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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1931

Page

6

Society Notes Davis Dance at Valley Club

Wednesday night at the Valley Club was stylish with Miss Marjory Davis hosting a gathering for out-of-town guest Elizabeth Gamble of Des Town and Miss Woodrow Wilson visiting Goodwater Alabama. The event featured decorative touches, punch service, and dancing by a group including Miss Wilson Miss Gamble Miss Louise Walker Miss Julia Wert Hildreth Mary Heard Miss Johnston Miss Ruth Johnston Marjory Lee and Miss Jean Giles.

Davis Valley Club Marjory Davis Elizabeth Gamble Des Town Harold Hildreth Hildreth Woodrow Wilson Goodwater Ala Albert Alexander Miss. Wilson Miss Gamble Louise Walker Julia Wert Hildreth Mary Heard Clanton Miss Johnston Ruth Johnston Marjory Lee Jean Giles

Social Club and Civic Activities of Women Leaders

A society item lists many local women and men involved in club activities. Legion Auxiliary elects officers led by Mrs. Erin Walker with planned appointments next meeting. Visitors Miss Heard and Miss Crawford to attend Ruth Johnston’s evening party. Fifth and sixth graders enjoy a Tub picnic at Molton Heights with numerous participants. Mrs. C. O. King hosts a dinner for James King on East Vine.

Legion Auxiliary Erin Walker Jack Coolidge Mike McCartney Ruby Jones Sam Austin Mary Heard Ofton Ala Betty Crawford Birmingham Ruth Johnston B. E. Johnston Sherman Street Peggy Byars Frank Wear Moulton Heights Margaret Mary Lou Mooney Bessie Woodroof Lucille Lamon John -Thomas Wallace Curtis Putnam Kenneth Sneed Eugene Lamon Judson Wilson ‘Woodroof James King C. O. King East Vine

Couzens Family Hosts Fashionable Dinner for Son James King

The Couzens family held a refined evening to honor their son James King before his move to Mississippi. The home featured a garden of sweet peas and gladiolas, with roses in the dining room and a formal several course dinner. Guests included Mary Battle Hendrix, Carolyn Fussell, Elizabeth Malone, Elizabeth Lynne, Loudie Pointer, Frances Mason, and other young socialites, who lingered for games after a late hour.

Loudie Moore Pointer Otis Jeffries Frances Mason Frank Thompson Julia Leigh Lynne Tommy Hendrix Liza Lee Miller Billy McNeill

Personal notices spill into a busy social week

Mrs Jimmy Taylor visits Athens on business while G W Hamil of Troy Alabama is slated to visit J Y Grubbs Hall in Montgomery. Numerous relatives and friends travel between Birmingham Dallas Columbus and Florence as guests visit kin and celebrate minor movements. A separate local inquiry concerns the death of Mary Reyer with authorities probing truck related injuries and possible knife wounds.

Jimmy Taylor Athens Frank Lide Harriett Rebecca Dallas Texas Birmingham R. T Franklin Gray Ensley Highlands

Fashion Pattern 2166 Suit for All Fabrics

Pattern 2166 jacket and skirt inserts feature a chic pointed bodice seam and smart contrasting yoke. The plain easy to sew jacket suits many fabrics including pique linen or cotton mesh with sizes 14 through 42. Send 15 cents for each pattern to West 17th Street New York City.

Anne Adams West 17Th Street New York City

269 Families Granted Aid by Charity Board

The Decatur charity board reports aiding 269 families with relief funds and supplies. Citizens’ generous support is praised as volunteers emphasize helping the city’s needy through concerted effort.

Charity Board Decatur

Highway Tragedy Victim Buried As Probe Continues

Pursuit of suspects continues after a traffic incident leaves young woman dead. Clergy and officials identify the victim as Mary Roger, noting injuries and a purse tossed into the Tennessee River at Trotter's Landing. Authorities hold two men in Camden as they press the investigation.

Camden

Leroy McEntire to Attend Birmingham Wrestling Show

Leroy McEntire will go to Birmingham Monday evening to see the wrestling show at the municipal auditorium under the auspices of Birmingham Post No. 1 American Legion.

Leroy McEntire Birmingham Municipal Auditorium Birmingham Post No American Legion

Birth Announcement for Valere Potter Daughter

Mr and Mrs Justin Potter announce the birth of a daughter named Valere on June 21. The family welcomes the new arrival and looks forward to blessings from relatives and friends.

Justin Potter Valere

Robbery Attempt at J G Patterson Store Fails on Bank Street

A nighttime break in at J G Patterson store on Bank Street failed as heavy iron bars on rear windows and doors thwarted the entry. Police said no one was harmed and no theft occurred. A preliminary investigation is under way with witnesses sought.

J. G. Patterson Bank Street

Opportunities Crowded in Decatur Daily Classifieds

The Decatur Daily Classifieds show a dense run of opportunities packed into the section as described, highlighting the busy market for jobs and offers.

Decatur Daily

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Emily Ann Peebles Mooresville Marion Bingham Dolly Greer Edith Fussell Mabel Ann Hanson Dorothy Patterson Russell Lynne Albert Clapton Robert Nabors Maurice Sparkman Norris Whaley al Waller Meredith Woodall Ben Holmes Ben Johnston Newt Wiggins William Bitting Billy Day Gus Hildreth George Miss Crawford Miss Heard Edwina Booth Couzens Family William Jennings Chewning ITI Margaret Couzens Michigan Washington, D. C Chewnings Couzens G. W. Hamil Troy, Ala J. Y Montgomery Jate Grubbs Hall R. J. Moseley Jean Dorothy Ann Parks Nashville, Tenn Mrs. Sprott Guy Blackwell, Jr Freeda Bailey Hartselle Lottie Madgie McCutcheon Bessie Bailey C. R. Neill Charles McCutcheon Joe Duncan E. H. Reeves Cullman D. Daniels Pete West Jessie Lanier W. E. Hall Bem Price Lutie Bem, Jr W. E. Crawford C. H. Jacob Columbus Miss Frank Dulaney Henry Burn Rene Loudie Moore Pointer Gurley Mississippi Robert Stinson and Baby Lilly Baker Mrs. Lawrence Memphis, Tenn Dr. Pierce James Kirk Tuscumbia Michie San Antonio Miss Unity Dancy Clarence Day and Son Aberdeen Morrow Cleveland Ohio E. B. Garner Florence Mrs F. H. Pointer Howard. Wilson Johnson City Tenn Ike Scheer Jackson Edwards Kathryn Atlanta, Ga J. N. Gibson George Wallace William Connor Tom Ferguson Beaumont J. C. Trimble Jackson Mary Reyer Cassety Goad Princess Claudette Colbert Fredric March G.garamenins Charlie Ruggles Ginger Rogers Liberty Magazine For the Lil Sally Starr, Jack Mulhall Elliot Nugent John D. Wyker & Son Ligon’ S Department Just A. L. Moye Atlanta New York Moye’s Beauty Parlor A. R.co Sterchi’s Sterchi Bros. Store, Inc 2Nd Ave Bank St
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