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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1913
Page
4
Chief J. S. Acker of the Decatur fire department asks Decatur ladies to decorate the auto and fire truck with crepe paper for the Fourth of July parade. He promises to supply the paper and seeks cooperation to win first prize. Ladies interested should contact the fire station.
A collection of verses including Lincoln and Markham poems, plus a Huntsville social roundup. Items note Miss Lucile Davis’s return, travel plans of Mrs Littlefield and Miss Schaefer, Athens Decatur visitors, camping party in Knoxville, and club meetings and entertainments with hostesses and guests listed.
The Woman's Literary Club enjoyed its annual picnic on the lawn at R. E. Sanders Tuesday evening. A delightful supper was served and a number of guests were present.
A refined prenuptial luncheon honored Miss Dorothy Workman at Mrs A J Miller’s home with luxurious decor and sweet peas. The couple’s church wedding at St John’s followed a garden style ceremony, with a pink ratine gown and feathery bouquets, amid well wishers and rice at the station.
Little Miss Burness Wilder entertained many friends at her aunt Mrs J W Wilder 1208 Fourth Avenue South for her tenth birthday. Attendees included Mabel Dues Zep Dues Myrtle Conlidge Lillian Lovelace Rena McGee Katrina Day and many others with Frank Barnes Sam Hollingsworth and Ollig Owens among the guests. Delicious refreshments were served.
Personal items note J. J. Solomon ill at home. J. J. Ranyers returns from business trip to Forence. Lamar Penney buys a Ford. W. G. Collier of Anuteton and Rev. Cary Gamble from Huntaville appear in Decatur. State Senator C. M. Sherrod passes through. W. G. Henry of Trinity and W. R. Wyatt of Montgomery visit. Fred Awbrey and sister Ear me of Roanoke are guests of Mrs. M. S. Bingham. T. J. Harris of Anniston in town with friends.
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