Numerous Merit Badges Are Awarded At Boy Scout Court Of Honor Here
The Boy Scouts of Decatur held a court of honor with many attending in uniform. Joe Duncan led the meeting and announced a new badge application box on Lee street and seven day access to merit badge pamphlets at the Carnegie library. Scout Webster McLeod earned first aid and life saving badges. other recipients included Maurice Jones Wade Jacobs Richard Yaney Jack Hughes D Sherrill Junior Reynolds Pat Godwin Wade Jacobs and more. Mr Hubbard praised the scouts and noted upcoming merit badge counselors and caution on filing applications.
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Boy Scout
Boy Scouts of
Decatur
Bente
Joe Duncan
Hubbard
Duncan
Lee Street
Dix
Webster Mcleod
Scout McLeod
Maurice Ones
Maurice Jones
Wade Jacobs
Richard Yaney
Jack Hughes
Edgaree Pat Godwin
D. Sherrill
Junior Reynolds
James Thomas
Ben Porter
A.B. Harvey
James Nelson
Pat Godwin
Raymon Baker
Fe.e . Jr
Louis Mann
Pat Patterson
Charles Abbott
Scout R Self
Mcleod
W. T. Jordan
Frank Yaney
Bryan Abbott
E. E. Speer, Jr
John White
Mr. Dix
W. R. Riley
Dr. Chenault
Hans Gutenstein
Hatton Area Social News Highlights Local Visits and Weddings
W J Hagood returned home after treatment at Irwit Dyar Hospital Moulton. Mr and Mrs James Carpenter of Nashville TN were weekend guests near Hatton. Louise Thompson and Bill Steadman announced their marriage and will reside in Hatton. Rev Clyde J Dotson former Okolona pastor spoke at Black Ground. Mrs Fred White ill with influenza. Junior NeSmith seriously ill with flu. Ghlynice Copeland wed Blonnie Beck at Okolona Baptist Church. couple to live near Hatton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
James Carpenter
Nashville
Tennessee
Steadman-Thompson
Louise Thompson
Bill Steadman
Hatton
Black Ground
Clyde J. Dotson
Africa
Dotson
Okolona Church
Fred White
Little Junior NeSmith
George NeSmith
Beck Copeland
Okolona Baptist Church
Ghlynice Copeland
Blonnie Beck
W. H
Morgan County Notes Highlights Local Visits and Illnesses
Mr and Mrs Henry Fowler and four daughters visited the Bowlings in Florette. Mrs Tom Smith suffered a light stroke but is improving. Funeral attendees gathered for Mrs Gurley in Blue Springs. Dewey Bowers visited Hartselle on business. Miss Bessie Mae Walls and Edna Lou Leeth both show improvement. Catherine Peck of Decatur spent time at home. Bertha Smallwood returned from Decatur for the weekend. Henry Fowler and family visited Mr and Mrs M G Peck Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fowler
M. B. Bowling
Florette
Tom Smith
Gurley
Blue Springs
Dewey Bowers
Hartselle
Bessie Mae Walls
Edna Lou Leeth
Plainview
Bethel Leeth
Catherine Peck
Decatur
Bertha Smallwood
Louise Lucile
Lorene
Lora
M. G. Peck
Privileges Sought For Alien World War Veterans
Representative Sparkman of Alabama urged Congress to grant naturalization privileges to aliens who served in U S forces during World War I. The call came in a bill presented in Washington on March 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sparkman
D.-Ala
Congress
United States
Anne Adams Spring Pattern 4084 For Misses
Pattern 4084 features a lace trimmed scalloped neck line and cap sleeves with a fitted corselet and flared skirt. Available in misses sizes 10 through 20, with yardage and fabric details for size 16. Book and pattern priced at 25 cents. order from The Decatur Daily Pattern Department.
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Anne Adams
Decatur Daily
Pattern Department
17Th St
New York
N. Y
Prayer Services Held by Southside Baptist Church
Cottage prayer services will be held each evening this week. Thursday nights feature gatherings at two homes with different leaders, Friday continues with two more homes and leaders. Event highlights include Mrs Blake Thompson and Mrs Prince Jones hosting, with Mrs J A Chambers and Mrs Mary Andrews leading.
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Southside Baptist Church
Blake Thompson
J. A. Chambers
Prince Jones
Mary Andrews
Walter Lee
E. N. Watson
Will Spanabel
Revival to Begin Here on Sunday at Southside Baptist
An eight day revival opens Sunday at Southside Baptist Church with Rev Clyde Dotson missionary to Africa delivering the sermons. Services are set for 7 30 p m and 11 a m daily, with two sessions each day.
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Southside Baptist Church
Clyde Dotson
Africa
Community Ladies Gather for Social Leadership
Mrs. W. O. Wright heads a Saturday event at Mrs. P. G. Free home with Rev. J. A. Chambers leading and another gathering at Mrs. Wright home led by Mrs. Mary Howell.
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W. O. Wright
P. G. Free
J. A. Chambers
W. O.wright
Mary Howell
Alabama Boys' State School Faces Fire and Hunger Claims
Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs surveyed the Alabama Boys' State School in March 1938 and found severe conditions including flood damage to the bakery, overcrowding, lack of books and toys, and food shortages. Col. D. M. Weakley denied the charges, noting ongoing repairs, library access, and daily meal records. Mrs. J. A. Reaves urged Gov. Frank M. Dixon to stay involved with the school, which was established in 1900 under pressure from the federation.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs
D. M. Weakley
J. A. Reaves
Mobile
A. F.W.C
Weakley
Reaves
Frank M. Dixon
Heide
Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs
Local Social News From Morgan County and Lynn Town
Social notes from Morgan County mention visits by A Q Maze to the Lunn Maze home. Hance Russell and Roe Robison families host Sunday calls. Sherrie Thompson visited brother Jack Thompson. Fay Gatlen ill. Emma Sue Lynn spent weekend in Gadsden. Lucille Bartlett returns from Hanceville. Funeral attendees at Blue Springs.
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A- Q. Maze
Lunn Maze
Hance Russe
Roe Robinson
Sherrie Thompson
Jack Thompson
G. A. Johnson
Pines
Susie Johnson
Almon Robinson
Robert Sharp
D. D. Gatlen
Fay
Henry Knioblock
Roe Robson
Emma Sue Lynn
Gadsden
Aileen Cuyer
C F. Maze
Lucille Bartlett
Hanceville
Erline
Cliffie
Jimmie Maze
Fearline Robinson
Lucille Quinn
Blue Springs
Floyd Owen
Victim Daughter Melba Ann Hosts Friday Visit
The victim's daughter Melba Ann was Friday guest of her mother Mrs. William Bartlette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melba Ann
William. Bartlette
Three Generations Celebrate Henderson Family Birthday Event
At W. H. Henderson home a party marked his 80th birthday with guests Mrs. Lon Lambert age 86 and Mrs. J. D. Culbreath age 80. Noon dinner followed by three birthday cakes for the octogenarian, Mrs. Henderson and young J. D. Henderson, with candles totaling 80 56 and six respectively.
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W. H. Henderson
Wolff
Union Hill
Lon Lambert
J. D. Culbreath
Henderson
Elizabeth Henderson
J. D. Henderson
J. E. Henderson
Walker Henderson
Clifton Henderson
Dillard Henderson
Lou Henderson
Roy Henderson
Charlie Henderson
Johnie Henderson
Earl Henderson
Want Ads Offer Quick Trade and Sale Advantage
If you buy sell or swap use the Want Ads to reach buyers and sellers fast. The notice highlights practical benefit and easy placement in the classifieds.
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