May Day fete at Lafayette Street School delightfully staged
A large audience attended Lafayette Street Grammar School’s annual May Day Fete directed by Miss Eleanor Harley. The program featured two plays by the Senior Sixth Grade, crowned the 1940 King and Queen, and closed with songs by younger grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Street Grammar School
Eleanor Harley
Gabriel
Percival
Alfred Brewer
A. J. Coleman
Dan Weatherly
Henry Hanson
Claude McBride Jr
Harold Payne
Jimmy McFerrin
Ruth Blagburn
Martha Ellen
Argend
Nancy Wilson
Julia Mae Webb
Long
Addie Pearl Duke
Jed Parsons
Christine Var
Margaret Helen Kimbrough
Glenn Rogers Hard
Longino
Herald
Rose Marie Namie
Billy Waterhouse
Martha Porter Bailey
Oakley Rogers
Marian Broadworth
Personal travel and visits noted among local residents
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Robinson depart for a vacation across Jackson Mississippi New Orleans Louisiana and Gulf Coast sites. Mrs. J Y Hamil leaves to stay with sister Mrs Felix Horn in Laverne Alabama. Mr. and Mrs. F B Hunt Sr visit daughter Mrs Walter D Sanders in Newnan Georgia and plan to return Friday. Mrs. Nallie Bobbitt will move to Bessemer Alabama for a transfer by Alabama Power Company. Mrs A S Darnell Mrs Eugene R Guy and Mrs J D Bush return from Birmingham after attending sessions of the U D C state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ssee
Télgman George
New Orleans
Louisiana
Elizabeth Thompson Pride
Valgene Stanley
Kansas City
Missouri
Alabama
Miss Pride
John C. Bragg
H. D. Greer
Decatur
L. T. Price
Pride, Alabama
Fred Robinson
Jackson
Miss
Gulf Coast
F. 8. Hunt, Sr
Walter D. Sanders
Newnan
Nallie Bobbitt
Bessemer
Alabama Power Company
A.S. Darnell
Eugene R. Guy
J. D. Bush
Birmingham
Singing and visits mark Lawrence County community
A slow weather influenced farming, a Woll Spring singing drew a large crowd, and families from the area visited relatives in Florence and Tuscumbia. Notices include decorations planned for Providence May 5 and welcoming news of a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woll
Garth Parker
Wayne
Gerald
Mary Beck
Gilbert Reed
Hatton
Sylvia
Copeland
Onie Parker
Haskell
Paris Copeland
Doil
Alton Parker
Lillie Mcoreless
Providence
Jim Parker
Travis Jeffreys
Bessie Kidd
Ann Kidd
Hill Carpenter
Lyndon Beck
Florence
Otis Copeland
Roy
Vernon Terry
Cecil Hagoed
Woodie Reed
Ford City
Madgie
Beck
Luther Copeland
Virgil
Bill) Smith
Clyde Jeffreys
Tuscumbia
Sunday Social Notes From Morgan County
Friday night visits and weekend gatherings feature Francis and Bettye Dean Ozbolt, Seldon Brown and baby, Harry Tunner and family, Ozeal Graham, Chrystene Jones, Marie Livingston, and Mrs. Lee Ozbolt relocating to Tennessee. Nearby relatives and neighbors share calls, visits, and small family events across Morgan County and Lawrence Cove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
Bettye Dean Ozbolt
Marlene
Christine Kenney
Seldon Brown
Baby
J. L. Bryan
Harry Tunner
Ruby Tunner
Obie Jones
Sheffield
W. 8. Jones
F. M. Jones
N. H Self
Josephine Ozbolt
Hilda Weaver
Earl Renolds
Clifford Beavers
Walter Jones
Josie Holmes
Ozeal Graham
M. G._ Livierston
Marie Livingston
Chrystene Jones
Chrystene
Joesphine Ozbolt
Carlos Bennett
Hubert Livingston
Colman Livingston
Basel - Baker
Arm Yourself Against Freckles In 1930s Beauty Tips
Helen Follett promotes freckle management with peroxide, lemon juice, and foundation, advising nightly skin treatment and daytime protection. The piece extols jeweled nail polishes and color myths, urging broad hats and gloves, and links makeup shades to hair and gown colors for varied stylish looks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Follett
Sunday Social and School News From Conway
Large Sunday crowd attended services led by Rev. Dee Montgomery. Local families and guests shared visits over the weekend including Crow and Townson households. A baby boy was born April 26 to Mr. and Mrs. Regins Alexander. The new consolidated school is ready for next year and Esley Shelton has recovered from flu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce McCaghren
Danville
Frankin McCaghren
Raymond Montgomery
Byars
Orin Wiley
George Lindsay
Sallie Gibson
Hartselle
Dixie
Luther Hampton
Brian Layman
Nancy
Chas
Pearl Crawford
Alexander
Baptist Church
Hattie Hill
J. D. Brown
Hugh and
Elbert Lindsey
Decatur
Grady Stephenson
Enon
Elnora Sapp
Nadine Alexander
Dee Montggomery
Ruther Crow
Melven Crow
Archie Townson
Regins Alexander
Gladys Hampton
Marie
Dorothy
Howard Shelton
J. E. Hampton
Greenbrier
Esley Shelton
Grover Gillespie
Culis NeSmith
Viola Wheeler
Miami
Florida
Ben Compton
Edith Shelton
Mattie Birt Shelton
W. T. NeSmith
Jewel Dean
Iva Nell
Edna Fay Townson
Hazel
Virginia Shelton
Ennis Shelton
Mrs. Bogal
Hillsboro
Local Visits and 4 H Rally Highlight Weekend
Noah Seals of the University of Alabama visited his parents Mr and Mrs J W Seals. Grady Pridmore of Summit visited his brother. Mrs Edward White and daughter from Holly Pond visited. Ryan youths attended the Decatur 4 H Club Rally. Crawford Holmes of Oneonta and Jessie Black of Blountsville were mentioned in weekend gathering with speakers noted as Brother Doyle and a honorable guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Seals
University of Alabama
J. W. Seals
Grady Pridmore
Summit
Gordon Pridmore
Edward White
Holly Pond
W. R. Ryan
Ryan
Decatur
Luther Patrick
Quinn
Stone
Cecil Julian
M. G. Julian
Hadley
Delmer Bagwell
Gum Pond
H. W. Bagwell
Erb Hyatt
Ruth
Lewis Bagwell
Plainview
Want Ads Update Reflects Daily Changes and Trends
The daily Want Ads highlight evolving listings across jobs rental housing and services. Readers find new opportunities and shifting prices as markets respond to seasonal demand and local activity.
Local Folks of Lawrence County Visit Families and Neighbors
The Lawrence County community includes Lela Howell and Lela Stephenson recovering at home with slight improvements. T. G. Counts and family from Decatur plus Dr. and Mrs. Daviv Jackson from Montevallo visit relatives. Curtis Smit, Peggy, and others from Pulaski and Russellville attend weekend gatherings. Visitors from Port Arthur and Moulton drop by, while Masery Bendall travels from Los Angeles to see kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela Howell
Lela Stephenson
T. G. Counts
Tommie
Marion
Alien
Decatur
Daviv Jackson
Montevallo
Curtis Smit
Peggy
Pulaski
Tenn
Hattie Stockton
Russellville
Ola Mae Mitchell
Jimmie Dearne Counts
Florence
Masery Bendall
Los Angeles
Calif
Jasepr
Dewey Bynum
Marguerette
Wilda
Homer Counts
Gardner
Co. G. Counts
Hamilton
Port Arthur
Texis
Wm. Warren
Speake
Viola
Moulton
J. R. Dukeminier
N. D. Crawford
Mary Ivah
Routt
BE. Counts
Fannie Roberson
Polly Buntsam
Local Social Roundup at College Grove Church and Nearby Homes
Sunday guests include Geo Corum and family with Bill Wells and baby and others. visits by J A Darnell from New York and extended family gatherings at College Grove and Decatur area. Bro. Doyle preaches at Ryan Baptist Church with large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Corum
Bill Wells
Grant Peebles
Benjamin Corum
Ervin Terry
J. J. Darnell
New York
Bis
J. A. Darnell
Well Bayne
College Grove Church
Christ
G. P. Collins
J. W. McBride
Ashville
N.C
Jeasie McBride
Make This Model at Home Pattern 4896 by Anne Adams
Anne Adams promotes print pattern 4896 a decorative summer frock with front center and curved side bodice, bustle skirt option and lace edging. Sizes 4 6 8 10 12 priced at 15 cents per pattern plus a summer pattern book option. The ad lists ordering details and a New York pattern department address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Anne Adama
Decatur Daily
Pattern Department
Weat 17
New York
McBrides and Relatives Visit in Asheville NC
Mrs Charlie McBride and children hosted Mrs Arthur Darnell and children. Gladys Sarah Elizabeth Charles Jr James and John C McBride and Mr and Mrs J W McBride of Asheville NC were mentioned. Mr and Mrs Seldon Slaton visited her parents Mr and Mrs G P Collins last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
J. B. Jones
Gene Thomas Cross
Mra
G. P. Collins
Jessie McBride
Darmer
Charlie McBride
Gladys
Sarah Elizabeth
Charles, Jr
James
John C
J. W. McBride
Asheville
N. Carolina
Arthur Darnell
Seldon Slaton
Roberts Celebrates 65th Birthday on Court Anniversary
Washington May 2 Justice Owen J Roberts marks his 65th birthday today. He has served on the Supreme Court since 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Owen J. Roberts
Notice of Final Settlement in Grizzard Estate
In Morgan County Alabama a probate court notice states D L Grizzard as administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Mrs H D Sallie B Grizzard deceased has filed accounts vouchers and statements for a final settlement Hearing is set for May 25 1940 at which time interested parties may appear and show cause why the settlement should not be approved Judge T C Almon issues the notice May 1 1940 with dates May 2 9 16 1940 been published
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Alabama
Morgan County
H.D
Sallie B.) Grizzard
D. L. Grizzard
H. D
Sallie B
Grizzard
T. Cc. Almon
Senior Class Presents "Gay Youth" Comedy Play
The Decatur senior class unveils the comedy in three acts titled Gay Youth to be staged at the Riverside auditorium on Friday night May 10 at 8 o clock. Rehearsals are underway for the third act with several standout seniors in the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Riverside Auditorium
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St. John's Episcopal Guild
A. H. Hoff
W. E. Todd
B. N. Penick
Georgie Miller
Grant
Helen Keller
Mattie Gilbert Smith
Department of Adult Blind
Alabama Institute For the Deaf and Blind
Talledega
The
Decatur Federation of Women's Clubs
Grant's
Mrs. Bobbitt
J. D. Ligon
Central Methodist Church
R. H. Wolcott
Mrs. Wolcott
Maureen Walsh
American Institute of Laundering
Goidel’s Drug Store
Allen’s Beauty Shoppe
Grant St
Pai
FNL
Alan Hale
Vincent A
George Ry An Oa Dat Prat
James — “Shale Ac
J. Y. Hamil
Felix Horn
Laverne, Ala
Lawrence County
NeSmith
Lawrence Cove
Alabama Business Institute
Thrift
Phyllis Brooks
Conway
Ryan’s
Dinsmore Bros
Urni
Ture Co
City Park
Danville Road
Lawrence County College Grove
Roberts
Tim A
Uae
Lydia Pinkham
Caddell Drug CO
Walgreen
Jam Eae Lee
Morgan County Court
Morgan
County
Ence
8Th Judicial Circuit
Seybourn H. Lynne
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