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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1941

Page

10

Legion Boys Unit Formed At Athens

March 13 a well attended Carlisle B Grisham post meeting organized a Sons of the American Legion unit in Athens. Eleven boys joined to form a nucleus for a squadron of thirty with plans for a drum and bugle corps. Local Legionnaires and out of town visitors attended and a Legion committee will guide the group.

Athens Carlisle B. Grisham American Legion Sons of the American Legion Joe M. Dement Sons Sons of the Legion James M Dement Amos G. Clanton M. Kennemer Martin F. White Johnnie McDonald Tom Brooks A. B Markham Decatur C. C Horton Courtland The America

Sunday Socials Across Morgan County Tie Towns

Mr and Mrs R A Ryan and many relatives plus friends hosted a Sunday gathering at Mrs Livingston home. Several families and guests from Danville joined other local residents for singing at Rock Creek and Cullman.

Harold Anderson Rock Creek Boyd Puryear Danville FE. B. Puryear E. B. Gurney C. K. Parker 8. K. Long Little S. K J. L. Bell Conrad B. T. Turrentine Paul Lindler Athens

Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin Ad

The ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna combined with Syrup Pepsin to ease constipation and soothe the stomach. It claims relief from gas sour taste and bad breath by waking lazy bowels and nerves, noting children enjoy the taste. Buy today at your druggist.

Dr. Caldwell

Social Bridge Parties Honor Mrs. Murray Davis in Courtland

Courland notices detail multiple bridge gatherings in honor of Mrs. Murray Davis of Nashville. Hostesses include Miss Lavinia Chardavayne and Mrs. Eva Fowler, with guests such as Mrs. Anne Lane Martin, Mrs. R. P. Rebman, and Mrs. Harris Pippen. Local events include a tenth birthday party for Wiley Crowe and Legion activities.

Jeanne DuBose Murray Davis Nashville Anne Lane Martin M. L. Tedder R. P. Redman R. P. Rebman Harris Pippen R. H. Tweedy, Jr Wardie Marsh James Gilchrist Redman Lavinia Chardayoyne J. A. Ussery Bridge Club Sarah Gillenbeck Sarah Glichtist E. L. Barnett Decatur Francis Bynum Iane McKnight Bary Anderson Harris W. E Crowe Wiley Martin Crowe Wanda Duvall Milary Ann Tyson Horton Mary Lee Vaughan Mary Ann Gilchrist Peggy Cross James Todd Walton Duvall Jack Bob Horton Jimmy Aston Cary Hotchkiss John Thrasher Wiley Crowe J. R. Lindsey Ed Bowles Haleyville J. W.taylor Dennis Taylor TurSumbia Joe Hollenturck, Jr Snead Junior College Boaz Tate Hollenbeck C. Horton Athens Sons of the Legion A. B. Lane Florence W. A. Tams Society of the Forty and Eight J. ©. Colvard W. M. Mosely, Jr Annie Wheeler Wheeler Gordon Buck Greenwood E. R. Todd James and Louise C. C. Horton Wiley J. C. Hunnicutt M.E. Gregg L. C. Terry Armory Decatur Boys Club Courtland Boys The American Legion Paul Horton Charles Hillsboro

Weekend visits highlight Lindler family gathering

The report notes several weekend and Sunday visits among the Lindler and Patterson families. Mr. and Mrs. Brooks Lindler hosted relatives from Upshaw and Massey, while Miss Carpenter and Miss Tomlinson spent the weekend with her family. Mrs. Lillian Patterson visited Mrs. Turnerine Monday. Rex Lindler and son Jerry Dugles visited his uncle’s family in Lynn. Virginia Patterson of Decatur spent the weekend with her mother.

Brooks Lindler Mary B. Carpenter Elizabeth Tomlinson New Hope B. F. Turrentine Rex Lindler Jerry Dugles Lynn Virginia Patterson Decatur Lillian Patterson

Pastor expresses deep appreciation for Falkville parsonage aid

Rev J H Roberts of Falkville thanks Gandys Cove Methodist church for the pantry items and meals provided to the parsonage family. He prays blessings on the donors and notes such generosity reflects Methodist character.

J. H. Roberts Falkville Gandys’ Cove

Nurses Missing Camp Wolters Sleeping Quarters Flaw

At Camp Wolters Texas the army camp hospital is full with 50 beds occupied by trainees. Male attendants tend to the patients while female nurses stay at mineral wells awaiting curtains for their quarters.

Camp Wolters Texas

New Exams Set For Alabama Clerical Classifications

Montgomery Alabama March 13 new examinations for all clerical classifications under the state merit system will be given probably in late April the Alabama personnel department reported New eligibility registers will be established and necessary re examinations made for all persons listed on current registers.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Personnel Department

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