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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1931

Page

5

Society Notes From Trinity Meeting And Local Gatherings

The Trinity Methodist Woman's Mission Societies held a regular quarterly meeting with tea and prayers, a student play, and a large visitor turnout. Visitors from Decatur were welcomed as the group planned the next meeting in Austinville. Other items include a Trinity June social on China education, a Swan Lake social for Ninth Street church, and a Bay fishing trip by the Mainards with friends.

Trinity Woman's Mission Societies Methodist Dostess Society Nabors Stallings Will Emens Decatur A. Z. Bailey Frances Town Austinville Robert Ferguson Woman’s Missionary Society of the Trinity Methodist Church Frank Emens China Swan Lake Woman's Miss Society of the Ninth Street

Social, Club and Civic Activities of Interest to Women

Sequel to a seance romance ends in marriage as Mrs. Jane B. Coates of Washington DC hosts a wedding to Paul Warren DeLoe capital clerk. The house party of about fifteen guests traveled to Cave Springs for a picnic and celebration.

Jane B. Coates Washington, D. C Paul Warren DeLoe Capital Cave Springs

Personal notices of visitors and travels

Mrs G W Clapp of Birmingham spends a month with her mother on East Moulton street. Louise Martin of Bridgeport visits cousin Doris Martin. Roy Kierbow returns from Tampa Florida. W P Stewart returns from Birmingham to see relatives. Mrs Fred Moss and Miss Marjorie Moss of San Francisco plan to visit Miss Claudia Moss and Mrs L P Troup. The Shaffners join the visiters of Mr and Mrs Charles Wiggins. Herbert Hughey visits R Rowe in town. Wheatley Davis and family from Memphis are here for an extended visit. Several others travel to Mars Tennessee and back. Enid and Jean Young visit relatives here and in Washington DC. Mary Louise Garrett undergoes appendectomy. K G Harris and Irving Mitchell return from a two week motor trip through Illinois and Minnesota. Mildred Woods visits Birmingham and returns home. Alpine Lodge visit noted. Athens movie trip by R M McGlathery, W P Baugh, Penney. Mrs Hodson spends Monday in Birmingham. Mrs Lucy Toney returns to Chicago after a visit. Jess Mainard and Mrs Oscar Porter guests of W C Mainard and Atlanta visit noted. Frances Kelly returns from Hartselle. Dr Frank Spengler and wife of Montgomery to visit Mrs W C Mainard for Fourth weekend.

Post Started Air Career Through Loss of An Eye

One eyed aviator Post continues aviation after losing an eye and pursuing a world circumnavigation in ten days less than Graf Zeppelin. He flies Winnie Mae owned by an oilman with Harold Gatty as crew aiming to beat Dr. Eckener’s record. The piece notes past one eyed pilots and ends with a moral about adversity shaping fortune.

Post Hall Harold Gatty Winnie Mae Dr. Eckener Colt Nungesser Paris New York Hinchcliffe Elsie MacKay Lord Inchcape London Canada Tom Harry

Gangland's King Gets Respite At Counsel Request

A Chicago mob boss known as Capone seeks leniency after his tax-evasion conviction. Federal prosecutors led by Elmer L. Ivey and Frank J. Wilson build a strong case, with United States District Attorney George E. Q. Johnson preparing for sentencing. Capone faces Leavenworth, while his lieutenants and syndicate affiliates brace for events reshaping organized crime in the city.

Chicago Washington Elmer L. Ivey National Capital Capone Frank J. Wilson Sam Mister Capone Leavenworth Penitentiary Uncle Sam Ft. Leavenworth Ty City Chicago E

Decatur Daily Pattern Department Catalog Request

Send fifteen cents for each pattern and state size. Catalog features afternoon and sports dresses, lingerie, pajamas, kiddies clothing, and accessories. Catalog with pattern costs twenty five cents. Address to Decatur Daily Pattern Department, 243 West 17th Street, New York City.

Decatur Daily Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Holy Communion Observed at St John’s Episcopal Church

A Holy Communion service was held at St. John’s Episcopal Church with Rev. Peter HM Denis as celebrant. The rector delivered a meditation on surrender to Christ and the peace, power, and harmony that accompany faith guiding the body and spirit.

St. John’s Episcopal Church St. Peter Peter HM. Denis

Kindergarten Class Is Given a Party

A Saturday afternoon party was given by Mrs J Q Sewell Jr for her kindergarten pupils of St John Episcopal Church at her 6th Ave West residence. The children enjoyed games and ice cream and departed happily with thanks to the host.

Valley Country Club Woman's Missionary Society Central Methodist Church Harriett Irwin W. A. Brittain Lillian Odom Josephine Meinhart Henry Cullom Grady Simpson Quimby Sewell, Jr St. John’s Episcopal Church School Seventh Avenue West Susan Bibb J. Q. Sewell, Jr St. John’s Episcopal Church 6Th Ave Ann Jack Billy Betty Hunter Jerry Frank Nelson Tommy Eeie Anné Bingham Norton Mary Fordsey Alda Goidel Wanda Mitchell Betty Kenneth Billy Harris Old Hickory Tenn Billy Ree James Terry Quimby Sewell J. Q. Sewell Margaret Sewell Bessie Sewell J. R. Hunter A. F. Harris Kenneth Harris Peter M. Dennis William Dennis

Birth announced for Mary Blackwell at hospital

Born on June 25 to Mr. O. M. Blackwell at a local hospital a seven pound girl named Mary Mary is the newborn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Blackwell as reported in local notices.

O. M. Blackwell Hospital Mary

Social Meeting at Church Postponed

The social meeting of the minister Presbyterian church has been postponed until Thursday night due to interference by Louisville and Nashville trains that prevented some congregation members from attending on Tuesday.

Minister Presbyterian Church Louisville Nashville

Daily Classified Ads Spark Quick Handy Purchases

Local classifieds thread shows items for sale and small services offered by residents. Furniture tools electronics and household goods appear with brief descriptions and contact notes, inviting fast inquiries and uptake in a crowded local market.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lilly Mainard Jess Mainard Mobile Bay Gulf W. C. Mainard Roy Wyatt Clifton Penney Y.M.C.A Kate Edmundson Missionary Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee Calloway Robert Calloway Sumter County W. B. Edmundson Wilder Place Young H. D. Greer Enid Young Crystal Plunge Bragg John C. Bragg Jean Young Pauline Thornhill Misses Marcel Katherine Young Florence Miss Thornhill J. B. Murphree Fairview Constance Pearson Margaret Jacks CIA Ecko Gecuiee Abies Lula Mae Boggs Sarah Neely Alabama Collegealumni Association Morgan County Alabama College Alumni Association Ethel Rhinehart Alabama College Central Baptist Society Woman's Missionary Society of the Central Bap Smith Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Jesus W. H. Todd G. A Elizabeth Orr Elizabeth Martin G. W. Clapp Birmingham East Moulton Street Louise Martin Bridgeport, Ala Doris Martin Roy Kierbow Tampa, Fla W. P. Stewart Carl Gallaher Fred’k M. Moss Marjorie Moss San Francisco, Cal Claudia Moss L. P. Troup Herbert Hughey Elkton, Tenn R. Rowe Wheatley Davis Wheatley, Jr Helen Memphis, Tenn D. L. Blackwell W. B. Robertson Leona Waugh M. Guire Mars, Tenn Washington,d. C Mrs. H.D. Greer Mrs. John ,cc. Bragg Betty Crawford Dolly Greer L. T. Pride Pride, Ala James E. Shelley Panama Shelley Edmundson M. A. Dinsmore Mack Chattanooga J. E. Walker Robinwood Imogene Burleson Camp Winnataska Joe Burleson Mary Louise Garrett K. G. Harris Irving Mitchell Illinois Minnesota Mildred Woods Travis Woods Mrs. Woods Mrs. C. ©. Bull Alpine Lodge Menton R. M. McGlathery W. P. Baugh Penney Athens Thomas Hodson Lucy Toney Til Robert Blackwell Oscar Porter Atlanta, Ga Frances Kelly Hartselle Frank Spengler Montgomery W.C. Mainard Allen’s Beauty Grant St Prormioue Black Flag Company Sr O Dorothy Christy Screenland Anne Adams Gangland Leavenworth Rev Dennis Marcel Allen Allen’s Beauty Shoppe Princess Scorpio Wallace Beery Lewis Stone John Mack Brows Jean Harlow Marjorie Rambeau Boy Friends Clive Brook Charles Rogers Rishard Arlen Fay Wray Jean Arthur
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