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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1931

Page

2

Local Social Roundup of Visits and Guests

Miss Jimmie Lee Allen hosted Misses Mary Greenhaw Opal Gurry and friends in Oleanda over the weekend. Baileyton residents visited Decatur business circles and Mrs J B Pritchett hosted others Thursday night. Families from Munford and Union Hill exchanged calls while Mrs Howie Brooks hosted guests at home.

Whisenant A Kinney Walker Abb Jimmie Lee Allen Olean Howie Brooks Henry Brooks J. B. Pritchett Mary Greenhaw Opal Gurry Jimmie Leep Oleanda Baileyton Allen Wit. Willoughby Decatur Owen Garrison J. B. Pritchett Thursmoon Fan M.king Emer Brooks Yancey Frank Whisit Willie Nappier Napp Munford Ala Henry Simpson Edd Thomas John ‘McCutcheon Union Hill Alfred Pritchett Lacey

Local News Briefs from Somerville and Nearby

Mrs Amanda Gilchrist and Mrs Johnston visit Hartselle while Percy Chunn of Amarillo stays with his grandfather B Winton. Winton and families travel between Decatur Huntsville and route one. Ruth Billings visits Huntsville relatives before returning home. Little Ruth Francis from Falk visits Mrs Robert Summerford. L Groover returns from Sona for the week of medical care.

Amanda Gilchrist Johnston Hartselle Percy Chunn Amarillo Texas W. H. Winton W. T. Wade W. Winton Ruth Billings Huntsville O. Zigs Billings Robert Summerford L. Groover Sona

Local social guests dine with Gray and Bartlett families

Mine War Victims join Mr and Mrs T F Gray for Sunday dinner. Mrs Fannie Sheats Mrs Agnes Reid and Miss Jewell Sheats visit Mrs Lewis Bartlett Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs John Hanson and Mr and Mrs Floyd Hudgin dine with Mr and Mrs F M Gray Sunday.

T. F. Gray Fannie Sheats Agnes Reid Jewell Sheats Lewis Bartlett John Hanson Floyd Hudgin F. M. Gray

Sparkmans visit kin as Tanner region pages recount

Oak Ridge News reports numerous visits and family connections around Tanner and nearby towns. Residents include Mr. and Mrs. W L Sparkman and relatives in Austinyville and Decatur, with note of births, illnesses, church events, and weekend trips to Huntsville Birmingham and Chattanooga.

Local visitors and illness noted in Bir community

Mr and Mrs Neel Rowell of Bir visited Sunday. Hazel Raley stayed with Louise Gray. G W Reid, ill for some time, is unimproved. Annie hosted a large singing party Saturday evening with Elbert Reid and Birmingham visitors in attendance at Jones Chapel.

E Matilda Spence Elk James Holt Elkmont Edd Holt Texas W. B. Spence Geo. Hargrove and Family Dalytown Bank Rochell Sw. L. Daly Bunk Rochell Neel Rowell Bir Hazel Raley Louise Gray G. W. Reid Liberty Annie Young Elbert Reid Birmigham Reid Jones Chapel

Tanner News Personal Visit and Local Meetings

Mr and Mrs E A Fennell and others from Decatur Shelbyville and Kentucky visit relatives in town. Miss Kate Eubanks spends days with Mr and Mrs Robert Kelley. Otis E Kirby family and J W Campbell family attend preachers and laymen monthly meeting in Moulton with ladies joining Mrs Bernice.

E. A. Fennell Guy Blackwell Decatur T. B. Woodard and Dent Shelbyville W. D. Lyle Day George Stewart Kentucky E. L. Stewart Kate Eubanks Bill Eubanks Robert Kelley Otis E. Kirby Richard

Painted Starr Mystery Stuns New York Art Scene

Greenwich Village artist C N Anderson admitted to investigators involvement with the strange ticket linked to Starr. Starr’s body was washed ashore at Long Beach, L I, four days after she vanished from OMG.

Greenwich Village New York

New Hope News Family Visits Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs L M Martin and children Clifton and Nell were weekend guests of F B Cross and family in New Hope.

New Hope Courtland F. B. Cross BE. A. Goodwin L. M. Martin G. B. Cross R. R. Black Decatur G. W. Cross J. C. Cross E. A. Goodwin George Allen W. H. Allen J. J. Weems Maubinéy Mathew Cross Maxine Garth Letson T. C. Parker NEW Hope News

Social notes from EVA NEWS

Miss Katie Lee Williams visited with Hulan Williams and the Longs return to Midland City after visiting Mr. and Mrs. B F P Turrentine and Mrs. Long at Falkville. Several local families share visits and a fishing trip while others travel to Arab and Tuscaloosa for church events and business.

Katie Lee Williams Hulan Williams Spurgeon Long Midland City B. FP. Turrentine Long Falkville M. M. Hipps H. G. Self L. H. Merrell Peggie L. E. Oden Clay Speigle Clyde Elzie Mosteller Lawrence Cove W. F. Hawkins Zeb Williams Jim Burnette Tuscaloosa H. A. Knighten Arnold Morgan Turrentine Arab Methodist Church Jack Morgan Fred Morgan Carl Vann

Prophets School Plans July Picnic at Swan Lake

The Tennessee Valley School of Prophets announces a July 3 picnic at Swan Lake. Rev J B Berkstresser of First Baptist Church leads a all-day program inviting families to attend with a traditional picnic lunch. Guests are asked to bring marbles tennis racquets and horseshoes.

Swan Lake Tennessee Valley School of Prophets J. B. Berkstresser First Baptist Church Committee On

Types of vegetarianism discussed by physician in column

Dr Logan Clendening surveys vegetarianism debates noting heat and names on both sides. He highlights June July vegetarianism, milk use by Shaw and Sinclair, and outlines several forms including fruit and nut diets and lacto ovo varieties. He cites protein digestion limits and Slonaker rat experiments showing shorter lifespans on strict vegetarian diets.

Logan Bernard Shaw Upton Sinclair Sinclair Slonaker

Mooresville Social Notes Include Guests and Visits

A stream of visitors and guests pour through Mooresville and nearby towns. Miss Ellen Irvine hosts in Athens while Miss Lila Coleman plans a Mooresville visit. many travelers include Miss Bernice Royer from Moulton and Miss Hattie Hundley with companions. motor trips to Birmingham and Denver are noted.

L. P. Shaw Martha Pryor North Carolina Bee Line Highway Peepie Richardson Emily Neville Decatur Ellen Irvine Athens Harry Hayes H. J. Jackay Ben, Bibb Chattanooga Myrtle Anne Baugher Mooresville Bernice Royer Moulton Marvaline Harley Mary Augusta Bibb Birmingham Joe Brown Henry B. Zeitler Zeitler Springs Hattie Hundley Prances Hundley Con Sugg Lila Coleman Lucile Riddle Stockton Coldwater Payetteville J. M. Cummings Claudia Oliver Dorothy Hurn Ardmore J. Sam Smith Jack Smith Mollie Smith Fredric Smith Huntsville Denver Colo

Mrs Comerford Takes Supervision At Benevolent Hospital

Mrs Comerford serves as superintendent at Benevolent Hospital for several days while Mrs E M Guyton is in Mississippi attending a family event. The absence leaves leadership temporarily with the hospital staff.

Pains Relieved In 3 Minutes Periodical Claim

Periodical claims fast relief for headaches neuralgia and menstrual pains using a drug named B C. The ad attributes quick relief to a Carolina druggist formula that stops pain quiets nerves and allows women to resume duties within minutes.

Reunion at West Miss Will Be Absent for a Few Days

A report notes a reunion at West, Mississippi, with a member planning to leave for a short period of days. The snippet indicates travel or absence but lacks further context or names.

West, Miss

Regular Classified Readers Promise Regular Profit

A local classified section touts steady returns for regular readers, claiming profits through ongoing listings and recurring opportunities. The notice emphasizes consistent engagement and financial gains for loyal customers.

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