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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1933

Page

4

Woman's Missionary Society meeting notes reflect multiple circles

The Central Methodist Woman's Society met in church parlors with Mrs. Gullum Bailey and Graham as hostesses. Devotions from St Mark and a program on Deaconesses highlighted by multiple articles. Reports on the WCTU, subscriptions, and mission study followed. Circle activities included luncheons and quilting plans. Community church notices list other society meetings and events.

Central Methodist Woman's Society Henry Gullum A. C. Bailey C. Graham Jesus R. E. Wiggins St. Mark I. M. Eubanks W. H. Day H. N. Purifoy A. W. Reams Christine Jones Mesdames Wiggins Mary Black Central Methodist Church A. Z. Bailey Outlook First Methodist Woman's Missionary Society Dunfan E. R. Sloane

Late Chicago mayor’s assassin victim puzzle hints

The fragment lists many crossword style clues with answers across and down. It includes references to a late Chicago mayor’s assassination victim and a long set of numbered clues such as 7 Toothed instruments for hair and 12 To ascertain, ending with 53 Rodent.

Chicago

Make This Model at Home By ANNE ADAMS

Pattern description for a youthful afternoon wear design with a yoke bow puffed shoulders and molded waist. Includes sizes 14 to 40, fabric yardage, and illustrated step by step instructions. Catalog and pattern prices listed with mail order details from The Decstur Daily Pattern Department.

Anne Adams Decstur Daily Pattern Department 17Th Street New York City

Community social rounds up in Huntsville area

Mrs Hunt wins visitor prize at a Jackson street welcome with an elaborate supper and set back games. Mrs Gill takes club prize as Mrs Steinhart plans next hostess duties for her daughter Mrs Markstein. Betty Jean Johnson marks her fifth birthday with Miss Sherrel Maner hosting on Third Avenue with a large cake and gifts. A farewell party for Leta Trotman of Decatur is hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Trotman with dancing and desserts in Madison.

Horace Frank Juanita Helen Helfrich Spurgie Robinson Nolan Sanders Helen Sherman Mae Susie Sims Ferrell Tucker Horace Frank, Jr Jackson Street Hunt H. T. Gill A. Steinhart W. B. Markstein Billy Dot Mary Rhea Theo Puttman, Jr Martha Witt Rodgers Betty Jean Cobb David Ray Cobb Betty Jean Kilgore Billy Roy Leonard Lee Love Evelyn Lawrence Margaret Frances Johnson Dorris Pickens Alvie Sanders, Jr DeWayne Bethney Bill Junior Nelson Elula Hargrove Frances Terry Delva Bernice Frahn Cornelia Rose Ottel Sam Trotman Madison Leta Trotman Decatur Huntsville All

Personal notices of local residents and visitors

Mrs H L Peterson was taken to Benevolent Hospital Sunday for an operation. Mrs B F Drake visits Ocean Springs Mississippi to see son B F Drake Jr. Mrs A C Coyle returns from Huntsville visit. H L Thornton ill at home this week. Mrs Rich still ill at daughter Mrs Guy Sullivan's home on Johnston street. Carolyn Sullivan ill at home. Mr and Mrs Charles Hamlet at home in Tuscumbia Alabama. Mrs J Lee Barnes of St Petersburg Florida and Mrs George Evans of Tulsa Georgia visit sister Mrs W H Johnson and others. they motored to Birmingham for Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Kyle Martin of Decatur Route 3 visit parents Mr and Mrs Kent Sparkman. Mrs O Martin recovered enough to be up at home on Decatur Route 3 after severe illness. Master Kenneth McWhorter is

8. O. Martin Decatur Route 3

Lawrence Court Sets A Record At Moulton

A record effort occurred Monday at Moulton when Lawrence county circuit court convened. Sixty one jurors were summoned and all answered when roll was called. No one offered an excuse, a feat noted by veteran attorneys as unprecedented in their experience.

Moulton Lawrence County Roll W. W. Callahan

Bishop McDowell Speaks Thursday at St John’s

The Rt. Rev. Wm. G. McDowell bishop of Alabama will preach at St John’s Episcopal church Thursday evening at 7 30. He is beloved across faiths and many are invited to attend for a message to Christian hearts.

Wm. G. McDowell D. D Alabama St. John’s Episcopal Church St. John’s

P.T. A. Meets in School Building This Evening

The Priceville P.T.A. will meet tonight in the school building. Only routine matters were expected to be addressed at the gathering.

Priceville P.T. A

Four in Court Hearings On Drunkenness and Prohibition Violations

Four defendants appeared in police court this morning. A white man was fined for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, another received a fine for similar charges, a Black man faced speeding and reckless driving, and a Black woman was fined for violation of the prohibition laws.

Athens Visitor Mrs Theo Morris Guest of Sister

Athens Mrs Theo Morris was weekend guest of her sister Mrs J B Trotman.

Theo. Morris Athens J. B. Trotman

Leta Trotman Returns Home From Visit in Madison

Miss Leta Trotman has returned home after spending a week visiting friends and relatives in Madison.

Leta Trotman Madison

Mrs Sam Trotman and Daughters Visit Decatur Friends

Mrs Sam Trotman and her daughters Peggy and Betty Jean were weekend guests of friends and relatives in Decatur.

Sam Trotman Peggy Betty Jean Decatur

Ill at Home Paul King Confined to His Residence

Paul King is confined to his home due to illness or medical reasons as reported in the local notice. The article notes his restricted mobility and remaining under care, with no further details on prognosis or official statements.

Paul King

Birth Announcement for James Gilbert Speake

Born to Mr and Mrs W Speake Jr Danville route 2 a son on March 17 named James Gilbert Speake and confined at home with flu illness.

W. Speake, Jr Danville James Gilbert Speake

Peppery relief promise of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Advertisement claims the Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound steadies nerves relieves headaches and backache and makes trying days endurable. Encourages women to obtain a bottle from a druggist for better wellbeing.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Omelets and their delicate French and puffy varieties

A kitchen note outlines omelet preparation for breakfast to supper. It describes French and puffy styles, filling ideas, and step by step methods using four eggs, milk, tapioca, butter, and seasonings. Cooking tips emphasize fast mixing, immediate cooking, and serving hot.

Sister Mary Nba

Tomorrow's Menu Breakfast and Noon Dinner Menu

Breakfast includes grape juice cereal cream creamed bacon in pop overs milk and coffee. Luncheon offers cheese emer wet creamed asparagus whole wheat rolls pineapple rice pudding fruit punch. Dinner features casserole of liver stuffed green peppers fruit salad milk and coffee.

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Mattie Jones China D. D. McGehee A. Lynne E. Timberlake First Methodist Woman's Missionary Society L. J. Ramage Line Street S. H. Malone Vera Austelle Methodist Circle Ninth Street Odist Woman's Missionary Society C. M. Tyndal A. G. Jones Ben Gilbert Ruth Sparkman Edith Moore L. G. Sturdivant Glayds Ryan Flora Howell Lila Kirby J. F. Butler Ninth Street Methodist F. F. Tidwell F. A. Bloodworth Peter M. Dennis Frank Duffey Southside Baptist Business Meeting Abel J. W. Motes Berean Berean Club First Christian Working Circle First Christian Church Methodist JOE Wheeler P.T. A Joe Wheeler Parent-Teachers’ Association MRS J.C. Penney Penney'’S Alice White Warner Bros Warren William Loretta Young Aurora Arabia PMA Enets Sie Thomas Pickens H. L. Peterson Benevolent Hospital B. F Drake Ocean Springs, Miss B. F. Drake, Jr A. C. Coyle H. L. Thornton Carolyn Guy Sullivan Charles Hamlet Tuscumbia,Ala J. Lee Barnes St. Petersburg Pla George Evans Tulsa, Ga W. H. Johnson E. T. Rushing C. B Elliott Birmingham Kyle Martin Kent Sparkman Kenneth McWhorter Lawrence Court Bishop McDowell P.T. A Wada Tan Wallace Ford Scheider’s Web Thurs Sister Mary's Goidel THE Decatur Daily
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