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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1931

Page

2

Just Around Home Notes From Five Tennessee Counties

Hadith McClure of Decatur and relatives here. Ilian J F Tanner and William ard McKee visited Cullman Saturday. McKee stayed with Mrs Nettie McKee. Turner attended church at Harmony and visited Ryans. Several people attended an ice cream supper at the Mason home for Miss Theo. Elbert Ryan and family of the county hosted a sister. Lee Woodall is seriously ill at home. Church services planned every Saturday evening with invitation to the public.

Hadith McClure Decatur Ilian J. F. Tanner William Ard McKee McKee Nettie McKee Turner Ryans Harmony Harold Mathews Yooe Shelton Lee Woodall

Hillsboro Social Notes Mix Local Visits and Games

Messrs Kenneth Odom and J R Walker were in Decatur on business. Numerous townsfolk visited, hosted and traveled. Hillsboro ball park prep improves as the team eyes a busy season with local gatherings, church news, and visits to relatives in Decatur Birmingham Huntsville and Nashville.

Paul Ray Horton Decatur Hillsboro Ball Park

Community Notes From Trinity On Illness Visits And Travelers

Mrs Clay Fare shows slow improvement after five weeks ill at home. Friends meet weekend with Miss Ethel Phillips. Mrs J P Bradley returns from Missouri and will make Decatur home with her sons. Mrs Sidney Dixon and daughters visit, plus Miss Ethel Forkton from Corinth. Stella Sherrill visits aunt in Decatur. Tommie Terry Garth Clifton Kimbrel and Thomas Newsom visit from Decatur. Leha Minnie Lee Battles Ruth Sherrill visit A H King near Hillsboro recovering from pneumonia. Several attend all day singing at Union Hill. Lois Pace visits Beulah Phillips. Josephine and Wilma Gheats visit Decatur. Clarence Royer Buddy Robinson visit from Decatur. Sheats and Baker Marvin Bowling visit Decatur with friends.

Clay Fare Ethel Phillips J. P. Bradley Decatur Tommie Terry Garth Clifton Kimbre Thomas Newsom Leha Minnie Lee Battles Ruth Sherrill A. H. King Hillsboro Union Hill Lois Pace Beulah Phillips Josephine Wilma Sue Gheats Clarence Royer Buddy Robinson Sheats Baker Marvin Bowling Desatur

Officers Ride Milk Trucks Rumor Denied in Alabama

Federal agents and Foremost Dairies officials in Birmingham denied reports that federal officers were guarding milk trucks from Montgomery and Central Alabama. No protection request or action in the milk price war was made and Montgomery police reportedly claimed armed guards rode trucks. The piece also notes social events at Union Grove and Cotaco Valley B Y P U activities.

Birmingham Ala Montgomery Alabama W.S. Barber Dairies

Mrs Mollie Edwards Visiting in Tusca Toosa Alabama

Mrs Mollie Edwards of Tusca Toosa Alabama is visiting her sister Mrs M G Julian and family. Mr and Mrs H M Hutchison and son Alvin spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs F W Whisenant. An ice cream supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Marvin Ralph on Saturday evening was enjoyed.

Kenneth Odom J. R. Walker Decatur Ellie McBride College Grove Beverly Landers Tuscumbia Mollie Landers Garnett Ennis Turdage George Dix Ala T. L. Blake Tommy Port Arthur Texas Ethel Landers Richard Howell Lock A Wade Gray Howell Leonard Terry Eastern Star Lodge Town Creek W. F. Weaver Moulton Ernest Edwards Cleveland Cross Thomas Corum Fish Pond Branch Mollie Edwards Tusca- Toosa M. G. Julian H. M. Hutchison Alvin F. W. Whisenant Marvin Ralph

Illness Hits Carl Laemmle Jr on Train En Route to LA

The 24 year old general manager of Universal Pictures, Carl Laemmle Jr., is stricken with a severe asthma attack while on a train in Arizona heading to Los Angeles. An asthma specialist met the train by air to provide care.

Carl Laemmle, Jr Universal Pictures Arizona Los Angeles

Zone meeting among Madison church group and visits

The Zone meeting of the Methodist Missionary Society met here on Friday. The Junior League presented a mission program and a picnic luncheon was enjoyed on the church lawn. Several local residents and visitors were mentioned with travel and family updates throughout the region.

Methodist Missionary Society R. W. Thorson Muncie Ind Treich Thorson Decatur Roy Thorson Elmer Ligon Hughes Birmingham Ellie Leslie Hally Roy Mitchell Huntsville Little J. W. Shelton Floyde Street Lonnie Shelton Roscoe Nelton Lynchburg Tenn Margaret Mitchell Mattie B. Brown Limestone Creek Sturdivant Huntsville Hospital Sides Carbon Hill Sam Raymond George Sturdivant Alfred Stewart Eleanor Bronaugh

Daily Crossword Puzzle of leather r Rapabtle in Europe 12 Aeroplane

Cryptic grid clues mix across and down terms such as Savored Toward Ventilate and Extinct New Zealand bird plus various geographic and linguistic hints. The readable fragment lists many entries including compass points and common nouns, indicating a themed puzzle with multiple short word answers.

Europe New Zealand Siam Asia

Misses Frances Lee Elizabeth Blair and Nell Samples Leave

Three women named Frances Lee Elizabeth Blair and Nell Samples departed on Thursday. Their destinations or purpose not detailed in the brief item.

Frances Lee Elizabeth Blair Nell Samples

Bus to Athens College Serves Local Students This Fall

A new bus service announces monthly schedule for students desiring to attend Athens college. An agent is in the territory enlisting riders for the upcoming term. The line runs from Hartselle to Athens and may extend to Parkville if interest remains. The plan lets students live at home while pursuing college work.

Athens College Hartselle Athens Parkville

Justice Decides Dog Ownership in Local Case

Justice of the Peace W. W. Rahm resolved a dispute over a dog's ownership by obtaining ages from both sides and then consulting a veterinarian. The court awarded the animal based on the expert testimony of the doctor.

Justice of the Peace W. W. Rahm

Salesmen Who Speak Little Yet Do Much Daily Classified Ads

A compact ad note highlights salesmen who communicate minimally but deliver substantial results through daily classified listings. It emphasizes efficiency and reliable service in a bustling marketplace.

To Wed Again Mrs. Leah Chase Eaker

Mrs. Leah Chase Eaker former wife of Capt Ira C Eaker selects Capt Harrison W Flickinger Langley Field Va as her second husband The ceremony will take place in New York She is the daughter of Chauncey Chase of Middlebury Ind and her divorce was granted in 1930.

Leah Chase Eaker Army Flyer Ira C. Eaker Harrison W. Flickinger Langley Field Eaker Chauncey Chase Middlebury Ind New York

Properly Managed Camp: Healthful Experience Warns Clinician

Dr Logan Clendening urges careful scrutiny of summer camps to ensure proper regulation and medical readiness. He emphasizes vaccination, infection control, emergency care training, suitable clothing, sanitation, and on site medical supervision to minimize risks while highlighting the healthful benefits of well run camps.

Logan Clendening Simmer

Medical Q and A on reproductive health and fistula treatment

A reader asks about a tipped uterus and possible pregnancy and exercise. The physician replies such conditions are common and rarely hinder pregnancy unless adhesions exist. A second reader asks if fistula requires operation. the answer notes fistula surgeries are often necessary and successful.

Athens Personal Notices Highlight Local Bridge Teas

Complimenting Miss Rebecca Gilbert daughter of Mr and Mrs T E Gilbert of Athens whose marriage to Mr Henry Cromwell of Florence will be an event of July 8. Mrs D L Rosenal Jr entertained many friends at bridge with gift flowers and a two course refreshment after the games. The Two Table Bridge Club was hosted by Mrs A D Powers with luncheon then cards. Miss Ellen Church of Washington DC and Miss Williams were guests at a bridge. Margaret Rosenay hosted the Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club with high score to Mrs W C Chambers and Nora Garth Gray among guests. Mrs L W Donnell entertained her bridge club with Geo Duncan high. Robbie Kennemer hosted many friends at bridge with high by Miss Margaret Aylin and low by Mrs Chas Long followed by ice.

Rebecca Gilbert T. E. Gilbert Athens Henry Cromwell Florence D. L. Rosenal, Jr Bridge Lagaret Rosenay W. C. Chambers Nora Garth Gray Elkmont L. W. Donnell College View Geo. Dun Can Robbie Kennemer Margaret Aylin Chas Long

Regular Classified Readers Bound to Receive Regular Profit

A brief notice indicates regular classified readers are promised steady profits. No specific names or dates are provided.

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