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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1920

Page

4

Local Society Notes and Courtesy Movements

Society items list Ladies Benevolent Society events for Feb and March, D A R meetings, and club activities with names of officers and hostesses. Notables travel to Huntsville for North Alabama Missionary Conference. illness updates include Miss Willie First Price and Miss Adele Draun. D. M. Thraser of Austinville appointed notary public by the Alabama governor.

Willie First Price Huntsville North ‘Alabama Missionary Conference Young Peoples’ Missionary Society D. M. Thraser Austinville Alabama Thrasher

Ladies Auxiliary elects new officers at First Presbyterian

The Ladies Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church elected an executive board for the coming year with President Mrs. J. H. Calvin and Vice President Mrs. C K Lide. Miss Susie Cowan and Ross Elkins married at the church manse by Rev W N Shell. Silk Stocking Club hosts Friday. Saxophone Sextette to appear at the Masonic Hall organized by J A Miller. Mr Miller praises music’s wartime value. Mrs J L Proctor attends Missionary Conference in Huntsville. Rev L Goodwin and wife depart for Birmingham for Inter-Church World's Conference.

First Presbyterian Church Sam Irwin J. H. Calvin C.K. Lide Logan Rundle J. Walter. Clapton Elkins-Cowan Ross Elkins Susie Cowan Albany-Decatur First Presbyterian W. N. Shell Masonic J. A. Miller Cable-Burton- Shelby Co Mr. Miller J. L. Proctor Huntsville Woman’s Missionary Society Central M. E. Church L. Goodwin Birmingham

Woman's Missionary Meeting At Central M. E. Church

Mrs J W Cunningham hosted the Woman's Missionary Society at Central M E Church Monday afternoon. Mrs C W Black conducted devotionals and delivered a forceful lesson. A Birth Day supper was planned and the group shared a social hour with refreshments.

J. W. Cunningham Woman's Missionary Society of Central M C. W. Black McGlawn

Wanted Salesman for Wholesale Grain and Feeds

Albany Decatur Daily reports a position for a live experienced salesman to cover a 60 mile radius around Decatur. The ad seeks a wholesale grain and feeds representative and directs responses through the Albany- Decatur Daily.

Decatur Albany Decatur Daily

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed in Albany Ad

A vintage advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney disorders with backache irregular urination and headaches. The ad cites L C Harrison a cashier at Churchill Compress in Albany endorsing the product after personal relief and urges immediate use to achieve results.

Albany Dean L. C. Harrison Cashier Churchill Compress Grant St Athbany

Lady Jane Beauty Claim Ad Promises Cures

An old advertisement touts Number 40 for skin blemishes and assorted diseases. It claims impure blood causes pimples and eruptions and that the product can cleanse the system, reduce bodily swellings, and restore health. The ad credits J. C. Mendenhall, a 40 year Evansville druggist, with the product.

Jane J. C. Mendenhall Evansville Ind Preuit-Dillehay Drug Co

Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Manda and Mrs Mores

Funeral services were held for Mrs Manda and Mrs Emma Mores who died within a week of each other. Mrs Mores passed Sunday night at home near Priceville. Services for Mrs Ray were conducted from Friendship Church by Rev. Wright on Monday at 3 PM. Mrs Motes died February 22.

Manda

Local greetings note improved health of Mason ic Theatre manager

Personal H B Cagle confined to home but somewhat improved. B L Shelton returns from Atlanta. Lewis Graham back to work after a slight influenza. Floyd Goodwin son of Rev L F Goodwin at Maryville College improved after illness.

H. B. Cagle Masonic Theatre Lewis Graham Floyd Goodwin L. F. Goodwin Maryville College

New Barbers Arrive at Live-and-Let-Live Shop

The live-and-let-live Barber Shop opposite the Post Office adds two new barbers to staff. Prices listed are shave 15e and haircut 35¢, with B. F. Fisher named in the notice.

B. F. Fisher

Singer Sewing Machine Co Albany Ad Hemstitching

Hemstitching and Picot Edging at Singer Shop opposite Albany Post Office. Parcel post packages receive prompt attention and returned charges collect. Address Singer Sewing Machine Co Albany Ala. 1: 6t

Singer Shop

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