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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1930
Page
5
Winifred Black recounts a pink locust tree scene and a child tale of fairy slippers and the Wind s little boy. The narrator senses the tale s haunting charm and wonders how others will react as the child grows.
Circle Five of the Central Baptist W M B met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Bob Huie’s home with Mrs. C Brown as co host. Eleven members attended and guest Mary D Simpson president of the Missionary Society spoke. Devotions by Mrs. Carl Jones and mission study by Mrs. B L Malone were followed by business led by Mrs. H S Roberts. Social hour and refreshments completed the meeting. The Ninth Street Missionary Society gathered at the church Monday afternoon with strong attendance despite heat, opening with songs led by Mrs. Frank Poole and Mrs. Wardlow.
Devotional text from Jonah chapters framed discussions led by Mrs. Rowe and prayers offered by Mrs. Barnés Ross. Zone meeting planned in Moulton Alabama with committees named. Swan Lake social on June 30 invited all members. Luncheon hosts and outings feature Courtland and Decatur society circles with visits to Birmingham and Huntsville noted.
Mrs J R Daniels is ill with malaria at Line street. Harry Carpenter travels to Birmingham on business. Mrs R A Burleson of Mobile and Mrs P N Hough of Lacey's Spring visit Mrs Earle Calvin. Mr and Mrs J H McEniry and Tom Robinson travel to visit relatives. Master Duncan heads to Camp Transylvania in North and South Carolina. Doris Gardner ill on East Vine street. Miss Lucille Giles visits Birmingham. Elizabeth and Buddy Lewter visit grandparents W L Hatchett who recently aided his nephew Naples injured in an accident and is improving. Mary Emma and Imogene Thurston visit Madison grandparents. W J Garnett returns from Vina. Mary Battle Hendrix leaves for Sigma Kappa convention in Seattle with Randolph-Macon group.
Announcement says the Pastors Union here will be on vacation until September with members engaged in conference work and related duties.
Watt Brown seeking the Democratic gubernatorial nomination visited Decatur on Tuesday afternoon calling at The Daily office to pay respects He blamed a mid trip car trouble for missing a Morgan County Court House noon address and said he plans to return soon to meet more locals He noted invitations to Limestone County event but may send a representative if unable to attend.
Physicians of Madison and surrounding counties praised the Huntsville laboratory branch upon its return from a medical meeting in Huntsville. They lauded the equipment and commended C. Brougher in charge of the work there.
Rev. Parvie Jenkins of Falkville, a young Baptist minister, will hold his first service Sunday evening at the Fairview Baptist Church. A large crowd was expected to attend.
The text notes candidates are active in Decatur this week tied to the circuit court trials. Voters will go to the polls on August 12 to nominate Democrats for the November election, while candidates' energy in handshakes is contrasted with farming effort.
Judge Sam F. Hobbs delivered a forceful speech here on Monday boosting Judge B. M. Miller for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Voters expressed strong reactions around the courthouse with one elder Democrat saying Miller goes after big game and shoots hard and true. The remarks stirred debate about Miller and his platform in the local Democratic ranks.
Dent F Green state superintendent of banks has recovered from illness in Montgomery and was moved to his home. The former Decatur resident’s return is warmly welcomed by many friends here.
Pattern 1974 offers a stylish frock with cape collar and slash bodice join. Long sleeves optional, pink tucks add fullness, sizes 12 to 42. Yardage 4 1 4 yards of 39 inch material, complete with simple instructions.
A Falkville official, Herbert Blevins, visited Decatur this morning on a mission for his boss.
A terse notice describing storage and labeling of fifteen ent coins in a protective wrap. It directs listing each pattern with a distinct name, style number, and size, ensuring clear identification for inventory and archival purposes.
An offer from The Decatur Pattern Department in New York City advertises a book for adults and children plus patterns priced at fifteen, with patterns included for ten cents. Sums and address given for orders.
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