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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1916

Page

3

What Kind of Work May I Expect the Holy Spirit to Help Me In

A church program outlines songs and sermons on the Holy Spirit with readings by Harold Carter and Jim Owen, plus talks by Mies Gibson and Dr. Mays. Miss A Martin sings, and attendees include Mrs. Crawford and club members. A bride elect Miss Crawford is feted by the Saturday Pridge club with bridge prizes and gifts.

Laader Stockton Holy Harold Carter Jim Owen Mies Gibson R. Y. Mracken Dr. Mays Christ A. Martin Paul Pernellé Pridgé Club Miss Crawford Pernelie John W. Jones Misé Crawford Mesdames Baxter Crawford Ben Crane Paul Crawford A. ©. Callicott Thomas Petty Frank Lide Herbert Odom Stanley Green J. Mercer Memphis

Birmingham Socialites Attend Movie Party Hosted by Penneys

Miss Carty Penney of Birmingham was hosted last night by Mrs. Lamar Penney for a movie party. After the Deliic theatre the group, including Miss Rhea Lide, Asbury Malone, Miss Nettie Reid Wyatt, Zeno Bailey, Miss Margaret Penick, Jack Hughes, Miss Caryl Penney, Robt Jervis, Miss Bruoxie Gibson, Marvin Rankin, and Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Penney, gathered at the Penney home for music, dancing and refreshments.

Carty Penney Birmingham Lamar Penney Rhea Lide Asbury Malone Nettie Reid Wyatt Zeno Bailey Margaret Penick

Missionary society meeting and local wedding news

Mrs. D. W. Speake Jr hosted the Central MFE church Woman's Missionary Society gathering with Bible study and a car outing led by Mrs. T G Hughes aided by several members. James Adcock and Miss Beaula Phillips wed at the Phillips home with Rev G T Harris officiating. Adcock works for Li N railroad. The couple will reside in New Decatur. Also noted is the Music Study Club meeting hosted by Mrs Atlee Hoff with Mrs Belle Henkle.

Sunday School Teachers’ Union D. W. Speake, Jr Woman’s Missionary Society Central M. FE T.G. Hughes Mesdames A. G. Patterson W. H. Winton F. J. Tr James Adcock Decatur Beaula Phillips Sheffield P. F. Phillips G. T. Harris Adcock Li & N. Railroad Indy New Decatur Tri-Cities Atlee Hoff Belle Henkle Bo’clotk

Saturday Bridge Club Hostess and Visitor Notes

Miss Helen Wallace hosted the Saturday Bridge club. Miss Helen Bynum will visit from Courtland to stay with her sister Mrs. B. P. Wallace. Mrs. B. P. Wallace has returned from Courtland where her father shows improvement.

Helen Wallace Helen Bynum Courtland B. P. Wallace

New Text Books for Sunday School Class Study

Mrs. E. C. Payne opens her Sunday school class to new members. The institution will use Training for Service as a text book alongside the Old Testament and its contexts.

E. C. Payne

Auction Club Hosted by Mrs Miller with Prize Winners

The Auction Book club was entertained last evening by Mrs A J Miller at five tables. The club prize went to Mr R H Walcott and the nest prize to Mrs Henry R Davis. Refreshments followed. Other players included Mr and Mrs H H Hitt Mr and Mrs Hartshorne Miss Lee Mrs Henry R Davis Miss Marjorie Miller Miss Mary Williams and H D Harkreader.

Auction Book Club A. J. Miller R. H. Walcott Nest Henry R. Davis H. H. Hitt Hartshorne Lee Marjorie Miller Mary Williams H. D. Harkreader

Family Avoids Serious Sickness

A fragmented note reports a family avoiding serious illness through care and rest. It mentions remedies and seeking calm, stating headaches and fatigue were spared by prudent steps and limited medicine use.

Claude Aycock Returns to NaghtiNé for College Studies

Claude Aycock returned today to NaghtiNé where he is a student at Draughons business college. T. H. Neely of New Market Alabama visits his daughters Mrs. G. B. Newsom and Mrs. L. D. Hollings worth as guests.

Claude Aycock NaghtiNé Draughon’s Business College T. H. Neely New Market, Ala G. B. Newsom L.D. Hollingsworth

Judge Skeggs Speaks Five Times Before Tuesday Election

Probate judge candidate William E. Skeggs schedules five campaign talks at L. & N. shop gates New Decatur Joiner's store Ward 3 East New Decatur Bank street Second avenue Austinville open to the public. He seeks re election and outlines campaign issues in each appearance.

Skeggs William E. Skeggs New Decatur Joiner’s Ward 3 East New Decatur William EB. Skeggs Ala

Wedding Invitations in Many De Signs

A note on wedding invitations featuring distinct design styles and Decatars style impressions. The fragment hints at decor and typography choices for wedding stationery.

The Detaturs Patty Style and Quantity Sign

An OCR fragment mentions style and quantity terms tied to The Detaturs Patty. The readable bits hint at labeling or product details but lack full context or action. Further lines would clarify the item, maker, and exact measures or description.

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