the popular June bride.
Local society page lists multiple residents visiting relatives and traveling to cities including Birmingham Nashville Florence and New York. Guests include Miss Nell Barrer Raleigh NC Mrs. O F McCulloh and Lottie Wade Mrs. R B Mangrum and families Mrs. J D Camp and Mrs. J G Cox host small gatherings and plan visits to Mobile Athens Columbia and Baltimore with extended stays and return dates noted.
The Austinville Baptist church reports a promising crop on ten acres planted by church members for the benefit of the church. The tract spans ten acres as part of the church's agricultural effort.
Hartsel le June 23 A most interesting pageant was given on Sunday evening at the First Methodist church closing the Vacation Bible class session. About fifty children took part in the pageant amid a large crowd.
A practice game between Alabama Mills and the Decatur Rotary Club is scheduled for Thursday afternoon on the mill’s diamond.
President Peter M. Dennis of the Decatur Rotary club travels to Chicago for the annual international convention. Jervis Jones, vice president, presided at the local club meeting on Monday.
More than 1 000 visitors watched B Company win first in the competitive drill during governors day exercises at the Boy's Industrial School in Birmingham. The Birmingham Post No 1 American Legion hosted a banquet for the winning unit with Solicitor George L Bailes in attendance. Adjutant General Eugene Butler of the Reserve Corps National Guard and the U S Army judged and served on the committee. Alfred Corin won the Martha Susan Jourdan medal for the best all round boy.
Colonel and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh announce the birth of a son in Inglewood New Jersey. The infant weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces and was born at 2 15 PM EST yesterday in the home of the mother Ann Morrow.
Hartselle Fire Department responded Saturday night around 11 to a house on Rock Street reported vacant and already in flames. The property is said to be city owned.
A. W. Hill head of the Hill Chevrolet Company attends a meeting of Chevrolet dealers from northern Alabama in Sheffield. New contracts for the upcoming year will be signed.
Kiwanis members announce Father and Daughter Night at Thursday banquet. The event features a special program and will be held at the YMCA.
W Joe Woodall of route three Albany was in town Saturday on business.
Sunday services at the Nazarene tent on Sixth Avenue drew a large crowd as Dr. Stuneck explained Jonah using Hebrew letters and the early Christian fish symbol. She outlined how each letter conveys a gospel message and argued the Bible could be rewritten from Hebrew alphabet alone with divine protection. The week features clay tablets, Trevecca College quartet, and further sermons by Prof. Stuneck and Rev. Garrett.
In Hollywood notes Frances Dee is described as the feminine version of actor Nils Asther, with many facial features similar though softened by femininity. The column mentions railroad tale jail-break plots as a close race in the current cycles of cinema.
The Daily Classified Ads promote steady business growth by offering special daily rates. Milkman deliveries and regular ads foster a presentable routine, helping Decatur families and local merchants thrive through consistent commerce.
This pattern features slender bodice lines with pointed detailing and graceful flare at the sleeves. It offers fabric options including chiffon georgette voile and crepe and comes in pastel or vivid prints. Sizes listed with yardage and step by step instructions for home sewing without dressmaking experience.
A request for a coin order specifies fifteen cents in coins and requests careful wrapping. It asks to clearly state the NME ad style number and the desired size. The fragment implies a sales or catalog context for pattern coins.
An advertisement notes a price reduction for patterns to ten cents when ordering the book of patterns for adults and children. It instructs readers to address orders to The Decatur Pattern Department at 243 West 17th Street in New York City.
A first grade pupil named Bobby resists reading a horse story as his mother urges, offering affection yet pressuring him. The scene highlights how overzealous parental involvement can backfire and intensify learning difficulties rather than help.
Sid Grauman, famous theater builder, is teased at a premiere for his long hair while Charlie Chaplin plans singing and synchronized music for a new film. Eddie Cantor jokes about banners reading Welcome Home Sid and accuses barbers’ guild of funding them during Sid’s supposed seven year hotel lobby absence.
A pound son born May 7 to Mr and Mrs Jack son Route 2 Hartselle. A baby girl born June 0re to Mr and Mrs R H tin has been christened Helen.
In a crowded courtroom, spectators endured extreme heat as the session continued. Names listed include Stewart Thompson, Ben S. Waugh, Kein A. Coney, Wil F. Evans, Walter McCutcheon, and Talmadge Russell along routes through Hartselle and Somerville.
Decatur officials announce the city has grown by 225 percent over the past decade. The figure marks a dramatic rise in residents and shifts in local demographics and housing demand.
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