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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1935
Page
5
Miss Geneva Hough Penney and Hilton Beall married Saturday evening June 2 at the Penney residence. Rev. E N Hartwood of Westminster Presbyterian performed the ceremony with close friends in attendance. After a brief reception, the couple will reside with Mrs Penney at 312 West Moulton Street following a wedding trip.
Mrs B B Cavnar and Opal return from Little Rock Arkansas and visit in Tuscumbia with Mr and Mrs Frank Cobb. Edwin and Woodrow Sandusky visit Decatur relatives. Little Buddy Sandusky ill. Mrs Ave B Humphrey and others return from New York and Washington. Joe Burleson visits Birmingham and Mentone with sister Imogene. Evelyn Giles returns from Chicago for extended stay with her parents. Counts ill with malaria. Frank Cobb and family visit Tuscumbia. Other relatives travel to Mt Hope Huntsville Meridian Decatur and Pensacola. Mrs J B Boucher rests at Morrow home. Bryant Irwin ill in Veterans Hospital. Samuel McMillan born to S J Hocking family. Louise Hocking to visit.
A roster of Birmingham women is listed with names including Miss Allen Mrs J W Shealey Mrs J C McCraw Mrs T M Jones Jr Mrs C B Bartee Mrs Albert Alexander Mrs W O Watson Mrs Henry Sigman Mrs Emmett Haley Mrs B C Cowart and others such as Mrs 8S H Wilds Herschel Penn Mrs John Price Mrs Tom Lebby Mrs Ben Bloodworth Mrs Joe Guess Mrs William Billiter Mrs James E King and Mr E W Kennedy.
In Jasper Indiana Judge John L Summer vacated life terms for two Huntington West Virginia boys aged 17 who pleaded guilty to kidnapping Dubois county Sheriff Ed Leugers. Prosecutor A R Stimson Jr said lesser charges would be filed later. The youths Bascom Ray Jr and Maurice Sheridan were arrested for stolen car possession and liquor found in the vehicle.
In Elmira Missouri on June 4 a small dog named Tinker reportedly saved 72 year old Viola Clements by nipping at the cow’s legs as the animal charged and trampled her. Mrs. Clements suffered a fractured jaw.
In Chicago on a June 2 to 4 burglary spree, thieves stole Policeman John Deshong’s badge two revolvers jewelry and more but left his temper intact. Deshong discovered the loss after seeking solace at home to find the cupboard bare.
London report states the Mor mans miniature jewel fetched 2,700 guineas about 14 000 dollars in two hours of bidding, with the total reaching 8,707 guineas nearly 50 000 dollars as the auction opened.
Four days after eloping with James Dent Slack, 21, of Huntington, Mary Ann Hughes Freeman Slack, 19, Huntington and Cincinnati heiress, seeks an annulment alleging the license was illegally obtained and she was fraudulently urged to marry. Her father was the late C H Freeman, oil and gas magnate.
Funeral services for Doyle Sullins age 22 were held at Bell Springs on Sunday afternoon. The Rev. J. T. Blankenship led the rites. Burial was arranged by Drinkard Howell of Falkville. Surviving are his parents, six brothers Henry Burden Mack W H Allen and Dave and six sisters May Cobb Minnie Vera Estelle Mildred and Joyce Sullins.
The Hartselle community sing will be held Tuesday evening at the Nazarene church with a large expected crowd. Out of town performers include the Holliday quartet the Lee sisters Holliday sisters and Jenkins quartet. The public is invited. Program starts at 7 45.
Rev J B Berkstresser former pastor of First Baptist in town says the Cowell Rodgers revival in Sylacauga closed Sunday with over 700 total conversions and reclaimations. About 50 joined Mignon church and more may follow. A new meeting will start in Talladega soon.
At Central Baptist church next Sunday night, Dr. James Allen Smith says he will call out names of different business firms represented by the membership. The pastor notes this will show the variety of businesses the church includes and wonders which type has the most members.
A Christian harmony and Sacred Harp singing will be held at the Parkville High School auditorium next Sunday. Noted singers from Cullman and Morgan counties are expected to perform.
Rescue workers in Rock Arkansas report three fatalities after a Pacific freight train derailed and burned in a field on the outskirts. Bodies found include a man carrying naturalization papers and others identified by rescue teams. notification details reference John Williams of the Philadelphia Athletic Club.
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