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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1935

Page

6

Mt Tabor Home Demonstration Meeting Highlights

The Mt Tabor home demonstration elut met with Mrs Roy Moore on Thursday afternoon the largest attendance in some time. Twenty members were present with one new member enrolled and guests Mrs Foster of Florida and Mr R B Ryan of Birmingham. Miss Rowe led biscuit making demonstrations and vitamin A talk by Mrs Roy Moore followed a social period with refreshments. The group adjourned to meet in May for pies and pastry. Roy Moore hosted a party for Miss Ruby Winfrey of Lacey's Spring with local attendees.

Roy Moore Foster Florida R. B. Ryan Birmingham Miss Rowe W. E. Ryan Ruby Winfrey Lacey's Spring Lacey's Etheline Lillie Mae Edwards Evien Mills Clarence S Tedger Lyle Hough Thelene Edwards Louise Anie McCutcheon Lillie Mae Edward Lacey Edith McKee J. F. Leker Byron Margrove Birmham W. L. McCutcheon Decatur Pervis Moore Pansy Lucian Moore O. V. Moore Six Mile Billy Moore Paul Johnson Maurine Mary Sue Black Mary Dorothy Ryan

Moulton Item Highlights Local Notables and CCC Camp Hope

Moulton residents and visitors are listed with brief movements and engagements from Thursday to Tuesday. Notables include H A Entrekin of Birmingham, Montgom ery committeeman on cotton reduction, and local officials like Aldermen Crosthwaite Hampton Anders. Rumors of a nearby CCC camp revival mix with church goals as 174 attend last Sunday. The relief office staff enjoyed a fish fry at Martha Sherrod Camp on the Tennessee River.

H. A. Entrekin Birmingham J. R. Dukeminier Mt. Hope J. Guy Montgomery Mr. Montgomery J. H. Anders T. F. Almon C. C. McWhorter A. J. Crosthwaite Cecil Hampton G. M. Caraway Cc. C. Coffey Emmit Tolison H. V. Raines J. B. Richardson V. V. Wright Little Baby Ann Smith Nashville W. H. Poole Wolfe Springs Kelly Littrell Corinth Pickwick Dam Luther Gaines Gaines Moulton Martha Sherrod Tennessee River C. C. Kindig C. D. Jenkins Relief Office Lois Montgomery Mollie Walker O. L. Judy C. A. Young Relief Department

Storms Leave Nine Dead Across States and Turbulent Weather

A string of violent storms across Indiana Kentucky Texas and Missouri caused nine deaths and widespread damage. Lightning uprooted trees and knocked out power lines while heavy rain and winds struck Louisville disrupting areas near Churchill Downs. Denver saw a severe cold snap with snow and temperatures plunging to 30 degrees as dust storms abated in Colorado.

Indiana Tim Texas Kentucky Louisville Churchill Downs Colorado Missouri New York Ohio Valley Evansville Ind Rockies Mississippi River Denver Mercury Dodge City Kansas

Artificial nails not new says star

Gladys Glad writes that artificial fingernails are not a modern invention. She notes ancient Egyptian gold sheaths and cites Claire Trevor using nails for evening wear. Two main types are described: pliable glued nails in pastel shades and thin metal nails with clasps, enamelable in many colors.

Star Gladys Glad America Solomon Paris Claire Trevor Cinema Fame Claire

Make This Model At Home Scallops Pattern 2247

Pattern 2247 by Anne Adams offers a children's wardrobe plan with a play dress pantie and box pleat skirt using percale gingham or seersucker. Includes illustrated instructions and sizes 2 4 6 8 with fabric yardage for size 6. Send 15 cents for pattern and book details to New York.

Anne Adams Dimity Annie Adams Ose Dec Pattern Department Dei Street New York City

TVA Soft Ball Contest Tightens Local Rivalry

TVA defeated by local businessmen 35 to 20 in an improvised indoor diamond behind the YMCA. The Thursday afternoon event showcased a playful variation of softball played on a temporary diamond.

TVA

Vest family and friends visit in Rocky Ford area

Alyne Vest spent Thursday night with her aunt Mrs Lottie Vest. Annie Vest visited Thursday afternoon with Mrs J L Vest and others. Silas Lemon Sr and Jr visited last week with local friends, while Robert Lewis Turrentine is ill. Jessie Posey spent Monday with daughter Irwin Garrs, and Irwin Garrison is ill. C Sparkman and children Hollis and Hollis were business visitors to Hartselle Tuesday. Gaines McNutt and Ozelle visited Ettie Wallace Sunday. Balue of Decatur spent last week with local friends. Lucille and Cassie Belle Vest are with Mrs Andrew Taylor Sunday. Robertson of Trinity visited his sister Mrs Vest Sunday.

Alyne Vest Lottie Vest Annie Vest J. L. Vest Viola Tabscot Hartselle Silas Lemon Silas, Jr Irwin Garrison

Brunswick farmer Brockington wins top prize at livestock show

Brockington of Brunswick captured the top prize at the University College of Agriculture's 15th little international livestock show, highlighting the event's Polish and regional exhibitors.

Mon Brockington Brunswick University College of Agriculture

Baby Dies From Bite of Spider in Mobile

Earl Rosson a one year old boy died in a Mobile hospital from what doctors believed was a Black Widow spider bite. He was bitten on Wednesday and developed convulsions yesterday as his parents finally acted. This marks the first spider related death in the area.

Mobile Ala Earl Rosson

Cotton up on Anderson Farm in Limestone County

Report from Limestone County notes several acres on the Joe Anderson farm planted in cotton now show growing plants. This marks the first cotton reported up in the territory.

Joe Anderson Limestone County

Hereford Prize Winner Named in Athens Show

An aged Hereford steer owned by Ray won the top prize at a local show in Athens Georgia. The event drew cattle from area farms with judges citing the animal’s size, condition, and uniform color as standout features.

Athens Ray

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MT. Tabor Goidel BLEUE Capitol Tombstone Bob Steele Lorraine Punjab Aime Patou Moulton Item Smith W. L. St. John J. D. L. Byars Lawrence County Montgomery Joe H. Palmer U. S. CCC Jasper Russell CCC James P. Miller William E. Dean Dean Phil Butler L. B. Cropper Nathaniel Almon Screen Star Lipton’s Tea HAM Oleo Clapp Campbell’s Maxwell House COFFE Grant P. & G Decatur Grocery Bank Street Second Avenue Rocky Ford Robert Lewis Turrentine Jessie Posey Irwin Gar Sullivan Anderson Rexall Te Sale Thompson’s Rexall Drug Store E. Vine Second Ave Cain ST
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