Social calendar fills week with church and chapter events
The Royal Ambassadors of Southside Baptist church meet at Charles Abbott's home and resume weekly sessions through summer. The Southside Woman’s Missionary Society plans Monday church sessions for a monthly program. Mimah chapter No. 19 O E S hosts a pageant and officer installation at the Masonic Temple Friday. Betty Baird of Pasadena, visiting Decatur, is honored with movie party and a Davis home reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Ambassadors
Southside Baptist Church
Charles Abbott
Woman's Missionary Society
Bunbeams
Mimah
O. E
Masonic Temple
Johnston Street
Order
Betty Baird
Pasadena
Calif
H. R. Davis
Princess Theatre
Davis
Miss Baird
Sara Sue Hughes
Helen Davis
Dorothy Daniel
Louise Walker
Jean Draper
Marjorie Davis
Tom Burch
Personal travel and visits listed in local social notes
A lengthy roll of individuals and families visiting relatives or hosting guests in Shorter Alabama and nearby areas. Include travels from Birmingham Cincinnati Montgomery and beyond with visits to Birmingham New Orleans Washington DC and Cleveland among others.
No Rainfall Reported Thursday by Observer
The official weather observer reported no rainfall on Thursday. It notes a dry day with no measurable precipitation for the area and no weather alerts issued.
Hollywood Fashion Flurry Ruffles Shapes Gowns
NEA Service notes fluttery designs at high society spots with Janet Geyner leading in blue frock and puffed sleeves. Jean Carmen and Heather Angel wear floral printed outfits, while Arline Judge and Frances Dee sport ruffles and lace details at Club and restaurant outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA
Janet Geyner
Jean Carmen
Colony Club
Joel McCrea
Frances Dee
Claudette
Heather Angel
Arline Judge
Wesley Ruggles
Roosevelt Blossom Room
Large Eva Rally Draws 600 Plus for Tax and Prohibition Debate
More than 600 Morgan county residents gathered in Eva to hear state leaders discuss income tax and warrant amendments and the question of retaining or repealing the 18th amendment. Lieutenant Governor Merrill urged repeal of prohibitions while Dr. John R. Hobbs spoke for retention. Representative Culver of Etowah spoke at length on taxes and amendments, outlining issues and educational benefits, as local hospitality hosted visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Eva
Decatur
Hugh D. Merrill
John R. Hobbs
First Baptist Church
Birmingham
Culver
Etowah
Sclon
Alabama
Burglar Suspect Lodged In Jail
Noah Burney is jailed in Morgan county after a Thursday arrest near Town Creek by Falkville officer Dan Ryan and Lawrence county sheriff Kumpe Ayers on charges of burglarizing the J. B. Patterson store in Lacon last spring. A sack bearing Patterson company markings and shoes later identified as loot were found at his home. Burney denies involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Burney
Morgan County
Town Creek
Dan Ryan
Falkville
Kumpe Ayers
Lawrence County
J. B. Patterson
Lacon
Davis
Burney
Patterson Company
Gay scarf style pattern for summer fashion
The ad promotes pattern 2554 for a gay scarf styled outfit worn under a frock with diagonal seam details. Available in cotton or silk prints, sizes 14 through 40 with specific yardage and fabric requirements. Send 15 cents for the pattern and address orders to The Decatur Daily Pattern Department in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Decatur Daily Pattern Department
West Seventeenth Street
New York City
Alabama Debates Taxes and Debt as Governor Claims Economy
A speech recounts budget cuts and salary reductions in Alabama, led by the governor who claims saving millions. He attacks Senator Hildreth for opposition to paper ads cuts and for favoring a sales tax. The speaker argues for an income tax on the wealthy, cites historical tax data, and defends paying teachers and state debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Hildreth
Miller
Highway Department
Tax Department
Goode
Age- Herald
Birmingham News
Senator Hildreth
Constitution and Constitutional Revision Committee
E. F. Hildreth
C. C. A. R. Committee
Senate
United States
War
Woodrow Wilson
Sam
Victor Hanson
Supreme Court
State of
Appellate Court
Hanson
Rainfall Briefly Relieves Trinity Area Crops
Rain fell in Trinity and surrounding Morgan county Thursday afternoon but was light and not enough to greatly aid crops. Temperatures dropped, offering brief relief from heat. Puddles formed on rural roads, while areas west of Trinity saw only a few drops as clouds broke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Morgan County
Farmers Express
County Wide Meeting In Cause Prohibition
A county wide meeting discusses the retention of the 18th amendment from all sections of the county with attendance expected from multiple groups. The session aims to unite on prohibition policy and enforcement approaches.
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. A
Southside Bapchurch
Miss Betty
Baird
Cal
Girl’s Auxiliary
Southside Baptist G. A
John Patterson, Jr
Little Son
Shorter
Ala
Robbie C. Patterson
Abbeville
C. D. Patterson
H. K. Goodloe
R. L. Stephenson
Mr. Stephenson
Jackson Street
Jane Todd
Walter Todd, Jr
Gulf Coast
Biloxi
Christian
New Orleans
Katherine Lee
J. R. Nicholson
Jennie Davidson
Garner Pride
M. A. Lamb
O. V. Blankenship
Sheffield
Doris Ash
Eva Marshall
Frank Barton
R. W. Shores
Sam F. Evans
Pulaski, Tenn
T. J. Burt
Nashville, Tenn
J. D. Buchanan
Juanita Buchanan
Washington, D. C
Dan Kirkland
Calera
J. C. Bryant
Seventh Avenue
West
W. W. Bates
Cleveland
Ohio
The
Neumatic Tool Co
Marjorie
Charlotte Reeves
C. W. Matthews
Ann
Frday
E. W. Moncrief
Montgomery
Irene Smith
Huntsville
G. P. Banniza
Louis E. Morton
Harriett
Kansas City
Kan
Frank Borton
Frances Shelton
East Church Street
Ruth Ross
Mary Augusta Bibb
Belle Mina
Toye Huddleston
Mildred Leopard
E. V. Dempsey
Macon, Ga
Mrs. C. E. Dobbs
Miss Louise Johnson
J. D. Thompson
Allene Cross
Savannah
Louise Thompson
D. W. Gregg
Little Rock, Ark
J. W. Pipkin
Mr. Pipkin
Cincinnati
H. R. Davs
Louisville, Ky
J. D. Verner
Moulton
T. M. Jones
ITI
E. M. Odom
West Gordon Drive
the Benevolent Hospital
Princess
Goidel
Clem
Scott
Beauty
Ruth Evans
Miss Evans
Warner Bros
I OF
Farrell
Ben Lyon
Mary Ellenway Nibbee
Lyle Talbot
Harold Huber
Rincess
Home Bakery
Hollywood
Janet Gaynor
Lacon Mercantile Establishment
Decatur Daily
Wilson Brothers
Russell
Bank Street
Trinity Area
Somerville
K. C
Sycamore Sta
OHL Department
Pique
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